financial assistance

There are various financial assistance programs available for TWHA players whose families face financial barriers to participating in hockey.

If you intend to apply for financial assistance from any of the below noted programs, please contact TWHA’s Administrator PRIOR TO REGISTRATION as you may also be eligible for a revised registration fee payment plan for registration fees. It is the responsibility of the registrant to apply for financial assistance.

During registration, there will be an optional question “Financial Assistance Only: I will be applying for the Flames Even Strength Program”. This option will apply a credit of $750, the maximum amount of financial assistance that may be received through FESP.  By selecting this option, you agree that you believe you are eligible for this financial assistance and intend to apply for FESP.  Should you not receive the maximum financial assistance as adjusted, you also agree to be responsible for the remaining fees owing and to work with the TWHA Administrator regarding payment. The default at checkout is the instalment plan and the balance owing will be divided equally among the instalments so the balance will be paid in full by November 15.

• Flames EvenStrength Program (FESP) Note: Deadline for submitting applications is October 15 – please apply early!  Applications must be submitted on-line directly to Hockey Calgary. Trails West is not privy to any financial information provided. Maximum assistance is $750 per player.  IMPORTANT:  Any funding requests submitted for a player that is not actively registered for the upcoming season will be DENIED as not registered. FESP applications are per child.
• Hockey Canada Assist Fund  - $500 / player
• Ken and Beryl Knudtsen Memorial Spirit Fund
• TWHA Financial Assistance - $250 / player  
• Grindstone Award Foundation - a registered charity that provides financial assistance for young female hockey players who have desire to play but are unable to for financial reasons - 2025-2026 season grant applications open May 1, 2025
• Calgary Flames ​​​​​​​Sports Equipment Bank  - automatically eligible for if approved for FESP

You can apply for both financial assistance for fees and equipment costs. All programs attempt to help as many children as possible. In order to achieve this, you may not be approved for the amount that you request. Final approval of the amount that you request may be reduced due to budgets and demand. All details are held in strict confidence.

To apply for financial assistance through Trails West, please click on the Application for TWHA Financial Assistance to the left and email the completed form to the TWHA Administrator.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: August 15