| November 5, 2009 KidSport B.C. Gets Kids Back In The Game VICTORIA – KidSport B.C. continues to grow in success, encouraging young British Columbians to be active and “get in the game,” said Surrey-White Rock MLA Gordie Hogg in the B.C. Legislature yesterday. Below is a transcript of his statement: “An 11-year-old boy wrote this letter: ‘Dear KidSport. Thank you very much KidSport for supplying me with hockey gear. I love the game of hockey, and I think it is an awesome program. I have two older brothers in hockey, and we all play. My mom has two jobs so we can stay in hockey. She works really hard, so this is a good thing for her and for us. “‘P. S. I made the peewee-rep team. Sincerely, Trevor’ “The KidSport motto is "so all kids can play." Since 1993 it has been providing support to financially disadvantaged kids so they can do just that. From its inspired and humble beginnings right here in B.C., it has grown to 177 chapters across Canada. This year KidSport will assist over 6,000 kids to get into the game. “Those who dream of scoring a goal, hitting a home run, taking one for the team or just making new friends will be given that opportunity through KidSport. “Benefits such as setting goals, working hard, learning from others, sharing and staying positive despite adversity — these are just some of the skills learned every day in sports venues across our province through the process of sports. The lessons enable us to make healthy lifestyle choices, to meet challenges and to work together. Sports skills are life skills, and KidSport is leaving a human legacy of community chapter volunteers in 40 B.C. communities, chapters that will support many kids who will be inspired by the Olympics. “I ask this Legislature to congratulate and to thank KidSport, its volunteers and its sponsors and encourage all communities to become KidSport communities so that all kids can play.” Earlier in the afternoon, Hogg recognized advocates and members of the KidSport program who were visiting the Legislature - CEO of Sport B.C Paul Varian, Vice-President of Sport B.C Rick Christiaanse, Director of Marketing and Communication for KidsSport Bart Given and director of KidSport Pete Quevillion, who possibly “has the worst jump shot of all of them” according to MLA Hogg. For a video of MLA Hogg’s statement in the B.C. Legislature, visit his website. -30- | |
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