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Hydro One and Coaches Association of Ontario announce 2024 Community Coaching Grant to make organized sport more accessible
Hydro One and Coaches Association of Ontario announce 2024 Community Coaching Grant to make organ...
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n \n \n \n Hydro One and Coaches Association of Ontario announce 2024 Community Coaching Grant to make organized sport more accessible\n \n \n /* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Canada NewsWire\n \n \n \n \n \n Hydro One's Community Coaching Grant will offset the rising costs of sport for\n \n Ontario\n \n coaches\n \n \n \n \n \n TORONTO\n \n \n ,\n \n \n June 4, 2024\n \n \n /CNW/ - Today, Hydro One Inc. (Hydro One) and the Coaches Association of\n \n Ontario\n \n (CAO) announced their 2024 Community Coaching Grant has opened applications to help coaches and organizations cover the rising costs of organized sports for youth, including sourcing new equipment, safety training and much more. Eligible coaches and organizations can apply for the Community Coaching Grant and recipients will receive up to $1,000 to cover expenses to keep sports safe and accessible.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n According to the CAO's\n \n Ontario Coaching Report\n \n released in\n \n November 2023\n \n , 52 per cent of coaches reported out-of-pocket financial costs were a significant challenge, with 65 per cent of sport organizations having a hard time finding enough coaches to address their coaching needs.\n \n \n \"Sports and coaches play a critical role in shaping a brighter future for many young people,\" said\n \n Lisa Pearson\n \n , Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Hydro One. \"This summer Hydro One is proud to support the coaches and organizations that make sports more accessible, and we thank them for their tireless commitment to their athletes, teams and communities.\"\n \n \n \"At the CAO, our dedication lies in supporting the diverse needs of coaches, equipping them with the essential resources to support all athletes and participants,\" said\n \n Jeremy Cross\n \n , Executive Director, Coaches Association of Ontario. \"Our ongoing partnership with Hydro One ensures coaches across all parts of the province have the necessary tools to serve their community effectively, prioritizing safety and growth.\"\n \n \n...