COMMUNITY SUPPORT BURSARY

1. Eligibility: 

·       Available to children between the ages of 4 – 19 years old with permanent disability

·       Applicants must provide proof of permanent disability status

 2. Program Benefits: 

·       Recreational Program Access: 

o   Eligible children will receive private lessons subject to coach availability

§  Children with special needs will receive one-on-one coaching, with a focus on individual needs and goals

·       Parent/guardian participation may be required for children with special needs during the classes to ensure a supportive environment.

 3. Program Capacity: 

·       The program will be limited to 10 children per fiscal year(June 1 – July 31), with availability to be adjusted based on the Club’s financial wherewithal 

 How to Apply

If interested, please send an email to [email protected] with the following information:

1.      Child’s Name & Address

2.      Nature of child’s special needs

3.      Parent’s Name and Address

4.      Prof of the disability

You may be contacted for further information reasonably required to explore whether the Club is able to provide the Athlete with private lessons. To that end, our coaches will work in consultation with the Athlete and/or guardian and/or their health care professionals and endeavour to design a specialized program that responds to the individual needs of the Athlete.

Our focus will be on introducing, guiding, and stimulating exploration of physical movement in a safe and supportive environment, therein providing children with an opportunity to enjoy the sport in a welcoming and supportive environment.

 We look forward to welcoming new members into our community and helping them experience the many benefits of gymnastics.