(November 29, 2011) Sport Canada Supports KidSport Canada – Sport Canada announced a contribution of $200,000 in 2011 to KidSport™ Canada to provide funding for youth across Canada to get healthy and physically active by participating in organized sport. Pete Quevillon, Director of KidSport British Columbia and Chair of the KidSport Canada Operations Committee says, “This infusion of support will allow the national organization to provide leadership and support to our provincial and community chapters that is critical to the continued growth of KidSport.” Nationally, over 50,000 kids received grants ranging from $200 to $500 to pay for registrations fees or equipment in 2010. The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport) made the announcement on Friday, November 25th, at the 2011 Vanier Cup Championship Breakfast in Vancouver. To read more, click here.

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