Financial Assistance

Breaking financial barriers to ensure every athlete can play Leaside volleyball.

Flexible Payments and Support to Keep Your Athlete Playing

At Leaside Volleyball Club, we are committed to making volleyball accessible to as many athletes as possible. We recognize that the cost of sport can be a challenge for some families, and we want to help ensure that financial constraints do not prevent participation.

Leaside offers flexible payment options for certain programs, and families may also be eligible for financial assistance through a variety of community-based programs.

Payment Options for Club Team Athletes

For families participating on our Club Teams, Leaside may be able to offer:
  • Monthly payment plans
  • Lump sum payment options

If you would like to discuss payment arrangements, please contact our club administration at registration@leasidevolleyball.com.

Community Funding Opportunities

There are several community funding organizations that support families in financial need with the cost of youth sport and recreation programs. Depending on the organization, approved funding may be sent directly to Leaside Volleyball Club and applied confidentially to the athlete’s account.

The organizations below are good starting points for families seeking financial assistance for either recreational or competitive volleyball programs.

Financial Assistance Programs

Canadian Tire Jumpstart

Founded in 2005, Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial and accessibility barriers to sport and recreation in an effort to provide inclusive play for kids of all abilities.

Applications

  • It is recommended that applications be submitted prior to the program start date. Applications submitted where the program has concluded will not be reviewed.


Funding Details

  • The annual maximum amount a child is eligible to receive is up to $600
  • The maximum amount of funding per application is $300
  • Children can be funded for successive seasons in an activity, up to a maximum of $600 per activity

Kidsport

KidSport provides grants to kids from families facing financial barriers so they can participate in registered sport programs and experience the lifelong benefits of a season of sport.

KidSport provides grants of up to $250 per eligible kid, per year (January 1st – December 31st) towards sport registration fees.
Grants are intended to be used for sport registration fees; travel and competitions are not eligible for funding.

Applications

  • 2025 Application Deadline:
    • Apply by Thursday, July 31st, 2025 for eligible programs running from September-November 2025
  • 2026 Application Deadlines:
    • Apply by Friday, October 31st, 2025 for eligible programs running from December 2025 to February, 2026


Funding Details

  • The annual maximum amount a child is eligible to receive is up to $250
  • The maximum amount of funding per application is $250
  • Apply through your nearest chapter or to get support through the Provincial Fund

Their Opportunity

Their Opportunity is a national children’s charity that subsidizes local sport for development & community engagement programming. 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.

Applications

  • Apply 4-6 weeks prior to the program start date.