KIDSPORT
The Stampeders and KidSport partner on several initiatives throughout the season including the "First Downs for Kids" program and Stamps/KidSport Training Days.
The First Downs for Kids program is sponsored by Supreme Basics and over the first three years of its existence, the program has raised $57,800 and has helped more than 100 kids play amateur football.
KidSport uses all funds raised to support children who require financial assistance to get involved in football and a variety of other sports in Calgary.
To escape cool and damp weather, Training Day 2011 was held at the Viper Dome neighbouring McMahon Stadium on June 6.
More than 100 participants took part in the activities. The kids went through a number of football drills including passing accuracy, field-goal kicking, pass-catching and agility.
The Stamps/KidSport Training Day was introduced on May 31, 2008 and provided KidSport children and families with a unique football experience at no cost. This year's event featured Stamps rookie players and a boisterous group of youngsters from KidSport. The youth participated in several football-related drills, were given a locker-room tour, collected autographs and were then provided with a pair of tickets to a Stamps home game.
>> Visit the KidSport website for more information about the organization
