KIDSPORT NORTH SHORE
Winter Newsletter Issue - February 2025
A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR
On behalf of KidSport North Shore, I would like to welcome everyone to our Winter 2024/2025 newsletter!
KidSport North Shore (KSNS) is a charity that provides funding to families facing financial challenges, so that their kids can participate in sports programs on the North Shore. KSNS provides funding to help cover registration fees and related costs so that all kids aged 5-18 living on the North Shore can play a season of sport. KSNS accepts applications from families for funding and provides grants of up to $600 per child per year.
2024 was the busiest year ever for KSNS! I would like to thank our dedicated volunteer board members and many other volunteers, individuals donors, corporate sponsors and provincial and municipal governments for their continued support for KSNS.
We hope you enjoy the features below and thank you for your continuing support of KSNS!
| Scott Macfarlane |
So ALL Kids can Play!
KIDSPORT NORTH SHORE FAST FACTS:
REVIEW OF KIDS SUPPORTED AND YEAR TOTALS – EXPONENTIAL GROWTH
2020
51 kids = $10, 287
2021
65 kids = $15,735
2022
66 kids = $20,180
2023
120 kids = $41,508
2024
239 kids = $108, 414
(Kidsport North Shore include North & West Vancouver, Bowen Island and Lions Bay)
KSNS CHAPTER UPDATES
KSNS 2nd "NEW USED SPORTS EQUIPMENT SALE!"
SAVE THE DATE: Sat. April 5th, 2025, Doors open @ 10:00am
KSNS IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE 2nd “NEW & USED SPORTS EQUIPMENT SALE!”
Everyone is welcome to attend and shop for new and gently used sports equipment for all ages at very discounted prices! All proceeds raised will support KSNS’ mission to minimize fees for sports so that “All Kids Can Play”!
KSNS NEW & USED SPORTS EQUIPMENT SALE DETAILS:
DATE: Sat. April 5th, 2025
TIME: Doors Open 10:00am - 1:00pm
LOCATION: Carson Graham Secondary School in North Vancouver.
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS & DONATIONS!
Donations Needed: In preparation for this event we will be collecting donations of new and lightly/gently used sports equipment from the community between Thursday March 13 and Monday March 31 at various collection locations across the North Shore.
Volunteers Needed: Between Thursday March 13 and Friday April 4, we will need volunteers to assist with sorting, organizing, pricing and labelling all donated goods.
All event details can be found on Our Website.
This community focused fundraiser helps KSNS help families on the North Shore equip their children with the gear they need to play sports! We need your help to make it happen.
If you are interested in supporting or volunteering to help KSNS at this event, please sign up by filling out our Volunteer Form.
Many hands make light work - and any help is greatly appreciated!
NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DONATES $3000 to KSNS
KSNS is very grateful to the North Shore Community Foundation (NSCF) for its continuing strong support of KSNS throughout 2024. NSCF has recently donated $3000 to KSNS to be used in support of an initiative between KSNS and the Tsleil-Waututh Nation to encourage youth sports participation.
KSNS ANNOUNCES THE WINNERS OF THE KSNS RETURN-IT-EXPRESS CONTEST….THE FOG HOCKEY TEAM - CONGRATULATIONS!
KSNS hosted a contest in November and December to raise funds through Return-it-Express. KSNS held a draw on January 1 for the winner of a $100 gift card donated by the Cactus Club Park Royal. And the winner is….the FOG Hockey Team!
KSNS thanks all participants who donated their recyclables to KSNS at Return-It Express depots, and we are very grateful to Cactus Club Park Royal for their generous donation and ongoing support of KSNS.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Key Dates in 2025 for KSNS
- SAVE THE DATE: March 1 – MOVE430 begins! Details to follow
- SAVE THE DATE: April 5 – KSNS 2nd Annual Equipment Sale
KSNS IS NOW ON LINKED IN!
Please visit KSNS’s Linked In page at (9) KidSport North Shore | LinkedIn
KSNS GRATEFULLY RECOGNIZES THEIR MANY SUPPORTERS OF 2024:
- Walmart Supercentre on the North Shore celebrated its grand reopening on May 16, 2024, which included major renovations and increased services to its customers. As part of their re-opening day celebrations, Walmart and its employees donated $1000 to KidSport North Shore! We are very grateful to Walmart and its employees for this very generous donation!
- Pembina Pipelines is a leading energy transportation and midstream service provider that operates Vancouver Wharves, a 125-acre bulk marine terminal located east of the Lions Gate Bridge on the North Shore of Burrard Inlet within the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. Pembina is well known for its participation in local events on the North Shore, engaging with the North Shore community, and giving back through Pembina’s Community Investment program. Pembina donated $7500 to KSNS in 2024 – thanks so much for your support, Pembina!
- Hamber Foundation - KidSport North Shore received a very generous grant of $1500 from the Hamber Foundation in 2024. The Hamber Foundation was established in 1964, and in its 60 year history has provided countless grants for cultural, educational and charitable purposes to organizations and associations in arts, athletics, health care, education, youth groups, and welfare within British Columbia. KSNS is very grateful to The Hamber Foundation for choosing KSNS as a recipient of this donation.
- Neptune Terminals is one of our most consistent and generous supporters. Neptune Terminals, which operates a bulk shipping terminal in North Vancouver, has again supported KSNS with a $3000 donation in 2024. We are extremely grateful for the ongoing support of Neptune Terminals who have donated to KSNS year after year, demonstrating their commitment to helping North Shore families ensure that their kids can participate in sport.
- District of West Vancouver, District of North Vancouver, and City of North Vancouver – all three North Shore municipalities were generous supporters of KSNS in 2024 with donations totalling $14,500.
Thank you to all of our individual and corporate supporters, to all North Shore foundations and municipalities, and to the provincial government for their tremendous support of KSNS in 2024.
KSNS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Looking to give your time and get involved with a great organization in your community? Join us at KSNS and make a difference today!
There are many ways you can help.
KSNS is run entirely by volunteers and relies on donations in order to be able to provide financial assistance to families. We are always looking for volunteers to assist with specific tasks such as fundraising, media/website upkeep and other tasks. Please contact us if you would like to become involved!
Contact us at kidsportnorthshore@sportbc.com
Financial Donations to KidSport North Shore are also gratefully accepted.
FINANCIAL DONATIONS: Direct donations can be made through our website at https://kidsportcanada.ca/british-columbia/north-shore-north-west-vancouver/ Please indicate in the drop down menu that the donation should be allocated to KidSport North Shore
HERE ARE SOME OTHER WAYS TO HELP:
KSNS would also be very grateful if you could consider other possibilities for assisting KSNS, including the following:
(i) Make KidSport North Shore your charity of choice for golf tournaments, weddings, birthdays or recognize someone in the community through a tribute donation. KSNS is a great fit for any community event.
(ii) KSNS is also a great way to bring your workplace together: Events like Jeans/ Jersey Fridays, holiday parties, client appreciation BBQs, baseball tournaments, and office hockey pools are all made better by adding a charitable component. Donate a portion or all of the proceeds to KSNS.
Lastly, KSNS would be delighted to discuss any funding ideas or opportunities - we’re game for whatever you can suggest!
Thank you again for your generous support of KidSport North Shore!
KSNS & RETURN-IT EXPRESS OPPORTUNITY
KSNS has also set up a Return-it Express account and would be grateful if your employees would consider donating empty drink containers to KidSport North Shore using Return-it Express, as follows:
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Bring your unsorted containers (glass bottles, beer and pop cans, milk cartons, plastic drink containers) in sealed, clear or transparent bags of under 90 litre capacity to any Return-it Express site in BC. (there are several locations in North and West Vancouver).
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At the self-serve kiosk machine, punch in the KSNS number - 604 842 9776
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Follow machine instructions - print your tags, tag your bags, scan the bags if required, and leave them with Return-It Express!
Return it Express Locations in North Vancouver:
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101- 370 E. Esplanade, North Vancouver
235 Donaghy Avenue, North Vancouver
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310 Brooksbank Avenue, North Vancouver
