In a time when many families are struggling to keep up with the rising cost of living, some expenses, like sports registration, can become difficult to afford. But in Martensville, no child has to sit on the sidelines thanks to KidSport, a national children’s charity dedicated to ensuring that all kids, regardless of financial barriers, can participate in community sports.
KidSport supports children ages 5 to 18 by providing individual grants of up to $750 per year to help cover the cost of registration fees for sports programs. The goal is simple yet powerful: So all kids can play.
Parents or guardians can apply for funding online at KidSport Saskatchewan (https://kidsportcanada.ca/saskatchewan/), or by picking up a paper application form at the Martensville Athletic Pavilion.
So far in 2025, over 25 applications have been received by the Martensville KidSport chapter, resulting in more than $7,000 in grants distributed to local families. And the demand keeps growing each year. This highlights the importance of community support in keeping KidSport running and kids active.
KidSport Martensville relies entirely on local fundraising efforts to keep the program going. One of the biggest fundraisers of the year is currently running, which is the KidSport 50/50 Raffle, with tickets available for purchase from August 1st to October 1st.
Tickets will be sold three for $10 or ten for $20 with a grand prize of up to $2,500 if all tickets are sold. The draw will take place on October 1st at 3:00pm. You can purchase tickets from volunteers around Martensville, at community events, or by contacting Angie Reddekopp at (306) 683-5577 or areddekopp@martensville.ca.
In last year’s draw, approximately 1,400 tickets were sold, with the winner receiving $1,650, and an equal amount going directly to KidSport Martensville.
To thank the community and offer another way to get involved, KidSport is hosting a Free Community Swim Night at the Martensville Aquatic Centre on Sunday, August 17th from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Space is limited, so arrive early to secure your spot.
This fun-filled evening is sponsored by the Martensville KidSport Committee as a way to give back to the community that makes their work possible.
There are many ways to support KidSport Martensville. You can purchase 50/50 raffle tickets, attend local fundraising events, purchase KidSport paper cutouts at participating businesses or make a donation online at KidSport Saskatchewan – Donate (tax receipts provided for donations over $25).
“Thank you to everyone that has supported KidSport throughout the years. With a rising demand, we are always looking at new ways to bring in additional funds, and we know that we can always rely on the community to support us. Martensville residents are one-of-a-kind when it comes to giving back to the community they live in. So thank you from the bottom of our hearts and we can’t wait to announce the big winner of the raffle draw on October 1st,” Martensville KidSport coordinator Angie Reddekopp said.
