The Canadian Sports Opportunities Foundation

We are a non-profit organization providing access to sports opportunities to people of all ages, income levels, and abilities.

Our approach

The CanSO Foundation believes in creating healthy opportunities for everyone in our communities. Whether it means helping members of a low income family register to take part in the sport of their choice, working with seniors organizations to limit social isolation by providing healthy activities, or helping a promising athlete reach their full potential, we know that strong communities start with healthy, active members.

4 Arms of Support

  • Low Income Families

  • Seniors Organizations

  • Special Interest Groups

  • Promising Athlete Program

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Our Action Plan

  • Registration

    Offset the cost of registration when a member of a low income family chooses to take part in a program run by one of our partner organizations.

  • Equipment

    We work with our partner organizations to create "packs" of minimum equipment requirements, to ensure the participant is prepared for their sport!

  • Resources

    Reserve field and court space for seniors organizations and special interest groups to minimize barriers to entry and allow everyone to play!

  • Extra Help

    Subsidize costs associated with high level athletic development. We know each case and need is unique and will work with individual athletes and coaches to create a plan.

  • Partner: Bunker Golf Simulator

    Partnering with the CanSO Foundation has been great experience for our organization! We love the continued efforts to constantly build and make the space better everyday. They are open to our feedback and suggestions and it feels like a family!