adidas Canada Partners with Tim Hortons for Timbits® Soccer
Debra John — April 28, 2026 — Social Good
References: newswire
adidas Canada partners with Tim Hortons in a multi-year collaboration as the official jersey sponsor of the Timbits® Soccer program, reinforcing its focus on early-stage sport engagement and youth development across Canada.
The Timbits Soccer program functions as a foundational entry point into organized sport, introducing young children to physical activity in a structured yet accessible setting. With participation "exceeding 250,000 children annually, the program emphasizes inclusive play, helping participants build fundamental skills, social confidence, and familiarity with team-based environments."
As part of the partnership, adidas-branded jerseys will be introduced at the start of the May season and distributed to children aged three to seven. This initiative supports early exposure to sport while contributing to a sense of participation and shared identity, strengthening community-based programming and encouraging ongoing involvement in physical activity nationwide.
Image Credit: adidas Canada
The Timbits Soccer program functions as a foundational entry point into organized sport, introducing young children to physical activity in a structured yet accessible setting. With participation "exceeding 250,000 children annually, the program emphasizes inclusive play, helping participants build fundamental skills, social confidence, and familiarity with team-based environments."
As part of the partnership, adidas-branded jerseys will be introduced at the start of the May season and distributed to children aged three to seven. This initiative supports early exposure to sport while contributing to a sense of participation and shared identity, strengthening community-based programming and encouraging ongoing involvement in physical activity nationwide.
Image Credit: adidas Canada
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