Women in Soccer: A History of Breaking Barriers
From playing in the shadows to filling stadiums around the world, women’s soccer has a remarkable history of determination, resilience and progress. Women’s soccer has been played for well over a century, yet its journey towards recognition has often been a struggle against prejudice, restrictions and a lack of investment. One of the earliest recorded […]
SportsPay Takes Its Amateur Sports Payment Expertise Into the U.S. Market
Canadian payment specialist expands its focus south of the border, bringing its amateur-sport-first approach to U.S. organizations and registration partners. SportsPay is taking the next step in its growth with an expanded push into the United States, bringing many years of product development and experience in Canadian amateur sport to a much larger North American […]
SportsPay Foundation Helps Grow Women’s and Youth Curling In Quebec
SportsPay Foundation’s commitment to growing women’s and youth participation in sport made a meaningful impact on Quebec’s curling community this season. Through a $20,000 donation to Curling Québec, the Foundation helped launch new opportunities for women and junior athletes while removing financial barriers that can prevent people from trying the sport. Curling 101 for Women: […]
Mill Valley Junior School adds badminton to their sports arsenal, thanks to Sportspay Foundation donation
At Mill Valley Junior School, “small but mighty” is a slogan they like to use to describe themselves. Mill Valley is a small but tight community found just south of Centennial Park on the western edge of Etobicoke. The school has a population of about 170 students in Kindergarten to Grade 5. Like all Toronto […]
SportsPay Goes Downhill
HORSESHOE VALLEY, ONTARIO SportsPay took a trip downhill this week, but in the best possible way A group of six SportsPay team members headed to Horseshoe Resort to experience: downhill mountain biking. Equipped with bikes, protective gear, and a chairlift ride to the summit, the team traded office chairs for mountain trails and embraced a […]
Students rally around badminton at Queneesh Elementary School, courtesy of Sportspay Foundation
At Queneesh Elementary School, recess is more than just a break in the school day — it’s an opportunity for students to build social networks, stay active, and feel connected to their community. Located within British Columbia’s Comox Valley School District, Queneesh Elementary serves a diverse student population with a wide range of experiences and […]
Sportspay Foundation Hits the Soccer Pitch with FCJ Refugee Centre Youth!
Sportspay Foundation was proud to kick off its support of the FCJ Refugee Centre Youth Program with a soccer session this April — the first in a series of planned events. The FCJ Refugee Centre has been serving refugees and others at risk due to their immigration status for 35 years, offering services ranging from […]
Sportspay Foundation gives the gift of a day at the ball park!
Sportspay Foundation recently donated a pair of Toronto Blue Jays tickets to the Youth Network at the FCJ Refugee Centre. The FCJ Refugee Centre has been serving refugees and others at risk due to their immigration status for 35 years, offering services ranging from settlement support and legal referrals to counselling and public education. Within […]
Volunteer Hours in North American Amateur Sport Decline as Core Contributors Carry the Load
Volunteers have long been the backbone of amateur and community sport across North America. From local soccer leagues to community swimming clubs, these unpaid contributors provide the time, energy, and expertise that keep grassroots sport running. However, recent trends indicate that volunteer numbers are declining, putting increasing pressure on the small core of highly committed […]
Charitable Dirt Jump Bikes: When Giving Isn’t About Writing a Cheque
When anyone mentions charity or donations, my brain tends to jump to two very different extremes. On one end, there’s the image of dropping a bit of loose change into a Salvation Army brass band collection tin in the town square just before Christmas. I am from the North of England. On the other end […]
Meet the People Behind the Platform: Abdool Nazim
Some of you may have seen Abdool appear in a recent social media post, but you may not know just how critical his role is in making SportsPay the easiest and safest payment platform for amateur sport in Canada. As Senior Compliance Officer, Abdool plays a key role in ensuring that SportsPay’s compliance practices are both robust […]
Curling Ontario Announces the Re-launch of Sticks and Stones Program and Partnership with SportsPay
Curling Ontario is pleased to announce the re-launch of its Sticks and Stones program, now featuring NEW grants designed to enhance accessibility and inclusivity in curling. The program is set to make a significant impact in the community, thanks to our partnership with SportsPay, a company dedicated to supporting amateur sports across Ontario. Originally launched […]