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Chaldean Church Sports League (CCSL) Fall 2008 Games

Michigan, USA – “The Chaldean Backgammon Open brings out the best players in Michigan,” says Joe Yasso. “If anyone thinks they are good in backgammon they can prove it once and for all.”

The Chaldean Church Sports League announces their 2008 Fall Game seasons with a rematch of the community’s best players in three Chaldean dominant games. Chaldeans will compete for both individual and team points in table tennis, chess, and backgammon.

To learn more about the competition and how to register click the READ MORE button below.

Filed in: Sports, Art, and Entertainment, Chaldean Church Sports League, Chaldean Churches By Tommy Hanna

Mar Addai Healers and St. Joseph Protectors Face-Off in the 2008 CCSL High School Soccer Championships

Michigan, USA - Chaldean Church Sports League concludes the summer soccer season with Mar Addai Healers facing St. Joseph Protectors. The two teams have faced one another in the regular season with intense competition. On Saturday, August 23, 2008 the two teams prepared for soccer battle at the Southfield Michigan Municipal Sports Complex.

CCSL sports commentators were refusing to share with fans which team was the clear favorite. Although Mar Addai showed a slight edge as a favorite, commentators were concerned over their lack of discipline. “The team is intense. They take soccer very seriously. However, their passion spillith over and gets them into trouble,” says CCSL fan Jason Gabara. “If they can keep their play under control they would be picked as the clear favorite.”

On the other side of the field, wearing blood red, St. Joseph Protectors have sports fans concerned as well. Gabara says, “St. Joseph has a handful of incredible players. The leagues best, however, they can not carry the team alone. The team is a bit unbalanced, but if the younger players step-up, St. Joseph is unstoppable.”

Filed in: Sports, Art, and Entertainment, Chaldean Church Sports League, Chaldean Churches By Tommy Hanna

Chaldean Church Sports League 2008 Volleyball Playoffs & Championships

Michgan, USA – Top Chaldean church teams from Michigan compete for the 2008 championship trophy. Chaldean Church Sports League hosts the 2008 Chaldean Volleyball Playoffs & Championships on Saturday, September 6th, 2008 at the Southfield Civic Center Sports Complex beginning at 10 am. Admission is free and open to the public.

Filed in: Sports, Art, and Entertainment, Chaldean Church Sports League, Chaldean Churches By Sam Yousif

CYD-2008 :: Sunday, Augsut 17 From 2 pm - 8 pm

Chaldean Youth Day (CYD-2008) is Sunday, August 17! Hundreds of Chaldean young adults will converge on Camp Chaldean for a day of fun, food, and festivities. Hang-out. Chill. Picnic. Play. This event is free for those 35 and under. Anyone over 35 the cost is $45,000 per person.

This is a non-alcoholic camp. Bring your own lawn chairs. Bring food coolers if you like. Food and beverages will be available. Games. Competitions. Prizes. Boat Races. Water-balloon wars. Tug-A-war. Sports. Bring your own BALLS. Best of all bring some biceps, brains, and bounce.

The event is sponsored by the St. George Chaldean Camp Council in partnership with Chaldean youth groups, which include but are not limited to, the Chaldean Church Sports League, Chaldean Teens Coming Together, Chaldean Youth Bible Study, Chaldean Loving Christ, Jesus Christ University, Chaldean American Professionals, Chaldean Football League, Chaldean Basketball League, Chaldean Hockey League, Chaldean American Student Association, and Chaldean Church Youth Choirs.

You have been told! Someone post this on MySpace, Facebook, and whatever other social network you freaks got going!

Filed in: Sports, Art, and Entertainment, Community & Culture, Chaldean American Student Association, Camp Chaldean, Chaldean Church Sports League, Chaldean Churches, Chaldean American Professionals By Camp Chaldean

Chaldean Athletes of the CCSL Set Out To Score

Michigan, USA – Over 300 Chaldean athletes head to the grassy fields and sandy pits as the Chaldean Church Sports League of Michigan Tri-Sport season gets underway. In the high school flag football division returning champs St. Thomas Twin Tigers hope to repeat. However, St. Joseph Protectors new all-star draft picks round out their passing and defensive game which may pose a challenge for the Twin Tigers.

In the ladies high school volleyball, defending champions Mother of God Guardian Angels look to take on St. Thomas once more in the championship finals. Both teams had such a large turn-out that they fielded two teams for competition.

In high school soccer, Mar Addai Healers remain undefeated. Hoping to best Mar Addai’s powerful team, St. George and St. Joseph combined their teams as did Mother of God and St. Thomas. Nonetheless, Mar Addai remains undefeated and is considered the early favorite to take the high school soccer championship finals.

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Filed in: Sports, Art, and Entertainment, Chaldean Church Sports League, Chaldean Churches By Tommy Hanna

Chaldean Championship Basketball Round Set

Michigan, USA – The season anticipated match-up of the best Chaldean basketball players under the age of eighteen squared off in Royal Oak, Michigan. An intense ten weeks of competition, stunning play, and exciting action have led to the Chaldean Basketball final four in Michigan. Yesterday’s playoff matches narrows the teams in Chaldean Church Sports League 2008 Basketball Championships down to the best two teams in the Chaldean Diocese located in Michigan. The Chaldean Catholic diocese covers the eastern United States and brought together the best Chaldean basketball talent under the age of eighteen.

Filed in: Sports, Art, and Entertainment, Chaldean Church Sports League By Tommy Hanna

Chaldean Basketball Heats Up With Underdog Surprises

Michigan, USA - The Chaldean Church Sports League brings over nearly five hundred Chaldean athletes, fans, and organizers to the Royal Oak Gym each week. Overcoming harsh sleet, snow, or ice the gym remains packed with players and supporters. “I am so happy our church is doing this. I look forward Sunday and can’t wait to see my team at church, says Maroki of St. Joseph Chaldean Church.

Concluding week four and five of the thirteen week league, the teams are starting to find their sweet spots said Brian Alyas. “Watching my brother play is nice. It is good to see the team coming together.” Team jitters seem to be falling to the wayside as players begin to be more consistent on the court. Coach Derrick Dabbish of the St. George Dragon Slayers attributes teamwork to his team’s success. “They are playing excellent. Great hustle, excellent focus, and listening to the plays called by the coaches very well.”

George Kizy, St. Joseph’s Middle School Coach says, “I was proud of my guys they gave a valiant effort. St Thomas Team 2 had a fast team. We knew that from playing them just two weeks ago.” St. Joseph’s Dominic Jemmoa came through with many key shots that kept the game close. Julian Yacoub helped with impressive game rebounding and Savastian Jarbo defended marvelously.

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Filed in: Chaldean Church Sports League, Chaldean Churches By Tommy Hanna

Chaldean Basketball Athletes Crash the Boards in CCSL Inaugural Game

Michigan, USA - Below zero cold weather in Royal Oak, Michigan, could not stop over 500 Chaldeans as they gathered to jump-off the Chaldean Church Sports League 2008 indoor basketball season. Six Chaldean churches in Michigan, each hosting three divisions of players, came together to prove their basketball skills.

Hundreds of friends and family members cheered their teams on to victory as athletes sprinted down court, jammed jumpers, and popped threes from the outside. The league is made-up of women 15-18, boys 11-14, and men 15-18 from the six Chaldean churches of southeast Michigan.

“It was jammed packed! I never saw so many Chaldeans in one place,” says Kenny Bajoka excitedly. “You couldn’t move. It was loud and exciting. The women were great and the battle between the Twin Tigers and Dragon Slayers was deep. I am real happy I came to watch.”

The women’s 15-18 division did provide a show for the fans. Many underestimated the skill and focus of the Mar Addai Healers and the St. Joseph Protectors. The see-saw competition kept fans jumping to their feet screaming for their teams. In the end, the one point difference placed the lady Healers into the win column.

(Registration on www.CHALDEAN.org is free and required to view the nearly 250 photos of the CCSL’s Basketball League Game 1 matches.)

Filed in: Sports, Art, and Entertainment, Chaldean Church Sports League By Sam Yousif

Michigan Chaldean Basketball Athletes Show Their Court Skills

Michigan, USA - The cold winter months in Michigan may keep some Chaldeans indoor and lazily lounging around. That is not the case for over two hundred Chaldeans that gathered at the Salter Gymnasium in Royal Oak, Michigan. The large group of Chaldean men and women came out in large numbers for the first of three open sessions for the Chaldean under 18 open basketball tournament.

The tournament organized and hosted by the Chaldean Church Sports League (CCSL) of Michigan returns after financing a very successful flag football and volleyball youth tournament. This year the CCSL brings the Chaldean community both boys and girls basketball for both Chaldean boys and girls age 11-14 and 15 -18.

The CCSL hold their next tryouts this Sunday, January 13 at 2:30 p.m. at the Slater Gymnasium located at 10 and half and Campbell in Royal Oak, Michigan. Tryouts are open to all Chaldeans between the ages of 11-18. “Chaldeans just need to show-up at the gym. We have coordinators there to get them registered, go over the rules, get forms signed, and get them on the court to show their stuff,” says Brenda Kouza, CCSL administrative assistant.

Filed in: Sports, Art, and Entertainment, Chaldean Church Sports League By Tommy Hanna

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