Youth Sports

• Regina parent shares concerns over increasing cost of youth sports

  Single income parent Melissa Grover said her sons are being forced to choose between the sports that they love because it's too costly to do it all.

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  Apr 7
  
• Surrey’s surging youth population putting pressure on sports fields

  Sports associations in Surrey say facilities aren't keeping pace with a growing population.

  Sports

  Mar 22
  
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• Government gives BC Games a $2M boost amid ‘rising costs’

  In a news release, Sport Minister Lana Popham said hosting the tournaments had been made more difficult 'with rising costs and the downturn of the economy.'

  Sports

  Feb 15
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• Edmonton sees 20% jump in youth participation at rec centres thanks to free program

  Since the after-school youth pass and youth after-school program launched in September 2022, youth attendance at city rec centres has increased 20 per cent.

  Education

  Feb 2
• Operation Tee-Time provides South-Asian youth in Calgary with free golf lessons

  The Calgary Police Service has launched Operation Tee-Time, a pilot initiative to provide free golf lessons to youth from the South Asian community between the ages of six and 18.

  Lifestyle

  Aug 23, 2023
• Refugee kids shine on Calgary soccer pitch thanks to community association

  A Calgary community association is paying registration costs so that all refugee children can play soccer.

  Canada

  Jun 9, 2023
• ‘Spread the love of football’: Blue Bombers connecting with youth in remote, northern Manitoba communities

  The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have wrapped up a series of visits to schools in remote, northern Manitoba communities before the season gets underway.

  Sports

  Apr 15, 2023
• Snowy competition brings together athletes from around B.C. for Winter Games

  The BC Winter Games have officially begun, bringing excitement and hundreds of young athletes together in Vernon for a full day of competition.

  Sports

  Mar 25, 2023
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• Judo continues to grow in popularity in Saskatchewan

  A judo match can be over in a matter of seconds or can be the ultimate test of endurance and go for 10-plus minutes. Regina is hosting judo competitions this February.

  Sports

  Feb 1, 2023
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• Calgary little leagues facing jump in playfield fees

  After a decision by city council, playfield fees in Calgary for kids will jump by 60 per cent. Local sport organizers say the rate and the timing of the increase are off base.

  Canada

  Jan 30, 2023