If you have spare hockey or soccer gear that you don't use lying around the house, now is the time to say goodbye.
Donation boxes are set up at Centennial and Riverside secondary schools for KidSport Tri-Cities, a non-profit group that needs recreation equipment and supplies for its summer mega-sale.
Executive director Chris Wilson said parents are currently looking to suit up their young ones — and themselves — for the upcoming sports season. And contributions of hockey pads, sticks and helmets as well as soccer shoes and bicycles are especially wanted.
KidSport Tri-Cities, which is marking its 10th year in Coquitlam, uses the proceeds from its biannual sales to help pay for registration fees and equipment for U18; grants are provided to families via a confidential application process.
Last year, through its sales and other fundraisers, KidSport Tri-Cities brought in more than $131,000 to get 635 kids enrolled in a sport of their choosing. Over the past decade, it has helped 4,000 kids be active, Wilson said.
Starting Aug. 11, more donation boxes will be placed at the Port Coquitlam, Poirier and Port Moody recreation facilities.
• The Aug. 22 sale takes place at Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is with a donation to the Share food bank. Visit kidsporttricities.ca.
