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Sport Start Funding

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

  • Tamariki (ages 5 to 12 years) are entitled to up to $60 per calendar year
  • Rangatahi (ages 13 to 18 years) are entitled to up to $100 per calendar year
  • Age is relative to the date of application
  • You MUST have a CURRENT Community Service Card, either in the Parent/Carer's name or the Child's name
  • Up to 2 sports with the same organisation may be applied for at a time
  • Multiple applications for the same child through different organisations will be considered
  • You may apply as many times per year as you like, until you reach your entitlement 
  • Funding rounds are processed and paid out monthly, on/around the 20th (excludes January)
  • Applications to be submitted by the 10th of the month for payout to be made 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 Parent/Carer Application Form

Online Multi 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