How This Works
Four ways this stops being just a basketball club.
Scholarship Spots
No kid should miss out because of what a program costs. We hold spots for families who need them, funded by sponsors and by families who choose to chip in.
Community Programs
Free and low-cost sessions that put a ball in more hands — school visits, open gyms, and one-off events across Chatham-Kent.
Local Partnerships
Businesses who back the programs directly: sponsoring a scholarship spot, kitting out a group, or helping us get gym time.
Volunteers & Mentors
Coaches, former players, and adults who remember what one consistent grown-up meant to them at that age.
Scholarship Spots
Every program we run holds spots for kids whose families can’t cover the cost. There’s no form to prove anything and no hoops to jump through — you tell us, we work it out, and it stays between us. Your kid just shows up and plays like everyone else, because that’s the entire point.
For Local Businesses
Support that goes somewhere specific — and we'll tell you exactly where it went.
We don’t publish sponsorship tiers, because the useful conversation is about what you want to back and what it actually costs to run. Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll be straight with you about where it goes.
Let's Talk
Sponsoring, volunteering, or asking about a scholarship spot — this is the same form, and it reaches us directly.
Common Questions
What people ask before they get involved.
What does sponsoring actually pay for?+
Concrete things: a scholarship spot for a local kid, gym time, equipment, or the cost of running a free community session. We'll tell you exactly where your support went.
Can I sponsor a single child's spot?+
Yes — that's the most direct way to help. Get in touch and we'll walk you through what a scholarship spot covers and how a family is matched to it, with the family's privacy protected.
Do you take volunteers?+
Yes. Coaches, former players, and adults who want to be a steady presence for kids in this community. Reach out and tell us what you'd like to help with.
Is Chatham Kings a registered charity?+
No — Chatham Kings is not a registered charity, so contributions aren't tax-receiptable. We'd rather be upfront about that than let anyone assume otherwise.
Want to understand what all of this is building toward? Read about the dream. Or just email us directly at admin@chathamkings.com.