Sport Start is a funding initiative for families where financial hardship is a barrier to participation in physical activity. The fund allows more tamakiri and rangatahi to take part in physical activity opportunities by providing the financial assistance they need. The fund provides a grant to remove or reduce the registration fee for a sport.
The programme covers Nelson, Tasman, Marlborough, Buller and Kaikoura
T’s and C’s
- Age Group: 5-18 year olds
- Current Community Services Card holder (either in the child or guardian’s name)
- Limit: Up to $30 per child (tamariki ages 5 to 12 yrs)
- Limit: Up to $50 per child (rangatahi ages 13 to 18 yrs)
- Up to 2 applications per calendar year per child*
*Up to 2 sports can be funded on one application, however, a multi-sport application counts as your yearly allocation
- Funding rounds are processed and paid out monthly, on/around the 20th (excludes January)
- Applications to be submitted by the 10th of the month to be paid out that month
- When approved, funds are paid directly to the Registered Provider School/Club/ Organisation (any difference between fees and funding is NOT covered by Sport Tasman)
- Funding must be used for sport subscriptions only: for example, it cannot be used for travel or uniforms
Supporting Sport Start
We welcome donations to this worthy cause from individuals, organisations and businesses – please contact Saorsa Christie at Sport Tasman to find out how you can provide support.
Contact Us Saorsa Christie
Sport Start Administrator
03 546 3301
admin@sporttasman.org.nz
Online Application Form
Online Provider Registration Form
Online Accountability Form
Downloadable Flyer
Online applications and registrations are the preferred option, however, printed/emailed copy will always be accepted and can be downloaded here.
Application Form pdf
Registration Form pdf
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