Podium Club
The 2023-2024 Podium Club funding window has now closed. Please refer back to this page for further information in the new year.
Podium Club is an innovative program designed to support the development of wheelchair rugby clubs across Canada. It uses a multi-tiered approach, historically Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels of support that are geared towards the elements we’ve identified in our Long-Term Athlete Development Model.
Podium Club Application Information
The 2023/24 Podium Club is evolving to a measurable project-based application that aligns systemically and addresses the varying needs of each club and province. Successful applications will demonstrate club and PSO alignment and provide evidence that their programs are achieving this to receive our financial support.
Successful applicants may now receive up to $3000 to allocate toward projects that support their priorities in one of three areas, as outlined in the matrix below. Applicants may only apply under one pillar.
The matrix below can be used as a guide in determining club priorities.
Podium Club Priority Matrix
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Enhancement |
Canadian Competition Support |
Club Growth & Recruitment |
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Officials and Classifiers |
Facility |
Marketing |
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IST Support |
Travel |
Volunteers |
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Safe Sport Initiatives |
Registration |
Have a Go Days |
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Equipment |
Accommodation |
Facility |
FAQ
2023-2024 Successful Applicants
2023-2024 Podium Club Recipient List
Location |
Area of Focus |
| BC Wheelchair Sports Association | Canadian Competition Support |
| Parasports Quebec | Canadian Competition Support |
| Parasport New Brunswick | Canadian Competition Support |
| Manitoba Wheelchair Sports Association | Club Growth & Recruitment |
| Northern Adapted Sports Association – BCWSA | Club Growth & Recruitment |
| Red Deer Reapers Wheelchair Rugby Club – Alberta | Canadian Competition Support |
| Vancouver Wheelchair Rugby Club – BC | Canadian Competition Support |
| Saskatchewan Wheelchair Sports Association | Enhancement (Officials/Classifiers) |
| Okanagan Rattlers Wheelchair Rugby Club – BC | Canadian Competition Support |
| Ottawa Stingers – Ontario | Canadian Competition Support |
| Wheelchair Sports Alberta | Canadian Competition Support |
Wheelchair Rugby Association Map
How will the Podium Club Committee make its decisions?
- Is there a plan to increase participation?
- Does your application identify programming gaps and does it have a plan to address them.
- Have you demonstrated that your club/PSO is aligning with other provincial wheelchair rugby programs.
- Is your project appropriate for the level of athletes in your programs?
- Is your budget reasonable for the project you are applying for.
Why are we being asked to align with our PSO’s?
While club development is still the priority of the Podium Club grants there needs to be national, provincial and local alignment to ensure the success of our sport programs.
Why do I need to provide updates on the progress of our programs this year?
To receive the 2023/24 grant your project needs to align with what you described in your application. Updates with the Domestic Development Manager are intended to help with alignment.
