From Coast to Coast, Free Play is on Deck
Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities is making it easier than ever for kids to get in the game, no gear required.
Jumpstart has partnered with Equip Sport to bring free sports equipment lockers to parks and recreation spaces across Canada. These smart, app-enabled hubs are stocked with equipment tailored to their surroundings: basketballs at basketball courts, pickleball paddles and pickle balls at pickleball courts, frisbees and soccer balls at open parks, and more. All kids need to do is show up and play.
A Partnership Built for Impact
Equip Sport was created to tackle a simple but persistent challenge: sports equipment can be expensive, hard to store, and difficult to maintain. Their solution is smart, app-enabled lockers that provide easy, on-demand access to sports equipment, making it simple for anyone to get active, anytime. By bringing free equipment directly into neighbourhoods, Equip helps reinvigorate public spaces and remove barriers to everyday play.
Breaking Down Barriers, One Locker at a Time
At Jumpstart, we know that cost, access, and ownership shouldn't determine which kids get to play. These lockers are installed in priority neighbourhoods where they're needed most. Available 24/7 through the Equip Sport app, they don't just provide equipment; they provide possibility.
When kids have the tools to play, they build friendships, develop confidence, and discover what sports can do for them. That's the Jumpstart mission, and this partnership is bringing it to life, one locker at a time.
Download the Equip Sport App today!
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/equip-sport/id1606352048
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.equip
Future Locations
Thank you for your interest.
At this time, we are not accepting requests for new locations as we focus on planning future sites and shaping our work for 2026 and beyond.
While we’re unable to consider new location inquiries right now, we appreciate your enthusiasm and will keep your information on file as we explore future opportunities.
Contact: jumpstart_admin@cantire.com
