Rising Star

Sport North Federation Rising Star Guidelines 

Rising Star Guidelines

The Rising Star program is intended to provide athletes with financial assistance to participate in sport specific summer camps which contribute to their learning and development through the athlete pathway (Long Term Athlete Development) in the Train to Train category.
However, due to Covid-19 we acknowledge that returning to sport can be financially difficult for many. In consideration of this we have opened the Rising Star Guidelines. These revisions will be in effect from March 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023.
For more information on Long Term Athlete Development and the Train to Train category please follow this link. https://sportforlife.ca/long-term-development/

OPTION 1 - PROGRAM REGISTRATION FEES

  • Open to athletes participating in a program which meets the guidelines of the FUNdamentals stage in the Long-Term Development Guidelines. Target age; Boys approximately 6-9 years, and girls approximately 6-8 years old.
  • Open to athletes participating in a program which meets the guidelines of the Learn to Train stage in the Long-Term Development Guidelines. Target age; Boys from approximately 9 and girls from approximately eight years of age to onset of adolescent growth spurt.
  • Only program registration fees will be covered under this option. Sport North reserves the right to cap the total amount of funding per applicant. The sport program must be in the NWT.
  • Recipients of this funding will be required to provide a letter from the sport confirming your registration in the program.

OPTION 2 – CAMP REGISTRATION FEES

  • Open to athletes participating in a camp which meets the guidelines of the Train-to-Train stage in the Long-Term Development Guidelines. Target age; Males from approximately 12-16 and females from approximately 11-15 years of age.
  • A portion of registration fees, transportation and accommodations may be covered through this program. Sport North will not cover any costs related to coaching fees, equipment, food, baggage fees, airline seat fees, or facility rentals. Sport North reserves the right to cap the total amount of funding per applicant. The Camp must be held within Canada.
  • Funding is for costs related to the Athlete and not costs associated with a parent, legal guardian, friend, or family member traveling with the Athlete.
  • Recipients of this funding will be required to submit an Athlete Report once the camp is completed.

Funding Requirements

  • Athletes can access funding once in a 1-year period, i.e., if you receive funding March 5, 2022, you are not eligible to apply for funding until March 6, 2023.
  • Athletes can only apply for funding in one category (Option 1 or Option 2) in a 1-year period.
  • Athletes must be a member of the Territorial Sport Organization (TSO) which governs the sport they are applying for.
  • Athletes must be an NWT resident and reside in the NWT.
  • Parents/legal guardians are responsible to ensure their child is registered in the program/camp and that all necessary documentation has been provided to that program/camp. Sport North is not responsible to ensure athletes are registered.
  • Reimbursement will only be provided if the application is approved.
  • Applications that demonstrate financial barriers may be given priority though this program.
  • Funding will only be reimbursed to the parent/legal guardian when the appropriate receipts and athlete report (as per Option 2) has been submitted. At the discretion of Sport North, funding may be provided directly to the program/camp.

OPTION 3 – TERRITORIAL SPORT ORGANIZATION (TSO) CAMP GRANT

  • Open to all TSOs in good standing with Sport North Federation.
  • Funding is to assist in organizing and delivering camps that require specialized support. Funding can be used to bring in coaches, trainers, or subject matter specialist/technical support.
  • Professional fees, facility rentals, transportation and accommodations may be covered through this program. Sport North will not cover any costs related to equipment, food, baggage fees, or airline seat fees.
  • The maximum amount of funding that can be accessed is $2000.00/application.
  • Sport North reserves the right to cap the total amount of funding per application.
  • The Camp must be held within the NWT.
  • TSOs can access funding once in a 1-year period, i.e., if you receive funding March 5, 2022, you are not eligible to apply for funding until March 6, 2023.

Application Requirements

  • Applications must be submitted at least 1 month prior to the event.
  • Applications will be assessed using the information provided. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
  • The information collected will be used by Sport North to assess your application and carry out functions relevant to the Rising Star Program. Sport North may wish to provide certain information to the media, Government of the Northwest Territories, Federal Government, TSOs and other agencies for promotional and funding purposes. The information will only include the applicant’s full name, age, residence, sport, camp, amount of funding provided, and information gathered from the athlete report.
  • Once you begin the online Application you cannot save it and return to it. Be sure to have all the required documents with you prior to starting the online application.

To apply for Option 1 (Program Registration Fees) click here

https://forms.monday.com/forms/4df9f9fa8318eb45805e7e537a1861b7?r=use1

You will be required to provide the following information:

  •  Athlete/Parent Name, mailing address, contact info
  • Name of sport program/club
  • Contact person for sport program/club name, email, phone number
  • Letter from sport program confirming your registration
  • If you choose, an explanation that you are dealing with financial barriers.

To apply for Option 2 (Camp Registration Fees) click here –

https://forms.monday.com/forms/03192de8a4b37a810c33e6a5b47e8556?r=use1

You will be required to provide the following information:

  • Athlete/Parent Name, mailing address, contact info
  • Coach Endorsement/Support Letter. Ideally it should be from an NWT Coach, but it can be from the camp coach. The coach’s letter, at minimum, should include the following:
    • Coach name, phone number and email
    • How long have you coached this athlete?
    • How does this athlete exhibit fair play and sportsmanship?
    • Why would this athlete benefit from the program?
    • How does this athlete exhibit high performance potential and/or excel in their sport?
    • Please describe the character of the athlete.
    • Is this athlete part of a High-Performance Program?
    • Any other information you feel would benefit or complement/support this application.
  • Confirmation of athlete date of Birth (Birth Certificate, Passport, or Identification Card).
  • Completed Camp Registration Form. If this is not available, you can provide a confirmation letter/email from the camp, or a receipt showing payment of the registration fees.
  • If you choose, an explanation that you are dealing with financial barriers.

To apply for Option 3 (TSO Camp Grant) click here –

https://forms.monday.com/forms/2f2de002047fd7554fe1fca619926250?r=use1

You will be required to provide the following information:

  • TSO Name
  • TSO contact name, email
  • Camp details – description, dates, location, target group, outcome objectives
  • Explanation as to what the funding will be used for
  • Total funding request (max $2,000)
  • Camp budget
  • Within one month of the camp completion, you will provide receipts from the camp equal to the funding provided, a report that outlines how many athletes participated, their gender identity, age, and community. Any unspent funding will be returned to Sport North.

Contact Info
If you have any questions regarding the Rising Star Program, please contact:
Rita Mercredi
rmercredi@sportnorth.com
867-669-8331

 

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