Student Athletes are eligible for KidSport funding through BC School Sports

 KidSport provides financial assistance with sport registration fees for young people under the age of eighteen (18). KidSport and our founding organization Sport BC, believe that the power of sport participation promotes the development of children’s social, mental, and physical well-being. By increasing access to quality sport programs, we believe KidSport strengthens communities across Canada. As a member of Sport BC, BC School Sports makes it possible for student athletes to apply for this
funding.

 BC School Sports provides low barrier participation with more than 96,000 student athlete registrations annually across the province. There may still be financial challenges for some student-athletes to cover fees and are we are pleased to be partnering with BC School Sports to raise awareness of this opportunity.

“Cost shouldn’t be a barrier that prevents student athletes from experiencing the positive benefits of sport participation,” says KidSport BC’s fundraising manager, Angela Crowther. “We’re proud to partner with BC School Sports to ensure that parents and member schools are aware that KidSport is a funding option for student athletes in need.”

BCSS Executive Director Jordan Abney noted “BCSS and our 440 member schools provide the most accessible form of organized sport available in our province. That said, we know despite its low barriers, costs remain a challenge for some families. We are so thankful that due to this partnership with KidSport, student-athletes will never be excluded from the amazing benefits that come with participating in a school sport due to financial barriers.”

Financial assistance for school sport registration fees is available at KidSport Canada | So all kids can play Applications can be submitted online by finding the appropriate local community application. If a community isn’t listed, applications can be submitted to the KidSport BC Provincial Fund.