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\n\t\tKidSport Calgary & Area\n\t<\/h4>\n

\n\t\tGET INVOLVED\n\t<\/h1>\n

\n\t\tThere are so many ways you can make it So ALL Kids Can Play! Find your way and join the KidSport Calgary & Area team.\n\t<\/h3>\n

\n\t\tVOLUNTEER\n\t<\/h2>\n\t

KidSport Calgary & Area exists because of our incredible partners and enthusiastic volunteers. Whether you’re an avid sports fan, believe that health and wellness are critical to childhood success, or simply want to make your community a better place, we want you on our team!<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are continually searching for more volunteers to assist in a number of essential roles, in a variety of fun events and activities throughout the year. Opportunities range from one-off support at our fundraising events, admin support in the office, equipment sorting and outfitting support with our Calgary Flames Sports Bank, to strategic positions with one of our board committees. You can even volunteer to plan your own fundraiser, and really get into the spirit of KidSport!<\/p>\n

If you’re interested in being part of the enthusiastic, Calgary & Area team that makes it So ALL<\/i> Kids Can Play<\/strong>! Please get in touch! Send an email outlining your interest to eden@kidsportcalgary.ca<\/a>, or give us a call at 403-202-0251<\/strong>. Thanks for your interest in supporting our cause.<\/p>\n

\n\t\tHow to Apply\n\t<\/h5>\n\t

Complete the volunteer application form, email it to Eden Wilson<\/p>\n

eden@kidsportcalgary.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAPPLICATION FORM\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\tdonate your empties\n\t<\/h2>\n\t

Sign up for our KidSport Recycling Program<\/a> and have our team pick up your empties at NO COST right from your doorstep! Saves you a trip to the depot and gives you the chance to turn your empties into sport opportunities for local kids who need our assist. Help us make it so no kid is left on the sideline!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\n\t\tget started today\n\t<\/h5>\n\t

Text 403-680-8776 to schedule your next pick up!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More \n\t\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\tHOST AN EVENT\n\t<\/h2>\n\t

Make KidSport your charity of choice for golf tournaments, weddings, birthdays or recognize someone in the community through a tribute donation. KidSport is a great fit for any community event<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

KidSport is also a great way to bring your workplace together: Events like Jeans\/ Jersey Fridays, holiday parties, client appreciation events, golf tournaments, bottle drives with our\u00a0 KidSport Recycling Program<\/a>, office olympics, 50\/50’s and office sport pools are all made better by adding a charitable component. Donate a portion or all of the proceeds to KidSport Calgary & Area.<\/p>\n

Need help getting started?<\/strong> Get in touch – we’re game for whatever you can dream up!<\/p>\n

\n\t\tGet Started Today\n\t<\/h5>\n\t

Jump right in & take a look at our Third-Party Toolkit to start planning your event. You’ll find a fundraising guide and our Fundraising Agreement to get the ball rolling.<\/p>\n

Have a question? Reach out to Eden Wilson at: eden@kidsportcalgary.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThird-Party Toolkit\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\tHOST A FUNDRAiSER\n\t<\/h2>\n\t

Peer to Peer – Create a Team – Join a Team – Have Fun<\/strong><\/p>\n

Register your own team or join an existing team as you have some fun raising some dollars for your local KidSport chapter.<\/p>\n

Challenge your coworkers, your clients, friends, family, teammates, other clubs or teams in your sport, your partners or community as you help raise much needed dollars to help your local KidSport chapter get more kids in your community back to sport.<\/p>\n

Share your link on social media and let us help you promote. Use the hashtags #KidSport & #SoALLKidsCanPlay<\/p>\n

Need help with ideas or getting set up? You can contact us at eden@kidsportcalgary.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

\n\t\tGet Started Today\n\t<\/h5>\n\t

Create your own online portal to share with friends to support your celebration, event, or community challenge.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSIGN UP\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\tBECOME A SPORT CLUB CHAMPION\n\t<\/h2>\n\t

If you are part of a club and want to make your sport more accessible to local kids facing financial barriers, KidSport Calgary & Area can help. Encourage families to apply for a KidSport grant at registration time, So ALL Kids Can Play!<\/p>\n

Our sport club partners do so much more than deliver the programming that gets kids into the game – many also fundraise for KidSport, and donate leftover funds at the end of the season – tapping into the real power of kids helping kids.<\/p>\n

Join us in becoming a sport club champion with KidSport Calgary & Area in our mission of giving the gift of sport to all kids!\u00a0 Contact Lisa Parham lisap@kidsportcalgary.ca<\/a> \u00a0to discuss partnership opportunities.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\t\tLet’s Work TOGETHER SO ALL<\/em><\/strong> KIDS CAN PLAY!\n\t<\/h5>\n\t

Contact Lisa Parham lisap@kidsportcalgary.ca<\/a> or download our Sport Club Champion Form to see what other local sport leaders are doing with KidSport here in Calgary & Area<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSPORT CLUB CHAMPION FORM\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\tOther ways to help\n\t<\/h2>\n\t