Vancouver Ultimate runs high-quality recreational and competitive youth Ultimate programs, including our junior leagues and skills camps and the country's most extensive set of youth club programs.
We want people of all ages to have fun, develop skills and character, live healthier lives, and build lasting relationships through spirited Ultimate. We strive to make our programs inclusive and accessible for all families.
We recognize that being a part of a touring club team or elite training program can be expensive, and we do not want cost to be a barrier. Below is a list of resources for youth ages 18 and under that help make participating in Ultimate at any level more accessible.
When applying:
- List the beneficiary organization as "Vancouver Ultimate League Society", and not the name of the youth club program. If required, our email address is youth@vul.ca, and our mailing address is PO Box 20093, Fairview PO, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 0C1.
- It can take up to 4–6 weeks for funding to be approved. While funding may be approved sooner, we recommend you apply early.
- Certain funding programs may require proof of income, such as your most recent Notice of Assessment, or an endorsement letter from a teacher or coach. Make sure you fully read any requirements and provide yourself time to secure those documents.
KidSport British Columbia
Launched by Sport BC, KidSport B.C. is a grant program that aims to remove the financial barriers that prevent some children from playing organized sports.
athletics4kids
A4K is a privately funded charity to ensure that B.C. children are not denied the opportunity to participate in their dream of playing amateur sports due to a lack of funds.
Canadian Tire Jumpstart
Jumpstart offers individual child grants for sustained programs that involve a sport or physical activity to families who meet specific financial criteria.
The Indigenous Youth Sport Legacy Fund
The Indigenous Youth Sport Legacy Fund was created to assist amateur athletes of Indigenous ancestry. This grant seeks to relieve some of the financial costs of competing in sports.
Pacific Community Resources Society
The Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) provides accredited social services across British Columbia, including education, employment, housing, and youth and family support services.
Lucy L. Woodsworth Fund for Children
The Lucy L. Woodsworth Fund was originally established in 1977 by Grace McInnis in memory of her mother, Lucy Woodsworth, who was known for her compassion and commitment towards children. Today, the fund provides grants to children of low-income families in order to give them an opportunity to participate in social, cultural and athletic activities outside of the classroom.
Visit the Alexandra Foundation
If the above programs are not accessible to you, please reach out to the Youth Programs Manager at youth@vul.ca.
