Financial Assistance
The importance of physical activity and organized sports for children and youth cannot be overstated.
LGIHA is filled with stories of our girls building enduring friendships, learning how to set and then exceed personal and team goals, and developing valuable life skills about navigating both wins and losses as part of a team.
However, financial barriers often prevent many deserving children from accessing these opportunities.
Fortunately, you are not alone and we want to help! See below for several programs built specifically to address this issue and ensure that all children, regardless of their socio-economic background, have the chance to participate in minor hockey.
Registration / Equipment Funding
Is the cost of minor hockey registration or equipment causing a barrier to joining LGIHA? Follow these links to register for financial assistance.
Hockey Canada Foundation - Assist Fund
Since 2020, the Hockey Canada Foundation has offered the Assist Fund to help families facing financial challenges. Through this program, over $3 million has been distributed to help kids participate in minor hockey, including registration fee funding to over 3,000 families in the 2023/24 season.
Athletics4Kids - Sport4Life Grant
Athletics4Kids runs the Sport4Life grant program to provide opportunities for children to participate in organized sports and physical activities. It aims to remove financial barriers that may prevent children from accessing these activities. The program offers funding assistance for sports registration fees, equipment, and other related expenses, enabling children to engage in athletics and reap sports' numerous physical, social, and emotional benefits.
Canadian Tire Jumpstart
Canadian Tire Jumpstart is a charitable program established by Canadian Tire Corporation to help children from financially disadvantaged families participate in sports and recreational activities. It provides funding to cover the costs of sports equipment, registration fees, and other related expenses. The program aims to promote physical activity, foster inclusivity, and enhance the overall well-being of children by removing financial obstacles that may hinder their participation in sports.
KidSport Langley
KidSport Langley is a local chapter of the national KidSport program in Canada. It is specifically dedicated to supporting children in the Langley area, allowing them to participate in organized sports. The program offers financial assistance for sports registration fees, enabling children from low-income families to engage in various sports activities. KidSport Langley promotes physical health, skill development, and social integration through sports participation.
Grindstone Award
The Grindstone Award Foundation is a charitable organization that supports female hockey players in Canada. The foundation provides financial assistance to girls and women involved in ice hockey, enabling them to pursue their athletic dreams. The Grindstone Award offers scholarships, grants, and various forms of support to cover costs associated with equipment, training, competition fees, and other hockey-related expenses. The foundation aims to promote gender equity, inclusivity, and equal opportunities for female athletes in hockey.
My Biggest Fan
The My Biggest Fan Foundation is here to help kids have the opportunity to play hockey. They offer support for hockey players and their families, in the form of scholarships for hockey schools, post-secondary education, and camps; financial support for hockey registrations and tournaments; and equipment for players in need of support.
R.E.C for Kids!
Growing kids don't always need brand new equipment that they'll quickly grow out of, sometimes requiring replacement multiple times per season. The Recycled Equipment & Cycles for Kids charity provides reconditioned sports and recreational equipment to those in need in our communities.
Activity Programs
PuCKS
The Promoting Community through Kids in Sport Program (PuCKS) is a registered charity operating in Langley & Aldergrove, BC with the mission of keeping kids in school using sports as the tool. PuCKS helps kids to stay (and succeed) in school by offering the incentive of team sports and 'big-buddy' relationships with university student mentors and athletes.
PuCKS works with marginalized kids ages 8 to 18 who are financially in need and/or recently re-settled in Canada through one of its annual 10 month comprehensive programs of: Team Sports (soccer, hockey, and more) or Lit-Fit (after-school literacy and homework club).