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The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation and KidSport Alberta have teamed up for the\u00a0THIRD<\/strong>\u00a0year to launch the KidSport Oil Country Hockey Assist Program (HAP)! The HAP program is dedicated to increasing access to youth hockey across Oil Country!<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Approved applicants are eligible to receive\u00a0up to $750 per player<\/strong>\u00a0for their registration fees, as well as access to\u00a0no-cost equipment from Sport Central.<\/b><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n In two seasons of the HAP program, we funded\u00a0over 3,000 kids<\/strong>\u00a0into hockey and we are excited to grow that number for the 2024\/25 hockey season!<\/p>\r\n In order to apply for the KidSport Oil Country Hockey Assist Program,\u00a0\u00a0first<\/strong>\u00a0register with your local hockey association.<\/p>\r\n After registering, apply for KidSport funding through our\u00a0standard<\/strong>\u00a0application process.<\/p>\r\n Are you interested in regional participation with limited game travel and an average of 1 pratice per week?<\/a> Expand<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n Check out your local pond hockey associations:<\/p>\r\n They have a number of participants who reside outside of Red Deer but live close to Red Deer (i.e. Innisfail, Blackfalds, Sylvan Lake, Lacombe, etc.)<\/p>\r\n Are you interested in league participation that requires travel and an average of 2 practices per week?<\/a> Expand<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n Check out your local minor hockey associations:<\/p>\r\n Once you have registered with your hockey organization, you can apply for funding through\u00a0SportJeunesse Red Deer<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n Approved applicants are eligible to receive\u00a0up to $750 per player<\/strong>\u00a0for their registration fees, as well as access to\u00a0no-cost equipment from Sport Central.<\/b><\/p>\r\n For all families living in Red Deer requiring assistance through the Oil Country Hockey Assist Program, please apply by clicking the button below.<\/p>\r\n APPLY HERE <\/a> What communities are part of KidSport Red Deer? <\/a> Expand<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n County of Red Deer (Red Deer, Bowden, Innisfail, Penhold, Sylvan Lake, Delburne, Elnora)<\/strong><\/p>\r\n If your child is NOT registered through Red Deer hockey programs, first register with your hockey association of choice, then you can apply directly through KidSport Red Deer to access the Oil Country Hockey Assist Program.<\/p>\r\n Approved applicants are eligible to receive\u00a0up to $750 per player<\/strong>\u00a0for their registration fees, as well as access to\u00a0no-cost equipment from Sport Central.<\/b><\/p>\r\n For all families living in Red Deer County and playing hockey requiring assistance through the Oil Country Hockey Assist Program, please apply by clicking the button below.<\/p>\r\n APPLY HERE <\/a><\/p>\r\n If your child is NOT living in Red Deer County, you can apply through your local KidSport chapter to access the Oil Country Hockey Assist Program.<\/p>\r\n See the list below to find your local KidSport chapter:<\/p>\r\n Bonnyville<\/a><\/p>\r\n Camrose<\/a><\/p>\r\n Cold Lake<\/a><\/p>\r\n Edmonton<\/a><\/p>\r\n Fairview<\/a><\/p>\r\n Fort Saskatchewan<\/a><\/p>\r\n Grande Cache<\/a><\/p>\r\n Grande Prairie<\/a><\/p>\r\n Lac La Biche<\/a><\/p>\r\n Lacombe County<\/a><\/p>\r\n Parkland<\/a><\/p>\r\n Ponoka<\/a><\/p>\r\n Provost<\/a><\/p>\r\n St. Albert<\/a><\/p>\r\n St. Paul<\/a><\/p>\r\n Slave Lake<\/a><\/p>\r\n Smoky River<\/a><\/p>\r\n Stettler<\/a><\/p>\r\n Vegreville<\/a><\/p>\r\n Vermilion<\/a><\/p>\r\n Viking<\/a><\/p>\r\n Wainwright<\/a><\/p>\r\n Whitecourt<\/a><\/p>\r\n Wood Buffalo<\/a><\/p>\r\n If you are playing with an association outside of Red Deer County, check this list<\/a>\u00a0to see what chapter covers the area you live in.<\/p>\r\n If you live\u00a0outside of a KidSport Chapter<\/strong>, you can still apply for a KidSport grant through the\u00a0Provincial Fund.<\/p>\r\n Click the button below to be re-directed to the KidSport Alberta Provincial Fund page.<\/p>\r\n PROVINCIAL FUND <\/a><\/p>\r\n KidSport chapters refer families to Sport Central<\/a> to provide necessary equipment for their sport.<\/p>\r\n Sport Central is located in Edmonton. For families located outside of Edmonton area, there are options available. A remote sizing kit can be sent to you and equipment shipment options are available through our trusted partner Rosenau Transport Ltd<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n What is the Oil Country Hockey Assist Program?<\/a> Expand<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n The Hockey Assist Program (HAP) is a fee assistance program that covers a portion, if not all, of the registration fee connected to competition and season-based ice hockey programs.<\/p>\r\n What programs are covered by the Oil Country Hockey Assist Program?<\/a> Expand<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n The Oil Country Hockey Assist Program helps subsidize hockey registration (max: $750) and gives you access to no-cost equipment through\u00a0Sport Central<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n The following programs are covered through the HAP program. 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HOW DO I APPLY?<\/h2>\r\n
**SEE PROGRAM RULES AND TIPS IN OUR COMMON QUESTIONS SECTION BELOW **<\/h5>\r\n
living in Red Deer?<\/h2>\r\n
HOCKEY IS FOR EVERYONE, LET’S FIND THE BEST AVENUE OF HOCKEY FOR YOU:<\/h5>\r\n
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APPLY THROUGH THE PROVINCIAL FUND<\/h5>\r\n
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