KIDSPORT CANADA

Unleashing the Power Of 1 Million Kids from After-school Soccer Stars to Olympic Champions, the Story of Sport Is the Story of Canada. Since 1993, Kidsport Has Helped Nearly 1 Million Kids Experience the Joy of Organized Sport, and in Return, Sport Has Created All Kinds of Positive Change for Canadians.

Our Vision we Envision a Canada Where All Children Have the Opportunity to Participate in Sport. our Mission kidsport Supports Children Who Need Financial Assistance With sport Registration Fees and Equipment Costs. We Believe That the Power of Sport Participation Promotes the Development Of children's Social, Mental and Physical Well Being. Through increasing Access to Quality Sport Programs, Kidsport Strengthens Communities Across Canada. it Starts With A kidsport Grant a Grant That Allows 10-year-old Jaquelines Family to Be Able to Afford the Registration Fee for Her Communitys Summer Soccer League. its Jaquelines First Season, but She Picks it up Fast, Encouraged by a Passionate Coach Who Believes in Her, and a Team of New Friends Who Support Her. With Each Practice, She Learns That Real Leadership Is More Than Just Telling People What to Do. her Team Works Hard. Some Games They Win, and Some They Lose, but Together They Experience the Value of Hard Work, Dedication and Having Fun. Jaqueline Is Staying Fit, Building up Her Confidence, and Is Finding it Easier to Stay Focused on and Off the Field. over the Years, Soccer Becomes Jaquelines Community, Creating Friendships and Healthy Habits That Will Help Her Succeed in Life. this Is the Kind of Future Thats Shaped by the Power of Organized Sport. the Sort of Future Thats Possible When We Overcome the Barrier of Cost.

Children 18 and younger could be eligible for up to $400 per child, per calendar year (January December). Parent/guardians may apply more than one time in a calendar year but the total amount of grant(s) that will be given will not exceed $400 Sport activities must be affiliated with the member sport organizations of Sport BC and demonstrate a sustained sport experience (a season of sport led by a qualified coach) for a minimum of 6 weeks and include at least one session per week. For a list of eligible sports, please visit: https://sportbc.com/members/ Camps, equipment, travel to playoffs, fundraising, championships, and dance do not qualify. Applications must be received prior to, or at the beginning of the requested season of sport Eligibility Requirements KidSport considers the social and economic barriers facing the athletes family when determining eligibility for funding. *Statistics Canada's Low-Income Guidelines (LICO) are used as a guideline to determine financial eligibility. If your income is higher, extenuating circumstances can be taken into account, please provide details with your application. If you are unsure of your eligibility to receive a grant, please reach out to kidsportmrpm@sportbc.com or to kidsport@sportbc.com. How Do I Apply? Register your child in a sport program. 2. Apply online here. Or complete the paper application here. Please see more details below. Online Applications You will need to submit your Notice of Assessment from the most recent tax year that shows line 15000 for all income earners in the household. To obtain your most recent Canada Revenue Agency Notice of Assessment, contact Revenue Canada at 1-800-959-8281 or log into your CRA Account online. Paper Applications For the paper application you will need to provide either Financial Verification OR Endorser Verification. Please see details below. Financial Verification please include one of the following: Your Notice of Assessment (NOA) from the most recent tax year showing line 15000 for all income earners in the home. To obtain a copy of your NOA, contact Revenue Canada at 1-800-959-8281 or log into your CRA Account online. Proof of foster parent status Proof of income or disability assistance Endorser Verification Have an endorser complete and sign Section 4 of the paper application. The endorser acts as an objective third party who is familiar with the athletes family and is in a professional position to assess their social and economic barriers An endorser can be a professional in social work or family services, a school administrator (principal or vice-principal) or counsellor, a senior recreation administrator, accountant, law enforcement officer, social worker, a registered physician, religious leader, or a social servicing organization. Endorsers other than those listed may be considered if a written letter from the Endorser outlining the financial need of the family is included with the application Endorsers cannot be associated with the sports organization, and they cannot be a family member. Completed paper application can be emailed to: kidsportmrpm@sportbc.com or to kidsport@sportbc.com. The application can also be mailed to: KidSport Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows 11925 Haney Place Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6G2 3. Please allow up to 60 days for notification of application status 4. The parent/guardian, or sport organization must notify the KidSport Chapter in their area or KidSport BC if the athlete withdraws from the sport activity. The grant must be used by the athlete for whom the grant was approved no portion of the grant can be transferred to someone. If the application has been approved, KidSport will issue funds directly to the sport organization on behalf of the child. 5. If you have any questions about eligibility or the application process you can email us at: kidsport@sportbc.com.

Children, youth

Call (587) 434-5428, or use the website.

Phone

(587) 434-5428

Website

https://kidsportcanada.ca/