The Valley Athletic Association (VAA) seeks to provide recreational opportunities for all community and traveling sport participants living in the ISD 196 area. This policy establishes a program which may provide some financial assistance for need-based families.

While the policy below outlines VAA’s general financial assistance process, we understand that every situation is unique. The VAA Administrator reviews each request individually and may coordinate with commissioners for approval when needed.

Please read this policy and procedure in full before applying.

Eligibility

A parent or legal guardian of a participant who lives in ISD 196 and receives free or reduced school lunches for financial reasons, or can demonstrate a special hardship, may apply using the Financial Assistance Application Form. Proof of eligibility is required.

Providing false or incomplete information may result in denial and up to a one-year suspension from all VAA programs for the family.

1. Complete and email your application

Download and fill out one application per child per sport.
Email the completed form and proof of eligibility (ISD 196 free/reduced lunch letter or hardship documentation) to admin@vaasports.org.

Click here to download the application

2. Watch for your Discount Code

If your application is accepted, you will receive an email with a discount code to use during online registration at www.vaasports.org .

3. Register and Pay Online

Register your athlete and apply the discount code at checkout. Pay any remaining balance by credit card before the registration deadline.
Note: Requests are accepted up to the close of registration. Early applications are encouraged for timely processing.

• Community sports: Assistance pricing is approved with each sport’s budget. The minimum fee is never less than the $30 administration fee.
• Traveling sports, Football, and Lacrosse: A non-refundable fee is set annually by each sport and approved by the VAA Board. Applicants must pay the assigned participation fee.
• Assistance applies to registration fees only. Costs for uniforms, tournaments, clinics, fundraising, or required volunteer hours are not covered.

• Eligibility does not guarantee an award.
• Refunds for financial assistance registrations may be considered if approved by the commissioner.
• Late applications may be considered if approved by the commissioner.
• Non-payment of any fees above and beyond the VAA financial assistance may result in the participant becoming ineligible for the current or future sports season.
• If online payment is not received by the registration deadline, there is no guarantee that a spot will be available for the participant.
• All payments are online by credit card. Do not mail payments.
• No assistance for off-season clinics.
• Applications cannot be granted for fees already paid.
• VAA uses reasonable care to keep information confidential.

Email admin@vaasports.org and include the athlete’s name, sport, and season.