Financial Assistance

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

There are several financial assistance opportunities available for families who need assistance paying for registration fees: KidSport, Jumpstart and Aurora Ways and Means.

Applications for financial assistance should be submitted at the time of registration.

You will be required to pay your registration fees upfront and if approved for funding you will be reimbursed the amount you were approved for. The quicker you apply for funding the quicker you will be reimbursed.

It is your responsibility to ensure that payments are made from any external organizations to the Aurora Soccer Club, and to cover any fees not covered by a financial assistance.

KIDSPORT

KidSport is a children's charity, which assists children of families facing financial obstacles to participate in community sport programs so that all kids can play.

Players are eligible for up to $500 of funding every calendar year (January - December) in Saskatoon.

Kidsport Application Form

JUMPSTART

Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities is a registered charity dedicat ed to removing financial barriers so kids across Canada have the opportunity to get off the sidelines and get into the game.

Jumpstart application information

Aurora Soccer Club Ways & Means Policy

The Aurora Soccer Club recognizes the importance of all players having an equal opportunity to access soccer programs. To help make this possible, Aurora created a Ways & Means fund that will assist with some costs not covered by third party funding (ie: Kidsport, Jump Start, etc). Any funds distributed will be done in confidence.

The Ways & Means Committee is responsible to review situations that arise with regards to financial barriers of players and/or families. The committee members will review each application individually and has the authority to waive full or partial registration and/or team fees. Information forwarded to the Board of Directors will include the number of situations reviewed and the outcome; no personal information will be released outside the committee.

How to Apply:

1. Players and/or families requiring financial assistance should contact the Ways & Means committee at kelly@aurorasoccer.ca
2. The request should include:
   1. Player name, age group and season (ie: Jane Doe, U16G, 2019 Outdoor)
   2. Parent/Guardian name and contact information (phone number & email)
   3. Amount of financial assistance being requested
   4. Proof that other financial assistance has already been applied for. It is expected that the player/family will have applied for Kidsport, Jumpstart, etc... prior to contacting the committee.
   5. A short summary of why the request should be approved (past commitment to helping with team fundraisers, future commitment to the team and the zone in terms of volunteering, etc).
   6. The funding requested as well as the value the family can contribute.
   7. Contact information for someone who can vouch for your financial situation (principal, teacher, community police officer, member of clergy, health professional, social or family worker)

* Failure to submit the above noted requirements shall result in ineligibility.
* False information shall result in disqualification and ineligibility of application.

Procedure for the Ways & Means Committee:

1. Acknowledge receipt of request
2. Discuss the request and decide within 10 days
3. Notify the family of the decision
4. Make the appropriate note on the family’s fee payment if payment is made against registration fees
5. Report back to the board on the total amount of Ways & Means allocated

PDF version available here.