1. Youth Development

Helps young people access, participate in and remain involved in alpine skiing by reducing financial and other barriers. This can include training, instruction, equipment, participation opportunities and partnerships with clubs, schools and community organizations.

2. Athlete Development

Supports Canadian amateur alpine athletes as they develop and progress in the sport. Activities can include training, coaching, technical development, conditioning, equipment, camps, clinics and other athlete-development opportunities.

3. Competition Support

Helps athletes participate in alpine ski competitions by assisting with appropriate competition-related costs such as travel, accommodation, entry fees, equipment and competition preparation.

4. Coach Development

Supports the education, training and development of alpine ski coaches through clinics, courses, seminars, mentorship, technical resources and professional-development opportunities.

5. National Athlete Development Fund

Provides a dedicated funding mechanism for Canadian amateur alpine athlete development. The Fund can support advanced training, coaching, competition preparation and other appropriate development opportunities and can receive donations, grants, sponsorships and legacy contributions.

1. Canadian youth athletes participating in or developing through alpine skiing programs.

2. Canadian amateur alpine athletes who demonstrate commitment, development and potential within the sport.

3. Athletes participating in recognized training and competition programs, including athletes progressing toward higher levels of competition.

4. Developing alpine coaches seeking education, training or professional development.

5. Eligible youth, athlete-development and coach-development programs operated by qualified ski clubs, sport organizations, schools or community organizations.

6. Advanced athletes, through the future Advanced Athlete Development Program, once established by BGSF.

7. Other individuals or organizations that meet criteria established by the BGSF Board and whose activities directly support BGSF's purposes.

Key eligibility considerations

BGSF may consider:

• Canadian residency or eligibility under the applicable BGSF program;

• participation in an appropriate alpine skiing program;

• demonstrated commitment to the sport;

• athletic development and potential;

• financial need or other barriers to participation;

• coach or club recommendations;

• sportsmanship and leadership;

• participation and development goals; and

• availability of BGSF funds.

Eligibility may consider:

• Athletic development and potential

• Financial need or barriers to participation

• Commitment and participation

• Training or competition objectives

• Sportsmanship and leadership

• Program impact and available BGSF funding

Each BGSF program may have additional criteria. Meeting the eligibility requirements does not guarantee funding, as awards depend on available resources and the number and quality of applications received.

Alpine ski racing is an expensive sport. Training, coaching, equipment, travel and competition costs can create significant financial barriers. BGSF helps reduce those barriers so committed Canadian Amateur skiers have the opportunity to develop, compete and reach their potential.