West Springfield Park & Recreation Financial Assistance

A Park and Recreation Commission policy and application that reduce or waive program fees so that no child is kept out of a recreation program because the family cannot pay.

Who is eligible

"It is the policy of the Park and Recreation Commission that the inability to pay a fee should not deter any child who wishes to participate in a program from doing so. Families wishing to apply for financial assistance may do so in person at the Park and Recreation office. Please include the following documents when filing for financial assistance: proof of residency, proof of household members, proof of income."

Boys & Girls Club of West Springfield Financial Assistance Application

A financial assistance application the Boys & Girls Club of West Springfield publishes for families who need help paying club fees; the club reports providing financial aid to its members each year.

Reduced athletic fees for Free/Reduced Lunch students + family cap

High-school athletes eligible for free or reduced-price lunch pay half the per-sport athletic fee (e.g. $40 instead of $80, or $62.50 instead of $125 for football), and there is a yearly family cap ($500 standard, $250 free/reduced lunch), both excluding ice hockey.

Who is eligible

"| Sport | Fee | Free/Reduced Lunch | | Girls' Indoor Track | $80.00 | $40.00 | | Boys' Indoor Track | $80.00 | $40.00 | | Girls' Basketball | $80.00 | $40.00 | | Boys' Basketball | $80.00 | $40.00 | | Girls' Swimming | $80.00 | $40.00 | | Boys' Swimming | $80.00 | $40.00 | | Wrestling | $80.00 | $40.00 | | Cheer | $80.00 | $40.00 | | Ice Hockey | $400.00 | NA | | | Family Yearly Cap $500.00 excludes Ice Hockey | Family yearly cap $250.00 excludes Ice Hockey |"