Province of BC Proclaims October 5th to 11th, 2025 as KidSport BC Powered by Sport BC Week
Acknowledging KidSport’s impact to help level the playing field for kids in need across the province
The Province of British Columbia will officially proclaim October 5th to 11th, 2025 as KidSport Powered by Sport BC Week—a celebration of the power of sport and the impact KidSport has across our province.
All week long we’ll be sharing about our why, our impact, and ways you can help to ensure no child is left on the sidelines because of financial barriers.
Follow along with us @KidSportBC and join the movement—together, we can make sure ALL kids can play.
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The Province of British Columbia will officially proclaim October 5th to 11th, 2025 as KidSport BC Powered by Sport BC Week—a celebration of the power of sport and the impact the KidSport program has in making organized sport accessible to all.
For many Canadian families, the rising cost of sport is an ever-growing barrier. As many as 1 in 2 Canadian kids are kept out of organized sport due to financial constraints. With support from the Province of BC and many other generous donors and partners, KidSport BC works to break down those financial barriers by providing grants that help cover the cost of sport registration fees.
“Sport can change a child’s life, but only if they’re given the chance to play,” says Angela Crowther, Director of KidSport BC. “KidSport exists to help level the playing field so that every child—regardless of their financial circumstances—can experience the power of sport. Sport skills are life skills, and every child should have the opportunity to play, regardless of their financial situation.”
In 2024, KidSport BC funded a season of sport for 10,695 kids in 233 communities across the province, distributing over $3.6 million in grants. This marked a $1 million increase from 2023 and more than double the total from 2022, reflecting a growing need from families across the province.
As the need continues to rise, so does the need for donor support.
“We’ve seen the demand for assistance grow significantly over the past few years and we’ve made the difficult decision to scale back the grants available in some communities to make our limited resources stretch further,” adds Crowther. “To keep pace and reach more kids in need, we’re calling on donors, businesses, and sport lovers across BC to help us continue this important work.”
Donations of $20 or more will receive a charitable tax receipt and will stay local to help fund a season of sport for a child in need in your community, whether that is through one of KidSport’s community chapters across the province, or the BC Provincial Fund which is administered through KidSport BC and supports kids in over 100 communities where there isn’t a local chapter.
How You Can Help
- Host a Fundraiser / Make KidSport your charity of choice – Whether it’s a birthday, a company event, or your own creative idea – your support means more kids on the field, in the rink, or on the court. Choose sport. Choose KidSport. Register your own online fundraising page at kidsportbc.org/fundraise, or contact us with your idea.
- Join Team KidSport by starting a Monthly Donation – Just a dollar a day can fund an entire season of sport child who otherwise might miss out. Sign up once and give all year, plus your donation is tax deductible. Give today at kidsportbc.org/donate.
- Other Ways to Give – There’s a whole host of ways you can support KidSport, depending on what works for you. Visit kidsportcanada.ca/british-columbia/donate for more ways you can make a difference #SoALLKidsCanPlay.