The KidSport Fund was initially proposed when Sport BC's Board of Directors acknowledged that rising costs of registration fees and equipment were ultimately leading to reduced participation of children in sport and recreation programs. The Board recognized the benefits of sport and the need for a solution to help children overcome the financial challenges facing many families.
The KidSport Fund was adopted nationally in 1993 at the Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Council of Provincial and Territorial Sport Federations (CCPTSF). Today there are 11 provincial and territorial chapters and more than 175 community KidSport committees working hard to support kids across Canada. Collectively, in 2009, over 3,500 KidSport volunteers raised $7.1M and gave out over 60,000 sport grants in their communities.
KidSport™ Canada was formed in 2005 and assists the provincial/territorial chapters in raising funds in addition to helping the organization build public awareness.
