Share the Sport: Give Your Gear New Life 

Posted on:
April 13, 2026

Our Share the Sport initiative brings 8 events to communities across the County making it easier to donate and access quality, reusable sports equipment. Whether you’re clearing out gently used sporting gear or looking for something new to you, Share the Sport helps reduce waste while supporting participation in sport. 

Residents can participate by donating gently used and clean sporting gear at the advanced drop off or at one of the community events. You do not need to donate or swap to take items you need. Our goal is to pair residents with good quality sports gear and avoid placing useful items in the trash.  

Donate Early – April 18 

Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the advance drop-off day to help make the events run smoothly. 
Location: ReUse Centre, Baddeck Waste Management Facility 
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026 
Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 

Donations will also be accepted during each event, but early drop-off is encouraged. 

Event Schedule 

All events run from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. 

• Bay St. Lawrence Community Centre – April 21  
• North Highlands Nordic (Cape North) – April 22  
• St. Andrews Parish Hall (New Haven) – April 23  
• Smokey Recreation Society (Ingonish) – April 24  
• Big Bras d’Or Community Hall – May 4  
• Indian Brook Community Hall – May 5  
• BOLD Centre (Baddeck) – May 6  
• St. Columba Parish Hall (Iona) – May 8  

What You Can Donate 

Clean, gently used sports equipment in good condition, including: 

• Winter sports equipment (skiing, hockey, snowboarding, skating)  
• Summer sports equipment (baseball, soccer, golf, etc.)  
• Racket sports equipment  
• Adaptive sports equipment  

Items Not Accepted 

For health and safety reasons, the following items will not be accepted: 

• Helmets  
• Certain personal protective equipment  
• Bicycles  
• Running shoes  
• Equipment manufactured prior to 2000  

Attend & Win 

Everyone who attends a Share the Sport event will be entered into a draw to win a $200 Sport Chek gift card. 

• One gift card will be awarded at each event (8 total)  
• Winners will be contacted after the final event on May 8  

Get Involved 

Donate what you can. Take what you need. Help keep sport accessible in your community. For a full list of accepted equipment, visit https://victoriacounty.com/municipal-departments/recreation/share-the-sport-eligible-equipment-for-donation/. 

All events are free. Donations are encouraged but not required. Everyone is welcome to take what they need.   

Related Links 

• ReUse Centre 
• Waste Education