Information in English
Skyhöga Favoriter is a charity initiative that supports children and youth in Västmanland who want to participate in sports but lack the financial means to do so.
At Skyhöga Favoriter, guardians of children aged 7-15 can apply for sports aid of 750 SEK. The sports aid can be used for one of the following purposes:
- Partially pay membership/term/training fees
- Partially pay cup or competition fees
- Purchase sports equipment
- Via a sports store
- Via a sports club
Who can apply for sports aid?
Guardians of children aged 7-15 can apply for sports activities in sports clubs registered with RF-SISU Västmanland. Skyhöga Favoriter’s motto is: Sports are for all children – regardless of financial circumstances. The aid is intended for families with strained finances. Applications are made by filling out the application form.
How does it work?
In the application form, you as the guardian fill in information about yourself and the child. The information is sent to RF-SISU Västmanland, which administers the sports aid. The information is handled according to GDPR.
The sports aid is distributed in the middle of each month. You will be notified via email from Skyhöga Favoriter if you have been granted sports aid.
If the child is granted sports aid, you must choose how to use the 750 SEK (the aid is not given in cash). In the email from Skyhöga Favoriter, click on ”Choose aid here” and select one of the following options:
- Partially pay membership/term/training fees
- Partially pay cup or competition fees
- Purchase sports equipment
- Via a sports store (sports-related equipment linked to your child’s sport)
- Via a sports club (Note that you can only purchase items related to the sport specified in the application)
If you choose to partially pay membership/term/training fees, cup/competition fees, or purchase sports equipment via the club, RF-SISU Västmanland will transfer the sports aid to the club’s account. If the sports aid is not enough to cover the entire fee or equipment cost, you pay the difference yourself. This is done directly with the club, not through Skyhöga Favoriter.
If you choose to purchase sports equipment via a sports store, you will receive an email from Skyhöga Favoriter with a code. Print or show the email on your mobile phone when you visit one of the affiliated sports stores. When the sports store registers your code at the checkout, you can purchase one or more items for a total value of up to 750 SEK. Note that you can only purchase items related to the sport specified in the application. Also, note that no change or credit note is given. This means that the amount of 750 SEK is not always fully utilized. If the total amount exceeds 750 SEK, you pay the difference yourself.
Once the code has been used in the sports store, it becomes invalid.
Note! When purchasing sports equipment at Stadium, you need to show valid identification and a Swedish personal number at the time of purchase. If you lack a personal number and identification, you can bring a friend with valid identification and a personal number.
How is it determined who receives sports aid?
Sports aid is distributed on the 15th of each month, and the amount of aid is determined by the donations received that month. If the available aid is not enough for all applicants, priority is given to children who have not previously received support from Skyhöga Favoriter. Once these new applications have been granted aid, allocation is made to those who have previously received at least one support. Internally within both groups, applications are sorted so that the one who has waited the longest is first in line.
How often can one apply for and receive sports aid?
Sports aid is distributed every month. If you are not granted aid, your application is automatically moved to the next month. If you have been granted aid, you can make a new application after 12 months.
Who administers the sports aid?
RF-SISU Västmanland, which is part of the Swedish Sports Confederation, administers the entire process from receiving the application to distributing the sports aid. RF-SISU Västmanland is the link between guardians and clubs. If you have questions, send an email to kontakt@skyhogafavoriter.se.
Who finances the sports aid?
Skyhöga Favoriter is financed by sponsorship contributions from companies and donations from individuals. The more money donated, the more sports aid can be distributed.
Do you or your company want to support Skyhöga Favoriter?
If you or your employer want to support the county’s youth, you can do so on the Support page. The money received goes directly to Skyhöga Favoriter (Välgörande projekt) and is entirely used for sports aid.