Scholarship Program

It is TYH policy to assist in making hockey affordable for local youth. In keeping with this, each season TYH offers a limited number of scholarships based upon financial need. These scholarships will be offered on a first come, first serve basis. Scholarship application, approval or denial is kept confidential. Scholarship requests should be received by the Treasurer of TYH at P.O. Box 126 Tomah WI 54660 by September 1st the month prior to the start of the fall season. Exceptions will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Partial or full scholarships will be awarded based on available funds. Scholarships are for skating fees only. All other expenses for the season are the family’s responsibility.

1. Number of children per family participating in the program. 
2. Memo documenting the family situation indicating financial hardship.
3. The TYH Board of Directors, based on the Scholarship Committee recommendation, will determine scholarship approval or denial.
4. Based upon scholarship approval, the player/parent of guardian will be responsible for the annual USA Hockey Registration fee at the beginning of the season.
5. The season’s equipment fees, if any, will be waived. If equipment is not returned at the end of the season, the player will not be eligible for future scholarships or participation in the youth hockey program.
6. Parental and player involvement in fundraising activities is mandatory (including raffle tickets and volunteer hours).
7. Incomplete or falsified forms will be denied.

Families will be responsible for annual USA Hockey registration fee, hotels for tournaments, tournament fees, team event fees, and equipment not provided by TYH. The following procedures should be followed:

1. Using the form supplied (see www.tomahhockey.com), send forms to the Treasurer at P.O. Box 126 Tomah WI 54660 by September 1st of upcoming hockey season. 
2. The Treasurer will review the request form and verify financial information submitted.
3. The Scholarship Committee, which consists of the current TYH President, Vice President and Treasurer will meet and make a recommendation to the TYH Board of Directors as to approval or denial.
4. The TYH Board of Directors in closed session will vote to approve or deny applicants after considering the Scholarship Committee’s recommendation.
5. Applicants will be notified of results in writing immediately following the TYH Board of Directors meeting where the vote took place. Funds for the scholarship fund will be set aside or replenished when necessary in years where there is a budget surplus and at the discretion of the TYH Board of Directors. The funds must be allocated to the scholarship fund prior to the first registration date. Fund allocations will require a recommendation by the Treasurer to the Board, and will require a majority vote of the Board for funds to be allocated.
6. Funds can be attained through donations and or the golf outing fundraiser (one auction item or one hole event can be designated for the scholarship program.)