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Since 1997 the Athlete Support Fund has supported provincial athletes with scholastic bursaries to advance their education while remaining active in figure skating. Over the past 24 years, more than $70,000 has been distributed to athletes. Thanks to generous donations and successful fundraising efforts, the Athlete Support Fund remains committed to supporting the educational and athletic goals of skaters across the province.
50/50 Draws
The Athlete Support Fund Committee would like to thank everyone who has supported our 50/50 draws.
| 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 |
The next 50/50 draw will take place at the 2025 Super Series Final competition in Kelowna, BC. Please watch for information to be sent out to our Skate BC/YT Members and posted on our website when tickets are available.
Rose Sales
The Athlete Support Fund Committee will be selling roses at the 2025 Super Series Final competition in Kelowna, BC.
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.
| 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 |
