Outfitting a young athlete with new sports equipment just got a lot easier - and cheaper - thanks to the KidSport Tri-Cities' annual spring equipment sale.
This weekend, more than 1,500 people are expected to converge on the Riverside secondary school gymnasium in search of everything from cleats and goalie pads to lacrosse sticks and treadmills.
Chris Wilson, organizer of the event, which raises money for young people who do not have the financial means to register in organized sports, said the deals cannot be beat.
"You can outfit a kid with everything they need for hockey for about $100," he said. "New stuff would be around $600 plus HST. Because we are non-profit, we don't have to charge HST."
Lacrosse pads are another popular item at the spring sale. While registering for the sport is generally cheaper than for hockey, new equipment can be expensive, Wilson said.
At the spring sale, a young person can get all the gear need for the next season for about $90.
There will also be a bargain area in the Riverside cafeteria where items will be on sale in the $2 to $5 range, Wilson said.
"There will be some really good deals there," he said. "The regular sale will be in the main gym. It is just a great opportunity to save money."
Wilson encourages bargain hunters to get to the sale early.
The KidSport Bi-annual Used Sporting Goods Sale takes place between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, at Riverside secondary school, 2215 Reeve St., Port Coquitlam. For more information, go to www.kidsporttricities.ca.
