March 12, 2026

Mississauga Foundation Supports Youth Cricket Through OSCA Premier’s Cup

Community Leaders Gather at Mississauga City Hall to Launch OSCA Premier’s Cup and Support Youth Cricket

MISSISSAUGA, ON, March 6, 2026 — Community leaders from across Ontario gathered at Mississauga City Hall to celebrate student success and promote youth participation in sport through the launch of the OSCA Premier’s Cup, led by the Ontario Schools Cricket Association (OSCA).

The event brought together provincial and municipal leaders, educators, coaches, and community advocates, including Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, and Carolyn Parrish, Mayor of Mississauga. The gathering highlighted the growing role of cricket in schools and its impact in fostering teamwork, discipline, and opportunities for young people.

The Mississauga Foundation was proud to support OSCA through a $25,000 grant from the Pendle Fund for school cricket programming in 2026. The funding will help expand cricket opportunities for students and encourage greater participation in physical activity across local schools.

In partnership with OSCA, the Foundation also announced the launch of the OSCA Premier’s Cup Team Sports Scholarship Fund, designed to support young cricket players as they transition from high school to post-secondary education. The scholarship program aims to help remove financial barriers and create educational opportunities for student athletes.

“Amazing things happen when community comes together,” said Glenn Gumulka, President & CEO,  Mississauga Foundation. “Today’s gathering of community leaders, educators, and coaches demonstrates the power of sport to bring people together and support the success of young people in our community.”

OSCA was also fortunate to receive media coverage from both CBC and CP24, where the Mississauga Foundation and its support for youth cricket initiatives were highlighted in broadcast segments from the event.

The Foundation extended its thanks to Ranil Mendis and the OSCA team for their leadership in advancing school cricket and building pathways for youth development through sport.

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