KidSport Prince Rupert

03/17/2025

🌟 Thank You, Saam Towage! 🌟
We are deeply grateful to SAAM Towage Canada Inc. for their generous $1000 contribution to our Gift of Giving Sport Campaign! Your support plays a vital role in helping local kids access the sports they love, breaking down financial barriers so they can learn, grow, and thrive through sport.
Because of your generosity, more children in our community will have the chance to develop skills, build friendships, and experience the many benefits that come with participating in organized sports.
Thank you, Saam Smit Marine, for investing in our young athletes and making a lasting impact!

03/03/2025

🎉 A Heartfelt Thank You to Prince Rupert Grain! 🎉

We are incredibly grateful to Prince Rupert Grain for their generous $750 donation to our Gift of Giving Sport Campaign! Your support helps ensure that every child has the opportunity to experience the joy and benefits of organized sports, regardless of financial barriers.

With your contribution, we can continue to provide access to sports programs that build confidence, promote teamwork, and create lifelong memories for kids in our community.

Thank you, Prince Rupert Grain, for believing in the power of sport and for making a difference!

02/20/2025

MAJOR MILESTONE ALERT! Did you know the KidSport program was started right here in British Columbia in 1993 by Sport BC with a goal to help remove financial barriers to sport? Over 30 years later, we've granted more than $25M to help fund a season of sport for nearly 100,000 kids across BC.

Thank you to everyone who has been a part of our story to help us get here. We couldn't have done it without you.

02/12/2025

02/06/2025

2024 was another record year for the KidSport program across BC. With your support 10,695 kids were funded totaling $3.6M in distributions to help cover the cost of sport registration fees - that's a $1M increase from last year.

We're incredibly proud of the impact our program is having, but this accelerated increase in demand has significantly depleted the financial reserves in many communities and donor support is urgently needed.

Scan the QR code or read our full release here: https://kidsportcanada.ca/british-columbia/news-stories/kidsport-bc-grant-distributions-see-another-significant-increase-in-2024/

Sport BC

01/31/2025

At KidSport, we believe that every child deserves the chance to experience the joy and benefits of sports—regardless of financial barriers. Our local chapter is powered by a passionate team of volunteers dedicated to making that vision a reality.
Meet our board:
Heidi De Wildt – Co-Chair
Natalie Allen – Co-Chair
Brody Hemrich – Director
Renee Dennis – Director
Kelly McRae – Director
Together, we are committed to fundraising, organizing events, and ensuring that no child in our community is left on the sidelines. We are excited to continue building opportunities for local youth, and we invite you to join us in making sports accessible to all!
Follow us, get involved, and help us give the gift of play. Because
For more information or to support our efforts, reach out to us today!

01/29/2025

A huge thank you to the Prince Rupert Lions Club for their incredible support! Their generous $500 donation helps ensure that all kids in our community have the opportunity to play organized sport.

KidSport Prince Rupert Natalie and Heidi filled us in on the what they do. Jim and Jamie were quick to offer support. Thanks KidSport - for all you do !!

12/03/2024

KidSport Prince Rupert offers grants up to 400$ per child per year. If a financial barrier is holding you back, please click the link below and find out if your family qualifies. You can always reach out to us on here (Facebook) too if you have any questions

https://kidsportcanada.ca/british-columbia/prince-rupert/apply-for-a-grant/

Winter Futsal Registration is open!

Registration link- https://pryouthsoccer.sportngin.com/register/form/563309990

Schedule and age groups - https://www.pryouthsoccer.ca/

12/02/2024

When you Give the Gift of Sport this holiday season, your donation will go twice as far. That's because our generous friends at Acuitas Therapeutics will match the first $10,000 in donations made in support of KidSport BC. Donate today and double your impact: https://ow.ly/UuSV50UhImi

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10/27/2024

We’re proud that we’ve been able to support more kids than ever before to fund a season of sport, but the increased demand is putting a strain on our funding resources and it’s becoming difficult to keep up.

> Across BC we funded 44% more grants in 2023 vs 2022
> We’ve already surpassed 2023 granting totals this year and are on track to have our highest grant and fund distribution totals ever.

Donations are needed to ensure we can continue to meet the growing demand !

If you’re able, visit kidsport.ca/british-columbia to donate.

09/30/2024

Today we observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by listening, honouring and remembering.

08/20/2024

The Winners from our 2nd Annual KidSport draft softball tournament fundraiser are, drum roll please…..

Alta Gas(grey) – 1st place
Prince Rupert Port Authority(blue) – 2nd place
Prince Rupert Grain(green) – 3rd place

A BIG thank you to all the players that showed up and played their hearts out.

We want to recognize the MVP’s from each team for showing up and showing out:

Alta Gas – Jordyn Carter, Ethan Toye
Prince Rupert Port Authority – Jacob Astoria, Savana Perry
Prince Rupert Grain – Kaylee Lawson, Raine Innes
Wainwright Marine – Nikita Berg, Alexander Fast
Saam Towage – Miesha Weir, Jake Banning
3rd Ave Carwash - Dustin Parker, Ashley Daigle

MVP's Sponsored by Swingsmith Cages Ltd

We want to thank profusely, the local businesses that donated items to our raffle:

Cowpuccinos
LeBlanc Boutique
Rupert Rampage
Good Times Games
Cow Bay Gift Galley
Safeway
Crest Hotel
Pembina Pipeline Corporation

Update!!!! The grand total raised to help kids have access to sport in our community is $5500.00

We could not do this without you!

Yours in sport,
KidSport Prince Rupert