Purpose
The
purpose of the Professional Development Grant is to assist coaches with their continuing professional developmental opportunities.
Criteria
- The minimum certification
required is NCCP Level 1: Fundamentals Coach Certified or equivalent.
- Be a coach member in good
standing with Swim Alberta, Canadian Swimming Coaches and
Teachers Associations and Swimming Canada.
- Currently coaching with a Swim Alberta registered club.
Eligibility
Applications
are reviewed and assessed based on their individual merit and the objectives of Swim
Alberta.
- Priority will be
given to projects that are innovative and creative, plus indicate initiative
and self-help on the part of the applicant.
- There will be a maximum of three $2,500 bursaries per year, applications should be submitted 60 days prior to the project date.
- NCCP training is not eligible.
The Application
Process
The
following process will be followed so Swim Alberta can deal with
applications in a fair, equitable and efficient manner.
- Submitted
applications must be completed online and be submitted 60 days prior to the project date.
- Swim Alberta will review all applications.
- Decisions on
applications will be communicated directly to the coach and copied to the club president.
Documents Required
- Cover Letter - A cover letter presenting a clear and complete description of the
proposed project.
- A letter of support from the club president supporting the coaches development and detailing the financial support provided from the swim club.
- Budget - Budgets need to include the total amount of the project with a breakdown
of the costs in category area dependent upon the nature of the project. ie:
airfare, accommodation, meals, mileage, etc. Budgets should also include a list of other
revenue sources whether they are from the individual, club, or other funding
agency.
Reporting and
Commitment to the Program
A
successful applicant shall submit a report to Swim Alberta within two weeks of
the completion date of the project. This
report should include:
- A description of
the outcome of the project.
- An evaluation of
the success of the project in relation to its objectives.
- The successful applicant may be requested to present at the Swim Alberta Conference or other coach information session.
A complete set of financial statements of all income and expenses associated with the project must be submitted within 30 days of the completion of the project.
Please note:
- Auditing
of financial expenditures may also be requested.
- Any
funding not utilized for the particular project stated on the application shall
be returned to Swim Alberta within 60 days of the completion to date of the
project.
- A
condition of funding is the coaches club must be a participant
in the provincial program and have a representative from their club
attend the Swim Alberta Conference on an annual basis.
For
More Information:
Please
visit – www.swimalberta.ca
Contact:
Cheryl
Humphrey Kevin
Dennis
780-415-1782 780-415-1785
chumphrey@swimalberta.ca kevin@swimalberta.ca