Pointe-Claire Canoe Kayak Club - Financial Support
The Pointe-Claire Canoe Kayak Club is a non-profit organization operating in the City of Pointe-Claire, offering support and governance to the competitive team in the sport of Sprint Canoe and Kayak racing. Financed through fundraising activities within the club, the racing program is also supported through grants from the Quebec and Canadian Canoe and Kayak federations, and operational funding from the City of Pointe-Claire.
The Pointe-Claire Canoe Kayak Club is recognized in Quebec and Canada for its innovation, leadership and performance, positioning itself because of the quality of its coaching and guidance. Since 1989, the Club promotes the emergence of athletes of all ages, initiating paddlers as young as eight years, to developing high performance and Olympic athletes, respecting their talent and aspirations, in a healthy, safe, stimulating and inclusive environment.
The Pointe-Claire Canoe Kayak Club is committed to assisting athletes achieve their performance goals. For this reason, the Board of Directors has created policies to guide their practices in financial assistance. The following policies have been put in place to assist athletes with the financial demands of training and competing:
These policies are intended to ease the financial strain of athletes who show a commitment to their sport and the club. In all cases, athletes are required to be in good financial standing with the club and comply with the club’s requirements including attendance, ethical conduct, volunteering and commitment. Money available to assist athletes is variable from year to year. These policies may be modified or cancelled at any time at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
The Pointe-Claire Canoe Kayak Club is a non-profit organization operating in the City of Pointe-Claire, offering support and governance to the competitive team in the sport of Sprint Canoe and Kayak racing. Financed through fundraising activities within the club, the racing program is also supported through grants from the Quebec and Canadian Canoe and Kayak federations, and operational funding from the City of Pointe-Claire.
The Pointe-Claire Canoe Kayak Club is recognized in Quebec and Canada for its innovation, leadership and performance, positioning itself because of the quality of its coaching and guidance. Since 1989, the Club promotes the emergence of athletes of all ages, initiating paddlers as young as eight years, to developing high performance and Olympic athletes, respecting their talent and aspirations, in a healthy, safe, stimulating and inclusive environment.
The Pointe-Claire Canoe Kayak Club is committed to assisting athletes achieve their performance goals. For this reason, the Board of Directors has created policies to guide their practices in financial assistance. The following policies have been put in place to assist athletes with the financial demands of training and competing:
- Financial Aid Policy whereby applicants who meet certain requirements submit their request to the Board based on financial need. Athletes must apply for financial aid. For more information click here.
- Financial Support Policy whereby high performance athletes are eligible to receive money to support their participation at international competitions. Athletes need not apply for this grant. The Head Coach, following performance qualifications at sanctioned team selection events, will submit candidates. For more information click here.
These policies are intended to ease the financial strain of athletes who show a commitment to their sport and the club. In all cases, athletes are required to be in good financial standing with the club and comply with the club’s requirements including attendance, ethical conduct, volunteering and commitment. Money available to assist athletes is variable from year to year. These policies may be modified or cancelled at any time at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
