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Marg has been a valuable committee member of KidSport Nelson since 2006. She retired from School District #8 following an extensive career as classroom teacher and school counselor. Presently, she is living and working at Hidden Chapel Winery in the Okanagan.
Thank you again for all the time you spent making a difference with KidSport Nelson!
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Without her hard work and dedication, KidSport Nelson would not be the driving force it is within their community today.
Presently, Laura is a long time member of the Nelson Regional Sports Council. She has been very instrumental in the development of KidSport Nelson, and has been their treasurer since 2006. Laura leaves KidSport Nelson at this time with the option to certainly return in the future.
You presence will always be welcome at KidSport and we wish you all the best! Thank you Laura for your support with KidSport Nelson!
Posted in Kidsport, KidSport Nelson
In honor of the Whistler Spirit Run this year, a wonderfully designed trophy was specially created for the event. A special thanks goes to First Nations Artist , Aaron Nelson-Moody for this beautiful piece of art. From now on, the Perpetual Trophy will be permanently displayed in the day lodge at Whistler Olympic Park for all to see.
Who will win this trophy for the very first time? Find out on September 24th! The Whistler Spirit Run is supporting KidSport with their proceeds for the third time! We can’t thank them enough for their great help each year!
Want More Information? Whistler Spirit Run Website
**Online Registration is extended till 8PM TONIGHT!
Posted in Kidsport, Whistler Spirit Run
NEWS RELEASE
VANCOUVER, BC (September 12, 2011) – On Saturday, September 10, 2011, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (NYSE and TSX: RBA) welcomed hundreds of people to the 2nd annual Corporate Kids Challenge at its Burnaby, BC headquarters, raising over CA$530,000 for KidSport BC™. During the event Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, presented a cheque on behalf on the Province of British Columbia for CA$400,000.
“The government of British Columbia believes in the power of sport and KidSport BC helps remove the financial barrier so kids can participate,” said Minister Chong. “Sports teach kids team work and self esteem.”
BC Olympic athletes and 22 corporate teams from the Greater Vancouver area competed in games and sports activities including tug of war, an egg and spoon race and an obstacle course. WPCG was the winning corporate team of this year’s challenge. The day ended with a live auction featuring an Olympic torch and other unique items. Event information can be found at www.rbauction.com/kidschallenge.
“This is the biggest fundraiser of any KidSport™ chapter in Canada,” said Pete Quevillon, Director, KidSport BC™. “The money raised at this event will help close to 2,700 kids participate in a season of sport.”
Ritchie Bros. COO Bob Armstrong kicked off the event by expressing the company’s commitment to helping create a foundation for community sport participation.
“At Ritchie Bros. we try to give back by supporting groups that are focused on amateur athletics and youth leadership development,” said Mr. Armstrong. “KidSport is all about making sure there are no kids left on the sidelines and that every child gets the chance to play an organized sport.”
Ritchie Bros. also conducted a live charity auction featuring sports experiences, trips and other unique events donated by local companies and business people. The auction took place on-site during the event, and was also available to the public through Ritchie Bros.’ real-time online bidding service at www.rbauction.com. Highlights included a 3-day pacific salmon fishing trip at Warm Springs Resort on Stuart Island, B.C. that was donated by Ritchie Bros. co-founder Dave Ritchie.
Ritchie Bros. plans to hold the 3rd annual Corporate Kids Challenge in late summer of 2012.
“I was here last year and it’s great to be a part of it again,” said Olympian Brian Johns. “It’s such a great cause and I look forward to being a part of it indefinitely.”
About KidSport™
KidSport™ is a community-based sports funding program that provides grants for financially disadvantaged children ages 6 to 18 to participate in amateur sport and learn valuable life lessons and skills. The organization operates 175 chapters across Canada, 39 of which are based British Columbia. For more information about KidSport™ and how you can help in your community, please visit www.kidsport.ca.
About Ritchie Bros.
Established in 1958, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (NYSE and TSX: RBA) is the world’s largest industrial auctioneer, selling more equipment to on-site and online bidders than any other company in the world. Ritchie Bros. offers services that enable the world’s builders to easily and confidently exchange equipment. The Company conducts hundreds of unreserved public auctions each year, selling a broad range of used and unused equipment, trucks and other assets utilized in the construction, transportation, agricultural, material handling, mining, forestry, petroleum and marine industries. Ritchie Bros. has over 110 locations in more than 25 countries, including 43 auction sites worldwide. The Company maintains a web site at www.rbauction.com and sponsors an equipment wiki at www.RitchieWiki.com.
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For more information contact:
Vicki Cunningham, Supervisor, Corporate Communications, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers
Phone: +1.778.331.5464 or email vcunningham@rbauction.com
Members of the public and the media can follow Ritchie Bros. on Twitter @RitchieBros.
Erin van der Lee
Corporate Communications Coordinator
T: +1.778.331.5345
E: evanderlee@rbauction.com
www.rbauction.com
9500 Glenlyon Parkway
Burnaby, BC V5J 0C6
Posted in Kidsport
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 23, 2011 – Vancouver, BC – The organizers of the Whistler Spirit Run recently presented KidSport BC with a cheque for $2,500.00, a portion of the net proceeds from the 2010 event held last September at Whistler Olympic Park.
The Whistler Spirit Run, part of the Vancouver Sun Run Series and Lower Mainland Cross Country Series, is a Cross Country and Trail running event featuring something for everyone at Whistler Olympic Park. It is the realization of the late coach Frank Reynolds’ vision to have a mass participation cross country event while encouraging and supporting British Columbia high school and University athletes through charitable donations and scholarship programs.
“We are very grateful to our partners at the Whistler Spirit Run & Festival for their continued support of KidSport, said Pete Quevillon, KidSport BC Director. These funds will ensure that at least 10 kids in the Whistler corridor will have the opportunity to enjoy a season of sport.”
Since the first Whistler Spirit Run three years ago, the event has attracted people of all ages and built strong relationships. This year’s version will consist of cross country events of various distances for school and club teams, a fun 4x2KM team relay and individual competitive races where substantial prize money will be offered. The Whistler Spirit Run is part of the Lower Mainland Cross Country Series, where runners have the opportunity to collect points towards the overall series.
“We started this event with one thing in mind and that was giving back to sport and the community in every way possible, said Linda Bakk, Board Member of the organizing committee for The Whistler Spirit Run. “The support we have received from the local community through donations, volunteers and corporate sponsors, has been invaluable. It is because of them that we are able to make another donation this year to KidSport BC”.
Everyone is encouraged to take part and register in this year’s exciting event. The Whistler Spirit Run sees a variety of athletes cross the finish line. One of this year’s exciting attractions is the “The Whistler Spirit Relay Challenge”. All teams – corporate, school, family and fun teams are encouraged to register for this event. A permanent trophy has been created and it will proudly and permanently be on display at Whistler Olympic Park. Who will win this trophy for the very first time? Find out on September 24th!
About KidSport:
KidSport™ was established in 1993 by Sport BC as a community based sport-funding program that provides grants for children ages 6 – 18 to participate in a sport season of their choice. There are now 28 community chapters in BC and 177 chapters across Canada. KidSport™ works to fulfill its mission of eliminating the financial barriers to sport participation, ‘So ALL Kids Can Play!’ For more information, or to get involved, visit kidsport.ca
For more information, visit www.whistlerspiritrun.com or contact us at whistlerspiritrun@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook or Twitter.
Posted in Uncategorized | Tags: Donation, Whistler
KidSport Kitimat Successfully Receives Grant for $5000
The KidSport Team wants to congratulate KidSport Kitimat, as they were recently approved for a $5000 grant from the Recreation Foundation of British Columbia! Bob Kusch, Chair of the Recreation Foundation of British Columbia, approved a total of five grants this year for not-profit organizations in BC, totalling $24,500.
To date, this is the second time that KidSport has received funding from the Recreation Foundation of British Columbia. KidSport Kitimat also recently launched their community chapter just last October and to see the success of this grant approval is really something to be proud of.
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KidSport Delta is Given $1800 from Local Lions Club
Isn’t it great to hear another piece of news from a brand new launched chapter? KidSport Delta has made it their goal to raise $15,000 each year in order to support Delta children in sport. Their community has not let them down, and they received countless donations from local business and also from B.C. Ferries.
With this next addition from Tsawwassen-Boundary Bay Lions Club, they are already halfway to their goal and the donations are still coming in. Lets hope to hear even more from this chapter in the future.
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KidSport BC Receives $20,000 from Triple O’s
You may have heard this little tidbit of news already, but our good friends at Triple O’s donated a total of $20,000 to KidSport BC just last week. We can’t thank them enough for their continued support with campaigns and fundraisers over the past year. Make sure to follow them on Twitter if you haven’t already: Triple O’s Twitter.
Remember! KidSport is on Facebook as well. Have you Liked us yet? (Of course you have!)
Posted in KidSport Delta, KidSport Kitimat
For the past 3 years, KidSport Tri-cities has found a great way to raise funds for their chapter. They are currently gearing up for their 3rd annual used sport equipment summer sale this Saturday the 13th! Chris Wilson, co-chair of KidSport Tri-Cities, is encouraging local families to donate unwanted sporting goods for use in this weekend’s sale.
The event has become very popular throughout the Tri-cities area and now they hope to draw even more people from outside the community to help donate and purchase equipment. Let’s show our support and try and get as many people out there as we can!
Interested? Have equipment to donate? Check their site for more info!
It’s great to hear another charity Golf Tournament will be supporting KidSport next Monday on the 15th! All proceeds will be going straight to KidSport Richmond and the community.
The Richmond Minor League Hockey Association has been planning to partner with KidSport for several months now and it’s fantastic to see their great teamwork through this event.
Working with KidSport Richmond is the perfect solution the will help out families that may be struggling with registration fees for different kinds of expensive sports. Hockey is the second most funded sport for KidSport BC, a close second after soccer. With the playoff success of the Canucks, it’s no surprise that hockey enrolments are on many people’s minds.
Best of luck to KidSport Richmond for the success of this great event!
Posted in KidSport Tri-Cities | Tags: KidSport Richmond
2010 Legacies Now and the BC Ministry of Health are inviting British Columbians to “walk to win” with the Healthy Families BC Walking Challenge. Just post a story about your favourite walking route, share a photo or video, or enter a favourite local walking trail.
For those of you who are experienced walkers out there, your positive words of encouragement could make all the difference for someone just starting out. This walking challenge showcases and celebrates BC communities with many worthwile community prizes, including serious cash for upgrades to local trails.
The contest ends September 19, 2011.
Posted in Uncategorized | Tags: Contest, The Province
Van Isle Ford gives KidSport Port Alberni Chair, Ron Doetzel, a check for $1440 which was raised with their 'Test Drive a Ford' event!
Posted in KidSport Port Alberni
RICHMOND (Monday, June 20)– With summer just around the corner, KidSport and Triple O’s have teamed up to help BC kids get in the game.
Following a successful partnership in 2010 that raised $25,000 for KidSport BC, Triple O’s will launch a two week promotion for the same cause from June 20-July 3. The public will be able to contribute to their local KidSport chapter when ordering off the Triple O’s menu in any of the 30 participating locations. Funds raised during the two-week period will help kids with financial barriers experience the benefits of sport participation by covering the registration fees for a sport season of their choice.
“Triple O’s is a community staple in BC,” said KidSport BC Director, Pete Quevillon. “With their support, KidSport is better equipped to serve kids in communities across the province who are inspired to be active and get involved in organized sport this summer.”
“Triple O’s is thrilled to be in partnership with KidSport,” said White Spot Hospitality President Warren Erhart. “We feel that every child should be able to experience the benefits that playing a sport can give them and we look forward to contributing to such a worthy organization.”
Since its inception, KidSport has enabled 250,000 children to play sport across the country. Established by Sport BC in 1993, KidSport is now present in 39 communities across British Columbia and over 175 communities across Canada. With assistance from partners like Triple O’s, KidSport BC continues to expand its reach to ensure all children across the province have the opportunity to experience the power of sport.
Tweet to give
In addition to donating in-store, guests can help raise money for KidSport by visiting Triple O’s TWITTER. From June 20 to July 3, for every re-tweet of the promotional details, Triple O’s will donate an extra $1 to KidSport.
About KidSport:
KidSport is a community-based sports funding program that provides grants for financially disadvantaged children ages 6 to 18 to participate in amateur sport and learn valuable life lessons and skills. For more information about KidSport and how you can help in your community, please visit www.kidsport.ca.
About Triple O’s:
Vancouver-based Triple O’s restaurants, a division of White Spot Limited., now has over 50 quick service locations throughout B.C., Alberta and Asia. Triple O’s can be found in Chevron gas stations, select BC Ferries, Science World, Rogers Arena, the PNE, SFU and Douglas College among other free standing locations. Triple O’s locations boast a subtly retro décor and feature premium burgers, fresh chipped French fries and classic hand-scooped milkshakes served to meet the speed of today’s busy lifestyle. www.tripleos.com.
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For more information, please contact:
Jessica Doherty
Coordinator, Marketing & Communications
Sport BC
E: jessica.doherty@sportbc.com
T: 604.333.3422
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