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\n\t\tKidSport Ontario\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 Ontario\n\t<\/h4>\n\t

Together with our network of 18 local chapters, KidSport Ontario provides grants to help cover the costs of enrolment so that all kids aged 18 and under in Ontario can play a season of sport.<\/h3>\n

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To apply for a KidSport Ontario grant or learn more about the program details, start by finding your closest chapter. If your community doesn’t yet have a local chapter, your grant will come through the Provincial Fund<\/a>.<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAPPLY FOR A GRANT\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\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\tKids helped off the sidelines in Ontario 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\tIMPACT REPORTS\n\t<\/h5>\n\tRead our latest on the
\n2023 Grant Program\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t2023 IMPACT REPORT\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

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

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

\n\t\tSara Restani\n\t<\/h5>\n
\n\t\tExecutive Director\n\t<\/h5>\n\t

With a background in corporate marketing and communications, Sara brings her passion for equitable community sport to the KidSport Ontario team as Executive Director, overseeing the daily operations and growth of the organization. She also wears the hats of Coach, Athlete, Parent, and proud supporter of all things field hockey, both in her local community and at provincial and national levels.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\n\t\tsrestani@kidsportontario.ca\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h5>\n
\n\t\tMiriam Jamal\n\t<\/h5>\n
\n\t\tProgram Specialist\n\t<\/h5>\n\t

For the past six years, Miriam has had the absolute joy of guiding young athletes and their families through the application process to secure funding for their registration and or equipment fees. In her role at KidSport Ontario, she works directly sports clubs across Ontario and attends fundraising events to raise awareness of the grant program available for sports participation. As a child who once relied on her community to support her participation in soccer and volleyball, she is forever in pursuit of supporting under-resourced athletes to experience the benefits of sports.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\n\t\tmjamal@kidsportontario.ca\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\tBoard of Directors<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\tChrista Costas-Bradstreet, Chair
\nPatrick Sweeney, Director & Secretary
\nKen Lusk, Director & Treasurer
\nTommy Wharton, Director
\nJennifer Smith, Director
\nDr. Lisa Kikulis, Director
\nShannon McGinnis, Director\n

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