Financial Aid
Canmore Minor Hockey Association will assist in the application for financial aid for those families who want their children to play hockey and need financial help. All potential recipients must first apply to the Bow Valley Chapter of KidSport OR KidSport Alberta Provincial Fund, who will then assess their financial need and provide the initial funding.
When applying online, here is some helpful information:
- Sport Organization: Canmore Minor Hockey
- Sport Start Date: October 1, 2024
- Sport End Date: April 1, 2025
- Mailing Address: Box 8266, Canmore AB. T1W 2V1
- Email: info@canmorehockey.org
(Signature and phone number not required)
KidSport Bow Valley:
Available to children permanently living in Canmore, Banff, Exshaw, Lac Des Arcs, Dead Man's Flats and Lake Louise.
- To view the Bow Valley KidSport Homepage click here
- To view/print the Bow Valley KidSport Application paper application click here
For more information about KidSport Bow Valley, you can call KidSport Bow Valley directly at 1-877-636-5328 or email them at bowvalley@kidsport.ab.ca
KidSport - Provincial Fund:
Available to children permanently living in Stoney Nakoda, please apply through the Alberta Provincial chapter.
- To view the KidSport Alberta Homepage click here
- To view/print the Provincial Fund Application paper application click here
For more information about KidSport Alberta, you can call KidSport Alberta directly at 1-888-914-5437 or email them at info@kidsport.ab.ca
Calgary Flames Even Strength Program (Add-on to KidSport Bow Valley and Provincial Fund Programs):
The Flames Even Strength program is expanding outside of Calgary to support hockey for all children playing in leagues in southern Alberta. What this means for Canmore Minor Hockey participants from low income families (and applying to the Bow Valley or Provincial Fund Chapter's of KidSport), is that they will now have access to no-cost equipment from the Calgary Flames Sports Bank. Before applying to KidSport, families will need to register with CMHA and then apply to the KidSport Bow Valley Chapter OR Provincial Fund Chapter. Section 5 of the paper application covers equipment needs.
Jumpstart: *Jumpstart assistance is currently on hold for the Bow Valley region.
National level program through Canadian Tire. For assistance or questions please call 1-844-YES-PLAY. This application is only available online. Please see info in the top section of this page when prompted to enter Association information (i.e. start and end date, association contact). To view the Jumpstart website click here. If you have any further questions regarding financial aid, please contact the Operations Manager at info@canmorehockey.org
