Competitive Travel Grants

Competitive travel grants are awarded to youth athletes to enhance their athletic skills and experience by supporting their participation in national level competitions.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Enrolled in our Athlete Development Program with good attendance

• Maintain a Competitive Academy KPI Score

• Eligible to compete in a youth division (U21 or under) at the designated event

Selection Details

Five national competitions will be chosen for grant selection. Each event will have a stand alone trial event. Students must participate in the events trial for a grant to be awarded for that event. Trial events will be scheduled 10 weeks before the national event.

Athletes scores in the designated trial event will be used for final grant selection. For trial procedures and details, contact a coach.

California Trial Event Schedule:

• Gator Cup Trial: February 28th

• Salt Lake Summit Trial: TBD most likely a weekday in April 6-10

• SoCal Showdown Trial: May 9th

• Buckeye Trial: June 6th

• JOAD Nationals Trial: June 13th

Grant Information

Awarded travel grants will include entry fees for the selected national event and up to $1,000 in travel expenses for the student and one legal guardian. Travel expenses will be reimbursed at the conclusion of the selected event.

In 2026:

• 40+ grants will be awarded

• 5 national events will be attended