Sport Central

Sport Central

Non-profit Organizations

Edmonton, AB 947 followers

Changing Lives Through Sport

About us

Sport Central Association is a Canadian registered charity that receives, refurbishes & repairs, then redistributes sports equipment to Kids who may not have access or opportunity. We serve Kids ages 4-17 from Red Deer, up to the northern border of Alberta. We collect equipment for over 20 different sports and have 46 equipment donation locations (and growing) in the Greater Edmonton Area. In addition to the kids we serve through our front door, we have a community outreach program which sends bulk shipments of equipment, locally and regionally, to communities, community leagues, and schools to help build sports related programming. We are committed to keeping equipment out of the landfills by repairing whatever we can and recycling materials we cannot (such as rubber bike tires and metal— we recycle over 20 tonnes of metal annually). The Impact for 2023: - 2,142 pieces of equipment repaired - 1,956 helmets repaired - 2,293 pairs of skates sharpened - 2,241 bikes repaired - 10,534 KIDS OUTFITTED WITH SPORTS EQUIPMENT (48% increase in our services over the previous year) With your help spreading the word about our services, you too are changing lives through sport!

Website
http://www.sportcentral.org
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
Edmonton, AB
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1991
Specialties
Kids in Sports and Community Building

Locations

  • Primary

    11847 Wayne Gretzky Drive North

    Edmonton, AB T5B 1Y2, CA

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Employees at Sport Central

Updates

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    🚲EVERY KID DESERVES A BIKE! 🚲 Got an outgrown or unused bike? Donate it to our bike drive! We’re pumped to have Fountain Tire rolling with us this year for the 2nd Annual Sport Central Bike Drive! Together, we're ensuring that more kids get the chance to ride into adventure. ✨Every Saturday in September! From 10am to 3pm.✨ 📍Participating Edmonton & Area Locations: Fountain Tire (11107-158 Street) Fountain Tire Distribution Centre (9633-266 Street, Acheson) Fountain Tire (6708-137 Avenue) – South end of Londonderry Mall 📍 Other Donation Locations: Bonnie Doon Centre (8330-82 Avenue) Revolution Cycle YEG (11445 Jasper Avenue) United Sport & Cycle (7620 Gateway Boulevard) Last year, Sport Central’s services increased by 48%, with our bike shop alone experiencing a 70% increase. This year, the demand is expected to be even higher. We welcome bikes of all sizes, but our greatest need is for 20” & 24” wheel size, for kids aged 6 to 12. Don't worry if the bike needs a little TLC – we welcome bikes in all conditions! Visit https://lnkd.in/gAEKxQ6v to learn more.

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    Let’s get those wheels spinning! Together with Fountain Tire and Jackie Rae Greening, we’re on a mission to bring the joy of biking to every kid. Help us gather 1,000 bikes to make an impact in our community and ensure we’re fully equipped for next spring. Every Kid deserves a bike!🚲 📅 When: Every Saturday in September 🕙 Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm 📍 Donation Locations: Bonnie Doon - (8330 82 Ave) Fountain Tire - at 3 locations: (11107-158 St, 6708-137 Ave, 9633-266 St. in Acheson) Revolution Cycle - (11445 Jasper Ave) United Sport & Cycle - (7620 Gateway Blvd) Thank you for helping to spread our message! ➡️Full details at https://lnkd.in/gfgS9vYm Let’s pedal toward a brighter future, one bike at a time! 🌞🚲 #SportCentralBikeDrive #yegkids #yegbiking

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    What an incredible kick-off weekend for our Bike Drive! 🚲 We are excited to share that we received 230 bikes this past Saturday, and guess what? We're just getting started! Our goal is to reach 1,000 bikes. Creating more opportunities to turn a kid's dream of owning a bike into a reality. 🌟 Donate every Saturday in September at these locations: ✨Bonnie Doon Centre- (8330 82 Ave) ✨Fountain Tire at 3 locations: (11107-158 St, 6708-137 Ave, 9633-266 St. in Acheson) ✨Revolution Cycle - (11445 Jasper Ave) ✨United Sport & Cycle - (7620 Gateway Blvd) Let's keep the momentum going! Share this post, spread the word, and help us collect even more bikes for kids who could use a dose of two-wheeled happiness. ⭐ 🚲 We welcome bikes of all sizes, but our greatest need is for 20” & 24” wheel size bikes, perfect for kids aged 6 to 12. No worries if the bike needs a little TLC – we embrace bikes in all conditions! Check out the full details at https://lnkd.in/gfgS9vYm #SportCentralBikeDrive #yegkids #yegbiking #yegcommunity

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    🚲TOGETHER WE ROLL: FOUNTAIN TIRE JOINS IN!🚲 We’re excited to announce our partnership with Fountain Tire for this year’s Sport Central Bike Drive! Together, we’re making a difference—because Every Kid Deserves A Bike! With Fountain Tire’s support, we’re on this road together, ensuring that more kids get the chance to ride into adventure. Got an outgrown or unused bike? Drop it off at any of these Fountain Tire locations: ✨Every Saturday in September! From 10am to 3pm.✨ 📍Participating Edmonton & Area Locations: Fountain Tire (11107-158 Street) Fountain Tire Distribution Centre (9633-266 Street, Acheson) Fountain Tire (6708-137 Avenue) – South end of Londonderry Mall 📍 Other Drop-Off Locations: Bonnie Doon Centre (8330-82 Avenue) Revolution Cycle (11445 Jasper Avenue) United Sport & Cycle (7620 Gateway Boulevard) Let’s keep the wheels turning—bring your bike donation to any participating location and help us reach our goal of 1,000 bikes! We welcome bikes of all sizes, but our greatest need is for 20” & 24” wheel sizes, for kids aged 6 to 12. Don’t worry if it needs a little work—we’ll get it ready to roll! Want to make a difference but don’t have a bike to donate? You can still help by contributing to the purchase of a new bike. Details at https://lnkd.in/gAEKxQ6v . #SportCentralBikeDrive #FountainTire #OnThisRoadTogether #EveryKidDeservesABike #CommunityPartnership #yeg

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    We’re back for the 2nd Annual Sport Central Bike Drive in partnership with Fountain Tire. This year, the initiative aims to surpass last year's goal by collecting over 1,000 bikes to meet the growing needs of kids across the region. The drive will be held every Saturday in September, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, at various donation locations. If you have a bike that’s no longer being used, don’t let it gather dust—donate it! Drop it off at any of our convenient locations and help us keep the wheels turning for a great cause. 📅 When: Every Saturday in September 🕙 Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm 📍 Drop-Off Locations: Bonnie Doon - (8330 82 Ave) Fountain Tire - at 3 locations: (11107-158 St, 6708-137 Ave, 9633-266 St. in Acheson) Revolution Cycle - (11445 Jasper Ave) United Sport & Cycle - (7620 Gateway Blvd) We’re looking for bikes of all sizes, but there’s a special need for 20” & 24” wheel sizes for kids aged 6 to 12. And don’t worry if your bike needs a little love—we’ll get it road-ready! No bike to donate? No problem! You can still contribute by making a financial donation to help us purchase new bikes. Visit https://lnkd.in/gAEKxQ6v to learn more. 🎤 Shout out to our media partners 840cfcw, 963 The Breeze, Sports1440am, and K97 for spreading the word. Join us in making a difference—tag us @SportCentral_AB on Twitter or Instagram and use #sportcentralbikedrive. #ChangingLivesThroughSports #yegkids #yegbiking #yegcommnity #fountaintire

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    🚴GEARING UP: BIKE DRIVE AHEAD🚴 Launching soon! Next weekend, we kick off our 2nd Annual Sport Central Bike Drive in partnership with Fountain Tire. We’re ready to make a difference — because Every Kid Deserves A Bike! This September, join us in collecting 1,000 bikes to give more kids the opportunity to experience the joy of riding. Have a bike that’s no longer in use? Donate it and let’s keep the wheels turning! 📅 When: Every Saturday in September! 🕙 Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm 📍 Donation Locations: Bonnie Doon - (8330 82 Ave) Fountain Tire - 3 locations: (11107-158 St, 6708-137 Ave, 9633-266 St. in Acheson) Revolution Cycle - (11445 Jasper Ave) United Sport & Cycle - (7620 Gateway Blvd) We welcome bikes of all sizes, but our greatest need is for 20” & 24” wheel sizes, for kids aged 6 to 12. Don’t worry if it needs a little work—we’ll get it ready to roll! Want to make a difference but don’t have a bike to donate? You can still help by contributing to the purchase of a new bike. Details at https://lnkd.in/gAEKxQ6v 🎤 A big thank you to our media partners 840cfcw, 96.3 The Breeze, Sports 1440am, and K-97 for spreading the word. Tag us online! Sport Central on Twitter or Instagram @SportCentral_AB. Use the Hashtag #sportcentralbikedrive #sportcentral #changinlivesthroughsport #yegkids #yegbike

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    🚲WHEELS IN MOTION 🚲 July was a ride to remember! Our amazing volunteers repaired 372 bikes, fueling summer fun for kids across the city. But we're not slowing down—we still need more bikes to keep kids rolling! 🚴♂️ We’re especially in need of bikes with 20-24” wheels. Help us make a difference—donate your used or new bike at an Edmonton donation location today. Find your nearest location and let’s keep the wheels spinning! https://lnkd.in/gTTtB8WP #SportCentralScoreboard #YEGKids #BikesForKids #YEGCycling

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    🏒STICK TAPS ALL AROUND!🏒 A heartfelt thank you to Hockey Canada for their amazing support in shining a spotlight on our mission at Sport Central!🤝 Being included in the #HlinkaGretzkyCup was a huge honour, and we were proud to have our board members, Brent Lydiatt, CA and Wyan Shankaruk, present the Player of the Game award. 🙌 Together, we're making hockey accessible to all, one game at a time. Here’s to continuing to create opportunities for everyone to enjoy the game we love!❤️ Photo credit: 📸Hockey Canada #HockeyCanada #HockeyEdmonton #ChangingLivesThroughSport #yeg

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