FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR COMMUNITY SPORTS

The IMBA understands that not every parent has the funds necessary to enrol their children in community sports activities.  Although Baseball is significantly more affordable than many other sports such as hockey, there are still costs involved in participating such as registration fees and equipment.

There are a number of resources available to you if your child wants to play community sports and you require financial assistance to do so.  Below you will find some useful links to organizations that are there to help famillies who need assistance.

Canadian Tire Jumpstart

Jumpstart is a national charity with a commitment to local communities. Organized sports connect kids to their communities. Canadian Tire Corporation recognized this and makes sure that money raised stays where it is donated. Canadian Tire Corporation is Jumpstart’s biggest supporter as it funds all the general administrative expenses of Jumpstart, which means 100% of customer donations go directly to help kids in need.  To read more and apply for help, click here.

 

Kidsport

KidSport is a national not-for-profit organization that provides financial assistance for registration fees and equipment to kids aged 18 and under. Through a confidential application process Kidsport provide grants so they can play a season of sport. Nationally, KidSport is comprised of a network of 11 provincial/territorial KidSport chapters and 178 community KidSport chapters.  To read more and apply for help, click here.



 

Health Star

Through the County of Simcoe’s Social Assistance Restructuring Reinvestment, the Health STAR program receives 100% municipal funding to deliver sport and recreation opportunities for low-income families.  To read more and/or to apply please visit their website directly here.