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\n\t\tWelcome to\n\t<\/h4>\n

\n\t\tKidSport British Columbia\n\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDONATE NOW\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\tABOUT\n\t<\/h2>\n

\n\t\tKidSport British Columbia\n\t<\/h4>\n\t

At KidSport we believe sport powers kids. Getting in the game ignites a sense of belonging, shapes character, fuels better health, builds confidence and unleashes potential.<\/p>\n

But the cost of registration fees can be a barrier for many families.<\/p>\n

Through a confidential application process, KidSport provides grants to kids from families facing financial barriers to help cover the cost of their sport registration fee so they can experience the joy of a season of sport.<\/p>\n

If you want to apply for a KidSport grant or learn more about the program, start by finding your local chapter. If your community doesn’t have a local chapter, you can apply through our Provincial Fund<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAPPLY FOR A GRANT\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\tOur History\n\t<\/h4>\n\t

The KidSport concept was launched in 1993 by board and staff at\u00a0Sport BC<\/a> as a way to help address the challenges faced by many families when registering their children in organized sport. From a modest start in that first year, issuing $35,000 in grants, KidSport has expanded across the country and to become a national entity with 11 provincial\/territorial chapters and over 160 community chapters.<\/p>\n

Because the KidSport program starts at a local, provincial or territorial chapter, the impact of funding directly shapes sport in local communities. Each chapter-most of which are completely volunteer-run-raises funds, accepts applications, and distributes grants in its own community.<\/p>\n

From humble beginnings, KidSport BC, inclusive of our 39 community chapters, has issued more than $22 million<\/strong> in grants to over 88,000 kids<\/strong> since 1993, including $2.6 million<\/strong> in grants – the largest single year grant distribution in our program’s history – to fund sport for 7,742\u00a0kids<\/strong> last year (2023).<\/p>\n

Today, our mission remains the same…to remove the financial barriers that prevent some children from playing organized sport #SoALLKidsCanPlay!<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tPROVINCIAL IMPACT\n\t<\/h2>\n

\n\t\t“KidSport has given my daughters opportunities I couldn’t give them, and taught them real life skills I couldn’t teach them; confidence in public, friendship, teamwork and good sportsmanship.” – Parent\n\t<\/h4>\n \n
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\n\t\tGranted to kids in British Columbia last year.\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t\t

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\n\t\tKids helped off the sidelines in British Columbia last year.\n\t<\/h3>\n

\n\t\tBy supporting KidSport we all win. When kids have access to sport they improve in school, become stronger leaders, create safer communities, ignite inclusivity and fuel healthy habits for life.\n\t<\/h3>\n

\n\t\tOUR Team\n\t<\/h2>\n

\n\t\tKidSport British Columbia is made possible thanks to passionate volunteers and our incredible partners. Together we’re making it so no kid in British Columbia is left watching from the sidelines.\n\t<\/h3>\n

\n\t\trob Newman\n\t<\/h5>\n
\n\t\tPresident & CEO, Sport BC\n\t<\/h5>\n
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\n\t\tANGELA CROWTHER\n\t<\/h5>\n
\n\t\tDirector, KidSport BC\n\t<\/h5>\n
\n\t\t\n\t\tangela.crowther@sportbc.com\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h5>\n
\n\t\tKATELYNN RAMAGE\n\t<\/h5>\n
\n\t\tOperations Manager, KidSport BC\n\t<\/h5>\n
\n\t\t\n\t\tkidsport@sportbc.com\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h5>\n
\n\t\tAllison Mailer\n\t<\/h5>\n
\n\t\tVice President Operations, Sport BC\n\t<\/h5>\n
\n\t\t\n\t\tallison.mailer@sportbc.com\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h5>\n
\n\t\tMichael Peters\n\t<\/h5>\n
\n\t\tVice President Finance, Sport BC\n\t<\/h5>\n
\n\t\t\n\t\tmichael.peters@sportbc.com\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h5>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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