A total of 11 sports organizations in Abbotsford will receive more than $380,000 in funding from provincial community gaming grants.
The funds were announced Friday (July 12) as part of a total of $14.5 million being distributed across the province to 323 organizations.
Abbotsford-Mission MLA Pam Alexis said supporting grassroots sports organizations “enriches neighbourhoods and promotes physical and mental well-being for people of all ages.”
The local groups receiving the grants are:
• Valley Royals Track and Field Club – $8,000;
• Abbotsford Whalers Swim Club – $20,000;
• Special Olympics BC Society in Abbotsford – $28,500
• Abbotsford Minor Hockey Association – $100,000;
• Abbotsford Minor Fastball Association – $30,000;
• Abbotsford Rugby Football Club Society – $15,500;
• Abbotsford Falcons Football Association – $20,000;
• Abbotsford BMX Society – $29,500;
• Abbotsford Female Hockey Association – $26,000;
• Matsqui Blades Speed Skating Association – $2,750; and
• Abbotsford Soccer Association – $100,000.
