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\n\t\tSPORT & BEYOND \n\t<\/h1>\n

\n\t\tThrough the power of organized sport, we enable kids and our communities to come together and thrive.\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDONATE NOW\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\tUNLEASHING THE POWER OF\n\t<\/h2>\n

\n\t\t1 Million Kids\n\t<\/h2>\n\t

From after-school soccer stars to Olympic Champions, the story of sport is the story of Canada. Since 1993, KidSport has helped nearly 1 million kids experience the joy of organized sport, and in return, sport has created all kinds of positive change for Canadians.<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t2022 AUDITED STATEMENT\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t2021 AUDITED STATEMENT\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t2023 ANNUAL REPORT\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\"Yellow\n
\n\t\tIncreases success in school\n\t<\/h5>\n\t

More physical activity equals more focus, motivation, and energy to succeed in school and reach post-secondary education.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Yellow\n

\n\t\tCultivates leaders\n\t<\/h5>\n\t

When kids take part in sport, they practice teamwork and collaboration and build the confidence to become leaders.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Yellow\n

\n\t\tCreates Safer Communities\n\t<\/h5>\n\t

Kids who participate in organized sport are less likely to be involved in crime, which helps keep our communities safer for ALL<\/u>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Yellow\n

\n\t\tIgnites Inclusivity\n\t<\/h5>\n\t

Sport equips kids with a sense of belonging and teaches them how to include others. These skills build more inclusive schools, homes, and the communities at large.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Yellow\n

\n\t\tFuels Healthy Habits\n\t<\/h5>\n\t

Participating in sport helps kids stay active and helps them form healthy habits that last a lifetime, reducing the burden on our healthcare system. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Yellow\n

\n\t\tImproves Mental Health\n\t<\/h5>\n\t

Physical activity and sport participation among children and youth has a positive impact on overall mental health and wellbeing.<\/p>\n

\n\t\tSPORT POWERS KIDS LIKE Connor\n\t<\/h2>\n

\n\t\tBy helping Connor enroll in his local hockey league, KidSport is bringing him one step closer to his NHL dream.\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWATCH THE FILM\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tREGARDER LE FILM\n\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\tKIDSPORT In Action\n\t<\/h2>\n

\n\t\tOver the past 5 years, we’ve seen impact from coast to coast to coast.\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t\t

$0 M<\/h4>\n\t\t\n\t

$40+ million dollars has been raised to help fund grants for kids in communities across Canada.<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t

0<\/h4>\n\t\t\n\t

Kids have received assistance so that they can participate in a season of sport.<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t

0+<\/h4>\n\t\t\n\t

$8+million dollars has helped support over 42,000 kids to play soccer alone.<\/p>\n

\n\t\tTestimonials\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\tGrant Recipient from Regina, Saskatchewan<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

“I am grateful for Hyundai Hockey Helpers, KidSport, and Dream Brokers for all the support they have offered me through their grant programs. Without that funding, I would have not had the opportunities to play hockey at this level, I would have never been able to travel and meet the mentors that I have up to this point. I believe I would have been unable to participate, I would have not learned to focus and understand the purpose of hard work. The grants and support from your organization has made it possible to stay in the game and grow. I’m not sure what I would have done with all my time had I not been supported in my sports. Thank you, I appreciate the efforts that the people have made when working with my mother to apply and receive the funding. I look forward to one day contributing back into Hyundai Hockey Helpers, KidSport, and Dream Brokers organizations.”<\/p>\n

– A.M, KidSport grant recipient from Regina, Saskatchewan<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tCoach & Hockey Hero from Nelson, BC<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

“Sports played an important role in my development. From a shy youth, sports provided an opportunity to find my voice. Hockey greatly influenced many important decisions, especially allowing me to further my post-secondary education. Thanks to Hyundai and KidSport, thousands of other Canadian kids are being granted the same opportunity to pursue their dreams.”<\/p>\n

– Bill , Coach and Hockey Hero from Nelson, BC<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tTeacher, Coach & Hockey Hero from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

“Nothing gives me greater pleasure than to see kids benefit by receiving hockey opportunities from organizations such as KidSport and Hyundai Hockey Helpers. <\/p>\n

These organizations share the ideals of Saskatoon Minor Hockey that fair play opportunities should be provided to kids at all levels. It is my goal to challenge the players by pushing them so they may develop their skills and to instill the character values of trust, reliance, and commitment so they may discover the strength of team play. Hockey teaches powerful lessons that young players can leverage throughout their lives.”<\/p>\n

“Hockey is part of who we are as Canadians. I have always thought of hockey as being a great equalizer. When we cheer for our favorite local, Junior, or NHL team it doesn’t matter how much money we earn or what walk of life we are from, it only matters that we are passionate about the game. KidSport and Hyundai Hockey Helpers are also great equalizers in their own right – these generous organizations provide opportunity for all kids to be a part of our great game.”<\/p>\n

– Scott, teacher, coach & hockey hero from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tCoach & Hockey Hero from CBS, Newfoundland<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

“There is no better feeling than being part of a team. There’s nothing better when you’re not having the best of days, you go to the rink and there is 25 smiling kids flying around the ice just having fun. It really changes everything, you know why you do it. We need programs like Hyundai Hockey Helpers and KidSport to give kids the opportunity to experience the benefits of being a part of our great game.”<\/p>\n

– Jay, coach & hockey hero from CBS, Newfoundland<\/p>\n

\n\t\tAmbassadors Corner
Desiree Scott\n\t<\/h2>\n

\n\t\tSee how sport skills give kids the life skills needed to succeed.\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWATCH THE FILM\n\t\t<\/a>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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