The sponsor
One Regina business
A local company sponsors one child's whole year at HoopLife. Not a donation into a pot. One business sponsoring one kid, by name.
BOOST Kids · Regina, SK
BOOST Kids
Money should never be the reason a kid cannot play. BOOST pairs a Regina family who is having a hard time with a local business that sponsors their child's whole year at HoopLife. Anyone can apply, and it costs the family nothing.
Free for the family
A full year
Anyone can apply
$0for the family, all year
12 monthsof training, camps and leagues
One businesssponsors one child
Open all yearapply whenever you need to
What BOOST Kids is
A local business, and a kid who needs one
BOOST is our program for low-income and at-risk kids, and for families who are going through a hard stretch. One Regina company covers one child's full year at HoopLife, and that child trains, plays and grows up in this building like everybody else. Anyone can apply. We cannot take everyone, so we put the kids with the greatest need first.
sponsors
a full year
The kid
One Regina kid
Your child trains every week, plays camps and leagues and grows up in this gym, and it costs your family nothing at all.
You have seen child sponsorship before. BOOST is the same idea with two differences: the sponsor is a local company instead of a family, and the child is right here in Regina.
What a BOOST Kid gets
Three things, for a whole year
Every BOOST Kid gets the same package. No tiers, no partial memberships.
A year-long HoopLife membership
Training every week of the year at the HoopLife Centre, plus camps and leagues. Not a trial, not a month. The whole year, sponsored.
School support
Help staying on top of school, because none of the basketball matters if that part slips. We keep an eye on it and step in when we need to.
The mentorship program
Coaches who know their name, expect something of them and are still there next season. For most BOOST Kids this is the part that actually changes things.
How it works
From the form to the floor
Four steps, and we will tell you where you are at every one of them.
1
You apply
Fill in the form on this page. It asks about your household and about your child. Take your time on the two written parts, they are the ones a sponsor reads.
2
We read every application
Our team goes through all of them and looks at household income, financial hardship and what is going on at home. Nobody is screened out by a computer.
3
We find your child a sponsor
We take your child's story to the local businesses who sponsor BOOST Kids and match them with one. This is the part that takes the longest, and it depends on how many companies are sponsoring at the time.
4
They start at HoopLife
Once they are matched they are in, for a full year, the same as every other kid in the building. Nobody in the gym knows who is a BOOST Kid unless you tell them.
Meet the kids
BOOST Kids, in their own stories
These are real kids who have come through BOOST, shared with their families' permission. Every one of them was somebody's application form once.
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is driven and determined, takes charge as a leader and pushes everyone around her to be better. She loves sport, music and drama.
Brooklyn's mother Pamela has seven children. When her husband had to leave home she was left carrying all of it, working extremely hard just to keep the family going. Brooklyn wanted to play at HoopLife, and Pamela reached out to us for help.
BOOST gave Brooklyn the chance to play, to learn the game and to build the kind of character that shows up long after the season ends.
Zane
Zane is the fourth oldest of his siblings, full of spunk and very charismatic. He is strong in school and in sport, and he loves to volunteer, especially with younger children and kids with disabilities.
When Zane joined BOOST there were eight children in his household, six of them under sixteen. His mother was struggling to cover the necessities, and there was nothing left over for programs.
Through HoopLife, Zane built his confidence and found role models who are still in his life. He is now working towards college basketball.
Millie
Millie is the youngest of three girls. She is funny, kind and a very caring soul, and she loves animals, the outdoors, swimming and dancing. She watched her sisters play basketball and became their loudest fan before she ever picked up a ball herself.
Millie's mother is a single parent working full time while studying, and finding the time and the money for youth programs was a real struggle.
BOOST gave Millie a place to play every week, and gave her family one less thing to carry.
King
King is easy going, and basketball has completely taken hold of him. His first couple of years in Canada were a hard adjustment, and the gym is where he found friends and a sense of belonging.
King spent time away from his mom and their family in the past. They have been rebuilding since, while struggling financially.
Through BOOST, King is in the gym chasing a dream to make the NBA and be as great as his idol Kobe.
Success Stories
“Thank you to the sponsors that make it possible for kids to play the sports they love. I especially want to thank Hunter's sponsor. Without you, Hunter wouldn't have had the opportunity to train with the amazing coaches at HoopLife, and have access to a gym to work on his skills. This program and the coaches have taken Hunter under their wing and they treat him like family.”
Hunter's mom
BOOST Kids family
“The BOOST program has been a game changer for my son. As a single mom without family in Canada, the coaches and staff have been like an extended family for me and ZZ. The connections he has made have provided a sense of support and fun over the years. ZZ's confidence with basketball and life have grown thanks to HoopLife.”
ZZ's mom
BOOST Kids family
“Being accepted into the HoopLife BOOST program was such a blessing for our family. The opportunity to participate in all the HoopLife programs has been a dream come true for him. It has helped him develop critical skills. We are forever grateful to the HoopLife family for extending such generosity and inclusion to our family.”
A BOOST Kids parent
BOOST Kids family
“Zane is the exceptional person he is today because of the support, discipline and love that he has had throughout his years of basketball with HoopLife. Words cannot express with enough sincerity the appreciation I have for the kindness and generosity from those who sponsor BOOST, and for our support through HoopLife.”
Zane's mom
BOOST Kids family
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Become a BOOST Kid
Fill this in and one of our team will be in touch. There is no cost to apply, and nothing here goes any further than our team and a business considering sponsoring your child.
Stuck on the form? Call or text (306) 993-4570 and we will help you through it. We are at 661 Solomon Cres, Regina.
For parents
Questions, answered
Who can apply?
Any family in Regina who cannot afford to put their child in basketball. That includes low-income households, families on government assistance, and families going through something hard right now. You do not need to prove anything to apply, and there is no cost to applying.
How are kids chosen?
Our team reads every application and looks at household income, financial hardship and what is happening at home. We prioritise the kids who need it most. We are honest about this: not everyone who applies gets a spot, because a spot only exists when a local business is sponsoring one.
How many spots are there?
It depends entirely on how many businesses are sponsoring at that moment. Every BOOST Kid is sponsored by one local company, so the program is exactly as big as our partners make it. Applications stay open all year and we work through them as sponsors come in.
What does my child actually do each week?
The same as every other member. Weekly training sessions with our coaches at the HoopLife Centre, plus camps and leagues through the year. Have a look at the sessions to see what a normal week looks like.
What does a BOOST Kid get?
A year-long HoopLife membership, school support, and the mentorship program. That is the whole thing, and it is the same for every BOOST Kid.
Does my child meet their sponsor?
Not necessarily in person. What we ask is that your child writes to their sponsor twice a year, with a short letter and a video about how the year is going. It teaches them to say thank you properly, and it is the part sponsors treasure.
Who sees our family's story?
Our team, and the business considering sponsoring your child. We may tidy up the writing so it reads well, and if your child is in a BOOST video we will always talk to you first. If there is something you do not want shared, say so in the form.
Will my child be treated differently in the gym?
No. Nobody in the building knows who is a BOOST Kid unless your family chooses to say so. They train with the same coaches, in the same groups, on the same floor.
What is expected of my child?
That they show up and make the most of it. Come to their sessions, work at it, and write the two thank-you letters a year. That is it.
How long does it take to hear back?
We will confirm we have your application, then it sits with us until we can match your child with a sponsor. That can be quick or it can take a while, depending on how many businesses are coming in. We will keep you posted either way.
I own a business. How do I sponsor a kid?
That side lives on the partners page. Short version: you cover one child's year, you are matched with them, you hear from them twice a year, and your company gets real recognition for it.
For businesses
Want to be a company that makes a difference?
This is not about writing a cheque. It is about transformation: a Regina business deciding one kid's year, confidence and future are worth backing, and a community watching you do it. The impact lasts long after the season ends, and the partnership side is on its own page.
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Marc Cadz
The coaches are outstanding. They are knowledgeable, patient, and truly care about each child's development. They take the time to break down skills, encourage effort, and build confidence in every player... The training sessions are well organized and very effective... You can really see the improvement in skills, teamwork, and overall understanding of the game after just a few sessions... We are extremely happy with our experience and would highly recommend HoopLife Basketball Training to any family looking for a high-quality program where kids can learn, grow, and truly enjoy the game.
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hoffc123
We signed up our 8-year-old son for the 3-month membership and have really enjoyed our experience. Logistically, I like that all the sessions are laid out in advance, so you can choose what works best for your schedule. It was a great experience for our son to have different coaches and play with different kids regularly. He really enjoyed the coaches! They were friendly, knowledgeable and really helped him to improve his skills. The facility itself is fantastic, and we're glad we gave this a shot!
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Gold Family
…Our son, Keith, not just loves the sport, but he also loves the coaches. We feel very welcome and “at home”, there. They're very friendly to everyone. Also, the skills that they're teaching our son are very helpful for his development. Our son hopes to get accepted in a basketball club while training with HoopLife.
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Allison Hall
The HoopLife league was an amazing experience... All of our kids improved significantly throughout the season, and more importantly they had a lot of fun.
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Ashley Beutler
My son went into HoopLife camp for the first time this summer... The team at HoopLife is committed to making the whole experience amazing for the kids...
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Rissa T.
Our son has been a member for a few months now and he loves it! The coaches are excellent, and have helped Kyden develop valuable team player, and basketball skills.
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Lex McMillan
HoopLife has been an exceptional experience for my son. He has enjoyed all the training and development he has gotten from the coaches…
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Simon Nieblas
Had an exceptional experience at HoopLife, the coaches went above and beyond expectations to guarantee that everyone had a great time...
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Victor
The team at HoopLife have been nothing less than excellent! My daughter loves training here and has learned so much in her first year.
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Kevin Barbero
HoopLife has been an exceptional experience for our son. The passion and energy from all the coaches and staff at HoopLife is infectious.
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Isabella Salazar
...HoopLife has been extremely positive. My daughters love going there and learning about the game. The coaches do an excellent job of developing skills!
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Chay Delos Reyes
We enrolled our son for summer camp and it was a blast... We can tell how dedicated and knowledgeable the coaches are.
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Karen Quirós
My son absolutely LOVES HoopLife, it is his favourite activity. He is always excited when he knows he is going there. Thank you to ALL the coaches. You have an AMAZING team.
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Put your kid in the gym
If cost is what has been stopping them, apply. It takes a few minutes, it costs nothing, and we read every application that comes in.
Questions first? Call or text (306) 993-4570 or email info@hooplifebasketball.com
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