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Financial Assistance

THEIR OPPORTUNITY - FUNDING PARTNER

Their Opportunity exists to support under serviced families with the means to enroll their children into local sports and recreation programs. We set out to eliminate the financial barriers so children can develop essential life skills such as confidence and sportsmanship, as well as develop a healthy lifestyle.  Their Opportunity hosts a unique Giveback Program where children receiving funding are required to “pay it forward” within their community. 

Since its inception, Their Opportunity has helped provide opportunities for over 12,000 children and affected thousands more through its Giveback Program translating to 162,000 recreation hours and 36,000 hours of community service or engagement

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OTHER FCD SUPPORT SERVICES

FC Durham Academy provides a number of opportunities to our players annually to assist with the support of academy registration fees. Players and/or families are welcome to connect with academy staff to discuss contribution for services in a number of areas:

  • Added or Exchange for Services - do you have a skill-set that may be able to enhance the academy? (athletic therapy, fitness, photography, videography, social media marketing, etc)
  • Player Mentor - do you have a player who would be interested in becoming a Jr. Coach with one of our grassroot programs? (volunteering in exchange for a reduction in academy fees)

To discuss opportunities for reducing  of Academy Fees for service, please contact Deb Croft dcroft@fcdurhamacademy.com for information

CANADIAN TIRE JUMPSTART - FUNDING PARTNER

"Sometimes, families need financial assistance to get their kids into a sport or physical activity. We're committed to helping all families access a range of activities, from boxing to bowling and skating to skiing, and more."

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OPDL ATHLETE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Since 2014, the Athlete Scholarship Program, has provided to more than $583,000.00 in grants to deserving athletes & families in the effort to defray the cost of participating in the OPDL program.

Applications for Athlete Scholarship grants, ranging from $750-$1,500, are submitted by OPDL Licence Holders, on behalf of interested families within their OPDL program.

Funds are sent directly to OPDL Licence Holders, who then pass on the respective amount to the recipient family/families.

Any FCD OPDL player interested in applying for the Athlete Scholarship program must contact Deb Croft at dcroft@fcdurhamacademy.com (application window opens February annually)

SPONSORSHIP & FUNDRAISING

FC Durham Academy releases a robust sponsorship program each October which families can utilize to solicit any personal business connections you may have. All sponsors have the opportunity to direct a portion of their contribution to a specific FCD player. Funds are directed against a players Academy Fees once the sponsorship cheque is received. 

Fundraising - do you have a fundraising idea for the academy or interested in hosting an event in support of our programming. Reach out to us today to pitch the idea and upon a successful event a pre-determined portion of funds may be directed to your players Academy Fees! 

For information on these programs please contact Deb Croft dcroft@fcdurhamacademy.com