Why was The S'port For Kids Foundation formed?

The S'port For Kids Foundation was formed in Richmond Hill when some concerned citizens, who recognized the importance of organized sport for children, realized that a number of sports activities were under-funded and at risk of shutting down. In particular, it seemed ironic that the sport of figure skating, that put Richmond Hill on the map with the rise of its hometown figure skating medallist Elvis Stojko, was badly in need of funding.

Local parents also voiced how expensive it was to  support their children's activities and expressed concerns over the quality of coaching and officiating. These concerns were amplified when news items reporting sport-related child molestations were frequently aired. These deep-seated feelings in the community prompted the formation of The Foundation.

Why should I help?

Organized sport builds character in the participants. The S'port For Kids Foundation's mission is to promote wholesome values in young individuals through organized sport. This organization will facilitate their physical, emotional and social development by providing guidance and/or direct funding to organizations or individuals who demonstrate they are in need.

The S'port For Kids Foundation firmly believes that the values instilled in our youth through sport, will result in model citizens, better employees, and eventually lead to stronger communities across Ontario.

How great is the need?

Local Richmond Hill sports organizations have expressed the difficulty of raising funds in both the corporate and grass roots community.

When our corporation gives
our support as either a founding
or sustaining member of this organization, what can we expect in the way of exposure?

Your corporation would be associated with a foundation whose focus is building stronger communities through minor sport. The goodwill and direct promotional opportunities that this association can bring could be substantial. Your corporate name, your goods or services would be exposed to a grassroots community that would quite probably be your target market.

If not directly reaching your specific market as a founding corporate member, you could reach a wider community through your goodwill. For example, funding earmarked for coaching clinics would expose the founding corporations to first the parents who would get the direct benefit and then to the community at large who see the screening and proper training of coaches as an
important social responsibility across the province - if not the nation.