KidSport Battlefords granted $80,322.69 in 2016 to ensure no kid was left on the sidelines, according to a press release.
In 2016, KidSport Battlefords assisted 944 kids to participate in community sport programs. The funding was closely divided among boys and girls — 453 boys, 491 girls.
The top five five funded sports were: soccer - 13 per cent; hockey - six per cent; swimming - three per cent; gymnastics - two per cent; baseball - one per cent; all other sports 75 per cent.
KidSport is a children’s charity that assists children of families facing financial obstacles to participate in community sport programs so all kids can play. The goal of KidSport is to provide these children with the opportunity to achieve physical, social, intellectual and moral development through participation in sport.
In a testimonial, one parent writes: “He enjoys playing the game and being part of a team. [Hockey] teaches sportsmanship and other skills as well. Watching him have fun while playing hockey puts a smile on my face and also a smile on his face. Thank you for all you do.”
