TORONTO, ON – The Greater Toronto Hockey League and KidSport Ontario are proud to announce the continuation of their partnership for the 2025-26 season. Entering its second year, the collaboration will continue to assist young athletes in GTHL house league and competitive (‘AAA,’ ‘AA,’ ‘A’) programs by helping to remove financial barriers for new and returning players.
The partnership includes a financial contribution from the GTHL to KidSport Ontario to be allocated to individual hockey grant applications. KidSport Ontario and its local chapters benefiting from this collaboration will administer the funds to approved applicants who meet KidSport requirements.
“The GTHL is proud to continue its partnership with KidSport Ontario,” said Scott Oakman, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of the GTHL. “Ensuring that kids have the opportunity to play hockey, regardless of financial barriers, is one of the GTHL’s top priorities. Through this important initiative and KidSport’s support, we are able to directly assist families while growing access to the game.”
Individual grants from KidSport Ontario of $300 are matched through the GTHL’s contribution, awarding $600 per child per year.
As part of the continued partnership, KidSport Ontario will also continue to be involved in key GTHL events, including the Annual Meeting of Members, GTHL Legacy Classic, and the I Play in the G Festival.
To learn more about KidSport Ontario and the grant application process, visit kidsportcanada.ca/ontario/gthl/.
ABOUT KIDSPORT ONTARIO
KidSport Ontario is the provincial arm of KidSport Canada, a national not-for-profit organization that provides financial assistance for registration fees to kids aged 18 and under. Through a confidential application process, KidSport provides grants that enable kids to play a season of sport through assistance with sport registration fees and equipment costs. KidSport believes that the power of sport participation promotes the development of children’s social, mental, and physical wellbeing. Through increasing access to quality sport programs, KidSport strengthens communities across Canada.
ABOUT THE GREATER TORONTO HOCKEY LEAGUE
Founded in 1911, the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) is a non-profit organization, home to more than 30 community recreational programs and the largest minor hockey league in the world. The GTHL registers more than 30,000 annual participants in Markham, Mississauga, Toronto, and Vaughan. The purpose of the GTHL is to empower, innovate, and provide hockey experiences that foster growth, inclusion, and excellence for all participants, while providing an enriching, equitable, and inclusive environment that benefits all members and the broader community.
For more information, please contact:
Stephanie Coratti
Senior Manager, Communications and Marketing
Greater Toronto Hockey League
[email protected]
