KidSport Calgary & Area and Calgary Minor Soccer Association

Team up to launch the inaugural KidSport Cup!

50 Minor Soccer Teams will get do their part in making it #So ALL Kids Can Play!

Calgary, AB – Each year over 2,000 low-income kids in Calgary & Area need the support of KidSport Calgary & Area so they can play the great game of soccer. The KidSport Cup has been created through a partnership with the Calgary Minor Soccer Association and KidSport Calgary & Area to help inspire teams to give back and team-up to further support the thousands of kids who are needing assistance to play the beautiful game.

Teams starting at the U10-U19 level are eligible to participate in the inaugural KidSport Cup. Teams interested can apply here with the goal of being one of the first 50 that will share the field in year one of the KidSport Cup. Each team will personalize their plans to give back and grow the game of soccer by creating some fun and interactive ways for their networks to get involved in supporting their goals. The inaugural KidSport Cup will run from June 1 – August 1 2024.

Prizes will be awarded for the top three teams, with the top fundraising team taking home a really great experience for their team thanks to the amazing support of the Cavalry FC.

“We are thrilled to partner with KidSport Calgary for the inaugural KidSport Cup," said Carlo Bruneau, Executive Director of the Calgary Minor Soccer Association. "This initiative not only brings our community together through the love of soccer but also supports a vital cause. By raising funds for KidSport, we can help ensure that all children, regardless of their financial situation, have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of playing soccer. We are excited to see the creativity and generosity of our teams as they contribute to making this endeavor a success, and help us achieve the goal of making it #SoALLKidsCanPlay."

The KidSport Cup brings together the passion for soccer with the spirit of giving back to the community.  KidSport Calgary and the Calgary Minor Soccer Association seek to ensure all children in our community are able to experience the joy and benefits of playing soccer, regardless of financial barriers. Funds raised will directly support KidSport Calgary’s mission of removing financial obstacles so that every child can play.

“The KidSport Cup is such a great initiative” highlighted Kevin Webster – CEO KidSport Calgary “Seeing kids getting involved in the critical work we are doing to help their peers play the game is one of the most powerful things we see from our community.  We thank Calgary Minor Soccer Association, the Cavalry FC and all the teams who are going to be part of what will be a very special year one of the KidSport Cup.  Thousands of local kids need our help, demand for our charity from local kids has never been higher then right now.  The KidSport Cup will play a critical role in seeing us continue the positive impact we have on the soccer community and in the lives of local kids.”

Soccer is KidSport Calgary & Area's highest funded sport with over 2,400 kids given funds to participate last year, totaling more than $800,000 dollars that was invested directly back into local minor soccer programs to ensure KidSport kids have a place to play.  This is DOUBLE the amount of funds in KidSport’s second highest funded sport, which is hockey.  Every dollar raised through the KidSport Cup will go a long way in ensuring this immense impact on the soccer community and local kids can continue.

For media inquiries please contact:
KidSport Calgary
Kevin Webster
E: kevinw@kidsportcalgary.ca
P: 403-874-3692
 
Calgary Minor Soccer Association
Richard Ha
E: rha@calgaryminorsoccer.com
P: 587-969-5883