Our members come from Australia and abroad. They come to participate in the different range of Culture, Sport and Community activities we offer.
The aims of CYSM are multi-faceted. Primarily, it aims to educate young Australians with chinese descendency about their heritage through participation in traditional activities. Beyond this, CYSM provides a centre for youth that fosters friendship, teamwork and a sense of community and has therefore continuously evolved to maintain its relevance to its members. Consequently, the CYSM now coordinates a diverse range of activities that also extend beyond the traditional realms.
The Melbourne Chinese Soccer Association (MCSA) was established in 1995 under CYSM with the view to provide opportunities for young people, predominantly but not exclusively of Chinese cultural heritage, to play soccer in a friendly competitive environment. In 2006, MCSA was incorporated as a not-for-profit sporting organisation under the Associations Incorporation Act, however CYSM continues as its hosting organisation to this day. MCSA has grown from 8 competitive teams to 34 since its inception, and as of 2012 manages a 3 tier double round robin competition, approximately 700 registered players and over 30 referees and assistant referees. More information can be found on the MSCA website.
CYSM Soccer Team After a rare opportunity arose in 1995 to play against the Hong Kong All Stars Soccer Team, comprising of international celebrities such as Sammo Hung, Alan Tam and Eric Tsang from Hong Kong, CYSM formed a Soccer Team to compete in a friendly match. Soon after, CYSM established the Melbourne Chinese Soccer Association and has had a competitive Soccer Team in the league ever since.
Day & Time:
Sundays 10:00am - 1pm
Where:
CYSM Clubhouse, 4/2-4 Joseph Street, Blackburn North
What to wear:
runners, tracksuit pants, t-shirt
Fees:
Annual membership fee of $10
Minimum age:
13 years old (please contact us for under 13 classes)
Day & Time:
Sundays 2pm - 5pm
Where:
CYSM Clubhouse, 4/2-4 Joseph Street, Blackburn North
What to wear:
runners, tracksuit pants, t-shirt
Fees:
Annual membership fee of $10
Minimum age:
13 years old
Day & Time:
Saturdays 9:30am - 12pm
Where:
Community Hub at the Dock - 912 Collins Street, Docklands
What to wear:
shorts, t-shirt, thongs - clothes you don't mind getting wet
Fees:
Adult from $97.50 / Student from $70
Minimum age:
12 years old
For all performance bookings, quotes and general enquiries please contact us by:
Email: enquiry@cysm.org
or
Phone: (03) 9897 3688
