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BC Ferries Sport Experience Program │viaSport

Closed to applications

Value

Annual total value in-kind budget of $100,000.

Description

Through the BC Ferries Sport Experience Program, BC Ferries and viaSport provide travel support to eligible not-for-profit sport organizations and athletes.

Eligible Applicants

Applications may be submitted, individually or for a group, by the following:

  • Athletes aged 18 years and younger, or someone representing the athlete (e.g. parent, guardian, coach)
  • Not-for-profit provincial sport organizations
  • Not-for-profit local sport organizations, clubs and associations that are:
    • a member in good standing of an appropriate provincial sport organization OR working in partnership with an appropriate provincial organization; and
    • demonstrate inclusive and equitable practices that maximize sport, recreation, physical activity and leadership opportunities in the community
  • Coaches or officials traveling to a recognized certification or professional development opportunity

Eligible Expenses

The BC Ferries Sport Experience Program features an annual total value in-kind budget of $100,000. With approximately 500 applications received each year, approximately 325 applications are fully or partially issued ferry vouchers. On eligible applications, the expected success rate is approximately 65%.

Vouchers may be used by athletes traveling to compete in:

  • International Events, National Championships, Western Canadian Championships, Provincial Championships, Selection Camps hosted in British Columbia
  • Does not include: B.C. High School Provincial Championships, pre-season, tournaments, regular season league or event play

Deadline Date

March 14, 2025

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