Financial Assistance Program


Financial Assistance Applications need to be in by October 14, 2011.  Decisions will be made by October 28, 2011.

PALOUSE YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
I. Objective
It is the desire of the Palouse Youth Hockey Association (PYHA) and its parent organization, the Palouse Ice Rink Association (PIRA), that, whenever possible, hockey may be affordable for all interested youth in the Palouse region. In keeping with this mission, it is the objective of PYHA/PIRA to provide financial assistance to those in need. This program, however, does not cover additional/ optional fees that might arise during the course of the season (as examples, the required USA Hockey fee, or fees for optional participation in any out-of-town tournaments).

As the amount of financial assistance that may be offered is limited, the PYHA Financial Assistance Committee will utilize the below guidelines to make the most appropriate decisions regarding disbursement of funds. Questions may be directed to the financial assistance committee:  Mark McGuire, <mmcguire@uidaho.edu>, Marina Hawn, <PYHA.info@gmail.com>, Brenda Murdoch, <brenda_murdoch@wsu.edu>

II. Guidelines
  • Any information related to the financial assistance request, including the application, supporting documents, and approval, modification or denial of the application, are to be kept confidential.
  • Submitting an incomplete application and/or document(s) containing falsified information is cause for immediate denial of PYHA financial assistance.
  • Financial assistance will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, based on need and available funds. As such, it is advised that, whenever possible, applications be submitted to the Committee approximately one month prior to the start of the season. (The season typically starts at the beginning of November.)
  • Factors determining approval for financial assistance include, but are not limited to:
  • The number of children within the family of the applicant (Applicant) who desire or intend to participate in the PYHA program.
  • If Applicant’s family meets the requirements of the National School Lunch Program.
  • Applicant’s family situation indicating financial hardship (written statement).
  • The Committee will determine financial assistance approval (including the amount) or denial, and will provide Applicant with a response within two weeks following receipt of the application and supporting documents.

III. Applicant Requirements
  • Applicant must complete and submit the PYHA Application for Financial Assistance, attach a copy of pay stub(s) and a personal, written statement of family hardship (not to exceed one page in length). The required documents should be received by the Committee within two weeks (refer to dates below).
  • Applicant is required to register any recipient (Recipient) of funds with USA Hockey, pay the fee, include PYHA as an affiliate and provide a printout of the confirmation page to PYHA. (This is a requirement for all players and part of the standard youth hockey registration process.)
  • If an equipment loan is desired, the equipment loan fee will be waived during the current hockey season. Applicant will return any loaned equipment at the end of the season; failure to do so will result in a reasonable charge for the equipment loaned and possible ineligibility for future PYHA financial assistance.
  • Over the course of the season, contribution of a total of 30 hours of approved volunteer activity for each Recipient is to be fulfilled by any combination of individuals serving on behalf of the Recipient(s). (This typically includes parent(s)/guardian(s), Recipient(s), siblings, etc.)

Download the Financial Assistance Program application here.