Programs

2009-2010 Special Project Funding Update

The 2009 phase of Special Funding has accepted 45 applications each at $1000.00. This is the largest acceptance that Wheelchair Basketball Canada has had for Special Projects! Within these acceptances are seven clubs who have never applied before and five are new to Wheelchair Basketball Canada.

PROVINCE	TOTAL	BRIEF SUMMARY
British Columbia	6	Funds targeted to support Juniors, women’s development and a new emerging club in Comox.
Alberta	4	Funds aimed towards junior and female development clinics, official’s development and equipment.
Saskatchewan	10	With every club applying at every level, SK is targeting mini, junior, women’s and provincial development, equipment and integration into a city stand-up league.
Manitoba	3	Equipment being a primary source of funds, while other is aimed towards accessing sport science providers.
Ontario	5	A vast array of projects ON has targeted new teams, equipment, community awareness and recruitment.
Québec	6	Coaching enhancement, club development and equipment are QC’s planned funding projects.
New Brunswick	3	NB will aim towards provincial development at the senior junior and mini levels.
Nova Scotia	3	Funds targeted to support officials development, equipment and promotion.
Newfoundland	2	Newfoundland will focus funds on official’s development and a wheelchair repair and loan program.
Prince Edward Isl.	2	Funds will be aimed towards junior development and equipment.
Maritimes	1	Maritime Wheelchair Basketball Association is redeveloping their website to include game footage and stats.