The SDYSC Ryan Cattrysse Memorial Bursary Program aims to assist SDYSC players, coaches, or referees financially with their post-education and training goals.

Eligibility:

• Any member associated with the Simcoe & District Youth Soccer Club in 2023/2024 Indoor season and 2024 Outdoor season or U18 division player or 2024 outdoors season U18 Girls or U18 Boys player. A coach or referee 18 years during 2024 season. (i.e.: player, coach, referee)
• Any member male or female in their graduating year from high school with proof of acceptance to secondary education for 2024

Show proof that he/she has been accepted to an education/training program at an accredited learning institution for 2024

Contact Information

Please include your full name, address, phone number and email address. The Board of Directors uses this information to get in touch with you about your application. The Board of Directors might have additional questions and will notify you by email or by phone of your award should you receive one. Contact information will only be shared with the Board of Directors and Club Manager.

Selection of Winners:

Candidates will choose from one of the three choices, submit their application to SDYSC Club Manager by July 31 closing date. Application must have post mark on mailed application or July 31 by email to clubmanager@simcoesoccer.ca

• Write a 350-400 word essay as to what the game of soccer means to them, how they have contributed to our club and what have they learned since joining the SDYSC.
• Design a poster/brochure that would promote the game of soccer, SDYSC, respect for the game or soccer cleat program. Entry should include the SDYSC Logo.
• Create a digital media presentation (ie: video, computer generated, photography slide show) that displays what the game of soccer means to them, or an advertisement that promotes our local club. Entry should include the SDYSC logo.

Judging Criteria:

• Judging will be based on a combination of creativity, clear message, attention to details, completion and submitted on or before the deadline.
All applications will be presented to the SDYSC Board of Directors, Bursary Award Coordinator and winner will be announced by on the SDYSC web site www.simcoesoccer.ca
• The Bursary Award BOD will not be able to award you the total costs associated with your education/training goal. Individual annual will be $500.00.