Kids into Sport

Helping kids play, grow and connect

Established in 2022, the Vikings Kids into Sport program helps remove financial barriers so that every child in the Tuggeranong Valley has the opportunity to participate in sport.

At Vikings, we believe sport plays a vital role in fostering a sense of belonging, building confidence, and creating meaningful social connections for children and young people. Through this program, we are committed to ensuring that cost is not a barrier to participation, giving every child the chance to step onto the field, court, or stage.

Working in partnership with more than 40 local schools, Vikings-affiliated sporting clubs, and community organisations, Kids into Sport provides financial assistance to support children in becoming active, making friends, and growing through sport.

Kids into Sport Program Guidelines

HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS 

1. Funding is paid directly to the child’s chosen Vikings-affiliated sporting club.

2. Applications must be submitted by a representative of a local school, sporting club, or community organisation on behalf of the applicant. Applications cannot be accepted directly from parents or guardians.

3. Applications are assessed against the program’s eligibility criteria and can be received year-round.

4. Eligible applicants may receive support for one sport per financial year only.

5. The chosen Vikings-affiliated sporting club must confirm availability for the child to participate in the chosen sport.

SUPPORTED SPORTS

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Kids into Sport prioritises children and families experiencing financial hardship that limits their ability to participate in sport.

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be aged 4 – 17 years at the time of application

• Live in the Tuggeranong Valley

• Play or want to play a sport with a Vikings Affiliated Club

• Be attending school or enrolled In an early learning/education setting (where applicable); and

• Experience financial barriers that prevent or impact access to, or participation in, organised sport

Support under this program applies only to a child’s initial sport. Representational sports and second sports are not eligible for funding.

FUNDING

Kids into Sport provides up to $350 per participant to support sport participation costs.

• Season-based sports: Covers registration fees for one season. If costs are under $350, additional support may be approved for uniforms or required safety equipment.

• Term-based sports: Covers registration fees for up to two terms ($175 per term). If the total is under $350, support may be approved for an additional term, uniforms, or safety equipment.

Any costs above $350 must be covered by the family or sporting club. Payments are made directly to the sporting club upon receipt of an invoice. No funds are provided directly to families, schools, or community organisations.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For questions or further information, please contact: community@vikings.com.au.

Apply for Kids into Sport

Applications must be referred by a sporting team, school, or community group. Applications from a parent or guardian are not able to be considered.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Applications submitted under the Kids into Sport Program are subject to the Community Program Terms & Conditions. Applicants are encouraged to read these before applying to understand the eligibility requirements, assessment process and funding obligations.