MEDIA

This section contains past and current articles, previews, as well as videos made about Vancouver International Soccer Festival, Peace it Together, and/or other past beneficiaries.

Message from Palestinian Canadian and Event Organizer Adri Hamael
The Inspiring Power of The "Beautiful Game" How Soccer Changed my Life
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Official Press Release - June 7, 2010
The Vancouver International Soccer Festival (VISF) is lacing up to kick off its 6th year on Saturday, June 26, 2010 as Canada's most exciting World Cup-style soccer tournament and multi cultural celebration!
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Media Advisory/Announcement - April, 2010
Vancouver International Soccer Festival Builds Bridges Between Ethnic Groups will coincide with Canada's Multi Cultural Day and FIFA World Cup™ Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson will officially open the Festival
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Media Advisory/Announcement - March, 2010
Pending funding, a mix of palestinian Israeli team from Israel/Palestine to play at the tournament on June 26-27 at Andy Livingston Park, Vancouver CANADA!
Come out and enjoy a world cup-style tournament featuring fun, food, and festivities for the whole family. Free Admission!
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High Resolution pictures and promotional material
for media use are available upon request. Contact ahamael@visf.ca for more info or contact us by phone at 604 727 7038

NOVUS TV - July 6, 2009
"The 2009 Vancouver International Soccer Festival was a huge success with over 400 soccer players, 2000 spectators and numerous teams representing countries throughout the world. The event was a great demonstration of community and sportsmanship. The VISF was timely as well with June 27th representing Multicultural Day in Canada."
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CTV British Columbia - June 27, 2009
"With flags in their hands and jerseys on their backs, players at the Vancouver International Soccer Festival are using the most popular sport on the planet to promote peace and tolerance."

CITR 101.9 FM Radio - June 27, 2009
Interview with Adri Hamael.
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Metro News - June 26, 2009
"I'm passionate about soccer and about Middle East peace and that's what I've been doing for a long time - just putting my two passions together," Hamael said.
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Canadian Immigrant Magazine - June 27, 2009
With 400 adult soccer players from various ethnic groups, the sporting event will highlight talent under the banner of their ethnic or international team.
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Jewish Independent news - June 26, 2009
"The 2009 Vancouver International Soccer Festival (VISF) takes place this weekend at David Lam Park in Yaletown. Among the 24 teams facing off will be Jordan-Palestine and University of British Columbia Hillel."
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Vancouver Courier - June 17, 2009
"More than 400 adult soccer players will compete June 27 and 28 at David Lam Park in Yaletown under the banners of their nationalities to raise funds for the Peace It Together Society."
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We are grateful to local and international media and filmmakers who supported our work in the past, and those who continue to support our work today. For media inquiry, please, contact:

Vancouver International Soccer Festival
Suite 1 - 1590 West 15 Avenue.
Vancouver BC V6J 2K6
Canada

Adri Hamael, President
Tel: (604) 727-7038 [Note: International callers, please, insert 01 in front of phone number]
Email: ahamael@visf.ca
Web: www.visf.ca