Over three days KidSport Grande Prairie and Sport Central will collect gently used sports equipment to help youth in the community get into the game.
The sports equipment drive will go from May 29th to May 31st and be held at Evergreen Park and Keddie’s Trailers. According to officials, the most in-need items include baseball gloves, bicycles, scooters and badminton equipment. Balls for sports such as soccer, basketball, volleyball and football along with gym or duffle bags are also on the most needed list.
Regional Manager of KidSport Grande Prairie Karna Germsheid says financial barriers should not leave kids on the sidelines.
“Donations of new or gently used equipment help local kids get active, build friendships, and develop skills through sport,” Germsheid says.
Donations can be dropped off at Evergreen Park Parking Lot D between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 29th, and Keddie’s Trailers on Friday and Saturday. On Friday they can be dropped off between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., while Saturday they can be dropped off between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
On Saturday there will also be a community BBQ held to raise funds to help get young athletes in sport.
