Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for Canada Games FAST Track grant, athletes must meet all of the eligibility criteria:

1. The athlete must be identified as a next generation national team athlete as determined below:
• During the last two competitive seasons, be listed by an NSO as a next generation national team athlete which is determined by placement on an NSO depth chart; OR,
• Strong results at regional championships, national championships (junior and/or senior) or other recognized national/international competitions over the last two competitive seasons; OR,
• During the last two competitive seasons, be selected to a Canadian National Team (developmental and/or junior and/or senior).

**Applicants do not have to be age-eligible for the Canada Games to apply**

2. The athlete must participate in a sport and/or event that is scheduled for the program of the 2007/2011 Canada Winter Games or 2009 Canada Summer Games. The current Sports on Program are listed under "Sports" to the right. (Athletes need not compete at the Games, but must be involved in one of the sports on the Canada Games program. Please note that certain sports on the program are gender- specific and only females or males can apply for those sports.)
3. The athlete must be instructed by a coach who has been trained and certified by the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) or equivalent and remains in good standing with the NCCP or equivalent program.
4. The athlete must not be under sanction as per the Canadian Anti-Doping Policy administered by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES).
5. The athlete must be a member in good standing of their respective Provincial/Territorial Sport Organization (P/TSO) and National Sport Organization (NSO) or equivalent (if not training in Canada).
6. The athlete must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant.
7. There are no age restrictions on grant applications.

Professional athletes, defined as any athlete who has ever signed a professional contract, and athletes currently holding a Development Card or who have held a Senior Card at any time from the Athlete Assistance Program administered by Sport Canada, are not eligible for a grant under the Canada Games FAST Track program.

Grants for athletes who have permanent residence in Saskatchewan are administered through the Saskatchewan FutureBest program. If you are a resident of Saskatchewan please visit the Athlete Services page of www.sasksport.sk.ca for more information on grants in Saskatchewan.