Kids in Sports
Sport can transform children socially, emotionally and physically — today, and for the rest of their lives.
In 2022, only 28% of children and youth across Canada met physical activity recommendations for their age group.
For children living in poverty, the opportunity to play sports is also often out of reach for their family financially. One third of children across Canada are not able to participate in sports because of financial barriers. When basic needs like food, rent and heat are pitted against rising costs of registration fees and sports equipment, parents are forced to say no to their kid’s dreams to play sports.
Anita, Mother of two Sport4Life Grant recipients
"Do I feed my children or do I put them in swimming? As a parent these kinds of decisions are so stressful and uncomfortable. A lot of parents might give up. But when your kids are exceptional at something, you don’t want to give up."
We believe every child should have the chance to play.
Having the opportunity to play sports helps kids — particularly those living in poverty — tackle some of the biggest threats to their physical and mental health head on.
We believe in the power of sport to transform a child's life. Whether it's for a single season or their entire childhood, we believe every kid in BC should have the chance to play.
Get involved with Athletics4Kids
GIVE NOW
For the families we serve, the Sport4Life Grants are an essential part of ensuring that their kids can stay in the game. The average grant we provide is $200 per year. These grants are only possible because of our generous donors. From private individual donors to companies and foundations, it takes a large community of passionate people who believe in the power of sport to ensure that we can say "Yes!" to every child who wants to play.
APPLY FOR A GRANT
We partner with families to get their kids into sports by providing financial assistance with their registration fees. We provide 100% of a child's sports registration fee for over 55 amateur, non-school sports. We will also continue to fund athletes for multiple sports seasons a year, and multiple years in a row to develop a love of sport for life.
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