BC Athletic Assistance Program

BCGA AAP Policy

The BC Athlete Assistance Program (BC AAP) is an athlete-centered program funded by the Provincial Government which provides a system of recognition and financial support for BC's high performance athletes.

The intent of the program is to provide 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 Canada Games; and
  • to increase the number of BC athletes reaching federal carding status thus expanding BC representation on national teams and at eligible major international multi-sport games.

BC Athletic Assistance government website

How does it work?

Each year the Provincial Government allocates a certain amount of BC AAP funding to each Provincial Sport Organization (PSO). Along with the funding are guidelines regarding minimum funding criteria that the PSO must follow when allocating funds to the athletes. In addition to these guidelines, the PSO is responsible for forming a Selection Committee that establishes criteria to further select athletes for the program. Once the athletes are selected, the funds are distributed. The BC AAPprogram seeks to “relieve some of the pressures associated with training and competition needs when participating in national and international sport.”

How much funding is available?
 

The Provincial Government determines the amount each organization receives on a yearly basis. Our grant of $4800 is received annually in the fall. BCGA Selection Committee:

Jim McKinnon AAP Chair mckinnon@petro-canada.ca
Dee Horie
Bob Ladouceur
Carol Brown
Deborah Pyne BCGA Staff
 
“The BC Athlete Assistance Program is funded and administered by the provincial government in support of BC athletes, in reaching athletic goals and encouraging the pursuit of their academic and career aspirations.

” The BCAAP system is athlete-centered, equitable, accessible, fair & merit-based.

BCGA AAP Policy
 

Premier's Athletic Awards
 

Each year, the top male and female athlete in each of the B.C. Athlete Assistance Program are honoured by the Premier and Minister responsible for Sport at the Premier's Athletic Awards. These awards honour athletes who, through their commitment to excellence, hard work and determination, leave their mark on sport in British Columbia. Past recipients include 2007 BC Junior Boys' champion Zach MacDougall and 2007 and 2008 BC Women's Amateur champion Kira Meixner.

The Premiers Athletic Award Recipients’ photos and accomplishments are displayed at the BC Sport Hall of Fame and Museum at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver.