Jumpstart
Sometimes, families need financial assistance to get their kids into a sport or physical activity. We’re committed to helping all families access a range of activities.
Financial Requirements
To be eligible for funding for one or more children, families must first meet specific financial criteria as per Revenue Canada’s Low-Income Cut-Offs.
Other Funding Requirements
- Children must fall between the ages of 4 – 18 years old.
- Funding is allocated to sustained programs that involve a sport or physical activity.
- Programs should be a minimum of five weeks in duration and include at least one session per week. In the case of sports camps, the program must last at least five consecutive days for consideration.
KidSport Ottawa
THE GRANT PROGRAMS
KidSport™ Ottawa currently offers three types of grant programs:
- funding for sport registration fees and/or equipment;
- donated sport team placements; and,
- donated sport camp placements.
Their Opportunity
SPORTS SUBSIDY
Their Opportunity’s longest standing program pillar is our subsidies program. It’s built to help remove the financial barrier to ensure children from all economic backgrounds have an equal opportunity to participate in grassroots sports and recreation.
To qualify for a sports subsidy for your child/children, families must fall within the financial criteria as per Revenue Canada’s Low income measure (LIM) thresholds by income source and household size.
Ontario GUTS (Growing Up Through Sports)
ELIGIBLE FAMILIES
- Children must fall between the ages of 4 – 18 years old.
- Funding is allocated to sustained programs that involve a sport or physical activity.
- To be eligible for funding for one of more children, families must first meet specific financial criteria as per Revenue Canada’s Low-income cut-offs (LICO) requirements.
- Programs should be a minimum of five weeks in duration and include at least one session per week. In the case of sports camps, the program must last at least five consecutive days for consideration.
OSS Philosophy
The Ottawa Shooting Stars believe that financial barriers shouldn’t play a part in getting kids involved in basketball. As such, the club is committed to working with families to remove economic obstacles wherever possible.
If you would like to know more about our payment plan options, the Get in the Game Fund, or other club led initiatives to get players on the court, then please reach out to info@ottawashootingstars.com today.