BC Ferries Sport Experience Program Grant

BC Ferries and ViaSport British Columbia recognize that travel is often a barrier to amateur sport teams as they seek competitive opportunities for their athletes.

To assist in removing this barrier, the BC Ferries Sport Experience Program, has been developed to provide travel support to not-for-profit sport organizations. Through this exciting program, BC Ferries and viaSport British Columbia will assist with ferry travel costs for eligible athletes.

Eligible users of the passes are athletes (18 years or younger) for travel to selection camps, Provincial, Western Canadian, or National Championships (does not include pre-season, tournaments, regular season league or event play).

Applications must be received 2 weeks prior to the scheduled event.

General Eligibility

Applications may be submitted by:

• 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 users of the passes include:

• Athletes (18 years or younger) for travel to selection camps, Provincial, Western Canadian, or National Championships. (Does not include pre-season, tournaments or regular season league or event play)
• Additional support may be considered for coaches and officials for travel to a recognized certification or professional development opportunity.

Conditions and Limitations:

• A maximum of $400 per application will be considered.
• Please refer to the BC Ferries website for information on travel planning and to assist in determining the value of the travel requested for your event.
• Passes are only valid for the event and date(s) specified on the application.
• Each application must be accompanied by your support documentation for your event, e.g. confirmation of registration, tournament/competition information or flyer/brochure.

**First priority will go to first time users and groups or individuals traveling to Provincial, National or Western Canadian Championships.**

Application Process:

• Applications will only be accepted on line
• Applications will only be accepted if application forms are fully complete and meet all application criteria.
• Entries will be considered during the following period: January 1, 2014 – March 31, 2015.
• Applications must be received 2 weeks prior to the scheduled event.
• Late applications or applications for events that have already occurred will not be considered.

View application guidelines here.

Apply online here.

For more information please email grants[at]viasport.ca