Hamilton ICG International Children's Games

Team Hamilton boys football ( soccer) team finished first place in their pool and fourth overall
Congratulations!

Tori D'Angela bronze medal in long jump for team Hamilton
Congratulations

Congratulations to Nicolai Herrero
Bronze medal in Taekwondo for team Hamilton at Leon 2024 games

Genevieve Berquist with Hamilton’s First Medal of the Leon Games. Bronze in Taekwondo.

Thanks to Master Alex Kowalski from Young Park Martial Arts.

Leon2024 arrival and opening ceremonies

Thank you Forge FC.

Forge FC Supports Team Hamilton for the 56th International Children's Games Forge FC is thrilled to announce its support for Team Hamilton as they gear up to compete in the 56th International Children’s Games (ICG) in Leon, Mexico, from July 15 to 20, 2024. The ICG is the largest international youth sports event in the world, with over 1,500 participants from more th

We would like to introduce our Head of Delegation for the Games in Leon.

Role of HOD: To ensure the well-being of all ICG Hamilton athletes and coaches and to liaise with the host city to coordinate all aspects of the Team as it travels to, competes in and returns from Leon.

How did I get involved in ICG Hamilton:
I coached the ICG Hamilton Tennis Team to 2 Bronze Medals at the Coventry Games in 2022 and subsequently was asked to join the ICG Hamilton committee as it expanded.

What am I most looking forward to for the games in Mexico:
Seeing Team Hamilton have memorable once in a lifetime moments as they compete and travel in Leon.

Weekly Coach Spotlight
Coach Name: Leslie Baier
Sport: Athletics
Years Coaching: 10+
Most Memorable Coaching Experience:
Watching an athlete I coach dig deep in the final 100m to win the Pre-OFSAA Cross Country race last Fall.
What are you most looking forward to for the Games Mexico:
I’m looking forward to seeing what this dedicated and talented group of athletes can achieve.

Our ICG athletes and coaches recently shared their love of sport by hosting International Children’s Games Day at Focus on Youth’s Rising Stars Program. The day focussed on skill development in four ICG sports - basketball, soccer, athletics and taekwondo. Special thanks to the Hamilton Athletic Trust in helping ICG Hamilton share the love of sport.

Weekly Coach Spotlight

Coach Name: (Marek) Alex Kowalski
Sport: Taekwondo
Years Coaching: 10 years
Most memorable coaching experience:
Seeing the changes in students as they grow to become more confident, hardworking, and better versions of themselves both in their sport and their personal lives.
What are you most looking forward to for the Games in Mexico?:
Providing an opportunity for local athletes to experience competition on an international level where they will gain valuable experiences and gain memories that will hopefully last a lifetime.

Weekly Coach Spotlight
Coach Name: Victoria Kerekesch
Sport: 3x3 Basketball
Years coaching: 9 years
Most memorable coaching experience:
I could share all of the down by 2, 10 seconds left comeback stories... but my best memories will always be watching my players develop as not only athletes but as individuals within their team and beyond. Basketball seasons are long, which gives my teams lots of time to build lasting friendships and develop new skills together on and off the court. I will never get tired of running into an old player and their families years after a season and listening to what they have been up to and how basketball as well as their team has positively shaped their future. It’s why we do what we do!
What are you looking forward to the most for the for the Games in Mexico?:
I am looking forward to experiencing the games for the first time with other coaches and athletes from around the world who share in the same mindset for youth, community and sport. Nothing bonds a team more than travelling together and experiencing the awe of new adventures in a n

Weekly Coach Spotlight- watch for our weekly posts as we highlight the coaches selected to lead the athletes at the International Children’s Games in Leon, Mexico in July.

Name: Julio Garcia
Sport: Football/Soccer 7’s
Years Coaching: 12
Most memorable coaching experience:
Many but perhaps the most memorable experience is when now adult players greet you and share their positive memories of their time spent as a player with you.
What are you looking most forward to for the Games in Mexico? :
The new experience of international competition on and off the pitch for all the other athletes and coaches participating.

Last chance to donate to the athletes as they race tonight in the Help them achieve their fundraising goals as they prepare to represent Hamilton in Leon, Mexico!

Thank you to Forge FC Hamilton

As four-time Canadian Premier League champions, Forge FC embodies the spirit of Hamilton every step of the way uniting our community through the beautiful game.

Team Hamilton will be travelling and hitting the pitch in style with Forge FC Hamilton’s generous donation of athlete gear. Look like a pro, play like a pro.

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The City of Hamilton has been a member of the International Children’s Games since 1992 when the team participated in the Games in Geneva, Switzerland. Hamilton hosted the Games in 1994 and 2000, which represented the first time the Games were held outside of Europe.

The Games bring together Mayors, City Officials, as well as coaches and players to join together to enable, develop, and promote interactions that transcend borders, cultures, and beliefs. All member cities share in the belief that sports have the extraordinary ability to bridge gaps and create lasting bonds between young athletes, helping them become global citizens who embrace diversity and unity alike.

Thank you to the City of Hamilton for their unwavering support of the efforts to share the Games movement with our local sports community and fostering the development of friends and connections worldwide.

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Thank you, Monique Taylor, MPP Hamilton Mountain

Monique has fought for and represented the Hamilton Mountain Riding since 2011.

A longtime child and youth champion, Monique proudly supports the athletes representing Hamilton at the International Children’s Games in Leon, Mexico.

Many thanks to the Sydney Wood Purple Butterfly of Hope Foundation that honours the life and legacy of Sydney Wood who passed away suddenly at the age of 11 on August 20, 2012.

Sydney was an aspiring athlete who played for Mount Hamilton Soccer Club and Blessed Sacrament Basketball Club.

The Foundation supports healthy and active lifestyles by sponsoring children pursuing athletic achievement for the love of the game as Sydney always did.

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A special thank you for supporting Team Hamilton!

Lisa Hepfner, MP Hamilton Mountain
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth

Ms. Hepfner’s decision to enter politics was driven by her desire to serve her community. As a Member of Parliament, she provides a strong voice on the issues that matter most to people and families in Hamilton Mountain and across Canada, including child care, affordable housing, infrastructure, and the environment.

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Consider donating today to help the Charity of Hope make an impact in the lives of children.

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Fundraising Race

Only one month to our fundraiser- We’ve partnered with the Ancaster Mill Race. Join in this fun 1-5-10k walk/run and click that you are registering in support of ICG. Or help one of our athletes meet their pledge goal!

Special ICG shirt to the first 200 runners that register in support of ICG. Early bird registration in effect until May 14.

Tuesday June 4th; 7:00 pm

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Introducing Team Hamilton who will represent Hamilton, Canada at the International Children’s Games in Leon, Mexico

Athletes from a variety of local clubs representing soccer, taekwondo, basketball and track & field.

Join us at the Ancaster Mill Race on June 4th. These athletes need your support with pledges!
Ancaster Legacy Football Club
Young Park Martial Arts Burlington Soccer Club Hamilton United Elite Soccer Club Forge Football Club Dundas Hamilton Olympic Club

Hamilton International Children's Game have partnered with The Ancaster Mill Race for a fundraising event on Tuesday June 4th!

1km fun run, 5/10km Family Walk/Run.

Join us for an evening of fun for the whole family!

Hamilton in 2024 will be sending a full delegation of athletes to the following sports, Tae
Kwon Do, 3 X 3 basketball, athletics, and soccer. In our volunteer efforts to keep
registration costs low we will again host 1 fund raising event.
Ancaster road race taking place on the
evening of June 4th, 2024

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2024 — Ancaster Mill Race — Ancaster Mill Race 385 Jerseyville Road West, Hamilton, ON, Canada - 2024 Ancaster Mill RaceThe Ancaster Mill Race would like to… - June 4, 2024

Girls Basketball 3v3 Tryouts - Join Team Hamilton at the International Children’s Games in Leon Mexico. Players born 2009 or later. Two tryouts, players must attend at least one tryout. Monday April 15 from 7:30-9:00pm at St. Thomas the Apostle, 170 Skinner Road, Waterdown and Saturday April 20 from 4:30-6:00pm at Westmount Recreation Centre, 35 Lynbrook Drive, Hamilton. Janine Gaunt