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Community Presentation
Kidsport Timmins
As a result of today’s barriers, the ‘right’ to play sport is becoming a ‘privilege’. The crisis is now and the time to act is today…Timmins Kidsport
Background…
In 1993 KidSport TM was formed in BC to directly respond to the crisis and help kids break through the financial barriers previously limiting or preventing involvement in organized sport.
Since 1993, KidSport TM has expanded into 10 provinces and territories and exists in over 100 local chapters from coast to coast.
Timmins has the honour of being the first local chapter to launch in Ontario!
Launching of the Timmins chapter took place on June 7, 2002 at the Shania Twain Centre
The first grant was issued the next day to a 6 year old baseball player!
Since June 2002 we have issued over 120 registration and equipment grants to deserving kids!!!
KidSport™ works to…
Help disadvantaged
youth receive the SAME sport
opportunities as other youth.
Combat rising user fees and the cost of
participating in sport.
Address concerns over rising rate of child
obesity.
Provide access to organized sport
Help kids lead healthy and active
lifestyles.
What can sport do for a child?
SPORT…..enables a child to build confidence and self-esteem.
SPORT…..teaches a child to set personal goals.
SPORT…..teaches a child about “teamwork” and other leadership
skills.
SPORT…..helps a child live a healthier and more active life.
SPORT…..is about having fun.
SPORT…..is about reaching for the stars….from playground to
podium.
Why is involvement in sport so important?
The lack of physical activity directly affects the health and personal development of children and youth. In
turn, this impact spreads to families, our communities and our country:
Children – Lose the access and impact of proactive life-building habits and skills.
Families – Subjected to additional societal influences and burden that threaten the family unit.
Communities- Fail to provide the tools to develop and nurture its human resources into the leaders of tomorrow.
Country- Directly impacts and depletes the social and health services creating a burden on our economic development.
KidSport TM Timmins Objectives
Develop an efficient and effective community based volunteer organization
Identify and reduce the social and financial barriers preventing children’s involvement in sport
Raise funds and gather resources to effectively deliver the KidSport TM Program
Advocate and build awareness for KidSport TM and it’s underlying issues
Our Strategies…
1. Program Advocacy and Awareness Exposing issues resulting from lack of physical activity and the
impact on the wellness of our children and youth Refocusing the community’s attention on the need and importance
of healthy active kids and the direct influence of organized sport.
2. Program and Fund Resource Development Seeking out and gathering support from grants, sponsorships,
fundraising events, donors and partners.
3. Distribution of KidSport™Athlete Financial Assistance
Designed to help children/youth reduce financial barriers preventing involvement in sport
Adjudication process ensures that the most deserving children and youth receive support
Board of Directors
KidSport TM Timmins is powered by a diverse team of community leaders dedicated to making a difference in the lives of local youth.
KidSport™ Timmins is supported by a working board of 18 board members
Comprised of three committees Revenue Generation Adjudication Communications
KidSport™ Timmins Service Club Sponsors
South Porcupine LionsLes Femmes D’IsabelPorcupine Kinsmen ClubKiwanis Club of TimminsRoyal Canadian Legion 287Schumacher Lions ClubKnights of Columbus 2403Porcupine Dante ClubTimmins Volunteer Fire DeptMoneta Recreation ClubTimmins Police Youth FundHollinger Golf Course
KidSport™ Timmins Golf Sponsors James Toyota
Timmins Honda
East Side Mario
Gord’s Rental
Boston Pizza/Wendy’s
CMA Engineering
Custom Concrete
Goldcorp
Davidson de Laplante
Leo Alarie
Propipe
Hollinger Golf Club
Scotia bank
Canadian Tire
Fisher Wavy
Lakeshore Gold
Miller Paving
Panels and PipesNational Supply Centre Ltd
National Concrete Pumping
KidSport™ Timmins Partnerships
Laronde Little League O’Gorman Pride Game-On Ball Hockey Melissa Kelly Dance Academy Nancy Delmonte Academy of Dance Pat Picard Dance Timmins Porcupine Figure Skating Stella Nova Gymnastics Daystar Hockey Clinic Schumacher Minor Hockey Timmins Minor Hockey Lapointe Judo Ranger’s Martial Arts Timmins Minor Soccer City of Timmins Swimming
How can I help a child play?
Make a donation A minimum of 93% of your donation
goes directly to registration and equipment grants.
Spread the word! The more people that know about
KidSport the more kids we can help!
Apply! If you, or someone you know can’t
afford to put a child into sport we might be able to help!
So ALL Kids Can Play!
Applicant Yearly Income
564
288
398
83
under 15, 000 15,000 to 20,000 20,000. to 30,0000 Over $30000
So ALL Kids Can Play!
Athlete Age Groups
177
211
228
259
202
127
103
26
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
# of Children
3 and under
4 and 5
6 to 8
9 -- 10
11 -- 12
13 -- 14
15 -- 16
17 -- 18
Age
Gro
ups
So ALL Kids Can Play!
Athlete Gender Distribution
Female41%
Male59%
So ALL Kids Can Play!
Athlete Participation by Sport
TESTIMONIALS“My son has muscle development problems and
participation has improved his motor skills considerably.”
Mom of a 5 year old martial arts athlete
“It’s awesome. I can’t express how pleased I am! I’m so glad my friend told me about (KidSport) and gave me an application. It’s helped us so much. I don’t know how we would have managed without it. I appreciate the
assistance so much!” Mom of an 11 year old female hockey player
“It is extremely rewarding to assist individuals and to give youngsters the opportunity to participate in a sport they love. When I delivered the letter of acceptance and the
vouchers to one mother, she hugged me! She was so happy she thanked me profusely; she said she didn’t
know how she would have managed without the assistance from KidSport. I was touched; it is
heartwarming to receive such a positive response.” KidSport Volunteer
TESTIMONIALS“Oh my god, and all this equipment!”
9 year old hockey player “He gets to burn off excess energy! Fantastic
organization!” Mom of 6 year old male baseball player
“He is excited to be on a team, and has scored his first goal! The whole KidSport process was handled very
professionally.”Mom of 9 year old male hockey player
“They are both enjoying their hockey, and making the effort!”
Mom of 6 and 10 year old brothers playing hockey
“I skate faster than the coach!” 9 year old male hockey player
“She always wanted to play ringette, and is always anxious to be there! KidSport is an excellent organization!”
Mom of a 13 year old ringette player
THE TIME FOR KIDSPORTTHE TIME FOR KIDSPORTTMTM IS….IS….
NOW!NOW!
TOGETHER,
LET’S HELP KIDS
GET BACK INTO THE GAME!!!
For More Information Contact
KidSport™ Timmins
268-1112