Let's Get Kids off the Sidelines!

Sport Aurora's All Kids Can Play Program is in it's 16th year of operation. We know that a lack of family finances can lead to social isolation and unhealthy, sedentary living for children. Our Program has kept more than 300 children off the sidelines and into the game. We need help NOW so that families who want their kids involved in organized sport can do so, regardless of their employment and financial situation.

Our fund is in need of donations in anticipation of a return to play

Make a Difference!

For the Sport Aurora All Kids Can Play Application

All Kids Can Play Application 2023

All Kids Can Play Brochure

Welcoming Arms Referral Form

Church/Pastor Referral Form

To Make a Donation to the All Kids Can Play Program

Our PROUD NEW Partnership and Referral Program

Thank YOU AGAIN to the MEandANG Team with YOUR HOME SOLD GUARANTEED REALTY SPECIALISTS Inc., Brokerage for another extremely generous donation to the Sport Aurora All Kids Can Play Program

on December 8th, 2020 in the amount of $3,500.

Thank you to MEandANG Team with YOUR HOME SOLD GUARANTEED REALTY SPECIALISTS Inc., Brokerage for their extremely generous donation to the Sport Aurora All Kids Can Play Program through their referral program.

August 12th, 2020

A donation of $4,000 was made.

"We are grateful and blessed to be able to give back to our Communityof Aurora."

They are on a Misson to donate $25,000 to the program with the continued support of the community!

Together, we will make a diference by helping kids!

Co Chair Robert Cattle accepts the donation on behalf of Sport Aurora alongside Angie Vallelunga and Mauro Bucci

On September 3rd, 2020

The U15U A Aurora King Jays make a special donation to the All Kids Can Play Program!

Head Coach Irene Skanderis and Team Manager Brenda Badger made a cheque donation of $1000 towards the AKCP Program.

"Since I have been a baseball Head Coach in Aurora, our team has always paid it forward, by providing a team donation to a charitable organization each season. We are continuing with our Annual donation this year by giving to the Sport Aurora All Kids Can Play Program. We are donating to help families that lack the necessary funds, to be able to access this program and allow their children to participate in sport as our players are able to do. Most importantly these children will become a part of their community and our future in this town.

We chose a local organization, as all our athletes are residents of Aurora and have participated in different sports for many years. They have enjoyed many years of fun while developing their skills and have many friendships throughout their journey as an athlete. We are proud to be making this contribution to sport in our Town!" said Head Coach Irene

The All Kids Can Play Program RE Launches TODAY! (November 5th, 2019)

Media Release

Removing barriers and increasing participation rates, particularly in the youth segment of our Community, is a priority for us. Financial barriers are sometimes the only reason why some kids can’t join healthy, socially beneficial organized sport in our Town, so to reduce or eliminate that barrier we have developed the Sport Aurora All Kids Can Play Program.

Fund-Raising so All Kids Can Play In Aurora!

A unique characteristic of our All Kids Can Play Program is that every dollar we raise goes directed to worthy families and children in our Community. That is why we have taken up the challenge to add significant funds to the All Kids Can Play Program so no child is turned away from sport because of financial need.

What is Subsidized?

AKCP offers financial support to organized Recreational, Introductory or Developmental Sport Programs to Members of Sport Aurora. Recreational, Introductory or Developmental eligibal programs are those that are inclusive of all children regardless of ability and where there are no selection processes of inclusion or where children can be 'cut' from a team or a Program. Programs that focus on recreational play, introductory sport instruction and fundamental movement or sport skill development are eligible.

Who is 'Eligible'?

AKCP Program supports children and youth between the ages of 4 and 18 years. AKCP focus is entirely on the investment in children who wish to explore sport opportunities and become engaged in healthy sport participation at rhe recreational level and is intended to remove financial barriers to entry to sport.

To be eligible for funding for one or more children, families must first meet specific financial criteria as per Revenue Canada's Low-Income Cut Offs (LICO) chart.

What is a 'Program Session'?

Programs offered by a Sport Aurora Member that are:

A minimum of eight weeks in duration.
Provide at least 1 hour per week of activity.
Considered 'Try Me' Programs that encourage children to participate for the first time in any sport.

What is the 'Funding Timeline'?

All applications must be submitted between January 15th and November 30th. Funds will be distributed evenly over all spring/summer and fall/winter activities.

How are Funds Distrbuted

Financial support is made directly to the Sport Organization.
Financial support will only be considered after the application has been approved and registration of the child has been confirmed by the Sport Organization.
The Sport Organization is responsible for providing 25% of the fee charged as a discount to the applicant. (New criteria)
AKCP will provide 50% of the fees charged up to the maximum of $300.00 per application during the funding period.
The applicant is required to 25% of the fee directly to the Sport Organization upon registration.
The maximum AKCP subsidy of any and all fees to any given child or youth during the funding period is $300.00.
An annual maximum amount a child is eligible to receive is up to $600.00 subject to AKCP discretion.
There is no limit to the number of children funded from one family.
Families must provide evidence of financial need through the AKCP application procedures and be approved by email before funds are advanced to the sport organization.
Families must provide their individual Tax Assessment forms for the current year to accompany the application form in order to be considered.
The decision to fund any applicant is subject to final approval by the Executive Director and Board of Sport Aurora.

Application Procedure

AKCP Applications are to be completed by the responsible parent or guardian of the child in question. The following is required when the application is sent into Sport Aurora:

That the applicant's Sport Organization agrees to the application. The applicant must contact the Club/Organization in order to complete the information asked on the application.
The applicant's contact name, number, mailing address and signature from the organization verifying information is correct and complete.
Applicant registration must be confirmed by the Sport Organization to the All Kids Can Play Program.
The application must be sent into Sport Aurora, 412 McCaffrey Road, Newmarket, ON L4A 7X5.
A copy of the applicants family Income Assessment or current copy of pages 1 and 2 of their Canada Child Benefit must accompany the application.
The application's can be delivered by email or mail.
All application and information are confidential.
Once application is assessed, the applicant is contacted via email.
Applications are assessed once a month.
Once the Applicants registration is confirmed by email, a confirmation of approval is sent to both the applicant and the sport organization.
A cheque for the approved amount will then be sent directly to the Sport Organization for all approved applications.

With Your Help, All Kids CAN Play in Aurora!

To learn the process of donation or to participate in our Fund-Raising/Giving Program, please e-mail executive.director@sportaurora.ca

Be assured that all inquiries remain confidential and that donations of any size are welcomed. Publication of any donation is completely at the discretion of the donor.

Thanks in advance for your consideration of this worthy cause.

Apply by email to: executive.director@sportaurora.ca or mail applications to Sport Aurora, 412 McCaffrey Road, Newmarket, ON L4A 7X5

Please find the Application here: Application for All Kids Can Play Program

All Kids Can Play Brochure

THANK YOU BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL!

November 9th, 2016, Brookfield Residential presented Sport Aurora and our All Kids Can Play Program with a cheque in the amount of $6,000.00. The All Kids Can Play Program was selected as one of the communities local charities to receive the proceeds from the selling of the equipment and furnishings from Timberlane Athletic Club in the Town of Aurora.

Thank you to Mayor Dawe for the nomination!

Thank you Mayor Dawe!

The All Kids Can Play Program was on of the Mayor's Charity Golf Classic Tournament recipients in 2016 recieving $5,000.

Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is!

Raised $1,815.00 for the All Kids Can Play Program.

Thank you to Lee Helkie & Kassie Savage!

See article in the September/October issue of Sport in Aurora Maganize.

2K4 KIDS FUNDRAISER another SUCCESS!!

Sport Aurora's All Kids Can Play Program Gets Another Boost to 2015.

Thank you to Julie & Walter Karabin as well as ex-Maple Leaf Player Kris King for their generous donation of $2,500 to the Sport Aurora All Kids Can Play Program.

The 4th Annual 2K4 KIDS Fundraiser; a 3 on 3 hockey tournament was yet another success. 2K4 KIDS donated $1,500 in 2014 to the Program.

Thank you for your generosity!

Walter & Julie Karabin with Chair Sarah Smith

To see their story in the Jan/Feb 2015 issue of Sport in Aurora Magazine

CLICK HERE

Sport Aurora Gets an Early Boost from the Rotary Club of Aurora

Thank you to the Rotary Club of Aurora for their continued support

with a donation of $5,000.00 to the Sport Aurora All Kids Can Play Program for 2015

For the Press Release, Please CLICK HERE

Sport Aurora