Funding Opportunities for Athletes

ASRCA Athlete Grants

The Alberta Sprint Racing Canoe Association is proud to announce we are investing in Alberta athletes who are excelling in national competitions and attending international competitions representing Team Canada. This programming has been made possible through the Government of Canada, with the support of the Ministry of Sport and Physical Activity and Recreation. 

All athletes receiving an ASRCA Athlete Grant must:

  • Be a permanent resident of Alberta.

  • Be a current member, in good standing, of an ASRCA Member Club.

  • Be a sprint canoe/kayak athlete.

There are 3 types of athlete grants available: National Team Trials, CKC Sprint National Championships, and International Competition.

National Team Trials

An athlete will receive one $500 grant for placing top 6 in a singles event (C1 or K1) at National Team Trials (NTT) in sprint canoe/kayak. Distances of 200m, 500m, and 1000m in C1 or K1 as well as Para C1 or K1 events are eligible. There will be a maximum of one $500 National Team Trials grant per person per calendar year. If an athlete places top 6 in more than one event at NTT, they will only receive one National Team Trials grant in the amount of $500.


CKC Sprint National Championships

An athlete will receive one $500 grant for placing top 3 in a singles event (C1 or K1) at the CKC Sprint National Championships (Nationals). Distances of 200m, 500m, 1000m, and 6000m in C1 or K1 as well as Para C1 or K1 events are eligible. There will be a maximum of one $500 CKC Sprint National Championships grant per person per calendar year. If an athlete places top 3 in more than one event at Nationals, they will only receive one CKC Sprint National Championships grant in the amount of $500.


International Competitions

To be eligible for an athlete grant for international competitions from ASRCA, the athlete must:

  • Be selected by CKC to attend an eligible international event as part of the sprint canoe/kayak team and attend the international event.
  • Be a minimum of 15 years old.

If an athlete is selected by CKC to attend an international event (see eligible events below) as part of the sprint canoe/kayak team, and the athlete attends the international event, they are eligible to receive a $500 grant. An athlete is only eligible to receive one $500 grant for international competitions per calendar year, regardless of how many international events they qualify for.

Eligible international events include:

  • Olympic Hopes
  • U23 World Championships
  • Junior World Championships
  • Senior World Championships
  • Pan American Championships
  • Pan American Games
  • ICF Sprint World Cups
  • ParaCanoe World Championships


Overview of ASRCA Athlete Grants

Competition

National Team Trials

Sprint National Championships

Events

C1 or K1 (200, 500 or 1000m)

C1 or K1 (200, 500, 1000 or 6000m)

Performance

Ranked in top 6

Ranked in top 3

Grant amount

$500

$500



Selected by CKC and attend one of the following international competitions

Olympic Hopes

U23 World Championships

Junior World Championships

Senior World Championships

Pan American Championships

Pan American Games

ICF Sprint World Cups

ParaCanoe World Championships

Minimum age

15 years old

Grant amount

$500



Conditions:

  • Athletes are only eligible to receive one National Team Trials athlete grant ($500), one CKC Sprint National Championships grant ($500), and one International Competition grant ($500) per calendar year. An athlete may receive one of each of the grants per calendar year, reaching a maximum of $1,500.
  • Carded athletes are ineligible to receive ASRCA athlete grants.
  • Proof that the athlete has been selected by CKC to attend an international event, placed in the top 6 at NTT, or placed in the top 3 at Nationals will be required to assess eligibility for a grant (if not already available through communications from CKC or on the CKC website).

Successful athlete grant recipients must:

  • Provide a written statement and picture to ASRCA, within 30 days of the event, outlining their experience and results at the event. This will be posted to the ASRCA website.
  • Volunteer for one shift at the next ASRCA casino (or have someone volunteer on their behalf).

All applications will be reviewed by the Board and approved/denied within 30 days from the application date.

To apply for an athlete grant, please complete the Jotform below.