ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Athletic Scholarships Program
DICK’S Sporting Goods contributes an in-kind donation to our agency to help offset the annual cost associated with our Athletic Scholarships. For more information about this program, contact Sylvania Recreation at (419) 882-1500.

Click here to download a scholarship application form.

Athletic Equipment Initiative
We are committed to providing our community the opportunity to participate in youth athletics regardless of financial status. In addition to registration fees, other financial obligations are required to participate in youth athletics such as equipment expenses. Through the DICK’s Sporting Goods Sports Matter Grant, Sylvania Recreation has secured funding to reimburse qualifying families for (some or all) equipment costs to participate in youth athletics. It is our goal to

help inspire and enable participation in sports. Why? Because participation in sports makes people better.

Click here to download the athletic equipment application.

Who qualifies? Those applicants who also qualify for the Sylvania Recreation Athletic Scholarship Program.

How many times can I apply? Applicants can only receive financial assistance for athletic equipment once per calendar year. Applicants can continue to apply yearly, until all Sports Matter Grant funds are depleted.

How do I apply?
❖ Provide proof of current Sylvania Schools Food Services Free/Reduced Lunch Program Voucher
❖ Complete and return the application below (one application per child, per year)
❖ Once submitted, you will receive email notification of your approval.

What programs are included?
❖ Various athletic programs (baseball, softball, football, basketball, lacrosse, soccer, cheerleading, volleyball, etc.)
❖ Financial reimbursement varies based on the program needs.

How do I receive the athletic equipment?
❖ Once approved, parent/guardian is asked to purchase any of the qualified athletic equipment items listed in our application document.
❖ A receipt for the purchase of athletic equipment items must be submitted to the Sylvania Recreation office within 30 days of approval.
❖ Reimbursement will be provided up to the dollar amount in our application document for qualifying programs.

For more information contact the Sylvania Recreation office at (419) 882-1500.