Financial Assistance

This program provides a maximum amount of $300 per athlete for families in need of financial support. Canadian Tire is a key supporter of youth in sport.

• Available twice a year to a maximum of $600 per athlete per year.
• If a confirmation letter is required to verify an athlete’s registration in a Maverick Volleyball program, please contact benfund@maverickvolleyball.ca.
• When a subsidy is granted to an athlete, the funds are paid directly to the Maverick Club. Those funds are redirected to the program or team to offset the athlete’s fees.

How do I apply?

Complete the application form available from the Jumpstart website.

What is the deadline?

Consult the Jumpstart web site to obtain the current deadline for applications.

The Maverick Youth Opportunities Fund (MYOF) is a registered charity that provides funding to athletes who are facing financial barriers to participate in a sport program. This confidential process provides financial support to offset program fees for athletes enrolled in learn-to-play/recreational, regional training centre programs, provincial, and national programs.

To learn more, or to apply for financial assistance, please go to: https://maverickyouthfund.ca/financial-assistance

The Ottawa Chapter provides a maximum amount of $250 per athlete for families with financial barriers to participate in sport.

• If a confirmation letter is required to verify an athlete’s registration in a Maverick Volleyball program, please contact benfund@maverickvolleyball.ca.
• If a subsidy is granted to an athlete, the funds are paid directly to the Maverick Club. The Club will redirect the funds to the athlete’s account to offset program fees.

How do I apply?

Complete the application form available from the KidSport Ontario website.

This is a unique Giveback Program where families that receive subsidies to participate in one of our core programs are asked to “pay it forward” within their community through volunteerism.

If a confirmation letter is required to verify an athlete’s registration in a Maverick Volleyball program, please contact benfund@maverickvolleyball.ca.

How do I apply?

Complete the Application form available from the Their Opportunity website.

For athletes in the 16U or older teams, there may be additional space for apprentice or assistant coaches to work for the Maverick Club’s development programs (Smashball, FUNdamentals, summer camps, etc):

·  Athletes can work for a salary to offset team fees, or their volunteer time can be tracked for school volunteer requirements.

How do I apply?

·  Contact Maverick HR at https://maverickvolleyball.applytojobs.ca/

1) Host your own volleyball tournament

Teams may choose to host their own tournament (either independent or OVA). This is a great opportunity to fundraise as well as do some team bonding! Options such as 50/50 draws, silent auctions, a canteen or use your imagination for other possibilities during the tournament. To inquire about hosting an OVA tournament, contact Sally Spack at sally.spack@maverickvolleyball.ca. She will assist with inquiries about OVA tournament opportunities, or to rent gym space for any other type of volleyball tournament.

Teams choosing to host a tournament canteen can approach companies to sponsor the food or provide in-kind donations to increase their profit. A template for a food and beverage donation letter can be modified to provide to potential sponsors (such as Costco, Metro or Loblaws, etc.)

2)  Solicit community businesses  for Team Sponsors

Teams may acquire team sponsors to have funds directed to their team budget. A formal letter on Maverick letterhead should be provided to the sponsor. Logos/signage may be required based on the sponsor benefits as agreed with a potential sponsor. Please contact chris@maverickvolleyball.ca to discuss options and to provide a template letter.

3)   Fundraising Initiatives

Bottle drives; Raking leaves in a neighbourhood; Selling St. Albert’s cheese, chocolate, popcorn, etc;
are all options your team can consider. As long as it is done with the safety of the youngsters in mind, no approval or involvement from the Club executive is necessary.