2020 Athlete Bursaries available, nominate a deserving athlete before May 31 - BC Alpine Ski Association

Photo from BC Alpine website: www.bcalpine.comDEADLINE TO NOMINATE IS MAY 31, 2020



1. Dave Murray Bursary

Criteria

Awarded to two BC athletes based on the following:

  • Financial need
  • Athletic ability / Sportsmanship / Leadership
  • Recommendation to BC Alpine by coach or other club representative
  • Priority given to U19 level athletes

Award

  • $750.00

About the Award

  • Founded in 1987 by friends of Dave Murray after a fundraiser

Application/Nomination

Selection

  • BC Alpine awards committee makes final selection for this award

 

2. Bob Parsons' Memorial Fund Bursary

Criteria

Awarded to two individuals based on:

  • Leadership and dedication to the sport of ski racing
  • Financial need
  • Recommendation to BC Alpine by coach or other club representative
  • Priority is given to U19 level athletes

Award

  • $1,000.00 per athlete

About the Award

  • Bob Parsons was the original weasel worker at the Whistler World Cup.

Application/Nomination

 

3. Ski Canada Bursary

Criteria

  • U16 level athletes only
  • Financial need
  • Potential to rise to the top of ski racing in Canada
  • Recommendation to BC Alpine by coach or other club representative

About the Award

  • The Ski Canada Bursary is available for not-for-profit ski organizations and groups across Canada.

Award

  • $1,000 awarded to one athlete OR $500 each to one male and one female athlete

Application/Nomination

Selection

  • BC Alpine awards committee makes final selection for this award



     

4. Cary Mullen Award

Criteria

  • This athlete has displayed the most sportsmanlike conduct

Award

  • Trophy for one male and one female athlete

Application/Nomination

Selection

  • BC Alpine awards committee makes final selection for this award