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Misfits Sports & Rec

North York, ON

Misfits Sports & Rec
Life. Real Quality, Legitimate, Genuine Life Experience is likely the cure for that unfulfilling mundane, boredom you might feel sometimes. Sports and Recreation is one way to get that real life. Join us to get some healthy exercise, meet new people, have fun, and feel alive!  Everyone is welcome. Any skill level, age, culture, capability. It's all for good fun and health!  Exercising shouldn't be a chore! Try some events and you'll see the addictive fun of healthy active sporty recreation, + the chance to meet some other friendly fun people. Basically anything recreational is considerable, whether;  -regular sports: soccer, hockey (floor/road/ice), baseball, football, volleyball, basketball  -trying a less typical game: dodge-ball, flags, lacrosse, man-hunt, badminton, paint-ball, ultimate-Frisbee  -Or alternative recreation: cycling, hiking, bowling, rock-climbing, skiing/ snowboarding, camping, or leprechaun-hunting! *(Check out "Potential Events" in the Discussion tab for more possibilities/details)* *The only cost of coming to any event, might be regular charges/ admission from the business of activity, or chipping in on renting a gym etc.* We strongly encourage suggestions & requests for new possibilities or changes to events. As well as hosting your own events to widen the variety of options for the group. If you're interested in hosting anything, whether a 1 time random event or a regular sport of your preference, just ask. Hope to see you soon!
5408 members · Public

Beach Volleyball & Sports

Toronto, ON

Beach Volleyball & Sports

Beach Volleyball & Sports

Is a group for member who enjoy play Volleyball

Public Events for all Levels

Games will be at Woodbine Beach

Recreational, Intermediate and Advance

Beginners are Welcome to play the Recreational Games

Besides Volleyball we organize different kinds of sports, please check the events for more info.

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This Group is capable to set up, up to 13 Nets for games in the same day.

*Please note: The Meetup fee goes towards the cost Organizers have to pay to Meetup.com to have a group on their website.

It also goes to help cover the other expenses Organizers incur to host the events, like replace worn or damage gear. <br>

Waiver

Beach Volleyball & Sports the Organizers, Event Hosts and Leaders assume ABSOLUTELY NO responsibility, including but not limited to injury or loss of any kind/form due to the use of information, or participating in activities found on this group/site. <br>By becoming the member/participant of Beach Volleyball & Sports, Meetup Group or one of the Organizers, you agree to the terms and conditions of the group.

Acknowledgement of Member Responsibility, Express Assumption of Risk, and Release of Liability <br>By joining Beach Volleyball & Sports

Meetup Group:

I understand that during my participation in any Event or Activity organized by Beach Volleyball & Sports Meetup Group, I may be exposed to risks include, but are not limited to, the dangers of serious personal injury, property damage, and death (“Injuries and Damages”).

I agree to WAIVE, DISCHARGE CLAIMS, AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY the Beach Volleyball & Sports Meetup Group, the Organizers, Event Hosts and Leaders from any and all liability on account of, or in any way resulting from Injuries and Damages, in any way connected with the Activity.

I further agree to HOLD HARMLESS the Beach Volleyball & Sports Meetup Group, the Organizers, Event Hosts and Leaders from any claims, damages, injuries or losses caused by my own negligence while a participant on the Activity.

I understand and intend that this assumption of risk and release is binding upon my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, and includes any minors accompanying me on the Activity.

If I bring guest(s) to participate in the event, I take full responsibility of the guest(s) and agree to all above terms and conditions.

PHOTOS OF THE ACTIVITIES:

While participating in the group activities, your photo may be taken and be posted on the group website by the event organizer or other participant(s). We cannot control other people taking photos and uploading it on to the site but we can remove photos. It is your responsibility to inform others if you do not wish to be photographed and inform us if any of your photos need to be removed from the site.

I have read this document in its entirety and I freely and voluntarily assume all risks of such Injuries and Damages and notwithstanding such risks, I agree to participate in the Activity.

*Sign up only if you really plan on attending, after 3 no shows or late bail outs, you will be removed from the group

1986 members · Public

Trail Hike - Richmond Hill

Richmond Hill, ON

Trail Hike - Richmond Hill
*Note: This group is based in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada.* 🇨🇦 *The mandatory online waiver must accompany your Join request. Otherwise, your request will be immediately declined. Link to online waiver:* https://f.formoid.net/udD **TrailHike - Richmond Hill** The fact that you arrived here means that you are "Chasing Something". It could be improved health/home/career/lifestyle/relationshi­p/etc but here at TrailHike you come to **"Chase Adventure"**. This is an **INTERMEDIATE LEVEL** hiking group that travels a combination of on/off trail situations, all the while maintaining a **5+ kms per hour** pace for **distances of 10kms or more**. We tend to have large turnouts to our events; therefore, we do need all hikers to KEEP UP with the pack. Failure to do so causes undue aggravation for the HIKING LEADER, SWEEP AND ALL IN ATTENDANCE. **Therefore, assess your abilities accordingly before you join**. Our objective is to hike within a close proximity to Richmond Hill.  We do not see any reason to drive 1 hour away for a 2-hour hike so our NIGHT HIKES tend to be 20 min away and 2.5 hours in duration. We do however sometimes travel a little further for our DAY HIKES. **At TrailHike Richmond Hill:**   • we only do 3 things:  Hike, Go Hiking and Did I Mention Hiking. We have and will on certain occasions gather socially after the hike • we frown on NO SHOWS, and expect members to change their RSVP in a timely manner to allow another hiker the opportunity to go • when we schedule a destination and/or adventure hike, we will have a LEVEL OF COMMITMENT set by the hike leader that stipulates the preferred # of prior attended hikes to be considered for that particular event • we reserve the right to remove members that do not meet our "ability requirements" set out above • we have about 40 members trained as, of which 20+ are active, Certified Hike Leaders (CHL) sanctioned by Hike Ontario • we have a number of members who have taken wilderness & remote first aid training  • we have a few hundred members that have completed TrailHike's Hike Like A Boss (HLB) 20k+ hikes • we try to schedule 2-4 NIGHT HIKES (on weekdays) with the possibility of 2 separate DAY HIKES (on weekends) per month from April to December • we have winter DAY and NIGHT hikes through the colder months • we have large turnouts to our hikes so it is not fair to those ON TIME to have to wait; we respect a 5-min grace period then the hike starts, no exceptions • hiking shoes/boots are required for all hikes, including some form of microspikes for winter hiking • dogs (if permitted on a hike) are required to be on a leash • we hike in the rain; the only thing that stops us is lightning • visit our [Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/TrailHike) to get a sense of what the group is like Lastly ... TrailHike - Richmond Hill is a FREE Hiking group. I do this to be around other folks to share a common interest in Hiking,  This is to inform you that the ORGANIZER along with EVENT HOSTS + SWEEPS and any folks that assist in our hikes volunteer their time and receive ZERO COMPENSATION for their efforts. DONATE TO TRAILHIKE.  We accept donations (suggested $25) eTransferred to Laurie Ann (Treasurer) at lauriec857@gmail.com \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- All Destination Hikes involve TICO accredited Travel Agents, TICO mission is maintaining a fair, safe and informed marketplace as it relates to the Travel Industry Act, 2002 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-TRAVEL AGENCIES WE USE\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- The Travel Agent Next Door - TICO: 50021282 1003-55 York Street, TORONTO, ON M5J 1R7 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Toronto Fun Tours (affiliate of Sadaf Holidays Inc.) TICO #50020237 Address: 8185 Yonge Street, unit 211, Thornhill, Ontario L3T 2C6, \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- You join TrailHike-Richmond Hill knowing full well that you are undertaking a risk inherent with adventure sports which can include serious injuries and even death. The organizers and other members of this group do not assume any responsibility or liability or provide any warranty for your safety. Ultimately, you are responsible for your own personal safety, well-being, and earthly possessions and will hold no one else liable for any kind of loss. \~ian
1334 members · Private

Toronto and North GTA Men's Circles - MDI

Richmond Hill, ON

Toronto and  North GTA Men's Circles - MDI
**Are you being the man you always wanted to be?** Does this question have any meaning for you? Have you ever heard it before? Are there men in your life you trust and can turn to for support and wisdom when you need it most? Can you share your concerns, issues, fears and ideas with those men without being judged or ridiculed? I'm not talking about 'buddies' here – the guys you 'hang' with, play sports, or drink with. I am talking about a few men you see regularly with whom you can comfortably and safely disclose your most private and intimate concerns and issues around parenting, relationships, marriage, career, fatherhood, brotherhood and other key issues in your life – the stuff that really matters. **Do you have such a resource?** **WELCOME TO MDI** **The team meetings announced on this site are for the Northern GTA team (e.g. Vaughan/Richmond Hill, Newmarket e.g.). If you live anywhere outside the Northern GTA, MDI has 12 meetings every week in Ontario stretching from Lindsay in the east, to London in the West. Eight of those meetings are in the GTA. Specifically we have teams in Lindsay, Pickering/Markham/Oshawa, North GTA, Downtown Toronto South (two teams), Downtown Toronto Central, Etobicoke, Mississauga/Brampton, Oakville/Burlington, Hamilton, Kitchener/Waterloo/Guelph/Cambridge and London.**  **If the location of a meeting listed here or the night of a meeting doesn't work for you, please contact me and we will set you up with a meeting with another team.** **Geoff** **416-822-3541** **geoff.tomlinson@gmail.com**
383 members · Public

Authentic Networkers - Ajax/Pickering

Pickering, ON

Authentic Networkers - Ajax/Pickering

Do you want to meet authentic business owners, grow your referrals, deepen client relationships, workshop your marketing skills, and build your business? 

We're the best kind of entrepreneurs: real people dedicated to building businesses with authenticity. We learn from each other, grow our networks, build community, give & receive referrals, and have fun! 

It doesn't matter if you've been in business for years, or are just starting out. Join us as an Authentic Networker and enjoy: 

• Unique networking events 

• Workshops (relationship marketing, practice your pitch, storytelling for leadership)

• Breakfast, lunch, coffee, and evening events  

• Inspiration conversations / Open Space Technology events 

• Fun social networking events - wine tastings, nights out, and family events

This group is for you if you are: 

- An entrepreneur or small business owner;
- A home-based business owner;
- A network marketer growing a team;
- A work from home parent;
- Someone who wants to showcase your venue;
- Or even someone considering starting a business who wants to do it right… 

Join us at our next event!

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Our events are located on the east side of the GTA: Scarborough, Pickering, Ajax, and Whitby. We are always looking for venues - if you have a business and would like to host a networking event, let us know!
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Visit us at authenticnetworker.com for ideas on building your business with authenticity.
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>>> AUTHENTIC NETWORKERS CODE OF HONOUR <<<

I will have a genuine conversation with someone before I pitch my business.

I will help other business owners make connections, if I can.

I will let others know who my ideal client is, so that they can help with connections.

I will refer people in my own network to my new contacts, when appropriate.

I will never disparage another member, or another business/industry, for my own gain (because I never know who else might be in the room!). I understand that if I do this, I may be removed from the group.

I will ask questions, learn more about others, and have fun!

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Real business isn’t done in board meetings; it’s done over a half-eaten plate of buffalo wings at the sports bar, or during the intermission of a Broadway show. It’s done through an enthusiastic greeting, with an unexpected recommendation, or by offering up your cab when it’s raining. It happens in the small personal interactions that allow us to prove to each other who we are and what we believe in.

- Gary Vaynerchuk, The Thank You Economy

1629 members · Public

Dragon Boat Training and Paddling in Toronto

Scarborough, ON

Dragon Boat Training and Paddling in Toronto
As featured on [global news](https://globalnews.ca/video/9599501/torontos-only-dragon-boat-indoor-paddling-pool/) and [blogto!](https://www.blogto.com/fitness/afterburn-fitness-toronto/) Meet new people, get outside, move and learn to paddle with a dragon boat team! The origins of dragon boating are rooted in Chinese tradition for over 200 years. It has exploded across a wide variety of populations from recreational to elite athletes, able and special needs. It's growth can be attributed to it's need to have over 22 people on one team and the special bond that's created when training and racing with 10 women and 10 men together. It's the ultimate team sport. The Water Vipers Dragon Boat team is known for the last 14 years as a team that gets the most out of what it puts in whether its time, money and fun. We welcome people with experience and without and of all backgrounds. And if the timing or goals don't align we'll be able to refer you to other teams as I run a gym and paddling club dedicated to the sport. Our team trains indoors from October to April on Saturdays at 730am at Afterburn Fitness in Scarborough; Afterburnfitness.ca The sessions consist of one hour of paddling in a specialized pool (no swimming/ you won't get wet) and one hour of strength and conditioning training both instructed by certified coaches From May to September we paddle at Sunnyside Paddling Club twice a week on Wednesdays at 715pm and Saturdays at 930am. Accommodations can be made if the times don't workout great. Once a week is also possible. First session is free and subsequent one will be pro-rated for when you start and what you can do. Our typical water season costs are $600-$700 including practices, coaching and 4 races over the season (May to September) Check out our social: @watervipers, https://wvipers.wixsite.com/watervipers
499 members · Public

Toronto Chinese Community (3,500+ @ GTA, 30,000 globally)

North York, ON

Toronto Chinese Community (3,500+ @ GTA, 30,000 globally)

Welcome to the largest & most active Chinese community in the world!

THE TORONTO CHINESE MEETUP GROUP

languages, cultures, social, dining, fun activities, business, networking, peer assistance...

** LEARN & PRACTICE MANDARIN for FREE ** Learn & Practice CANTONESE for FREE **

No requirements on your language ability (either English or Chinese) nor efforts to learn the languages--all we need from you is being friendly^^

No need to be of Chinese origin to join this group--EVERYONE IS WELCOME !!

Scope: Dinning, Socializing & Activities; Festivals & Holiday Celebrations/Parties; Chinese Conversations & Language Exchange; Networking & Business Connections; Chinese & World Cultures; Service to the Chinese & International Communities,... plus

Anything of interests and beneficial to group members: Career & job opportunities, Information sharing, Peer assistance/supports among fellow members... (you name it;)

• We have been building up the Global Chinese Community, which currently consists of 30,000 members around the global & is expanding fast!

* Our global community includes the largest & very active group in China, the largest Hong Kong/Cantonese group in the world, and many others including #1/#2 groups in various cities such as Beijing, Shanghai & Taipei. See bottom of this "About us" page for some of these sister groups around the globe.

The Toronto Chinese Meetup Group (formerly "Toronto Chinese Exchange" aka TCX) is for anyone who speaks or intends to learn/improve Chinese, or would like to meet other fellow Chinese for socializing or seeking/providing assistance. Newcomers and Canadians (of Chinese origin) as well as visitors and international/exchange students are all welcome.

We encourage people to share their connections/resources to facilitate language/culture/service/lead exchange, and appreciate your efforts to advance this group and build a friendly community together.

If you are simply interested in the Chinese culture, foods, or travel, or would like to make some Chinese friends or to develop business connections to China, you are also more than welcome to join our group. You don't need to be an ethnic Chinese to be part of our community.

* By "Chinese Community," we include anyone who is interested in learning or practicing Chinese, either Mandarin or Cantonese.

Get social with other friendly members here and have fun!

1. If you are an English speaker (including Caucasian, CBC/ABC, or any other ethnic backgrounds) and would like to know people who speak Chinese fluently, this is the place for you.

2. If you speak Cantonese and a little bit of Mandarin but would like to practice Mandarin (or vice versa), join our group and participate in events when you feel like it.

3. If you are new to Canada and can speak Mandarin and/or Cantonese, you can meet friends who learn Chinese from you and teach you English in exchange. If you are not new here but simply like to know more fellow Chinese and/or friendly people outside the Chinese community, this is also a good place for you.

4.  If you speak French, Japanese, Spanish, Korean, as well as any other languages, you are also very welcome to join our friendly group. You can learn Chinese here, exchange your language with other group members of interests, or simply make friends and learn the respective culture from each other.

5. If you plan to become a Chinese teacher or English teacher, come serve as a teacher here in our meetups. Your contributions will be highly valued and appreciated. You may get students interested in your private tutoring or school as a byproduct;)

You are welcome to use our discussion board to find people who can mutually benefit each other. Feel free to post your needs, your offers for help/jobs, as well as anything promoting

* This is a grass-root social group organized by volunteers as a hobby. If you like to join force and serve as an organizer or volunteer, please contact the Co-Organizer. Welcome to message him if you have any suggestions or concerns.

* We encourage peer assistance as well as participation in the international and mainstream community. Mutual respect is valued and is a necessity to be part of this group. We have 0-tolerance policy for harassment and inappropriate/hostile behaviors.

* We are neutral and not inclined to any particular political parties or organizations/agencies in Canada or anywhere in the world. Radical activities are not supported by this community, and any illegal conducts will be reported to local police force in Toronto or other appropriate Canada authorities/agencies.

* Care about the Chinese community in Toronto, connect and give back to the mainstream society in Canada and the world !!  

If you are an ethnic Chinese, convey a message (informally through who you are and discreet conducts/actions): We are Canadian (citizen or resident), we contribute to the society here in Toronto or at a world stage (with what we can plus a lot of good intentions and hard working), we are proud to be an ethnic Chinese, we are your friends, we are and will continue to be valuable assets to Canada. We deserve your respect and we'll do the same for you.

Toronto Chinese Exchange (TCX) was founded a number years ago with the mandate of

"Exchange of Languages, Cultures, Friendship, Supports, Resources, Connections, Service, Expertise, Info" as well as anything else feasible & beneficial to the community".


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The Global Chinese Community

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<The Greater Toronto Area> (5,000 members)

Toronto Chinese Community** #2 in the world **

Toronto Hong Kong/Cantonese Community** #1 in the world ! **

Toronto Taiwanese Community ** # 3 in the word **


<The Greater China Area> (20,000 members)

Shanghai Friends: 3,500+ 上海人 & International Friends ** #1 in Shanghai & mainland China **

Hong Kong Friends (5,000 members)

Shanghai Entrepreneurs (2,900 members)

Beijing Business & Social Network (2,000+ members) *#1 in Beijing* 

Taipei Business & Social Network (3,500+ members)*#2 meetup, #1 business group in Taiwan* 

Taiwan Entrepreneurs (2,800+ 台北專業青年 & 20,000 創業/企業家 globally)

..... <more countries/cities to come> 


https://www.youtube.com/user/springfestivalgala

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CwXRMfENDo

北京卫视中秋晚会 2015 Beijing TV Mid-Autumn Festival Gala

马云在德国演讲:改变世界的不是科技,是梦想! 

帮助别人,自己才能成功

赢在中国 (regarding doing business in China, entrepreneurship principles etc.--nothing political)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8G5h-Ea7A0

Queen Hails Chinese President's Visit to UK

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/queen-hails-chinese-presidents-visit-6671919

4844 members · Private

Toronto Underwater Sports (Rugby and Hockey)

Toronto, ON

Toronto Underwater Sports (Rugby and Hockey)
Yes, **UNDERWATER** rugby and hockey! When you’re underwater there’s **ZERO gravity** which makes it the best use of a pool's deep end you'll ever experience. **Underwater Rugby** The game can be played strategically, for those who **don’t want to be held underwater** or as a **full-contact** sport should you keep possession of the submersible ball. Because of you're underwater, there are **360 degrees of attack** to watch out for! Cycling up and down with a partner, you **each take turns on the surface catching your breath.** When under the waves you "fly" down to help your team by sneaking or stealing the ball away. Think of it as snorkelling with a purpose. Two opposing teams of 6 players work in tandem to you get the salt water-filled ball into the other team’s net; guarded on the pool's bottom by a goalie. Totally **CO-ED & ALL AGES** fun! Bring a bathing suit & towel, we’ve got the rest. **FREE** to Try *\*\*A swim test is required to meet safety and insurance requirements \*\** **Underwater Hockey** The sport was first invented by divers in the 1950s. It is a non-contact sport in which two teams compete in a pool to maneuver a puck across the bottom and into the opposing team’s 3 meter long net. It is played with snorkeling gear and a short stick; different from a regular hockey stick. Say what, you say? Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAukrpTEvZA Like UWR, this game is **CO-ED & ALL AGES** fun! Bring a bathing suit & towel, we’ve got the rest. We welcome players both new and old on our Monday night games!
202 members · Public