Several organizations can provide financial assistance for families in need, to help cover registration costs. Please see the links below for more information about these programs.   It is important to complete applications at the time of registration and provide proof of application at that time. Many grants can take up to 6-8 weeks for processing.

Applying for financial assistance?

Follow the steps below:

Step 1: Register with the Hotspurs for your Program

1. Register for the desired program through our MemberZone.
2. Complete the checkout process including the playing history form and all waivers.
3. Select PAY IN FULL and then FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE as your payment method (if you select 'installment plan' the financial assistance payment option will not show up for you). A notification will be sent to our admin staff that you have selected this as your payment method.
4. Our staff will reach out to you and setup an an initial installment downpayment that you must make in order to secure your registration spot and commit to the program registration for the season.

YOU ARE NOT CONSIDERED REGISTERED IN A PROGRAM UNTIL THIS IS COMPLETED.

STEP 2: Apply for funding assistance

1. Apply for funding - check out the list of funding sources below to get started!
2. Send confirmation of your funding application(s) to info@nepeanhotspurs.ca
3. you can forward to us your email confirmation from the organization; or
4. you can provide a screenshot from your application account showing the athlete's name and application status
5. If the external funding sources you have applied for (Kidsport & Their Opportunity) may not cover all of your registration fees you should also complete your application for Club Fee Assistance at this time.

STEP 3: Funding & Payment

1. Depending on your total registration fees and the funding applications the Club will update your payment schedule
2. The amount that may be covered by financial assistance programs will be postdated until applications are reviewed and approved, or declined
3. Any balance that may not be covered by financial assistance will be set up to be collected through an installment plan.
4. Installment plan payments must be made on time, to avoid suspension from program participation
5. Keep our staff updated on the status of your applications so that we can properly administer your payment plan
6. Pay the balance of any fees that have not been covered by financial assistance funding, once all of your applications have been processed

Funding cheques for financial assistance are sent directly to the Club. We will let you know when your funding arrives and has been applied to your account.

Some Popular Funding Sources:

KidSport

KidSport™ Ottawa currently offers three types of grant programs:

1. funding for sport registration fees and/or equipment;
2. donated sport team placements; and,
3. donated sport camp placements.

To date KidSport™ Ottawa has helped over 700 children and youth from low-income families participate in sport.

Their Opportunity

Their Opportunity exists to provide low-income families with the means to enrol their children in local sports programs. Our hope is that by alleviating the financial costs of enrolment fees, children can develop the confidence, social skills and healthy lifestyle attainable through sport.

Nepean Hotspurs Fee Assistance Program

Nepean Hotspurs SC is committed to making soccer accessible to as many youth players as possible. Low family income should not be a barrier to committed players who desire to learn to play soccer and to realize their full potential in the sport. This program is intended to supplement funding that is available from other financial support programs for children like: Jumpstart and Kidsport. Applicants must first apply to the programs listed above. Help for first-time applicants is available at the Club office.

If you need help with your financial assistance application(s), bring all required documents to the Club office during office hours.

Need More Time to Pay?

If you are not eligible for financial assistance but need some flexibility in your payment timeline, please contact gm@nepeanhotspurs.ca. We will create a payment plan that works for your financial situation.

A minimum payment will be required at the time of registration in order to hold your spot in a program.

Angela Cardinali-Barresi Benevolence Fund

The Angela Cardinali-Barresi Benevolence Fund was established in 2023 with the purpose of assisting members of our community with funding for participation in Hotspurs soccer programs.

Angie was the heart and soul of the Hotspurs for more than 25 years. She was a rock that reliably and attentively took care of our members, our coaches, staff and directors; always working tirelessly to ensure we felt at home. We lost Angie in March of 2022 following a short battle with cancer.

Angie's thoughtfulness was unparalleled and so we are proud to establish this fund in her memory. The Benevolence Fund is tied directly to our Club Fee Assistance Program which provides financial support to families in need.

Donations to the Angela-Cardinali Barresi Benevolence Fun can be made through your Powerup Member Account.

Please note that the Nepean Hotspurs Soccer Club is a not-for-profit organization and not a charitable organization. We are not able to issue official donation receipts for income tax purposes.