Youth in East Richmond now have a place to go after school to shoot a hoop or two.

Thanks to a $3,500 grant from Coast Capital Savings, the East Richmond Community Association (ERCA) can offer a free, after school youth open gym program.

"This commitment from Coast Capital Savings will remove financial barriers thus increasing participation in group sports for all Richmond residents," says Kevin Reimer, youth coordinator at Cambie Community Centre, in a press release.

The program begins Thursday, Sept. 17 and runs every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, between 3 and 4:30 p.m., until the end of the school year, in the gym at Cambie Community Centre.

All youth are invited to join in some spirited and friendly games of dodge ball, basketball and floor hockey.

For more information, visit the Cambie Community Centre located at 12800 Cambie Rd. or call the office at 604-233-8399.