The BC Athlete Assistance Program (BC AAP) is an athlete-centered program of financial assistance funded by the Province of British Columbia and administered by the Sport Branch of the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. The program seeks to recognize high performance athletes who are participating in programs offered through a provincial sport organization or post-secondary institution and competing in recognized national or international competitions to relieve some of the pressures associated with training and competition needs.
The intent of the BC Athlete Assistance Program (BC AAP) is to provide support to BC high performance athletes striving to represent the Province and Canada in athletic competition. The program seeks to relieve some of the pressures associated with training and competition needs association with participation in national and international sport. The focus of BC AAP funding is for those athletes who are in the position to compete for Team BC at the Canada Games and are just below those receiving Sport Canada Athlete Assistance Program funding (S1/S2 carding levels), however, athletes in receipt of Sport Canada funding may also be eligible for BC AAP funding.
Program Objectives
- To focus support to athletes in the “training to compete” and “training to win” stages of Canadian Sport for Life – Long Term Athlete Development Model;
- To contribute to improved performances of Team BC athletes at the Nationals;
- To increase the number of BC athletes reaching federal carding status thus expanding BC representation on national teams and at eligible major international tournaments; and
- To assist BC athletes reach their athletic potential.
The program reaches its objectives through adherence to the guiding principles of being athlete centered, equitable, accessible, fair, and merit based in its decisions.
To view the 2014-2015 selection criteria and application form please check out the Team BC section of our Resources page.
