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Hockey Equipment Lending Program - H.E.L.P.

The Hockey Equipment Lending Program, known as H.E.L.P., provides families with an opportunity for their children to participate in an introductory hockey session, to use hockey gear for a season, and/or receive financial assistance to register in Minor Hockey in the fall.

The City of Victoria, the Victoria Minor Hockey Association and KidSport Greater Victoria have partnered to enable children ages 6 - 12 to play hockey, whom for financial reasons, may not have had access to this organized sport.

Through a Bell Community Sport Fund grant of $25,000 in 2007, the City of Victoria purchased 54 sets of hockey gear, each containing a bag, helmet, gloves, pads, a practice jersey, shorts and skates. Last year, the gear was lent out to families who applied for its use for one season. To expand the H.E.L.P. program, the City has invited the Victoria Minor Hockey Association and KidSport Greater Victoria to participate.

H.E.L.P. Application and Eligibility Guidelines for Hockey Gear
Eligible families can apply for their child to use free hockey gear for one season. There is no deadline to apply.

• H.E.L.P. Application and Eligibility Guidelines - [PDF 184KB]

KidSport Greater Victoria Application for Assistance
Eligible families can apply for financial assistance of $200 towards Victoria Minor Hockey fall registration fees. There is no deadline to apply.

• KidSport Greater Victoria Application

Victoria Minor Hockey Association
It is hoped that by enabling children to experience hockey for the first time by way of a free introductory hockey session, the provision of free hockey gear for one season, and financial assistance, children will register with the Victoria Minor Hockey Association this fall.

• Victoria Minor Hockey Association

For more information on H.E.L.P., contact:

Jeremy Dillon
Event Clerk
City of Victoria
Parks, Recreation, and Culture
(250) 361-0732
E-mail Jeremy Dillon

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