KIDSPORT EDMONTON

2017 ANNUAL REPORT

ABOUT US

WE BELIEVE THAT NO KID SHOULD BE LEFT ON THE SIDELINES AND ALL SHOULD BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE THE POSITIVE BENEFITS OF ORGANIZED SPORTS. KIDSPORT PROVIDES SUPPORT TO CHILDREN IN ORDER TO REMOVE FINANCIAL BARRIERS THAT PREVENT THEM FROM PLAYING ORGANIZED SPORT.

OUR MISSION

KIDSPORT IS PART OF A NATIONAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION that runs at a local level. KidSport Edmonton is 1 of over 178 local chapters across Canada that works locally to identify needs in the community, raise funds and supports programs that create new opportunities for kids to participate in sport. Simply put, KidSport believes in the power that sport can have on a vulnerable kids’ life, teaching them valuable life lessons and in the long-term, helping shape and create, active and healthy Edmontonians down the road.

OUR FAMILY HAS BEEN GREATLY BLESSED by the support of KidSport as it has allowed us to continue to have all four of our kids in hockey.

Our kids love playing hockey & being a part of a team. Thanks for all your support, KidSport!

- KIDSPORT PARENT

W H A T P E O P L E A R E S A Y I N G :

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T H E 2 0 1 7 Y E A R W A S O N E O F C H A N G E A N D I N V E S T M E N T for KidSport Edmonton. The organization was in a fortunate positon to be in a strong cash position at the beginning of 2017 so the decision was made to provide support to Edmonton families during what we knew was going to be a tough year for many. To this end we once again set records for the number of kids funded (3,179) and the total amount of funding provided ($566,314). These are over 20% increases from our 2016 numbers.

We continued to work alongside our many partners to help make it, ‘So ALL Kids Can Play!’, specifically our friends at Sport Central. Working together to ensure that we are breaking down barriers that prevent 1 in 8 Edmontonian kids from participating in sport1. The two non-profit organizations Team up, while Sport Central provides sporting equipment and KidSport covers the cost of sport registration fees. We have also continued collaborating within the KidSport family, working with KidSport Alberta, KidSport Calgary and other local chapters to ensure that we are helping as many kids as possible.

With an outstanding Board of Directors, who are individually filled with passion and drive, along side the Fund Development and Bids for Kids Committees, a staff of 2.5 and numerous event volunteers, face the task ahead of us which is to continue to grow the number of kids we are supporting in a sustainable model.

We want to once again extend our sincere gratitude to the Eldon and Anne Foote Fund who continue to annually provide a substantial grant through the Edmonton Community Foundation. This allows us to help sustain and support the growing numbers of kids and families in need in Edmonton.

We also appreciate the ongoing support of our longstanding corporate and sport partners, Homes by Avi, United Cycle and the Edmonton Minor Soccer Association. KidSport Edmonton was also honoured to be a part of the Birdies for Kids program, presented by AltaLink through the Shaw Charity Classic.

Outside of our key role in raising funds to match the increasing need for support to Edmonton families, much of the focus of the Board of Directors was on finding a new Executive Director for the organization. We are very excited to bring on Dayna Hyman as our new full-time Executive Director. Dayna joins us from our good friends at KidSport Calgary and we are looking forward to seeing where KidSport Edmonton will grow with Dayna at the wheel!

STEVE ALLAN CHAIR, KIDSPORT EDMONTON1ENDPOVERTY EDMONTON – AN OVERVIEW 2017 JANUARY

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

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MESSAGE FROM THE TREASURER

2017 was another record year for KidSport Edmonton. During 2017 we funded 3,179 applications (20% increase since the previous year) for children to play sport who otherwise may not have had the chance. Despite year over year growth in KidSport’s revenues, which ended the year at over $580,000, the organization realized a loss of approximately $90,000. Over the past two years KidSport Edmonton has aggressively expanded our funding program to utilize, what at the outset was, a sizeable cash reserve. That is no longer the case. Demand for the KidSport Edmonton funding program has quickly surpassed our financial resources and in 2018, now more than ever, we need the community to step up to the plate and support the funding program, in order to avoid ever having to say ‘no’ to a qualified applicant.

Revenues in 2017 were driven to a substantial extent by the generous grants from the Eldon and Anne Foote Fund, provided through the Edmonton Community Foundation. KidSport Edmonton’s Bids for Kids had another banner year, which was particularly helpful during the busy fall registration period. The Board of Directors and the Fund Development Committee has been working diligently to advance the fundraising programs and continue building on the partnerships in place today. In 2018 we will announce new partnerships, programs and events to connect further within the Edmonton community.

This year we expect to receive 3,500 applications from families in need. Compared to the 2,000 applications received in 2015, the demand for our services has nearly doubled in only 2 years! Thank you all for your continued generosity and support in helping us meet this need. We look forward to an amazing 2018.

GREG BAINBRIDGE TREASURER, KIDSPORT EDMONTON

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DISTRIBUTED WITHIN EDMONTON

IN 2017

KIDSPORT KIDS ASSISTED TO PARTICIPATE

IN ORGANIZED SPORT

2017 IMPACT

WITH 34,000 KIDS1 LIVING IN POVERTY IN EDMONTON, LET’S TEAM UP TO HELP MAKE IT,

SINCE LAUNCHING IN 1995, KidSport Edmonton has provided sport opportunities to 18,544 kids and distributed more than $3.2 million towards sport registration fees.

2017 saw new organizations and companies choose KidSport Edmonton as their charity of choice for their fundraising events. With more and more families relying on our organization, the support from these events is critical to our ability to assist these families.

KIDSPORT EDMONTON UPDATE

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SUPPORTED SPORTS

*INCLUDES ALL DISCIPLINES OF MARTIAL ARTS

SPORTNUMBER OF KIDS

FUNDS DISTRIBUTED

TOP 15 SPORTS

TOTALING 147 KIDS & $30,22428 OTHER SPORTS

279 $66,689

HOCKEY

229 $35,234

SKATING

200 $42,425

BASKETBALL FITNESS

199 $41,607

1287 $174,958

SOCCER

40 $7,635

BASEBALL MARTIAL ARTS*

28 $6,790

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$2,630

CYCLING

23 $4,561

VOLLEYBALL

55 $12,262

CHEERLEADING

171 $36,603

GYMNASTICS

126 $27,757

DANCE

115 $14,462

SWIMMING

62 $14,720

FOOTBALLTAEKWONDO

191 $46,456

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DOLLARS DISTRIBUTED

MILL WOODS SOCCER ASSOCIATION 244 $ 28,070.00

XTREME FC/EMSA NORTH 145 $ 19,593.45

YMCA CASTLE DOWNS 131 $ 27,154.00

FLITEWAY FIGURE SKATING CLUB 90 $ 13,533.35

EMSA WEST 83 $ 10,810.00

SUNG LEE TAEKWONDO 79 $ 19,426.00

YMCA JAMIE PLATZ 77 $ 15,687.00

CITY OF EDMONTON 70 $ 4,286.86

EMSA SOUTHWEST 60 $ 8,603.28

EXTREME EDGE SKATING CLUB 60 $ 8,325.60

WHITEMUD WEST HOCKEY ASSOCIATION 50 $ 12,394.00

EDMONTON CHAMPION HANKOOK TAEKWONDO 48 $ 11,835.00

DELTON COMMUNITY LEAGUE 43 $ 5,265.00

ST. NICHOLAS SOCCER ACADEMY 41 $ 10,000.00

LAGO LINDO COMMUNITY LEAGUE 40 $ 4,665.00

NORTHEAST ZONE SPORTS COUNCIL/EAGLES 39 $ 7,185.00

CAPITAL CITY GYMNASTICS 35 $ 7,467.69

NORTH EDMONTON GYMNASTICS CLUB 35 $ 6,326.82

TERWILLEGAR RIVERBEND SOCCER ASSOCIATION 35 $ 3,270.00

DERRICK SKATING CLUB 33 $ 5,266.00

M.E. LAZERTE HIGH SCHOOL 32 $ 7,724.00

MCLEOD COMMUNITY LEAGUE 31 $ 3,445.00

NORTH EAST BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION 31 $ 4,857.45

OPEN BASKETBALL ACADEMY 29 $ 7,250.00

HAIRSINE COMMUNITY LEAGUE 26 $ 2,710.00

LORELEI BEAUMARIS COMMUNITY LEAGUE 23 $ 3,050.00

MILLWOODS HOCKEY ASSOCIATION 23 $ 4,740.00

JOHN D. BRACCO 21 $ 3,330.00

ORTONA GYMNASTICS 21 $ 5,250.00

STEELE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY LEAGUE 21 $ 2,565.00

TOP 30 SPORT ORGANIZATIONS

TOTAL DOLLARS

TOTAL KIDS

IN 2017, A TOTAL OF $566,314 WAS DISTRIBUTED IN EDMONTON, ASSISTING 3,179 KIDS TO PARTICIPATE IN ORGANIZED SPORTS.

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PARTNERS

THIS GROUP HIGHLIGHTS SOME OF OUR TOP PARTNERS & DONORS however we are fortunate to have a very wide variety of supporters. We are extremely grateful for every single partner/donor that supports our great cause each year. 100% of the dollars we distribute to helping kids in our community participate in sport come from right here in our community. We could not do what we do without all of our great partners and donors.

SPONSOR ENERGY

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GRANTS AND FOUNDATION SUPPORT

EDMONTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FUNDS:ELDON & ANNE FOOTE FUND | OLGIVIE FUND | OWEN SCHLOSSER FUND DAVID & JANET BENTLEY FAMILY FUND

GRANTS AND FOUNDATIONS:CITY OF EDMONTON COMMUNITY INVESTMENT OPERATING GRANT (CIOG)STOLLERY CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONBUTLER FAMILY FOUNDATIONEDMONTON PUBLIC TEACHER’S CHARITY TRUST GRANTCALGARY SHAW CHARITY CLASSIC

BIRDIES FOR KIDS PROGRAMBENEFACTION FOUNDATIONTELUS COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONJAYS CARE FOUNDATIONCIBC CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION

MACEWAN UNIVERSITY KIDSPORT NIGHT: MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BASKETBALLNORTHLANDS’ K-DAYSEDMONTON OILER’S 50-50CORONATION TRIATHLONNAIT ATHLETICS – JERSEY DAYLISTER HALL DODGEFESTLOBLAWS- SAVE IT FORWARD CAMPAIGNLILLIAN OSBORNE HOCKEY GAMEDULUX PAINTS WERNER SCHADL ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENTEDMONTON MARATHONRAINTREE FINANCIAL STAFF EVENTS

UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA ATHLETICS – CHUCK A PUCKROYAL MAYFAIR GOLF CLUB 50-50EDMONTON CORPORATE CHALLENGEHAHN & HOULE LLP JEANS & JERSEY DAYSHARRY AINLEY HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY GAME

DONOR LED EVENTS

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6TH ANNUAL BIDS FOR KIDS

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BJ ELECTRICCARVEIRA GROUP CONSULTINGCONNORCLARK & LUNNPRIVATE CAPITAL LTD.KINSMEN GROUPKNXN INCLLOYD SADD INSURANCEPENNOCK ACHESON NIELSON DEVANEYQUINCOREID BUILT HOMESROLLING MIXSHERWOOD DENTALSTOPPLER HUGHESSUREHIRETJ TECHNOLOGIES

BIDS FOR KIDS 2017 PARTNERSTHANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS WHO MADE THIS EVENT POSSIBLE!

KIDSPORT EDMONTON’S ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT, BIDS FOR KIDS presented by JV Driver, was a huge success in its sixth year. The networking and silent auction event raised over $70,000 in net revenue and had over 200 people in attendance. The funds raised through this event will help KidSport Edmonton to keep pace with the demand for KidSport grants which has increased considerably over the past few years. Special thanks to Mark Connolly for being the emcee for the evening.

PRESENTED BY:

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STEVE ALLAN | CHAIR-EXECUTIVE ALBERTA RECREATION & PARKS ASSOCIATIONTREVOR PHILIPPON | VICE CHAIR-EXECUTIVE PENNOCK ACHESON NIELSON DEVANEYGREG BAINBRIDGE | TREASURER - EXECUTIVE RAINTREE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONSTODD READE | PAST CHAIR ALBERTA ASSOCIATION OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS

CHRISTY HOLTBY| DIRECTOR UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONTOM DUKE | DIRECTOR MILLER THOMPSON LLPMARK KORTHIUS | DIRECTOR ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICESO’RYAN HUGHES | DIRECTOR STOPPLER HUGHES

DAVID JONES | DIRECTOR EDMONTON CITY POLICEMARK CONNOLLY | DIRECTOR CBC EDMONTONDAVID WHYTE | DIRECTOR JVDRIVER GROUPJACKIE FOORD | DIRECTOR YWCA EDMONTON

2017 STAFFDAYNA HYMAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTORJANINE HELLAND FUNDS MANAGER

PAULA GLADWIN PROGRAM, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

GET INVOLVED

CONTACT US TO HAVE A DISCUSSION IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING AND SUPPORTING OUR TEAM!

KIDSPORT EDMONTON WOULD NOT EXIST IF IT WEREN’T FOR THE support of our incredible volunteers. It’s people like our volunteers who make a real difference for the youth in our community. By volunteering for KidSport Edmonton, you are helping kids in Edmonton get off the sidelines and into their game/activity of choice. A little bit of your time can equal a season of sport for a child in need, allowing them to explore a sport for the first time, or continuing to build skills in one they love already. Events and tasks can range from road races to 50-50’s to networking events. If you like variety and most importantly, have a desire to help kids in Edmonton, then this is the opportunity for you!

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