Managing the Cost of Hockey
At Port Colborne Wave, we believe that every player should have the opportunity to play the game they love — regardless of financial circumstances.
Families can apply to any of the programs listed below to help offset registration and equipment costs. For our older players, there are also hockey-related scholarships and bursaries available to help with post-secondary education expenses.
We’ll continue to update this page as new opportunities become available. If you’re aware of a program that’s not listed here, please email us so we can share it with other Wave families.
🌊 Port Colborne Wave Financial Aid Program
Thanks to the generous support of our community sponsors, the Port Colborne Wave Financial Aid Program works in partnership with the funding opportunities below to help ensure hockey remains accessible to all families, regardless of financial position.
🏒 Canadian Tire Jumpstart
Sometimes families need a little extra help getting kids into sports. Canadian Tire Jumpstart is committed to supporting families in financial need by helping cover the cost of registration and equipment.
Eligibility is based on Revenue Canada’s Low-Income Cut-Off (LICO) guidelines.
👉 Apply at jumpstart.canadiantire.ca
🏅 KidSport Ontario
KidSport provides grants to help cover the cost of organized sports for kids from families facing financial barriers. Grants of up to $250 per eligible child, per year (January-December) are available to help cover registration fees.
👉 Apply at kidsportcanada.ca/ontario
🧡 The Grindstone Award Foundation
The Grindstone Foundation helps remove financial barriers for girls who want to play hockey. Their mission is to grow the female game across Canada by providing grants to families in need.
Port Colborne Wave Sponsors
