Sporting Chance is our programme that provides financial assistance to children from disadvantaged circumstances to help them take part in sport. It funds participation and will assist with the basic costs of playing a sport. Sporting Chance makes grants for the costs of:
We do not make grants for:
Travel to or participation in tournaments, training camps, or similar one-off events.
Individual coaching where it incurs a charge above the basic fees.
The extra costs associated with high performance or elite competition, such as dress uniforms, higher grade equipment, etc.
To be eligible for a grant, a student must be:
Regularly attending school in Otago, and be between Years 1 and 13.
Participating in an ongoing sporting commitment, which could be a season or a year depending on the sport.
Have genuine financial need as determined by the referring body.