Event Calendar
Events are such a huge part of what make the Athletics4Kids community so special. Whether it’s a fishing derby or a squash tournament, our annual gala or golf tournament, gathering our champions and supporters together is one of our favourite ways to connect.
Upcoming Events
2024 Winter Matching Campaign
A4K’s Annual Match Campaign will be held this year from November 4th to December 31st.
Give during this time to have your donation DOUBLED and help twice as many kids access the sports that they love.
Sport4Life Gala 2025
For more information regarding the Sport4Life gala, including: sponsorships, volunteering, and all other inquiries, please fill out the form below.
Salmon Fishing Derby
Special thank you to the DNV Firefighters, High Water Tackle, Noble Crane, and all of the event sponsors, volunteers, and supporters who make this day so fun year after year.
This day consists of the morning and afternoon out on the water fishing, amazing prizes, snacks, delicious BBQ food, music, and lots of fun!
Craig Knapton Community Spirit Award
On the anniversary date of A4K, August 28th, we will be giving away our Annual Craig Knapton Community Spirit Award of 2024.
This is an award of $500 that we give away to an A4K-funded athlete every year on August 28th, who is finishing high school in 2024 and pursuing post-secondary education. Please read and complete the attached application form along with providing all necessary assisting documents, if your athlete is eligible. Applications must be submitted by July 15th, 2024.
A4K’s 22nd Birthday & Charity Volleyball Tournament
On August 28th, we will be celebrating the 22nd birthday of Athletics4Kids!
22 years ago, the first Sport4Life grant was issued to a child in BC, and we invite you to celebrate this incredible milestone with us at our 3rd Annual Charity Volleyball Tournament!
In the same evening, we will also be announcing the scholarship recipient(s) for the 2024 Craig Knapton Community Spirit Award. This award celebrates A4K-supported athletes that are graduating high school and pursuing post-secondary education, while demonstrating excellence in sports and community service.
Register your team today for an evening of sports, food, and fun!
Battle of the Brews
This event is a fun day of music, beer sampling, food, raffles, and much more! A huge thank you to 937 Jr Country and the Surrey Firefighters for putting this fun event together again this year for Athletics4Kids.
A4K's 10th Annual Charity Golf Invitational
Athletics4kids is excited to announce our 10th annual Charity Golf Invitational to be held Monday, July 29th, 2023 at the beautiful Northview Golf & Country Club in Surrey, B.C. Over the past 10 years our event has raised over $685,000 for A4K and has helped put over 3,000 kids in sports.
BMO Marathon
RUN & FUNDRAISE
RUN4HOPE, the charity program of the BMO Vancouver Marathon, aims to raise funds for social impact and community good, and foster a spirit of community celebration. The program provides value to charities and enables runners to fundraise and/or donate to meaningful causes. Organized by the local non-profit RUNVAN®, the RUN4HOPE Charity program has helped runners raise over $16 million combined for charity.
Run this May 5th at the BM0 Marathon and raise funds for Athletics4Kids, a RUN4HOPE charity of the 2024 BMO Marathon.
Click the link below to register and learn more. Or you can donate to A4K and any of our fundraising runners!!
2024 Sport4Life Gala
Welcome to the 2024 Athletics4Kids Sport4Life Gala event page!
The 21st Athletics4Kids Sport4Life Gala will be held on May 4th, 2024 at the Grand Villa Casino. This sell-out event is attended by over 390 business leaders, corporate sponsors, and like-minded philanthropists every year. Since 2002, the event has raised over $2.1 million to help give B.C. kids the opportunity to participate in amateur sports. The night kicks off with a signature cocktail reception as guests mingle and settle in. Guests have the opportunity to bid on unique silent auction items and enjoy the surrounding festivities. Dinner, live auction, and live Olympic rules amateur boxing follow!
Dress code: semi-formal / cocktail attire
$250 per ticket | $2500 per table of 10*
Ticket price includes a hosted cocktail reception, three three-course gourmet dinner accompanied with wine and live Olympic rules amateur boxing!
Purchase tickets here or by calling 604.221. PLAY (7529)
*A charitable donation tax receipt of $125 per ticket will be provided upon request.
Presenting Sponsor: Babych Group Realty
Tim Horton's Holiday Smile Cookies
From November 13th - 19th, stop by these locations and pick yourself up a Holiday Smile Cookie in support of local community groups ❤️🍪
You might be wondering, which Tims locations support Athletics4Kids?
Below are participating locations where 50% of proceeds go to A4K:
Vancouver:
206 Keefer St
6501 Main St
Burnaby:
7380 Market Crossing Marine Way
#101-9055 University High Street (SFU)
Delta:
9591 Ladner Trunk Rd
Savor the Flavor, Spread the Love 🍪
Double the Scoreboard
Double the Scoreboard is our annual matching campaign that runs from now until the end of the year.
Our goal this year is to raise $92,000 together to help get hundreds of kids into sports.
Will you help by joining us as a Peer-to-Peer fundraiser? You'll get your very own page to
invite your friends, family and colleagues to give.
You can do this as an individual, or you can do it as a group with your sports club,
class, neighbourhood or company.
And the best part? Every single dollar you raise will be instantly MATCHED to ensure
twice as many kids have the chance to play sports.
Thank you to our Matching Partners!
DNV Fishing Derby
Welcome to our silent auction!
Over the past 11 years the DNV Fire Fighters have raised over $300,000 and has helped put hundereds of kids into sports!
All proceeds benefit Athletics For Kids and the Seymour Salmonid Society.
**Please note an administration fee of 3.724% will be added to winning bids.**
All across BC, hundreds of children and youth are denied the opportunity to participate in amateur sports due to one simple fact: lack of funds. As a privately funded charity, Athletics For Kids is able to get dollars into the hands of those who need it most, quickly and effectively.
5th Annual Battle of the Brews
The Surrey Fire Fighters’ Charitable Society and 93.7 JR Country are hosting the 5th Annual Battle of the Brews on Saturday August 19 at Surrey City Hall Plaza from 1-5pm (doors open at 12:30). This fun charity event will offer attendees a great afternoon of craft beer tasting and food trucks while listening to 93.7 JR Country. Attendees will get the chance to help choose their favourite beers and all proceeds from the event will help fund Surrey Fire Fighters’ Charitable Society youth initiatives.
- Admission ticket includes ALL your beer samples and a souvenir tasting mug! No annoying beer tokens needed.
- Empty resalable water bottles are encouraged. There is a free water refill station on site.
- Food trucks are extra, but there will be light complimentary snacks available.
- There will be a 50/50 draw, raffle and donations accepted on site by card or cash.
Charity Golf Invitational
Welcome to the 2023 Athletics For Kids Charity Golf Invitational.
Athletics4kids is excited to announce our ninth annual Charity Golf Invitational to be held Monday, July 24th, 2023 at the beautiful Northview Golf & Country Club in Surrey, B.C. Over the past 9 years our event has raised over $595,000 for A4K and has helped put over 2,900 kids in sports.
We invite you to join us for a day of golf, food and fun! The day will feature a round of golf, lunch, snacks, prizes, exciting on-course activities and much more!
Register now. Space is limited!
2nd Annual A4K Volleyball Tournament
Join us for an afternoon of fun in support of Athletics4Kids. We are thrilled to invite you back again for our 2nd Annual Volleyball Tournament.
Including a Volleyball Tournament, prizes to be won, food, and much more!
Happening Friday, June 9th at Ambleside Park in North Vancouver, on Field F.
$200.00 / team for U16 and older
Must be at least 2 women per team on the court at all times.
2nd Annual A4K Volleyball Tournament
Join us for an afternoon of fun in support of Athletics4Kids. We are thrilled to invite you back again for our 2nd Annual Volleyball Tournament.
Including a Volleyball Tournament, prizes to be won, food, and much more!
Happening Friday, June 9th at Ambleside Park in North Vancouver, on Field F.
$200.00 / team for U16 and older
Must be at least 2 women per team on the court at all times.
2023 Sport4Life Gala
A4K is thrilled to be able to bring back our Annual Gala in person after a hiatus due to the global pandemic. The 20th Athletics4Kids Annual Gala will be held on May 13, 2023 at the Grand Villa Casino. This sell-out event brings together over 390 business leaders, corporate sponsors, and like-minded philanthropists every year. Since 2002, the event has raised over $1.85 million to help give B.C kids the opportunity to participate in amateur sports.
The night kicks off with a signature cocktail reception as guests mingle and settle in. Guests have the opportunity to bid on unique silent auction items and enjoy the surrounding festivities. Dinner, a live auction and Olympic rules amateur boxing provide lively entertainment for the evening. The night culminates with the grand prize raffle draw, leaving guests with a memorable experience.
#Sport4LifeGala
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Our 2023 Event Sponsors
