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Active for Life Awards and Post-Secondary Bursaries

Skate Canada New Brunswick (SCNB) is pleased to be able to offer the Active for Life Awards and Post-Secondary Bursaries. These are awarded on a yearly basis.

The SCNB Board will decide the winners and announce the recipients on our website and/or social media.

 

Active for Life Awards 

Purpose

These awards are designed to encourage lifelong participation in figure skating. There are two awards: Competitive for Life and Fit for Life.

Applicant Eligibility

  1. A resident of New Brunswick and registered with a New Brunswick skating club/school during the current season.
  2. Previous winners may not apply.

Awards

Competitive for Life ($250): Athlete (19 and over) - regardless of program (excludes Podium Pathway athletes)

OR

Fit for Life ($250): A participant who remains active through:

  • coaching
  • officiating [judge/assessor (evaluator)/technical panel official, and/or data specialist]

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

  1. Completed application form
  2. Proof of program registration (athletes)
  3. Proof of Skate Canada registration
  4. Recent photo
  5. A brief statement on why you should be awarded the prize
    1. Are you active today?
    2. Please explain how you will remain involved in figure skating.

Deadline

Form and accompanying documents must be submitted by May 15th at the latest.

Note

If also applying for a Post Secondary Bursary, a separate application form must be sent.

 

Post-Secondary Bursaries

Purpose

These bursaries are designed to support Skate Canada New Brunswick (SCNB) participants pursuing post-secondary education. Two bursaries of $500 each, will be awarded annually.

Applicant Eligibility

  1. A permanent resident of New Brunswick.
  2. Must have been a member of a SCNB Club/School for over 5 years (provide proof).
  3. Must be enrolled or accepted into a recognized post-secondary institution.
  4. Applicant must be enrolled in post-secondary institution for the upcoming school year (provide proof).
  5. Previous applicants and winners may re-apply.

Community Involvement / Leadership

  • Demonstrated commitment to volunteerism within their club, school and/or community.
  • Program Assistant (PA) on CanSkate sessions - club must confirm that the applicant is currently an active PA.
  • Provide a reference letter (cannot be family).

Personal Statement

Submit a 250–500 word essay outlining:

  • Career goals and academic plans.
  • How the bursary will support your education.
  • Impact of your extracurricular/community involvement.

Reference Letters

Two letters of reference from either home club, teacher, coach, mentor, or community leader (cannot be family).

Required Documents

  1. Completed application form
  2. A recent photo
  3. Proof of registration with Skate Canada for over five (5) years.
  4. Proof of admission to a post-secondary institution
  5. Personal statement
  6. Letters of reference

Deadline

All application materials must be submitted by May 15th.

Note

If also applying for an Active for Life Award, a separate application form must be sent.