Financial Aid Information
Do you require financial assistance?
Families that require financial assistance may apply to one of the below stated programs. Hockey Calgary provides funding only through the Flames Even Strength Program (FESP) application. You will be required to complete your FESP application online and submit it directly to Hockey Calgary. FESP Application
FESP funding for 2023-2024 is set at a maximum of $700.00.
Please see the FESP webite for full and up-to-date informtion: HERE
Based on the maximum, if you are applying for financial assistance you are required to pay your portion of the registration fees owing, upon registration. Please see below:
All members applying for financial assistance must register online before submitting their documentation. When registering online please be sure to choose the appropriate FESP:
- Community Hockey
- House League
Please see the Payments tab for the ways that you can pay.
** Please Note ** Some programs deny you the ability to apply for more than one funding resource. Please ensure that you apply for funding through FESP, this is the program that is mandated by Hockey Calgary.
Flames Even Strength Program/KidSport:
The Flames Even Strength Program helps families cover the cost of hockey registration fees thanks largely to title sponsor, the Calgary Flames - Flames Foundation for Life. This program has given away more than $3,200,000.00 to children in need since 1998. Families who want to apply for this funding must complete the online FESP form.
** The application process for the 2023-2024 season will open June 15, 2023 and the deadline to apply is October 15. The process is an online form submitted directly to Hockey Calgary for review. Click here for instructions on how to complete the 2023/24 Flames Even Strength Assistance form. Please contact us at registrar@mcknighthockey.com should you have any questions.
Click here for the 2023/24 Flames Even Strength Assistance form (fillable form can also be found on the Hockey Calgary website). Make sure that all of your documents are uploaded otherwise your application will be denied.
Please note that your financial assistance information is kept strictly confidential.
Equipment:
If you are approved for financial assistance and require equipment for your player/goalie you may request assistance through Comrie's Sports Equipment Bank. Anyone that qualifies for the Flames Even Strength Program also qualifies for Flames Sports Equipment Bank. Please contact us at registrar@mcknighthockey.com if you require equipment.
**If you received FESP funding in 2022-2023season you are pre-approved for equipment and can contact Flames Sports Equipment Bank to set up an appointment.
Other available programs:
Jumpstart:
One in three Canadian families cannot afford to enroll their children in sport and recreation activities because of financial barriers (Ipsos Reid, 2009). That means that many kids are missing out.
Canadian Tire Jumpstart is dedicated to removing barriers, so children can participate in organized sport and recreation.
We see it as equipping kids for life because participation in organized sport and recreation increases a child's chance for success in life.
They discover and participate. They gain self-confidence. They develop self-esteem. They learn leadership skills. Their lives become richer. This is the power of Canadian Tire Jumpstart. For more information please click here.
Hockey Canada Foundation Assist Fund:
Our new Hockey Canada Foundation Assist Fund works daily to make hockey more accessible by enabling Canadian youth to experience the power of play through Canada's game. For more information and to apply please click here.
McKnight Hockey Association
Our Mission is to provide our players with an affordable, fair and competitive hockey experience that focuses on the development of individual and team hockey skills, the practice of good sportsmanship and fair play and the opportunity to be challenged while having fun. At McKnight Hockey, our goal is to involve your child in a program that fosters teamwork, skill development and enjoyment of the game.
