YOUR SUPPORT IS APPRECIATED

AS A 501(C)3 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, THE BULLDOGS HOCKEY CLUB IS DEDICATED TO THE GROWTH OF YOUTH HOCKEY ON THE EAST SIDE OF METRO DETROIT. THROUGH GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS, AND PROGRAMS, EAST SIDE YOUTH SPORTS FOUNDATION AND THE BULLDOGS HOCKEY CLUB ARE MAKING HOCKEY AVAILABLE TO ALL CHILDREN, BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN DETROIT AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES, REMOVING SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND RACIAL BARRIERS.

Diversity: It is our desire and our mission to create diversity in a sport that has not been diverse due to the costs and due to the location of ice rinks. We have one of only three ice rinks in the city of Detroit for amateur hockey. through the foundation's ownership of the rink we can provide savings to under privileged children who normally would not be able to play this great sport.

Inclusion: We know that children who play together will form new bonds and new freindships. We have an incredible opportunity with the Grosse Pointe Communities on one side of Mack and the Detroit Community on the other side of Mack. Through collaborative sports, like hockey, we can bring children from both sides of Mack together to compete as a team and share experiences that have not and would not normally occur. We have witnessed this since we have started our programs. Acceptance occrs more quickly within sport programs.

Equity: Children that play organized sports have a higher percentage of completing high school and attending college, therefor reducing the economic inequity in the future. Equity also occurs through relationship building, education and respect for each other through the collaborative efforts that occur in team sports.

ESYSF is dedicated to making youth sports available for all children through grants to youth programs and individual scholarships to families with a financial hardship.

Generous donations allow children, who would not otherwise have the opportunity due to their financial situation, to experience the benefits of hockey under the American Development Model through East Side Youth Sports Foundation.

We currently accept applications for the Bulldogs Hockey Club 8U program (ages 3-8). The scholarship will cover all costs for the child including registration fees, ice fees and equipment.

Unless your financial situation changes, this sponsorship is renewable each year until your child decides to no longer participate in our program or graduates from the BHC 8U program. Upon graduation, your child can receive a $1000 scholarship to be used toward hockey expenses such as the ice bill, equipment, etc