Who actually has to apply—the child, a parent, or a guardian?

The application requires information from both the child and a parent or guardian. If the child is under 18, a parent or authorized guardian must sign the application for it to be considered complete.

Who is eligible to apply for financial support from Limitless Youth Sports?

Any child who is a full-time student in grades K-12, a California resident, and can demonstrate a financial need for financial support from Limitless Youth Sports may apply.

How do I demonstrate financial need?

The essay on the application form should reflect why there is a financial need.

What should our household income be to qualify for financial assistance?

There is no specific answer to this. Qualifying for financial assistance depends on numerous factors including the number of children in the household, existing financial obligations, the child’s current and past activities, and other variables. The key question is: can the household afford to pay for the expenses associated with participating in sports?

Will my financial information be held confidential?

Absolutely. Limitless Youth Sports adheres to a strict privacy policy. Only designated Limitless Youth Sports personnel will see your information. Once a financial support decision has been made and you have been informed, the information will be destroyed.

What happens once I turn in the application?

Applications are reviewed by Limitless Youth Sports Financial Support Committee. The committee makes sure the application is complete. If additional information is required, a committee representative will contact the applicant. The committee then reviews each application on a case-by-case basis and makes a decision based on demonstrated need, available funding, and the applicant’s eligibility requirements.

How long does it take for the committee to make a decision?

Financial support decisions may take up to 60 days depending on registration timelines, application submission date, and the number of applications received.

If I am turned down, may I appeal the decision?

No. The committee has the final say in financial support decisions. However, you may apply again, and if you have new information that may be helpful to you, the committee will take that into consideration when reviewing the new application as a new submission.

What does financial support from Limitless Youth Sports cover?

Financial support may be used to pay for the expenses incurred by joining and participating with recreational sports team (No Travel or Comp Teams). This may include team fees, uniforms, equipment (the equipment provided is at the discretion of LYS Finance Committee), and other related costs.

How does Limitless Youth Sports know how much money a team requires from the applicant for participation?

The applicant will provide the necessary documentation from the team for the funds needed to participate

What if the expenses are higher than the financial support amount awarded?

Such cases are rare; however, if this kind of situation arises Limitless Youth Sports will try to work with the sports team to address the issue.

Who receives the financial support award? 

All awards are paid directly to the applicant’s sports team on behalf of the applicant. Prior to funds being distributed, the sports organization must confirm the applicant’s good standing and eligibility with the organization. In addition, the selected organization must be in good standing with Limitless Youth Sports.

What is the duration of the financial support award?

Financial support is awarded for one season. Recipients who want a financial support for an additional season are required to reapply. Applicants who have received financial support are not guaranteed an additional funding.

Can I apply for financial aid multiple times during a 12 month period?

No. An applicant is only eligible to receive financial aid once during a 12-month period.

If I did not receive the full amount of financial aid requested, can I reapply for the remaining amount?

If an applicant has received any financial aid through the competitive application process in the previous 12 months, they may not reapply for additional funds.