Photo Credit: Danielle Earl Photography

Since 1997 the Skate Canada BC/YT Section Athlete Support Fund (ASF) has provided crucial financial assistance to skaters across our Section. From subsidizing competition costs to offering scholastic bursaries and covering banquet fees for Kelowna Camp participants, 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 and rose sales, the Athlete Support Fund remains committed to supporting the educational and athletic goals of skaters across the province.

50/50 Raffles

The Athlete Support Fund Committee would like to thank everyone who has supported our 50/50 raffles this season.

Congratulations to our 2024-25 season 50/50 winners!:

2025 Super Series Final

N. Collins

Kamloops

$1,012.50

2024 Super Series Autumn Leaves

N. Grimsdell

Revelstoke

$792.50

2024 Super Series SummerSkate

T. Mapoles

Kelowna

$720.00

2024 Skate Canada Ice Summit

C. Mabee

Ontario

$1,167.50

2024 Super Series Victoria Day 

T. Cannell

Vancouver

$1,120.00

Athlete Support Fund Bursary Recipients

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.

Congratulations to the 2024-25 Bursary Recipients:

Canadians Participant Bursary    
A. Xie Newton FSC $2,000
B. Giang Champs ISC of BC $2,000
C. Nguyen Champs ISC of BC $2,500
E. Millard Connaught SC $2,500
S. Law Champs ISC of BC $2,500
S. Lattanzio LMSSC $1,000
T. Gunara Champs ISC of BC $1,000
Gold Athlete Bursary    
A. Hughes Sparwood SC $1,000
B. Chardonnes Fernie SC $1,250
B. Puska Fuller Lake SC $1,250
G. Weisheit Glengarry SC $1,000
K. Mackenzie Terrace SC $500
M. Vic Grandview SC $750
M. Webster Grandview SC $750