Grants to offset fees.

Players can receive funding from these organizations.  We can help you apply.

1. Kidsport grant for registration and equipment. Up to $500 per child for registration and $500 for equipment.
Apply online: https://kidsportcanada.ca/nova-scotia/provincial-fund/
Further Info (pdf): KIDSPORT
You need your most recent Canada Revenue Agency Notice of Assessment and proof of registration from Blizzard Hockey to apply. 

2. Jumpstart grant. Kids aged 4-18 from families in financial need can receive funding to help with registration fees and/ or equipment. Also $300 per activity to a maximum of $600 annually. To apply: https://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/pages/individual-child-grants

3. The Hockey Canada Foundation Assist Fund is open to applicants who meet LICO threshold (see below). $500. We can assist you with your application. https://assistfund.hockeycanadafoundation.ca/en/index.html

4. Grindstone Foundation grants. To be eligible for the registration and equipment grants, families must first meet specific financial criteria as per Revenue Canada’s Low-Income Cut-Offs chart (see below).
https://grindstoneaward.com/apply/

TEAM FUNDRAISING:  Teams are also permitted to fundraise for their needs such as tournaments, team apparel, team parties, extra ice time, etc. All team fundraisers need to be approved by the Blizzard fundraising coordinator.

The Cape Breton Partners 50/50 Draw keeps costs low. Ticket sellers save $300 on the cost of registration. (The opt out fee is $300)