Athlete Funding Program
Click here to view the Guide To High Performance Athlete Funding Program (Updated May 20, 2026)
Athlete Funding
Jump Scholarship
The Jump Scholarship program automatically applies to the following Leading Edge Series Competitions and athletes DO NOT NEED TO APPLY:
Sunsational, Wild Rose, Fall Invitational, Sectional Championships, Calgary Winter Invitational
*To apply for a Jump Scholarship for an element completed at an event outside of the 5 listed above, skater detail sheets must be submitted by the athlete within one month of the conclusion of the event, by clicking here.
Please read the criteria in the Athlete Funding Guide prior to applying.
Jump Start
If you know a child who wants to participate in sport but is unable to because of costs, visit jumpstart.canadiantire.ca.
Section Athlete Awards
Winnie Silverthorne Award – $1000.00 total
Presented annually to the highest placing skater(s) at the Canadian National Skating Championships, and is recommended by the Athlete Development Committee.
Kurt Browning Award – $500.00
Presented annually to the highest placing Junior Woman at the Canadian National Skating Championships.
Brian Pockar Award – $500.00
Presented annually to the highest placing Juvenile Men (U12 or U14) at the Skate AB I NT I NU Sectional Championships.
Jesse Smith Memorial Award – $250.00
Presented annually to the highest placing Pre-Juvenile U11 Man at the Skate AB I NT I NU Sectional Championships.
Shantell Hale Award – $250.00 each
Presented annually to the highest placing Juvenile U12 Woman and Juvenile U14 Woman at the Skate AB I NT I NU Sectional Championships.
Barbara Graham Award – $1000.00 total
Presented annually to the highest placing Pre-Novice or Novice Pair or Dance team at Skate Canada Trophy.
Pat Fischer Award – $500.00
Presented annually to the highest placing Pre-Novice Man at Skate Canada Trophy.