Caniadian Tire Jumpstart - The Big Play

Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities and the Hockey Canada Foundation are committing to get 30,000 kids in the game of hockey over the next three years. Parents who qualify for financial assistance will be able to apply online at jumpstart.canadiantire.ca for funding through The Big Play to help their child, or children, participate in a hockey program offered at a hockey league or association that is registered with Hockey Canada.
 
Beginning June 2, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. ET, if parents or guardians inquire about funding for hockey for their children for the 2015/2016 hockey season, or if you know of a family who can really use this extra support, please direct them to Jumpstart’s website where they will be able to complete The Big Play online electronic application.  Please note that parents must apply for The Big Play funding through the Jumpstart website and that you cannot create a submission for them for this funding. 
 
Some important points to note regarding The Big Play funding criteria:
 

• Funding is for up to $500 per child as opposed to the current maximums imposed nationally or by your Chapter.
• Should a child receive funding through this program, it will count towards their maximum $600 funding for the year, which means that they will be able to access up to $100 more to support them in another activity.
• Funds for The Big Play are for registration and equipment only.
• While our focus is on House League, Rec players and players new to the game, for the purposes of The Big Play program, if children and families meet Jumpstart’s eligibility requirements, participation in a Select, Rep, or Elite hockey league would be supported by The Big Play program funding.
• Should applications be declined for any reason or if cancellations occur, amounts will be reinstated to the budget for The Big Play to support subsequent applicants.
• No waiting lists for The Big Play will be created.

 
Please note that funds will not come out of your Chapter budget. An alternate national The Big Play budget has been established that will be managed by Jumpstart.
 
When the money in The Big Play fund has been exhausted, parents will no longer be able to submit applications for The Big Play funding. However, they will still be able to submit an application for hockey following the established application process.