FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Olympians Swimming is committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to participate in competitive swimming, regardless of their family's financial situation. We believe that no child should be left on the sidelines due to economic barriers. To achieve this, we have curated several the following list of financial assistance options for youth sports.
Below, you will find information about these programs, including their mission and how to apply. These resources are designed to help alleviate the cost of participation, ensuring that our young athletes can focus on developing their skills and passion for the sport.
Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program
One in three Canadian families cannot afford to enrol their kids in organized sports and physical activity (Vision Critical, 2011) which means many kids are missing out on the benefits that come with organized play. Canadian Tire Jumpstart is a nationally registered charity dedicated to removing financial barriers so kids across Canada have the opportunity to get off the sidelines and into the game.
Whether it’s the chance to try a sport for the very first time or to continue with a favourite physical activity, Jumpstart makes it possible for all kids to participate. We see it as equipping kids for life because quality physical activity in kids does more than improve health and well-being. It helps build confidence, leadership, productivity and creativity.
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KidSport Canada
By providing kids with an opportunity to participate in sport programs, KidSport encourages:
- developing early physical activity habits that will help increase the probability that kids will remain active in adulthood
- getting kids active in sport programs when they are young to develop a strong and healthy community for the future
- helping to create these opportunities for sport participation and playing a significant role in supporting many under-represented families in Canada facing economic obstacles
Athletics 4 Kids
A4k's overarching goal is to be there to assist any B.C. child in their dream of playing amateur sports. We want all kids to have the opportunity to play!
Please include the following in all correspondence:- The child's first and last name
- Application method (online, email or mail) and date sent (if checking on status)
- Whether this is the first time applying to A4K or if you are re-applying