CELEBRATING 10 Years of GETTING KIDS IN GEAR!
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How To apply
for Equipment
The Calgary Flames Sports Bank provides equipment to kids from low income families. Therefore, families must provide adequate documentation. Equipment available is based on items that we currently have in stock. Please call ahead to book an appointment and to check the availability of appropriate gear. Walk in requests for equipment will not be fulfilled. To access the Calgary Flames Sports Bank follow the steps below.
Steps to apply for equipment:
Families​
If you are already a qualified recipient of:​
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KidSport
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AB Government Child Health Benefit
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AB Government Income Assistance Program
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Calgary Fee Assistance Program
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Jump Start
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AB Government After School Care Subsidy
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A.I.S.H.
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Flames Even Strength Program
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Airdrie Participant Support Program
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Lethbridge Fee Assistance
Please fill out the Parent/Guardian Application for Equipment Form and then submit it to admin@flamessportsbank.ca with current (not expired) documentation. Once you submit your documentation, The Calgary Flames Sports Bank will contact you to book an appointment. *Documentation must be approved before an appointment will be made.
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If you are not currently qualified through one of the above organizations, then:
We suggest that you apply for KidSport funding up to $500 dollars for the year by using either the online application form at https://kidsportcanada.ca/alberta/calgary/apply-for-a-grant or the fillable application form below and noting your equipment needs. Once you’ve received an approval letter from KidSport please fill out the Parent/Guardian Application for Equipment Form and submit by email to admin@flamessportsbank.ca, by fax at 403-202-1960, or by mail at 3557 52nd Street SE Calgary, AB T2B 3R3.
Registered Canadian Charities and Non Profit Referral Program
If you are a registered Canadian charity that serves low-income families or children you can access the Calgary Flames Sports Bank in one of two ways:
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1. Agency Referral
You can download a copy of our agency referral form and submit a referral for a family you are working with to receive equipment from the Calgary Flames Sports Bank. Submit all agency referrals to admin@flamessportsbank.ca.
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2. Agency Equipment Request
If you run programming that benefits disadvantaged kids, you can apply to receive a group order of equipment (think class sets of soccer balls, street hockey equipment, etc.) for a larger group of kids to use while visiting your program. Subject to available inventory. Download a copy of our Group Equipment Supply form and submit it to admin@flamessportsbank.ca.
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