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About The Brick Sport Central
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Over 50,000 kids
have been helped to participate in sport with
donated equipment!
Who Is Sport Central
- Formed in
1991 by a group of community minded individuals
who wanted to see children in need have access
to necessary sport equipment and have the
opportunity to participate in the sport of their
choice.
- Our
primary goal is to gather, recycle and
redistribute equipment to those kids who would
otherwise be denied the opportunity to
participate.
- With a 5
year title sponsorship from
The Brick in
2004, Sport Central became known as
The Brick Sport Central.
How Sport Central
Works
- Gently
used sports equipment is collected and sorted.
- Repairs
are made to ensure the equipment is safe and
serviceable.
- New
equipment is often purchased to supplement
supply and meet safety standards.
- "Kids"
are referred by individuals or referral
agencies, including schools, government
departments, Community Leagues, and the Edmonton
Police Services, and are outfitted by volunteers
in the Sport Central Store.
Sport Central
Services
- Helps
kids where a need exists. Edmonton area is
the first priority, but many other communities
in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, BC, Quebec,
the Territories and even overseas receive help.
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Distributes all kinds of sport equipments to
kids in need, including Hockey, Ringette,
Skates, Bicycles, Soccer, Softball,
Rollerblades, racquettes, snow sliders and many
other types of gear.
- Plays
a key role in promoting safety in sport. For
example, every bike leaves with a helmet fitted
for the rider.
Sport Central
Organization
- An
Alberta's Promise Charity, and Registered
Charitable Organization (#13612-1878-RR)
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Volunteers donate time to collect, inventory,
repair and outfit those in need and raise funds
to support operations.
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