Resources
Financial Grants and Support
Jumpstart
Jumpstart is more than just about getting kids active. It’s about giving kids from families in financial need the same chance to participate as their neighbours, their classmates and their friends. Whether it’s the chance to try a new sport or to continue with a favourite one, no kid should be left out.
Athletics4Kids
At Athletics4Kids, we believe that every child should have the chance to play. Through our Sport4Life Grant Program, we provide grants to families to cover sport registration fees. The average grant we provide is $200 per sport.
Our goal is to ensure that kids between the ages of 5-18 are able to play and participate in sports. Whether that’s swimming lessons at the rec center, community lacrosse, or joining a gymnastics club, we provide financial assistance to help low-income families cover registration fees for over 55 non-school-based amateur sports.
ViaSport - British Columbia
Funded by the Province of BC, Government of Canada, and individual foundations and corporations, viaSport awards millions of dollars in sport-related grant programs each year. Our aim is to reduce barriers and create opportunities to increase participation, education, and access to sport through these targeted grants.
Kidsport Canada
At KidSport we believe sport powers kids. Getting in the game ignites a sense of belonging, shapes character, fuels better health, builds confidence and unleashes potential.
But the cost of registration fees can be a barrier for many families.
Through a confidential application process, KidSport provides grants to kids from families facing financial barriers to help cover the cost of their sport registration fee so they can experience the joy of a season of sport.
Governing Bodies
Gymnastics BC
Gymnastics BC (GymBC) is a non-profit organization that delivers competitive and recreational programs for the sport of gymnastics in British Columbia. We are responsible for the governance, promotion, and development of gymnastics in BC and are dedicated to making gymnastics an accessible sport for all. Established in 1969, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services to our member clubs.
Gymnastics Canada
Gymnastics is more than a sport—it’s a lifelong journey that fosters flexibility, balance, agility, and strength for participants of all ages. Our diverse programs, encompassing distinct disciplines, promote physical literacy, fun, safety and character building, with pathways leading to competitive excellence.