Athlete Support Fund

Since 1997, the Skate Canada BC/YT Section Athlete Support Fund (ASF) has provided crucial financial assistance to skaters. From subsidizing competition and event costs to offering scholastic bursaries, the ASF helps athletes achieve their goals. Over the past 28 years, more than $100,000 has been awarded to athletes. Thanks to generous donations and successful fundraising efforts like 50/50 raffles, the Athlete Support Fund remains committed to supporting the educational and athletic goals of skaters across BC and the Yukon.

How to Donate

Online through the BC Amateur Sport Fund - The BC Amateur Sport Fund is administered by Sport BC and is a registered charity. Donations made this way are eligible for a tax receipt.

We thank you for your consideration of the Athlete Support Fund!

Make an end-of-year impact! Gifts received by December 31, 2025, qualify for a 2025 tax receipt.

Fundraising Initiatives:

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 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

ASF 50/50 draws will take place at VDI, SummerSkate, Autumn Leaves, Sectionals, and Super Series Final during the 2025-26 Season.

Rose Sales

ASF Rose Sales will take place at VDI and Super Series Final during the 2025-26 Season.

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 caliber of applications received.

All applications will be reviewed by the Athlete Support Fund Committee. The money available for bursaries may vary from year to year. The amount allocated to each applicant is dependent upon the number of applications received, level of skating achieved, marks, involvement in the sport of figure skating, and other volunteer involvement. The quality of the application submitted will be carefully considered and simply submitting an application does not guarantee a Bursary.

Applications open in April 2026. Use the helpful tips for completing the application. Closing date to submit your application is June 15, 2026.

Tips for completing the application:

Ensure that all components of the application form are completed in full with accurate information. Applications with missing information will not be scored as high as applications with complete and accurate information.
Submit supporting documents in full (e.g.: proof of registration in a post-secondary institution, transcripts).
Provide clear examples that support your application. For example, providing clarity on volunteer activities, including the organization(s) you volunteer with, type of volunteer activities, how long you have volunteered, and how frequently.
Information about awards or recognition that you have received also help to enhance the application.
Provide fulsome information about your education plans. The committee appreciates that plans can change, but it is helpful to understand your current plans and any education and career paths you are considering in the future.

CANADIANS PARTICIPANT BURSARY – being awarded in Fall 2026

Criteria: Must have competed at the Canadian National Skating Championships in the Junior and/or Senior categories within the past three years. Must have competed at the 2026 BC/YT Sectional Championships, or the 2025 BC/YT Synchro Competition. Must be registering to attend a Post Secondary Institution for Fall 2026.

The Athlete Support Fund Committee will review the following when assessing your application:

How many years you competed at the Canadian National Skating Championships in the Junior and/or Senior categories
Whether you represented Canada at International Competitions assigned by Skate Canada
Proof of registration in a Post Secondary Institution, and the number of courses that you plan on enrolling in during the upcoming academic year
Educational plans and career goals
Volunteer involvement in your skating community, including the various volunteer roles you may have held, and how often you volunteer
Volunteer involvement in your community, and how often you volunteer in your community
Academic marks will be reviewed using your submitted transcripts
Whether you have obtained any coaching and/or officiating qualifications

GOLD ATHLETE BURSARY – being awarded in Fall 2026

We encourage skaters from all Regions to apply

Criteria: Must have achieved at least 3 of the 4 Gold Test Assessments (Dance, Skills, Free Skate, Artistic). Must have graduated high school in 2025 or 2026. You can receive this award one time only. Must be registering to attend a Post Secondary Institution in the Fall of 2026.