CDCNNJ - Sportsense Application

Sportsense Application

A Jumpstart for Achieving Dreams
Originally established in the year 2000 as the Athletic Assistance Fund, Sportsense helps to ensure that young people are afforded an opportunity to participate in community recreational leagues by providing financial assistance. Studies show that sports offer children more than just physical benefits. Organized athletics typically help children academically as well as socially. Since the benefits of sports are the same whether or not a child is an accomplished athlete, municipal leagues allow all enrolled youngsters to play competitively.

Eligibility for financial assistance is based upon two criteria:(1) interviewing skills for youth in grades K-5 and essay writing skills for youth in grades 6 through 12; and (2) academic abilities as demonstrated on progressive report cards. Applications will be reviewed in early August. Applications for sports played during the Spring of the coming year, should be submitted now. Funds may be used for such extracurricular activities as football, basketball, cheerleading, baseball, soccer, or lacrosse. *A selection committee comprised of parents, civic leaders, clergy, and coaches reviews applications to ensure that funding is awarded on a fair and equitable basis.

When a family is awarded financial assistance, a check for the amount awarded will be mailed directly to the league. If we are unable to pay the entire registration fee, the family will be notified of the balance before the award is granted.
Applicant's Name*

First NameLast Name
Applicant's Age*
Applicant's Current Grade*
Applicant's Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Applicant's Household Size*
Applicant's Gender Identity*

FemaleMaleOther
Applicant's Gender Identity is Other, please Specify
Applicant's Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Applicant's Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Applicant's Email Address*
example@example.com
Applicant's Racial or Ethnic Group (optional)*

American Indian/AlaskanHispanic/LatinoAsian/Pacific IslanderWhite/CaucasianBlack/African AmericanOther
INFORMATION ABOUT THE ATHLETIC ORGANIZATION
Name of the Athletic Organization*
Athletic Organization's Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Athletic Organization's Contact Person*

First NameLast Name
Athletic Organization's Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Athletic Organization's Type of Sport*
Athletic Organization's Program Length (No. of weeks)*
Athletic Organization's Program Cost*
Athletic Organization's Program Start Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Athletic Organization's Application Deadline*

MonthDayYear
Date
A program of the Community Development Corporation of Northern New Jersey, Sportsense endeavors to empower youths by affording them access to community athletic leagues and promoting academic achievement. To apply for a scholarship and participate in various Sportsense programs, each applicant must attach a copy of his/her most recent report card to this completed application. Additionally, applicants in grades 6–12 must answer all of the questions on the reverse side of this application. Applicants in grades K–5 will be interviewed in person and should not answer any of the questions on the reverse side of this application.
QUESTIONS

Short Answers (50 - 100 words)
What is your favorite subject in school? and Why?*
How do you handle the requirements of academics and athletics?*
What is your career goal for the future? How will your present athletic involvement help you achieve your goals?*
QUESTIONS

Essay (300 words)

Think about your neighborhood and include the following information in your essay
What are some of its best qualities?*
If you had the power to change one thing about your neighborhood, what would it be?*
How would the change improve the neighborhood?*
How did you hear about the Sportsense?*

ChurchFriendWebsiteAthletic OrganizationOther
Parent/ Guardian Signature*

Clear
Parent/ Guardian Print Full Name*
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
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