Gymnastics BC scholarships are designed to assist our current members in their pursuit of post-secondary education. These Gymnastics BC Scholarships honour young British Columbia students who have:

• Shown outstanding leadership traits and skills in gymnastics and within their community.
• Demonstrated a personal contribution to gymnastics, their community, school and club.
• Demonstrated participation and achievements in gymnastics and other activities.
• Attained high scholastic achievements

Scholarships are presented during the Gymnastics BC awards ceremony each year.

2021 scholarships

Application deadline: June 30, 2021

If you have applied for a scholarship, you will receive a letter in the mail in August regarding the status of your application. 

 Scholarship awards will be distributed in the Fall. 

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for a Gymnastics BC scholarship, applicants must: 

• Have been registered with Gymnastics BC as of June 30 of the current year.
• Have been registered with Gymnastics BC for no less than five (5) years (does not need to be consecutive).
• Have graduated or be graduating from a recognized B.C. secondary school program.
• Have been accepted to attend or already attending a recognized Canadian post-secondary education institution.
• Academic standings will be considered as part of the overall decision.

Applying for a scholarship

A completed application consists of the following elements:

1. The Gymnastics BC scholarship application form, fully completed and signed by the applicant.
2. Proof of acceptance or attendance at a recognized Canadian post-secondary education institution.
3. A transcript of the applicant’s academic record (Secondary School and University/College, if applicable).
4. An essay written by the applicant, up to 500 words in length, on one of the two topics listed below:
   • Describe the impact that gymnastics has had on your life.
   • Describe how you have contributed to gymnastics, your club and/or Gymnastics BC.
5. A letter of support from the applicant’s current Gymnastics BC club (coach, administrator, etc). Letters from past coaches/supervisors may also be submitted.
6. Any additional information which supports the application.

Materials submitted will not be returned to the applicant and remain the property of Gymnastics BC.

Resources and forms

• GBC Scholarship Application Form 

BC Athlete Assistance Program

The BC Athlete Assistance Program (BC AAP) is a program funded by the BC Government which provides grants to provincial sport organizations and post-secondary institutions to help athletes train and compete.

By recognizing high performance athletes (selected by provincial sport organizations and post-secondary institutions) who compete in recognized national or international competitions, the BC AAP relieves some of the financial pressures associated with training and competition needs.

Gymnastics BC focuses on supporting athletes who are in the position to compete for Team BC at the Canada Games and who are ranked just below athletes receiving Sport Canada Athlete Assistance Program funding (S1/S2 carding levels).

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 Canada Games;
• 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; and
• To assist B.C. athletes reach their athletic potential.

Guidelines, Policies and Procedures

GBC has developed sport specific selection criteria based on the criteria outlined in the BC Athlete Assistance Program guidelines, policies and procedures document. Athletes must meet a minimum performance standard to be eligible.

Available funding

The B.C. government determines the amount each organization receives on a yearly basis. The Gymnastics BC grant is received annually and is distributed within the fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).

Athlete eligibility

Athletes must meet sport-specific selection criteria outlined in the discipline specific GBC policies and procedures manuals available online.

Requirements

In order to qualify for AAP funding the athlete must:

• be in good standing with GBC
• be registered to compete in the current competitive year
• submit the completed AAP application form. Incomplete applications will be returned to the athlete. Applications not received by GBC by the stated deadline are not considered
• attend the GBC Championships in one of the following ways:
  • compete
  • judge, coach or
  • take part in a demonstration with full or partial routines
• wear the Team BC or National Team uniform and tracksuit at inter-provincial competitions
• regardless of a valid injury petition at the time of the GBC Championships still participate in some capacity
• have competed and ranked at the preceding Canadian Championships, Elite Canada or Canada Games or represented Canada internationally as selected by the national team program.

Athletes accepting AAP funding agree to support and participate in all initiatives of GBC Programming. (I.E.: attend Technical Committee designated camps, attempt to qualify for appropriate Team BC events, etc.)

Athletes accepting AAP funding agree to abide by the Team BC Code of Conduct or otherwise be subject to funding repercussions.

Note: Athletes who meet the eligibility criteria are not guaranteed BC AAP funding.

Athlete Appeal Procedure

Any athlete wishing to dispute the AAP selection process may ask, in writing, that the applicable technical committee review their decision. If technical committee’s final decision does not solve the dispute, an appeal using the Gymnastics BC appeal procedure as found in the Governance Section of the Policy and Procedure Manual may be used.

Use of Funds

Athletes receiving funding through BC AAP can spend the funding obtained for the following purposes:

• Normal living costs
• Costs directly associated with training (e.g. coaching, facility fees, other athlete services)
• Costs associated with attending training camps and competitions (e.g. entry fees, travel costs)
• Sport specific equipment (bodysuits, singlets, longs, gym shoes, grips, etc.)

The BC Athlete Assistance Program (BC AAP) is a program funded by the BC Government which provides grants to provincial sport organizations and post-secondary institutions to help athletes train and compete.

By recognizing high performance athletes (selected by provincial sport organizations and post-secondary institutions) who compete in recognized national or international competitions, the BC AAP relieves some of the financial pressures associated with training and competition needs.

Gymnastics BC focuses on supporting athletes who are in the position to compete for Team BC at the Canada Games and who are ranked just below athletes receiving Sport Canada Athlete Assistance Program funding (S1/S2 carding levels).

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 Canada Games;
• 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; and
• To assist B.C. athletes reach their athletic potential.

Guidelines, Policies and Procedures

GBC has developed sport specific selection criteria based on the criteria outlined in the BC Athlete Assistance Program guidelines, policies and procedures document. Athletes must meet a minimum performance standard to be eligible.

Available funding

The B.C. government determines the amount each organization receives on a yearly basis. The Gymnastics BC grant is received annually and is distributed within the fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).

Athlete eligibility

Athletes must meet sport-specific selection criteria outlined in the discipline specific GBC policies and procedures manuals available online.

Requirements

In order to qualify for AAP funding the athlete must:

• be in good standing with GBC
• be registered to compete in the current competitive year
• submit the completed AAP application form. Incomplete applications will be returned to the athlete. Applications not received by GBC by the stated deadline are not considered
• attend the GBC Championships in one of the following ways:
  • compete
  • judge, coach or
  • take part in a demonstration with full or partial routines
• wear the Team BC or National Team uniform and tracksuit at inter-provincial competitions
• regardless of a valid injury petition at the time of the GBC Championships still participate in some capacity
• have competed and ranked at the preceding Canadian Championships, Elite Canada or Canada Games or represented Canada internationally as selected by the national team program.

Athletes accepting AAP funding agree to support and participate in all initiatives of GBC Programming. (I.E.: attend Technical Committee designated camps, attempt to qualify for appropriate Team BC events, etc.)

Athletes accepting AAP funding agree to abide by the Team BC Code of Conduct or otherwise be subject to funding repercussions.

Note: Athletes who meet the eligibility criteria are not guaranteed BC AAP funding.

Athlete Appeal Procedure

Any athlete wishing to dispute the AAP selection process may ask, in writing, that the applicable technical committee review their decision. If technical committee’s final decision does not solve the dispute, an appeal using the Gymnastics BC appeal procedure as found in the Governance Section of the Policy and Procedure Manual may be used.

Use of Funds

Athletes receiving funding through BC AAP can spend the funding obtained for the following purposes:

• Normal living costs
• Costs directly associated with training (e.g. coaching, facility fees, other athlete services)
• Costs associated with attending training camps and competitions (e.g. entry fees, travel costs)
• Sport specific equipment (bodysuits, singlets, longs, gym shoes, grips, etc.)

Gymnastics BC’s women’s artistic gymnastics program offers the following funding opportunities:

1. WAG High Performance Athlete Development Fund: for athletes and coaches who participate in Gymnastics Canada training camps, international competitions and Elite Canada.

2. Team BC Competition Fund: provides financial assistance to enable coaches and gymnasts to attend a team competition experience above and beyond Westerns and Canadians.

3. Excellence Funding: offers grants for WAG, MAG, and TG athletes and their personal coach(es) at the Canadian Championships in recognition of their excellence.

4. Athlete Assistance Program: offers funding for athletes who have competed and ranked at the preceding Canadian Championships or Canada Games.

CANCELLED FOR 2020 – Many athletes that have participated in the WAG Artistic Optional, MAG, TG and Compulsory BC Championships are eligible for funding to offset expenses incurred while travelling to and from the events.  For more information regarding who is eligible and the application process, please click the link below. 

2020 BC Championships Travel Subsidy Application Form