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FOR RELEASE #07-144
July 9, 2007
Sport And Recreation Operating Grants Announced
WHITEHORSE - Minister of Community Services Glenn Hart announced today the approved operating grants for 33 Yukon Sport and Recreation groups totaling $916,150 for 2007-08. This funding is made available through the Yukon Recreation Advisory Committee (YRAC) application process.
"This funding supports the efforts of those volunteers who are vital to the delivery of sport, recreation and active living programs throughout Yukon," Hart said. "Funding of initiatives such as the recent 2007 Canada Winter Games Best Ever Program is an investment in the long term health and growth of Yukon people and communities, and makes Yukon a better place to live."
Twenty-five Yukon Sport Governing Bodies will receive $520,150, and eight Yukon Special Recreation groups will receive $194,000. Another $72,000 is allocated to the High Performance Athlete, Coach and Official Program, and Sport Yukon will receive $130,000.
Funding for the annual grants is made possible by a revenue sharing agreement between Yukon Lottery Commission and Government of Yukon. The grants are adjudicated by YRAC and administered by Community Services.
"All groups receiving funding provide programs and services that enhance the quality of life for Yukoners," Chair of the Yukon Recreation Advisory Committee Geoff Scherer said. "We are pleased to make these resources available to support the excellent work being done by the dedicated volunteers in the sport and recreation system in the Yukon."
Additional sport and recreation funding will also be granted over the next few months through the Yukon Sport for Life funding initiative.
Launched in May of this year, Yukon Sport for Life is designed to enhance athlete and coaching development in Yukon from grassroots to elite levels, with an emphasis on including more rural, aboriginal and female participation in physical activity and competitive sports.
"Our overarching goal is to promote a better quality of life for all Yukoners through increased participation in sport and physical activity, as well as to assist our best athletes to compete at the highest level," Hart said.
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A complete list of grants is attached.
| Contact: | |
| Albert Petersen Cabinet Communications 867-633-7961 albert.petersen@gov.yk.ca |
Doug Caldwell Communications, Community Services 867-667-8065 doug.caldwell@gov.yk.ca |
2007-08 YRAC FUNDING
| YUKON SPORT GOVERNING BODIES | |
| Alpine Skiing |
$ 20,800 |
| Athletics Yukon |
3,950 |
| Yukon Badminton Association |
4,300 |
| Basketball Yukon |
30,400 |
| Biathlon Yukon |
7,100 |
| Cross Country Yukon |
88,300 |
| Yukon Curling Association |
14,000 |
| Yukon Cycling Association |
7,100 |
| Figure Skating |
6,500 |
| Freestyle Skiing |
5,200 |
| Yukon Golf Association |
4,000 |
| Yukon Gymnastics Association |
27,000 |
| Yukon Amateur Hockey Association |
67,500 |
| Judo Yukon |
9,200 |
| Yukon Orienteering Association |
4,200 |
| Yukon Shooting Federation |
3,200 |
| Snowboard Yukon Association |
3,400 |
| Yukon Soccer Association |
88,000 |
| Softball Yukon |
18,500 |
| Yukon Amateur Speed Skating Association |
12,400 |
| Squash Yukon |
16,000 |
| Swim Yukon |
39,000 |
| Synchro Yukon Association |
4,500 |
| Table Tennis |
5,200 |
| Volleyball Yukon |
30,400 |
| Total Sport Bodies |
$ 520,150 |
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YUKON SPECIAL RECREATION GROUPS |
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| Yukon Aboriginal Sport Circle |
$ 19,000 |
| ElderActive Recreation Association |
10,000 |
| Girl Guides – Yukon Council |
14,000 |
| Yukon Scout Council |
9,000 |
| Recreation & Parks Association of the Yukon |
60,000 |
| Skookum Jim Friendship Centre |
60,000 |
| Yukon Special Olympics |
18,000 |
| Yukon STARS |
4,000 |
| Total Recreation Groups |
$ 194,000 |