Financial Assistance
Families requiring financial assistance to access hockey have access to the following programs to help pay for hockey registration fees, team fees and/or equipment.
SJAMHA has seen success in using the Hockey Canada Foundation Assist Fund and this should be the first subsidy applied for.
Financial Assistance Programs:
Hockey Canada Foundation Assist Fund
To apply for the Hockey Canada Assist Fund, register as follows:
- Register online as usual using the Hockey Canada Registry. During checkout, select “eTransfer” as the payment method.
- Follow the link above and apply for the subsidy.
Send a copy of the Approval to Registrar@SJAMHA.com and send the eTransfer the remaining fees per the eTransfer instructions.
Canadian Tire Jumpstart
Canadian Tire Jumpstart is a national charitable program that helps children ages 4-18 participate in organized sport and recreation. The grant can be applied towards hockey registration fees. Team fees (practice ice, tournament fees) are ineligible. Payment is made directly to SJAMHA on behalf of the family/child.
Apply for Canadian Tire Jumpstart.
Hockey Winnipeg Dianne Woods Memorial Player Financial Assistance
Proceeds from Hockey Winnipeg’s Dianne Woods Memorial Player Financial Assistance Program can be applied to program registration fees and/or team fees (practice ice, tournament fees). Funding is sent directly to SJAMHA on behalf of the qualifying youth or child. The amount of annual funding is determined by Hockey Winnipeg’s VP of Operations, in conjunction with the Executive Director subject to annual maximums and/or local demands.
Kidsport
Based on demonstrated need, Kidsport assistance of up to $300 per individual is available to children ages 18 and under to help offset the cost of registration fees. Team fees are ineligible. Funding is sent directly to SJAMHA on behalf of the child.
Grindstone Award Foundation
The Grindstone Award Foundation provides financial support and equipment to young female hockey players in need.
Grindstone Award Foundation application details.
Cooper Nemeth Memorial Player Assistance Fund
The Cooper Nemeth Memorial Player Assistance Fund is a “once per competition season” application only and is available for Hockey Winnipeg members at the AA level only.
The Cooper Nemeth Memorial Player Assistance Fund program funding may include, but would not be limited to area association program participation, administrative and volunteer fees; league and exhibition game travel expenses; additional ice fees, including try-out ice; tournament fees; monies collected for team pictures and wind-up parties; medals and awards; and personal clothing items which become the property of the applicable player.
GCWCC Program Registration Fee Subsidy Grant
Please note the City of Winnipeg has ended the GCWCC Fee subsidy Grant. Majority of subsidy applications will have go to the Hockey Canada Assist Fund. Since the GCWCC fee subsidy has been discontinued, no Registration Subsidy meeting will occur.