BYLA Financial Aid Policy
Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines and procedures for providing families with financial hardships with the opportunity to participate in Burlington Youth Lacrosse.
Background: Burlington Youth Lacrosse (BYLA) isa 501c3 non-profit organization that serves the town of Burlington, MA. Players who reside in the Burlington School District are eligible to play BYLA. Burlington Youth Lacrosse program has been built on the principles of learning and sportsmanship, not competition and trophies. There are no standings kept, no league championship or playoffs. We play all players as equally as possible with the goal of teaching the sport and providing a fun experience for all involved. There are no tryouts or cuts.
BYLA understands that households and individuals may suffer financial difficulty from time to time. Financial hardship can present challenges to meeting primary needs, much less discretionary activities. BYLA acknowledges the role of youth sports in the personal, physical and emotional development of a youth. It is the philosophy of BYLA Board that no player should be turned away from recreational sports activities due to cost or affordability. As a fiduciary, BYLA manages the expenses of the association to deliver a quality program at a reasonable cost. Although we manage the program such that the collective program fees meet the expenses and capital needs of the association, BYLA will consider various forms of payment arrangements to ensure that all players can participate.
General Considerations:
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All approved Financial Aid expires each season (spring, fall and camps).
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This policy applies to all BYLA events/programs. It does not include uniform and equipment orders, or travel costs.
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Player(s) must consistently attend practices and games.
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Player(s) must comply with the Player Code of Conduct.
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Payment arrangements may include volunteerism in support of BYLA, and fundraising outside of the committed amounts made by the parent/guardian. Examples of the aforementioned:
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Sourcing BYLA donations from corporate sponsors.
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Participating in BYLA supported fundraisers
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Volunteer work as needed and determined by the BYLA Board.
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Process:
- First complete the online registration process for the desired season. On the last section instead of selecting Pay in Full, select Apply for Financial Aid.
- You can then submit an application using the link emailed to you and provided below. The financial aid request will be kept confidential. Only the Board will have knowledge of the request.
- Upon application of the letter, the President will review with the BYLA Board for an approval vote.
- The Board will communicate the decision and any related payment plan by letter or email to the Applicant.