• A limited amount of player assistance grants is available for families that submit completed applications and qualify based on financial need.    
• The Player Assistance Committee and the Sonoma County Alliance Executive Officers will make all decisions about awards of financial assistance (up to a maximum of  $500 per player).
• Financial assistance will be applied towards monthly fees and/or the acquisition of uniforms.   
• Additionally, Sonoma County Alliance will match receipts of up to $400 raised by submitting or participating in personal or club player assistance designated fundraisers.
• The Scholarship Committee will keep information submitted and any financial assistance granted in strict confidence.

Notes:  

1. Player assistance is not available for U8, U9 or U10 players
2. Player assistance is not available for payment of initial fees (due at player registration).   
3. If financial assistance is awarded, volunteer deposit will be returned immediately.  

Instructions to Apply for Player Assistance

1. Complete 2007 application form with all requested information and sign form. 
2. Parents must commit to work 8 volunteer hours on club activities over the season.  Failure to volunteer can result in forfeiture of any assistance funds in the future; holding of player pass.
3. Attach documentation of income (either authorization for reduced-price/free school lunch program or first page of last-year's tax return).  
4. Put application and documentation in sealed envelope, mark for "Player Assistance Committee", and give to the Player Assistance representative at registration.
5. Ask your Team Coach and/or Team Manager to submit a brief statement of support to the Player Assistance Committee. 
6. All submitted information will be kept confidential, Player Assistance Committee will make decisions, and all applicants will be notified of the results by May 17 2007.