Here is what we're about and how we are changing the lives of kids through sports today!

1. We put kids in sports.
They put themselves in the game.
www.a4k.ca

2. PLAYBOOK
History
Four like-minded businessmen from the North Shore of Vancouver had a vision to
help less fortunate kids in our community play the sports they love. Athletics for
Kids was officially incorporated as a society in August 2002 and began operations
the following year. Since then, over 2,500 children across B.C. have been given
financial assistance to take part in sports ranging from hockey, soccer, swimming,
gymnastics, boxing, baseball to martial arts.
Vision
Every child in British Columbia participates in our community through sports.
Mission
By providing funding assistance, we ensure all
British Columbia children, regardless of their
socioeconomic status, have access to youth
amateur sport.
A4K jumps right into the action
More than one-third of Canadian children cannot participate in sports or recreational
activities due to financial barriers.
Through sport and recreation, children are able to establish a strong foundation of
physical health while helping build self-esteem, leadership skills and social skills
during this key developmental period.
With financial support from A4K, no child in our community will be denied the
opportunity to participate in the sport of their choice and reap the tremendous
benefits of an active, vibrant life.
As a privately funded charity, A4K is able to get dollars into the hands of those who
need it most, quickly and effectively. The support of A4K is available province-wide
for children ages 5 to 18 who are currently enrolled in school. A4K covers 80% of
the base registration fees for a multitude of sports –
both team and individual - up to an annual maximum
of $600 per child.
Please visit our website at ww.a4k.ca for full details
on our application process and how you can help us put
kids in our community in sport.

3. THE BENEFITS
When children participate in sports, they are more likely to:*
• Achieve better academic results
• Maintain a healthier body image
• Increase their interpersonal skills
• Develop and maintain feelings of high self-esteem
• Develop strong team-building abilities with an emphasis on mutual success
They are less likely to:*
• Drop out of school
• Engage in early sexual activity
• Become involved in an abusive relationship
• Smoke or do drugs
*Institute for the Study of Youth Sports at Michigan State University and the Women’s Sports Foundation.
THE IMPACT
My name is Keaton and I am a 12 years old boy with a heart condition. My cardiologist said
I must do cardiovascular exercises that I like to keep my heart healthy and strong. My
favourite is the trampoline. I know my mom could not afford to put me into this or any
other program this year so when I found out that your organization helps out kids like me I
was thrilled beyond words. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! - Keaton
Words cannot express my sincere gratitude that overwhelmed me when I opened the letter
from A4K indicating my son’s hockey fees had been taken care of. I would like to thank you
all from the bottom of my heart. Without your generosity, my son would be sitting in the
stands, rather than skating his heart out on the ice. Again, thank you! - Kristina
Thank you so much for providing the funding to cover my son’s gymnastic classes. Extra
help with funding for sports and activities such as this enables us to have a better quality of
life. In my opinion A4K is definitely a program that is worthwhile because it provides
opportunities to families that sometimes wouldn’t be possible otherwise and it certainly
serves the community in a positive way. - Carrie (mum) & Zack (son)
Thank you for sponsoring us to play soccer and field hockey. Soccer is my favourite sport to
play and watch. I have made new friends and my coaches were awesome. I even scored a
goal in my very 1st game! I want to play soccer for all of my life. You make me feel very
happy, thank you. A4K rocks!!! - Daniel & Gabriel

4. HELP A4K PUT KIDS IN SPORT
A4K is continually looking to establish partnerships with companies and individuals
that share our love of sport and philanthropy, with the goal to help children reach
their full potential and live a healthy, vibrant life.
There are a number of ways you or your company can support the work of A4K:
Make a Donation
Make a financial contribution to A4K. Receive a
charitable tax receipt, acknowledgement on our
website and mentions in social media.
Become a Partner
Make A4K a charity of choice. Support A4K with a
fundraising event, cause-marketing promotion, donation matching program, or in-
kind services. With a contribution of $1,000 or more each year, A4K provides a fully
integrated recognition and support program for you and your business.
Sponsor our Gala – April 5, 2013
Our annual fundraising gala at Hollyburn Country Club is an evening to celebrate
our impact and raise funds to ensure every child in our community participates in a
sport of their choice. Contact us for more information on sponsorship, prize
donations, in-kind support, and ticket sales.
CONTACT INFO
A4K is enthusiastic to work with you to develop a personalized program of support.
Please contact us today.
Athletics for Kids (A4K)
Derek Mayson, Executive Director
220 – 901 3rd St. W
North Vancouver, BC
V7P 3P9
604-221-PLAY (7529)
info@a4k.ca
www.a4k.ca