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Park Derochie Partners with "The Brick Sport Central"
and Donates $10,000
About the Brick Sport Central
The Brick Sport Central is "dedicated to helping children in need access the necessary sports equipment to participate. 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.
- Distributes all kinds of sport equipments to kids in need, including Hockey, Ringette, Skates, Bicycles, Soccer, Softball, Rollerblades, racquets, 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
- Volunteers donate time to collect, inventory, repair and outfit those in need and raise funds to support operations.
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