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Kids Recreation Fund

The Kids Recreation Fund (KRF) provides Yukon families with a lower income an opportunity to apply for funding for their children (aged 0 -18 years) to participate in sport and recreational activities. Each child has up to $400.00 per the year.

Applications accepted annually up to March 31.

Administered by Sport Yukon.
sportyukon.com/programs/kids-recreation-fund/

Jumpstart

Sport Yukon is also a chapter member of the Canadian Tire Jumpstart program. Through Sport Yukon, the Canadian Tire Jumpstart can cover the fees associated with program or activity registration, or transportation costs (funded on a case by case basis). Up to $300 per child is available through the Jumpstart per year. For more information, please contact Sport Yukon at 668-4236.

Administered by Sport Yukon.
(867) 668-4236

In-Territory Travel

In-Territory Travel Fund
In-Territory Travel provides a subsidy for participants and coaches from the communities who incur costs for travel to Arctic Winter Games trials, Yukon representative team travel and coach training opportunities, as well as travel for all in-territory Yukon championships.

Applications accepted annually up to March 31.

Administered by Government of Yukon.
www.community.gov.yk.ca/cd/sport_funding.html

Indigenous

Aboriginal Legacy Fund

The Aboriginal Legacy Fund purpose is to develop and support individual aboriginal athletes at the territorial/provincial, college/university, national/international level as defined below:

• Territorial/Provincial athlete – Athletes that have been identified as representative players for their sport or representing the territory at sanctioned provincial tournaments and/or championships.
• National Level Athlete – Athletes that attend National Championships or represent Canada at International competitions.

Intake Dates
Intake 1) Applications must be received by April 30th (before 5:00 pm)
Intake 2) Applications must be received by September 30th (before 5:00 pm)
Intake 3) Applications must be received by Jan 30th (before 5:00 pm)

www.yasc.ca/AboriginalLegacyFund.aspx

Snowboard Yukon Indigenous Sport Development Bursary

Snowboard Yukon would like to encourage and empower Indigenous youth to participate in the sport of snowboarding. Snowboard Yukon will provide free program enrollment for an Indigenous athlete whom is interested in pursuing snowboard training.

To apply please download the form at: http://snowboardyukon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SY-Indigenous-Sport-Dev-Bursary-Form.pdf

Application deadline: December 31

High Perforamnce Athlete

Yukon Government Athlete High Performance Funding
The Yukon High Performance Athlete Assistance Program provides funding for athletes who have demonstrated performance beyond the territorial level with potential for improvement at the provincial, national, or international levels. Athletes may be eligible for up to $7,000 in funding per year.

Application deadline is generally mid-Apirl. This application requires a yearly training plan and several letters of endorsement, so applicants are strongly advised to begin filling in the form well in advance of the deadline  to receive proper support from their coach.

Administered by Government of Yukon.
www.community.gov.yk.ca/cd/sport_funding.html

2019 GOAL application – Air North – Giving Our Athletes a Lift
Under this program, Air North provides Sport Yukon with thirty (30) travel certificates to be allocated to athletes who are members of Yukon Sport Governing Bodies (YSGB). Each travel certificate entitles the athlete to one flight segment for the purpose of competing in a recognized sporting event outside of the territory, including competitions, training, try-outs, and tournaments.

Application deadline is generally mid-August.

This application requires

1. Completed GOAL application form

2. Letter of recommendation from the athlete’s coach

3. Letter of recommendation from the Sport Governing Body President

Administered by Sport Yukon
sportyukon.com/air-north-goal-program/

Officials

Yukon Government Official High Performance Funding
The Yukon High Performance Official Assistance Program provides funding for officials to upgrade their training beyond what they can access in the territory.

Application deadline is generally mid-Apirl. This application requires a letters of endorsement from Snowboard Yukon, so applicants are strongly advised to begin filling in the form well in advance of the deadline.

Administered by Government of Yukon.
www.community.gov.yk.ca/cd/sport_funding.html