Athlete Bursaries & Awards: Nominate by May 31, 2023 - BC Alpine Ski Association

1. Dave Murray Bursary

Award$750.00 (two bursaries)

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.

About the Award: Founded in 1987 by friends of Dave Murray after a fundraiser

Application/Nomination: Submit via BC Alpine Website http://bcalpine.com/awards/

Selection: BC Alpine awards committee makes final selection for this award

2. Bob Parsons’ Memorial Fund Bursary

Award: $1,000.00 per athlete

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

About the Award: Bob Parsons was the original weasel worker at the Whistler World Cup.

Application/Nomination: Submit via BC Alpine Website. http://bcalpine.com/awards/

3. Ski Canada Bursary

Award: *$500.00

*Awarded to one athlete OR $250 each to one male and one female athlete

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.

Application/Nomination: Submit via BC Alpine Website http://bcalpine.com/awards/. 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: Submit via BC Alpine Website http://bcalpine.com/awards/

Selection: BC Alpine awards committee makes final selection for this award


DEADLINE: May 31, 2023