Province of BC proclaims October 5-11, 2025 as KidSport BC Powered by Sport BC Week
Acknowledging KidSport’s impact to help level the playing field for kids in need across the province
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October 3, 2025
Vancouver, BC – The Province of British Columbia will officially proclaim October 5th to 11th, 2025 as KidSport BC Powered by Sport BC Week—a celebration of the power of sport and the impact the KidSport program has in making organized sport accessible to all.
For many Canadian families, the rising cost of sport is an ever-growing barrier. As many as 1 in 2 Canadian kids are kept out of organized sport due to financial constraints. With support from the Province of BC and many other generous donors and partners, KidSport BC works to break down those financial barriers by providing grants that help cover the cost of sport registration fees.
“Sport can change a child’s life, but only if they’re given the chance to play,” says Angela Crowther, Director of KidSport BC. “KidSport exists to help level the playing field so that every child—regardless of their financial circumstances—can experience the power of sport. Sport skills are life skills, and every child should have the opportunity to play, regardless of their financial situation.”
In 2024, KidSport BC funded a season of sport for 10,695 kids in 233 communities across the province, distributing over $3.6 million in grants. This marked a $1 million increase from 2023 and more than double the total from 2022, reflecting a growing need from families across the province.
As the need continues to rise, so does the need for donor support.
“We’ve seen the demand for assistance grow significantly over the past few years and we’ve made the difficult decision to scale back the grants available in some communities to make our limited resources stretch further,” adds Crowther. “To keep pace and reach more kids in need, we’re calling on donors, businesses, and sport lovers across BC to help us continue this important work.”
Donations of $20 or more will receive a charitable tax receipt and will stay local to help fund a season of sport for a child in need in your community, whether that is through one of KidSport’s community chapters across the province, or the BC Provincial Fund which is administered through KidSport BC and supports kids in over 100 communities where there isn’t a local chapter.
About KidSport BC
The KidSport program aims to remove financial barriers to sport participation by providing grants to help cover the costs of registration fees. This program is intended to help increase participation numbers for Sport BC members and their local clubs by helping under-resourced children and youth access a season of sport. KidSport is a Registered Canadian Amateur Athletic Association (“RCAAA”) with charitable status and can issue tax receipts to donors. Learn more at kidsportcanada.ca/british-columbia or follow us @KidSportBC.
About Sport BC
Sport BC believes in the power of sport and is committed to building stronger communities through positive sport experiences. Our goal is to enhance and support sport participation in British Columbia ensuring everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Through our KidSport BC, BC Amateur Sport Fund, and BC Women & Sport programs, along with our services Sport BC Insurance, and Payroll and Group Benefits; Sport BC supports our seventy plus member organizations. Keep up to date @SportBC.