We in the north know that for high performance athletics, any extra bit of help can make a difference! We are extremely lucky to have funding options available for individual athletes looking to help support their travels and training costs.

Here are a few options...

1. Athlete Participation Fund

• ​  The Athlete Participation Fund helps families manage the expenses from travel within and outside of the Yukon to compete as a representative Yukon athlete.

Learn more at sportyukon.com/athlete-participation-fund

2. Jaime Shaw Memorial Fund​

• The Jamie Shaw Memorial Fund, named in honour of the late coach and teacher, is charged with providing financial support for access to training and development for Yukon athletes

Learn more at sportyukon.com/jamie-shaw-memorial-fund


3. Gerry Thick Memorial Fund

• This fund, named for the Whitehorse City Counsellor and avid supporter of sport in the Yukon, aims to support Yukoners interested in becoming sport or recreation professionals. Two $1000 grants are offered each year to aid Yukoners in their educational pursuits in the sport and recreation field, and to bring their knowledge back to the Yukon after graduation.

Learn more at sportyukon.com/gerry-thick-memorial-fund


4. Jumpstart

• Sometimes, families need financial assistance to get their kids into a sport or physical activity. Canadian Tire Jumpstart is committed to helping all families access a range of activities.
  
  
  

Learn more at jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/pages/individual-child-grants