Athlete Support Fund
Since 1997, the Skate Canada BC/YT Section Athlete Support Fund (ASF) has provided vital financial assistance to skaters across British Columbia and the Yukon. From helping offset competition and event expenses to offering scholastic bursaries, the ASF plays an important role in supporting athletes as they pursue both their athletic and educational goals.
Over the past 29 years, more than $200,000 has been awarded to skaters. This impact is made possible through the generosity of donors and the success of fundraising initiatives such as 50/50 raffles, silent auctions, and rose sales. Together, these efforts ensure the continued growth and success of our skating community.
Athlete Support Fund
Every contribution to the Athlete Support Fund makes a meaningful difference. To support our athletes, please click the “Donate” button below.
Donations are made through the BC Amateur Sport Fund, administered by Sport BC, a registered charity. Contributions made through this program are eligible for a tax receipt.
Thank you for supporting the Athlete Support Fund and the future of skating in BC and the Yukon.
Fundraising Initiatives:
SummerSkate Silent Auction
The Athlete Support Fund is excited to host an in-person Silent Auction during the 2026 BC/YT Section Super Series SummerSkate competition! Be sure to visit the upper concourse at Scotia Barn, near the registration area, to browse the auction items and place your bids.
All proceeds directly support our athletes!
Online Silent Auction
Thank you to everyone who supported our 2026 Skate Canada BC/YT Athlete Support Fund Online Silent Auction!
Together, our community helped raise over $7,000 in gross revenue to support athletes across BC/YT through competition expenses, training opportunities, and scholastic bursaries.
Highlights from this year’s auction:
• 92 registered participants
• 363 bids placed
• 27 bids on a single item — our most competitive item of the auction!
A huge thank you to all of our generous donors, bidders, and supporters for helping make this initiative such a success.
50/50 Draws
The Athlete Support Fund Committee would like to thank everyone who has supported our 50/50 draws.
Congratulations to our 2025-26 season 50/50 winners!:
2026 BC/YT Section Super Series Victoria Day - R. Blakely - $980.00
2026 BC/YT Section Super Series Final - S. Marshall - $850.00
2026 BC/YT Sectional Championships - K. Guay - $717.50
2025 BC/YT Section Super Series Autumn Leaves - Dawn Williams - $915.00
2025 BC/YT Section Super Series Summerskate - L. Prendergast - $940.00
2025 BC/YT Section Super Series Victoria Day - S. Mehat - $1255.00
2025 Skate Canada BC/YT AGM - C. Skuta - $1357.50
Bursaries:
The Athlete Support Fund is proud to assist skaters who have been or are currently on the BC/YT Team, or have achieved at least 3 of the 4 Gold Test Assessments, and are furthering their post-secondary education. Each year, the Athlete Support Fund Committee reviews applications, evaluating submission quality, skating achievements, academic performance, and community involvement. Bursary amounts vary annually based on available funds, the number of applicants, and the calibre of applications received.
The 2026 Bursary Application period is now closed. Please check back in early 2027 for information about the next application period.
We are pleased to announce the 2026 Athlete Support Fund Bursary recipients. Congratulations to the following skaters:
2026 Bursary Recipients Announced
Athlete Name | Amount Awarded |
|---|---|
Chloe Nguyen | $1,500.00 |
Shohei Law | $1,500.00 |
Aleksa Rakic | $1,250.00 |
Amy Ritchie | $1,250.00 |
Peyton Reid | $1,250.00 |
Valencia Budijanto | $1,250.00 |
Abigail Mui | $1,000.00 |
Brookelynn Pollock | $1,000.00 |
Laura De Santa | $1,000.00 |
Neo Tran | $1,000.00 |
Calissa Adlem | $750.00 |
Hannah Li | $750.00 |
Joanna Li | $750.00 |
Katherine Kang | $750.00 |
Mitchell Dunn | $750.00 |
Athlete Name | Amount Awarded | Region |
|---|---|---|
Julia Pedley Chan | $1,500.00 | BC Coast Region |
Regine Pan | $1,250.00 | Vancouver Island Region |
Maya Towstyka | $1,250.00 | BC Coast Region |
Stephanie Chang | $1,000.00 | BC Coast Region |
Avery Chardonnens | $1,000.00 | Kootenay Region |
Ashlyn Wassing | $1,000.00 | Okanagan Region |
Millie Hong | $750.00 | BC Coast Region |
Rosie Pallone | $750.00 | Kootenay Region |
Libby Tucker | $750.00 | Okanagan Region |
2026 Canadians Participant Bursary Recipients
2026 Gold Athlete Bursary Recipients
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