Richmond Launches KidSport Richmond “So ALL Kids Can Play”
14 February 2008
Richmond Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, Richmond Sport Council and Sport BC KidSport have worked together to establish KidSport Richmond – a non-profit charitable organization whose purpose is to provide funding to help overcome financial obstacles that prevent some children from participating in organized sport.
KidSport Richmond has been licensed to operate a Community Chapter as part of the national and provincial KidSport Fund program. The intention is to raise money and provide grants to a maximum of $200 per calendar year to be used for the payment of community sport registration fees to Richmond children age six to 18 years.
“Registration fees can pose a barrier to some children wanting to play sports in our community. KidSport Richmond grants will remove this financial obstacle so that every kid in our community can enjoy the many benefits of participating in organized community sport activities,” says Terry Kehoe, Chair of the Kidsport Richmond Committee.
KidSport Richmond Fund grant applications are available at Richmond arenas, pools and community centres or by writing KidSport Richmond, Suite # 162 185-9040 Blundell Road Richmond, BC V6H 4A9.
For information on how to apply or to make a donation to help children in Richmond participate in organized sport, contact KidSport Administrator, Terry Kehoe at 604-271-1576.
Originally conceived in 1993 by Sport BC, the KidSport Fund has distributed more than $2,000,000 to enable more than 14,000 kids across the province to participate in a season of sport of their choice.
