The Councillor’s name is very familiar to soccer enthusiasts in the northwest corner of Toronto. He was elected President of the Canadian National Soccer League as well as President of the Toronto Rockets. He has given leadership and support to both professional and amateur leagues, and has worked with great effort to improve and create playing fields, encouraging interest, participation and good sportsmanship. The presentation of soccer scholarships to students who have demonstrated leadership and ability has nurtured keen interest and desire on the part of many. Li Preti seeks to promote excellence and skills development by awarding sports scholarships through local schools.
Li Preti continues to serve as an executive member of the Canadian Professional Soccer League, and as chairman of venues throughout the year. Consistent with his enthusiastic support of community sports programs, Councillor Li Preti strongly emphasizes the need for people of all ages to stay healthy in body and mind through active participation. To this end, he encourages the provision of venues which will enhance an energetic lifestyle.
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At the annual soccer championship gala with Councillor Di Biase. Li Preti served as President of the Canadian National Soccer League as well as President of the Toronto Italia soccer team.
Councillor Li Preti with the executive members of the North York Cricket Association on the fields. This sport attracts hundreds if not thousands of residents from all walks of life in our community for week-ends of great fun and competitive spirit.
Li Preti with Leslie Soobrian, President of the Cricket Association at the local Park. This group promotes healthy competitions for youth from our immediate neigbourhood and other parts of the City.
Li Preti and Adolfo Tigley the President of the Philipino Basketball Association. The association organizes basketball tournaments at the Driftwood Community Centre and their efforts were rewarded by Mayor Mel Lastman at the conclusion of their game.
Councillor Li Preti with Bocce players at the local Park. This popular sport particularly for seniors attracts a number of participants at the annual Bocce Tournaments.
Councillor Li Preti and local students selected from elementary schools in the community attend a Blue Jay game in a Skybox. During the year, Councillor Li Preti offers an opportunity for deserving students who excel in the area of civic education to participate in sporting events at the Tennis Center or Sky Dome. These students are identified by their schools and their school principals and spend a full day with the councillor.
Councillor Li Preti and Mayor of Vaughan, Michael Di Biase, at the press conference to announce the birth of the Canadian Professional Soccer League. This league was a merger between two other soccer leagues operating throughout Ontario and Western Canada. The new league now extends from London to Montreal, from St. Catharines to Ottawa, and will soon expand to other provinces.
| Councillor Li Preti was successful in obtaining funding for a soccer facility in the northwest district of the City of Toronto. Soccer has become a very popular sport and several thousand children are not able to play due to a lack of facilities to accommodate demand. A new facility would not meet all of the demands but would help with tournaments and other soccer meets. |
