CANADIAN TIRE JUMP START
Funding is available through the Jump Start program to provide financial assistance for children and youth in the South Okanagan (4-18 years) for recreation programs, activities, leagues, sports, etc. with a physical activity component. Contact the Penticton Community Centre (490-2426) for more information.
MANDATE
To provide financially disadvantaged children in Canada with the opportunity to participate in
sports & recreational activities.
FUNDING GUIDELINES – South Okanagan
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Ages 4 – 18 years.
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Funding preference is to pay for registration fees with consideration to fund equipment or transportation costs on a case by case basis.
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The program is designed to get children active. Any sport or recreation program should include physical activity.
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Funding goes to individuals not teams.
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Funding priority is for a sustained program that lasts a season (i.e. a one-week elite sports camp would not qualify).
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Open to children and youth throughout the entire South Okanagan.
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Priority given for entry level programs and first time participants.
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Requests for seasonal/league sports affiliated through Sport BC (eg. minor hockey, soccer league, karate, gymnastics, etc.) - ages 6-18 years - should go through the KidSport subsidy program for residents of Penticton, Kaleden, Naramata or Westbench. Applications are available at the Penticton Community Centre. Other residents in the South Okanagan can apply for league sports through Jump Start.
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Request for subsidy of recreational programs or non Sport BC leagues (eg. swim lessons, dance, floor hockey program, recreational basketball, etc. – any program with a physical activity component) should go through Jump Start for residents throughout the entire South Okanagan.
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Maximum subsidy per year per child is $200.00 (combined KidSport and Jump Start) and for one activity per allocation period. Maximum subsidy is not guaranteed and depends on remaining available funds per allocation period. Allocation periods: Winter-Spring begins January 15th and Summer-Fall begins July 15th.
APPLICATION OPTIONS
1. Submit Application Form
2. Referral of child/youth directly to Cheryl Wiebe at the Penticton Community Centre (by Program Staff, community member, school counselor, coach, etc.)
SUBMISSION DEADLINES
Application submissions are on-going. Application review / approval may take up to one month and will be confirmed with a phone call or meeting.
For more information contact:
Cheryl Wiebe, Penticton Community Centre, 490-2435