MASRC Sports Equipment Bank
About the MASRC Sports Equipment Bank
The Manitoba Aboriginal Sports & Recreation Council is dedicated to the collection of both new and gently used sports equipment donations.
Though the MASRC Sports Equipment Bank, we facilitate the redistribution of these donated items to a wide range of recipients, including individuals, communities, and various organizations throughout the province.
Through our extensive network and partnerships, we aim to ensure that sports equipment is accessible to all, promoting physical activity, inclusivity, and community engagement across our region.
In 2023, we donated an estimated 75,000 thousand pieces of new and gently used donated sports equipment to communities across our province.
Requesting Sports Equipment
Before You Request
Due to high demand, it may take us 5 to 10 business days to respond to your equipment request. Please understand that our ability to fulfill requests depends on available donations.
Individual Request Form
- This form is for individuals only. Each family member requesting equipment needs to fill out a separate form.
- Click below to fill out the MASRC Sports Equipment Bank Individual Request Form online.
- Individual Equipment Request Form
- This form can also be downloaded to your computer and printed.
- Complete all required fields and download/save the form after filling it out.
- Submit the saved form by:
- Fax: 204-925-5716, ATTN Donna Matheison.
- Mail: 321-145 Pacific Ave, Winnipeg MB R3B 2Z6.
- Email: mel.whitesell@masrc.com.
Group/Team/Organization Request Form
- This form is for groups, teams, or organizations.
- Click below to fill out the MASRC Sports Equipment Bank Group/Team/Organization Request Form online.
- Group/Organization/Team Equipment Request Form
- This form can also be downloaded to your computer and printed.
- Complete all required fields and download/save the form after filling it out.
- Submit the saved form by:
- Fax: 204-925-5716, ATTN Donna Matheison.
- Mail: 321-145 Pacific Ave, Winnipeg MB R3B 2Z6.
- Email: mel.whitesell@masrc.com.
Processing Time
- Requests typically take 5-10 business days to process, excluding holidays.
- Larger requests for groups may take an additional 5-10 business days.
Pick Up & Shipping
- You are responsible for arranging your own pick up and shipping. We will drop off equipment at a shipping location for out of town requests, but at this time we are unable to assist with the cost of shipping.
Contact Information
For inquiries about your request status, please contact warehousesupervisor@masrc.com.
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.
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| Court Sports (Volleyball, Basketball) |
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| Racquet Sports (Badminton, Tennis) |
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Field Sports (Lacrosse, Soccer) |
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| Softball/Baseball |
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| Golf |
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| Swimming/Water Activities |
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| Fitness Equipment |
Please note that due to the size of our equipment warehouse, we are unable to accept large fitness equipment donations including, but not limited to, rowing machines or ERGs, treadmills, compound exercise machines, squat racks, etc. We can, however, connect you with a community that may be interested in your donation. Contact us at info@masrc.com for more information. |
| Coaching Equipment |
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Don't see an item or sport listed above? No problem! We accept and distribute a wide range of sports & recreation equipment. |
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