Donating Sports Equipment

Please drop-off your equipment donations at one of these locations, which include both of our offices and our partner locations.

For details about a particular location, such as its operating hours and drop-off instructions, kindly reach out to the designated drop-off location directly.

Donation Receipts

Please note that the Manitoba Aboriginal Sports & Recreation Council is not a registered charity, and we are unable to provide donation receipts for charitable donations of sports equipment.

Currently Accepted Equipment Donations

We appreciate all donations; however, due to the amount of donations we receive, and the amount of equipment requests we redistribute, we want to ensure that all equipment donated is in usable condition before it is redistributed to those in need.

Please consider the condition of the equipment before donating. We are currently accepting new and gently used equipment donations.

We do not accept equipment donations that:

  • are expired, out of date, or unsafe for use (such as expired personal flotation devices, out-of-date goalie equipment, etc.)
  • do not have a pair (such as single skates, single shin pads, etc.)
  • are ripped, torn, or cracked
  • are missing straps, buckles, snaps, etc.
  • are odorous
  • are excessively stained
  • are dirty, moldy, or mildewy

Equipment in these conditions will be discarded immediately. Please consider recycling these items at your closest textile and other materials recycling depot.

Please read below for a list of equipment we are currently accepting.

Sport/Activity List of Currently Accepted Equipment
Hockey

We are currently not accepting single pairs of hockey socks or practice jerseys due to an overwhelming amount of donations. However; we are currently accepting team sets of jerseys.

Single jerseys and/or hockey socks can be donated to your local second-hand store or recycled at one of Winnipeg's recycling depots.

  • Non-Goalie Equipment:
    • Hockey skates
    • Hockey helmets (no cracks)
    • Shin pads
    • Complete jock or jill shorts (including cup)
    • Elbow pads
    • Hockey gloves
    • Neck guards
    • Hockey bags
    • Unused mouth guards (in packaging)
    • Sticks (in usable condition- not cracked or worn down)
    • Pucks (in usable condition)
    • Stick & sock tape
  • Goalie Equipment
    • Youth goalie pads
    • Youth goalie pants
    • Youth goalie shoulder pads
    • Youth blockers
    • Youth gloves
    • Youth goalie sticks
    • Youth goalie helmets (no cracks)
    • Youth goalie practice jerseys
  • Ball Hockey
    • Shin pads
    • Helmets with face cages
    • Ball hockey sticks
    • Balls/pucks
Court Sports (Volleyball, Basketball)
  • Basketballs & volleyballs (in usable condition- no tears or rips & bladder not showing)
  • Outdoor basketball/volleyball nets, indoor volleyball nets
  • Court shoes
  • Knee pads
  • Volleyball antennae
  • Ball bags & ball buckets
Racquet Sports (Badminton, Tennis)
  • Badminton/tennis racquets with no re-stringing needed
  • Tennis balls
  • Shuttles
  • Badminton nets (in usable condition)

Field Sports

(Lacrosse, Soccer)

  • Plastic cleats
  • Soccer balls
  • Shin pads
  • Soccer goalie gloves
  • Lacrosse balls
  • Lacrosse sticks
  • Lacrosse helmets
  • Lacrosse shoulder pads
  • Footballs
  • Misc. football gear
Softball/Baseball
  • Gloves (batting & field)
  • Helmets (no cracks)
  • Bats (aluminum & wood with no cracks)
  • Softballs & baseballs
  • Bases
  • Batting tees
  • Catching equipment
Golf
  • Bags
  • Clubs (singles or sets)
  • Balls
  • Tees (in packaging)
Swimming/Water Activities
  • Swimsuits
  • Non-expired personal flotation devices (life jackets)
  • Swimming goggles
  • Pool noodles
Fitness Equipment
  • New or gently used running or training shoes (in a pair - singles will be discarded)
  • New or gently used workout clothing
  • New sports bras
  • New or gently used yoga mats
  • Yoga blocks
  • Yoga bands
  • New or gently used resistance bands
  • Free weights
  • Floor sliders
  • Floor ladders
  • Small hurdles (less than 14 inches)
  • Jump-ropes

We can, however, connect you with a community that may be interested in your donation. Please click here for more information.

Coaching Equipment
  • Whistles
  • Whiteboards
  • Stopwatches/timers
  • Scorecards

If your type of equipment isn't listed above, please contact warehousesupervisor@masrc.com.

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