Peninsula youth sports will share $123,535 in the latest round of gaming grants released by the provincial government.
“Funding these groups is important because encouraging healthy and active lifestyles in our children will set the foundation for them to become healthy and active adults,” said Saanich North and the Islands MLA Murray Coell.
The Peninsula Minor Hockey Association will get the lions share, with $73,800 while Peninsula Baseball and Softball Association will get $26,360; the Peninsula Lacrosse Association $12,000 and Peninsula Figure Skating Club $11,375.
Across British Columbia, 242 recipients will share $7,689,545 in this latest round of grants from provincial gaming revenue.