The Maverick Volleyball Club is committed to helping all athletes play volleyball. The following is a list of community opportunities that have provided financial support to athletes involved in either recreational or competitive sport programs. 

Payment options for Competitive & HP players

Club teams can accommodate a monthly payment schedule or lump sum payments (let your team treasurer know your prefernces).

Subsidies for Recreational and Team Athletes

There are several community funds that are available to familes in financial need. The following organizations are active sponsors of athletic programs:
 

1.   Canadian Tire - Jumpstart Program

·  Provides a maximum amount of $300 per athlete for families in need of financial support.

·  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. The Club will redirect the funds 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. 
 

2.  Maverick Athlete Benevolent Fund

The Maverick Benevolent Fund provides financial assistance to its recreational and competitive athletes. There are two applications (Recreational and Competitive):

a) Recreational Application

Provides financial support up to $400 depending on the recreational program you are enrolled in. The funds are directed to the athlete’s account to offset their program fees.

How do I apply?

Complete the Recreational Program Application Form and send it electronically to benfund@maverickvolleyball.ca. This is a confidential process.

What is the deadline?

Please submit your application one week prior to the start date of the selected program. If an application is completed closer to the start date, the MBF committee will complete the review as quickly as possible to notify the recipient if they will receive funding. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at benfund@maverickvolleyball.ca.

b) Competitive Application (Training Centres, Competitive or HP Teams)

Provides financial support of approximately one-half of your team fees, up to a maximum of $2,500. The funds are directed to the athlete’s account to offset their team fees.

How do I apply?

Complete the Competitive Program Application Form and send it electronically to benfund@maverickvolleyball.ca. This is a confidential process.

What is the deadline?

• Teams selected in September: Submit your application immediately upon receiving an offer to join a team – Final deadline is September 30th.

• Teams selected in December/January: Submit your application immediately upon receiving an offer to join a team – Final deadline is January 31st.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at benfund@maverickvolleyball.ca.
 

3.  KidSport Canada

·  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.

4.  Their Opportunity

·  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.

5.   Other Options

 a)   Work at Young Mavs Camps and Classes (must be 15U and over)

For athletes in the 15U or older teams, there may be additional space for 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 volunteer their time can be tracked for volunteer requirements.

How do I apply?

·  Contact Jelle ("Yell-ah") Kooijman (“Koy-mon”) at jelle@maverickvolleyball.ca

b)  Fundraising / Sponsorship Options

i) 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.)

ii)  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 info@maverickvolleyball.ca to discuss options and to provide a template letter.

iii)   Fundraising Initiatives

Bottle drives;
Raffles;
Raking leaves in a neighborhood;
Selling St. Albert’s cheese, chocolate, popcorn, etc;
Many other options!