TORONTO — KidSport Canada and Source for Sports® are excited to announce a new national multi-year partnership dedicated to breaking down financial barriers and helping more children across Canada access the lifelong benefits of sport. By uniting their deep community roots, the organizations will work together to expand opportunities for kids to play, belong, and thrive. Through in-store fundraising, local events, and direct connections between Source for Sports locations and KidSport chapters, this partnership will activate at the community level nationwide, creating a meaningful, lasting impact for families across Canada.
“KidSport is a community based organization dedicated to ensuring that marginalized children have access to sport programs in their communities. We believe that the power of sport participation promotes the development of children’s social, mental and physical well being and we work to ensure that all children have access to participate. Source for Sports deep connection to sport in their communities is a natural partnership to help KidSport get more kids playing the sports that they love. In partnering with KidSport, Source for Sports is demonstrating their commitment to getting more kids playing sport in communities across Canada.”says Greg Ingalls, CEO, KidSport Canada.
With 176 community chapters nationwide, KidSport Canada ensures families can access support close to home. Through local events, fundraising initiatives, and a confidential grant process, KidSport covers registration fees to ensure no child is left on the sidelines.
As Canada’s most community-focused sporting goods retailer, Source for Sports brings a network of more than 130 independently owned stores nationwide. This local ownership model means each store is deeply connected to the families, athletes, and neighbourhoods they serve.
“Source for Sports store owners are rooted in the communities they grew up in, playing sports, building friendships, and seeing firsthand how sports can shape character. Their love for sport has grown into a lifelong dedication to helping local athletes and teams thrive. By supporting KidSport, we’re helping make sure even more kids receive the life-changing opportunity to be part of a team,” says Brad Hause, President, Sports Distributors of Canada.
About KidSport Canada
KidSport is a national not-for-profit organization that helps remove financial barriers preventing kids from playing sport by providing assistance for registration fees and equipment for children 18 and under. Through a confidential application process, grants are provided so more kids can play a season of sport. Learn more at KidSportCanada.ca or join the conversation on Twitter @KidSport, Facebook.com/KidSportCanada, and Instagram.com/kidsport.canada.
About Source for Sports:
Source For Sports® is part of Sports Distributors of Canada (SDC), a North American buying group with stores in Canada and the U.S., operating under the Source for Sports, Source for Hockey and Source for Adventure brands. Source For Sports is a Canadian sporting goods retail brand with over 130 locations across Canada. Source For Sports combines the buying and marketing power of a national brand with the local flavour and service of stores that are independently owned and operated by members of the local community. www.sourceforsports.ca