Get ready for an evening of excitement and fun as KidSport New West hosts the inaugural New West Fall Classic, presented by Xtreme Threads, on Saturday Sept. 21. The two teams taking the ice feature members from New West Fire and New West Police, who are all donating their time to support the cause. All funds raised will go to the KidSport New West chapter.

Doors will open at the historic Queen’s Park Arena in New Westminster at 4pm, with puck drop–sponsored by FortisBC–set for 6pm. Along with two hours of exciting hockey, there will be a variety of food trucks, an emergency vehicle display, first intermission on-ice action sponsored by RenoufWrites featuring players from New West Minor Hockey Association, a silent auction, 50/50, a fundraising duck toss, and more!

The event is licensed, and beer sales will be supported by local brewery Steel & Oak Brewing Co. Stay tuned for the award presentation, sponsored by Saputo.

“Much like our counterparts in other cities across Canada, KidSport New West’s goal has always been to minimize barriers for local children under 18 to participate in organized sports,” explains KidSport New West co-chair Jen Arbo. “We work to provide kids in New West with bursaries of up to $400 annually so all kids can play. Last year was our busiest year yet: we funded 120 kids with approximately $41,000 worth of grants, and this event will be one of our main ways of ensuring that we can continue to support the community. When families are struggling financially, organized sports are the first to go. Organized sports can help with so many parts of a child’s development, from academic performance to teamwork. ”

Tickets will be $10 each (exclusive of fees) and can be purchased online.

The group is also seeking volunteers to help support on the day of: they can get in touch at kidsportnewwest@sportbc.com.

KidSport New West is a chapter of KidSport Canada, a not-for-profit founded in 1993. KidSport began as a program of Sport BC, with a goal to help families overcome the prohibitive cost of sport.