About Us

Despite the many opportunities that exist, hundreds of children and youth in Burnaby are still unable to participate in organized sport due to financial barriers. KidSport™ Burnaby provides young people in Burnaby with a chance to experience the countless benefits that participation in organized sport promotes - including developing a healthy self esteem, being part of a team, learning dedication and discovering personal excellence.

Did you know?

• 25.5% of the Burnaby population is low income.
• Low income is the single most significant indicator of health status.
• If children are successful in physical activity by age six, statistics show they are more likely to maintain their physical activity level over time.
• More than 58% of BC youth ages 12-19 are not physically active enough for optimal growth and development - nationally the rate is just over 50%.
• For the first time, Canadian children are not expected to outlive their parents.
• Physical activity is a major prevention factor for heart disease, stroke, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity. Of the 25% of children who are obese, one in four show early signs of Type 2 diabetes, previously unheard of in children. Obese children could lose 10 years off their lives.

About KidSport™

KidSport™ is a community based sport charity that provides grants for Canadian children ages 6 to 18 to participate in a season of sport of their choice. For KidSport™, success is measured by the number of new sport opportunities created for children who would otherwise not have a chance to play. The goal is to ensure that children and youth in financial need have access to the positive experience of sport and physical activity. Burnaby is one of more than 160 local KidSport™ chapters in BC and is part of Sport BC which provides a charitable tax number for donation receipting. KidSport™ Burnaby was formed in 2001 through the generous donation from the Keith and Betty Beedie Foundation.