Over the past two years, The Calgary Flames Sports Bank has seen a significant spike in children wanting to play different racket sports throughout the city. From tennis to badminton, squash, table tennis, and even pickleball children are increasing their hand eye coordination through these different sports. In 2025, the Calgary Flames Sports Bank was happy to assist over 300 children in different racket sports by giving out over 700 pieces of equipment. From rackets to ball

Michael Jordan, Vince Carter, Kobe Bryant, Steph Curry, Lebron James or how about Canadian and reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have you heard of any of these players? If you are a sports fan, specifically a basketball fan, I am sure you have heard of at least one of them. What was something they all had in common? They all had the equipment they needed to play the game. We at the Calgary Flames Sports Bank need all things basketball related especially the most import

When you think of Canada most people think of hockey is our national sport, which to be fair is correct but wrong in the same way. The sport of lacrosse is Canada’s actual national sport and its origins with the indigenous people of North America as early as the 12th century. Lacrosse has been a main stay in Calgary for several years, either played outside on a field or inside in a hockey arena on carpet. When the National Lacrosse League (NLL) awarded the city a Canadian pro

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Did you have as much fun as we did last year with the Toronto Blue Jays season and their magical run to the World Series. It had been 32 years since the Blue Jays were in the World Series and were within a 90-foot dash down the third base line from winning it all. This season is looking to be another promising year for the Jays as they try and return to the Fall Classic. However, prior to the regular season opening, players from across the Major Leagues are going for gold in