PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM
Future Girls Soccer United (FGSU) is committed to making soccer accessible to as many female players as possible from the Oakville community. Low family income should not be a barrier to committed players who desire to learn to play soccer and to realize their full potential in the sport.
FGSU’s Scholarship Fund provides fee subsidies of 25% to 85% to eligible players. A portion of all club player fees is allocated to this fund, with further support coming from generous fundraising performed from the committed parents within our competitive stream.
This program is intended to supplement funding that is available from 2 other children’s sports programs: Jumpstart and Kidsport . Applicants should also apply to these programs. The total amount of fee assistance from all sources may not exceed the player fee.
ELIGIBILITY FOR FEE ASSISTANCE
Fee assistance is based on each parent and/or legal guardian combined annual income and the household makeup. The level of assistance available is calculated based on the Low Income Cut Off calculation (LICO) published by Statistics Canada. The amount detailed on the application form “Household makeup” refers to all parents/guardians and dependents (22 and under) who live in the same dwelling and are related to each other by blood, adoption, and marriage or common-law.
Fee assistance will be considered for youth players who live in the Oakville community and wish to participate in any of the club’s development, recreational or competitive programs. In limited circumstances the program may apply to players from outside the Oakville area who are selected to the roster of a Future Girls Soccer competitive team playing in any Ontario league.
Successful applicants for fee assistance must make their best efforts to fulfill their commitments to the program, and to adhere to all other club policies. This will determine continuing participation.
APPLYING FOR FEE ASSISTANCE
1. Complete and sign the confidential Fee Assistance Application form.
2. Submit the application form and copies of requested documents directly to the club by email to fgsoccerunited@gmail.com.
AFTER THE APPLICATION IS RECEIVED
1. Applications with supporting documentation will be reviewed in confidence by club officials.
2. The club will communicate subsidy approval outcome and the amount of any subsidy.
3. The applicant will take responsibility for the portion of the fee not subsidized and arrange payment.
4. Applicants can enroll online for the program funds were approved for and choose offline payments.
NOTES
A) Registration is not complete, and players may not participate in on-field activities until all arrangements with respect to fee assistance and payments have been finalized.
B) Each year, or upon request, a new application form and verification of income must be submitted.
C) FGS United reserves the right to approve or decline a subsidy and/or adjust funding available at itssole discretion.
