As a result of today

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As a result of todays barriers, the right to
play sport is becoming a privilege. The crisis
is now and the time to act is today
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Background

• In 1993 KidSportTM was formed in BC to directly
  respond to the crisis and help kids break through
  the financial barriers previously limiting or
  preventing involvement in organized sport.
• Since 1993, KidSportTM has expanded into 10
  provinces and territories and exists in over 100
  local chapters from coast to coast.
• Timmins has the honour of being the first local
  chapter to launch in Ontario!
• Launching of the Timmins chapter took place on
  June 7, 2002 at the Shania Twain Centre
• The first grant was issued the next day to a 6
  year old baseball player!
• Since June 2002 we have issued over 525
  registration and equipment grants to deserving
  kids!!!

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Works to
Provide access to organized sport
Help disadvantaged youth receive the SAME sport
opportunities as other youth.
Combat rising user fees and the cost of
participating in sport.
Help kids lead healthy and active lifestyles.
Address concerns over rising rate of child
obesity.
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Benefits
SPORT..teaches a child to set personal goals.
SPORT..is about reaching for the stars.from
playground to podium.
SPORT..helps a child live a healthier and more
active life.
SPORT..enables a child to build confidence and
self-esteem.
SPORT..teaches a child about teamwork and
other leadership skills.
SPORT..is about having fun.
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Involvement
The lack of physical activity directly affects
the health and personal development of children
and youth. In turn, this impact spreads to
families, our communities and our
country Children Lose the access and impact
of proactive life-building habits and
skills. Families Subjected to additional
societal influences and burden that threaten
the family unit. Communities Fail to provide
the tools to develop and nurture its human
resources into the leaders of tomorrow. Country
Directly impacts and depletes the social and
health services creating a burden on our
economic development.
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Objectives

• Develop an efficient and effective community
  based volunteer organization
• Identify and reduce the social and financial
  barriers preventing childrens involvement in
  sport
• Raise funds and gather resources to effectively
  deliver the KidSportTM Program
• Advocate and build awareness for KidSportTM and
  its underlying issues

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Strategies

• Program Advocacy and Awareness
• Exposing issues resulting from lack of physical
  activity and the impact on the wellness of our
  children and youth
• Refocusing the communitys attention on the need
  and importance of healthy active kids and the
  direct influence of organized sport.
• Program and Fund Resource Development
• Seeking out and gathering support from grants,
  sponsorships, fundraising events, donors and
  partners.
• Distribution of KidSportAthlete Financial
  Assistance
• Designed to help children/youth reduce financial
  barriers preventing involvement in sport
• Adjudication process ensures that the most
  deserving children and youth receive support

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Board of Directors

• KidSportTM Timmins is powered by a diverse team
  of community leaders dedicated to making a
  difference in the lives of local youth.
• KidSportTM Timmins is supported by a working
  board of 19 members
• Comprised of three committees
• Revenue Generation
• Adjudication
• Communications

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Board of Directors

• Jerry Corriveau President
• Colleen Landers 1st Vice President
• Luc Lamarche 2nd Vice President
• Anne Gadoury Treasurer

• Isabel Dagg Secretary
• Lyle Abbott Provincial Coordinator
• Lizanne Lefebvre Community Coordinator
• Steve Sullivan Athlete Ambassador

• Directors Ivan Ainsworth Todd Lever
• Anne MacDonald Louis Seguin
• Jonathan St.Pierre Kees Stryland
• Mario Bertotti Corrie VanDyk
• Brenda Lee Lavoie Tricia Weltz
• Pat Ferraro

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Organizational
Structure
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Founding Corporate Sponsors

• NHLPA Goals Dreams Fund
• Timmins Garage
• Hollinger Court
• Chenier Motors
• Canada Dry
• Falconbridge
• Wendys
• MCTV
• Northern Telephone

• Verreault Fuels
• Timmins Tire
• Cain Safety
• Fleurys Independent
• City of Timmins
• Travelodge
• Steve Sullivan
• Source For Sports

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Service Club Sponsors

• Kinette Club of Timmins
• Kinsmen Club of Timmins
• Father Les Costello Foundation

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Agency Sponsors

• Air Canada Regional Championship Host Committee
• Timmins Majors
• Timmins Police Association
• Porcupine and District Childrens Foundation
• Cochran Heart Health Network
• KidSport Ontario
• Venture Centre
• Porcupine United Way
• Timmins Youth Need Action Project (TYNA)
• Ontario Trillium Foundation
• GAP (Graduate Alliance Program)
• Northern Ontario Heritage Fund

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Lever/Sullivan
KidSportTM Golf Tournament
Platinum Sponsors
2005

• Air Canada Jazz
• Days Inn
• Molson
• Krazy Krazy

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Lever/Sullivan
KidSportTM Golf Tournament
Tee Block Sponsors
2005

• Canadian Tire Corp.
• Claimpost Realty
• Davidson deLaplante
• Domtar Inc-Wood Products Div.
• Dumas Mining Contracting Ltd
• Girones Associates
• Gords Rentals
• James Toyota
• Moneta Recreation Club

• NorthernTel
• Readyquip-Daewoo
• Riopelle Griener LLP
• Teletech
• Tembec-NE Ontario Sawmills
• The Brick
• Timmins Handa
• Walmart
• Wendys/MAT Enterprises Inc

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Lever/Sullivan
KidSportTM Golf Tournament
Gold Donors
2005

• De Beers Canada Exploration Inc
• Deerhurst Resort
• Devils Pulpit Golf Association
• Fleurys YIG
• Kamiskotia Snow Resort
• KidSportTM Ontario
• NHLPA
• Q92/EZ Rock

• Rehab Plus
• Shean Donovan
• Steve Levick Titleist/Cobra
• Technosub
• Timmins Daily Press
• Timmins Source for Sports
• Timmins Times

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Lever/Sullivan
KidSportTM Golf Tournament
Silver Donors
2005

• Abitibi Eskimos
• Arctic Home Furnishings
• Caisse Populaire
• Colleens Jewellery
• Corner Pockets
• Daystar Stitching
• Fishbowl Restaurant
• Fortier Beverages
• Giant Tiger
• Hollinger Court
• Hollinger Golf Course
• KIA of Timmins
• LoriJo Studios
• Martin Fuels

• McIntyre Curling Club
• Michael Davidson
• Mikes Restaurant
• Mikeys General Sales Repair
• National Car Truck Rental
• Nikkis Sports Gallery
• Nordic Bearings
• Northern College
• Ontario Hockey Federation
• Ontera
• Ontrac Equipment Services
• Paul Davis Systems

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Lever/Sullivan
KidSportTM Golf Tournament
Silver Donors
2005

• Pick of the Crop
• Pillars Sausages
• Porcupine Electric
• Provost Roofing
• Quinnsports
• Royal Tire Timmins
• Scotia Group
• Seymours Mens Wear
• Shania Twain Centre
• Singers
• Spruce Needles Golf Course
• Staples Business Depot
• Tim Hortons

• Timmins Garage Inc
• Timmins Tire
• Timmins - Porcupine FSC
• Tisdale SC
• Trans Provincial Freight Carriers
• Travelodge Timmins
• Typo Press
• Uniglobe Tri-Pro Travel Ltd
• Victory Tavern
• Westburne Rubby Electric
• William Drew Florists

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The Face of KidSport

• KidSport Athlete Ambassadors are the face of
  KidSport in the community
• They are all accomplished athletes born or living
  in Ontario who have represented Canada in
  international competition

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Athlete Ambassadors

• Basketball
• Claudia Brassard
• Boxing
• John Kalbhenn
• Curling
• George Karrys
• Cycling
• Curt Hartnett

• Football
• Orlando Bowen
• Hockey
• Bill Houlder
• Nathalie Rivard
• Steve Sullivan

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Athlete Ambassadors

• Kickboxing
• Chantal Nadon
• Rhythmic Gymnastics
• Alexandra Orlando
• Rowing
• Dorota Urbaniak
• Shooting
• Karen Van Nest
• Skiing
• Steve Omischl

• Track Field
• Molly Killingbeck
• Nicole Forrester
• Volleyball
• Richard VanHuizen
• Wheelchair Basketball
• Tracey Ferguson

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How can I help?

• Make a donation
• A minimum of 85 of your donation goes directly
  to registration and equipment grants.
• Spread the word!
• The more people that know about KidSport the more
  kids we can help!
• Apply!
• If you, or someone you know cant afford to put a
  child into sport we might be able to help!

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Testimonials

• My son has muscle development problems and
  participation
• Has improved his motor skills considerably.
• Mom of a 5 year old martial arts athlete
• Its awesome. I cant express how pleased I
  am! Im so glad my friend told me about
  (KidSport) and gave me an application. Its
  helped us so much. I dont know how we would
  have managed without it. I appreciate the
  assistance so much!
• Mom of an 11 year old female hockey player
• It is extremely rewarding to assist individuals
  and to give youngsters the opportunity to
  participate in a sport they love. When I
  delivered the letter of acceptance and the
  vouchers to one mother, she hugged me! She was
  so happy she thanked me profusely she said she
  didnt know how she would have managed without
  the assistance from KidSport. I was touched it
  is heartwarming to receive such a positive
  response.
• KidSport Volunteer

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Testimonials

• Oh my god, and all this equipment!
• 9 year old hockey player
• He gets to burn off excess energy! Fantastic
  organization!
• Mom of 6 year old male baseball player
• He is excited to be on a team, and has scored
  his first goal! The whole KidSport process was
  handled very professionally.
• Mom of 9 year old male hockey player
• They are both enjoying their hockey, and making
  the effort!
• Mom of 6 and 10 year old brothers playing hockey
• I skate faster than the coach!
• 9 year old male hockey player
• She always wanted to play ringette, and is
  always anxious to be there! KidSport is an
  excellent organization!
• Mom of a 13 year old ringette player

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The time for
KidSportTM is
NOW!
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TOGETHER, LETS HELP KIDS GET BACK INTO THE
GAME!!! For More Information Contact
705-268-1112 timminskidsport_at_nt.net