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PACIFIC SPORT GROUP

The PacificSport Group is comprised of multi-sport athlete training centres throughout British Columbia, including Greater Victoria, Greater Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Interior BC, Northern BC, Vancouver Island. (Details are on their web site -see below).

Form of Assistance: Free access to various programs including massage therapy, athletic therapy, physiotherapy, chiropractic, sport psychology, physiology, biomechanics, sport nutrition, strength and conditioning, gym access, medical monitoring by physicians, including fitness testing, injury treatment and recovery. Also special offers on food and transportation as well as career counselling and employment assistance and seminars.

Eligibility: Pacific Sport seems to be working out their eligibility at the present time so it is best to check with the centre nearest you. Roughly the levels are as follows: Gold: National Senior Archery Team (with restrictions). Silver: National Junior Archery Team and some National Team members Bronze: Provincial Elite archers as nominated by BCAA.

How to Apply: Contact your area Centre to set up an intake appointment

Further information: http://www.pacificsport.com

 

ATHLETE ASSOCIATION OF CANADA (AthletesCan) (back to top)

This is an organization of Canada's National Team athletes (Details are available on their web site although they are reworking the site soon - see below)

Form of Assistance: publications, free cellular phone and reduced calling rates, annual conference, free legal assistance, bursaries, public speaking training, newsletter.

Eligibility: Must be a member of the Senior National Archery Team (i.e. gold excellence member or who meets certain team selection criteria)

How to Apply: Team members are automatically members

Further information: http://www.athletescan.org/ , 1-888-832-4222 1-888-832-4222  Fax: 905-272-3961

Email: athcan@idirect.com

 

BCAA TRAVEL/PROJECT ASSISTANCE (back to top)

Form of Assistance: Cash grants usually up to $500. This is a budget item for which BCAA funds are allocated on an annual basis depending on available monies. Projects must be justified in terms of direct or indirect benefits to athletes and each request is considered on its own merit.

Eligibility:
1. Applicant must be a member in good standing with the BCAA. Any BCAA member may apply. Not restricted to athletes.
2. Applicant must be have resided in B.C. for at least 6 months.
3. Applications are for individuals only (clubs may not apply).
4. Applicant must first apply for any other available provincial or municipal grants.
5. Applicant must be willing and able to adhere to all Rules of Conduct applying to our sport and deemed. suitable by the sponsor of the event.

Purpose: To encourage equal opportunity for our membership to participate in clinics, competitions and/or other projects or events.

How to Apply: Complete an application form and submit before March 15 for projects/travel between April 1 of the current year and March 31 of the following year. Please attach any relevant supporting documents.  Applications must be complete in order to be considered. All eligible applications will be reviewed for approval by the Executive of the BCAA Application Form

Further information: Contact BCAA Athlete Assistance Administrator.

 

BCAA TEAM SUPPORT (back to top)

The BCAA supports teams to the Canadian National Target and 3D Championships.

Form of Assistance: Cash grants (with the amount depending on event location and number of team members), jackets and possibly other uniform items depending on funds available.

Eligibility: Criteria are set each January by the BCAA Directors and are posted on the BCAA web site and in the BC Archer.

How to Apply: For Target, see BC Performance/3D Team Page

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