Opportunity to Play Program

BCJSA provides grants for registration fees to children, who, without this financial assistance, would not be able to participate in BCJSA programs. This grant program is called the “Opportunity to Play Program” and was started in 2009, at the request of the family of Don Smith, a long time coach in the BCJSA organization.

Don’s wish was to never have a child not play sports due to financial hardship. He personally paid the registration fee for many players he coached through the years. When Don passed away in 2009, his family could think of no better way to honor Don and what he was passionate about. They requested that donations be made to BCJSA in Don’s name and the Opportunity to Play fund was born.

BCJSA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with limited funding available for grants; however, BCJSA shall use its best efforts to provide assistance to all qualified applicants. No guarantee of assistance is implied in this application.

To submit an application regarding this program please reach out to the BCJSA Treasurer Esther Torrez at [email protected]

It is our goal to never have a kids not play youth sports due financial hardship.   In addition to the Opportunity to Play, we can set up a payment plan.  Please do not participate without contacting us to see what we may be able to workout.  There is so much that your child can learn from youth sport!