Clinics/Seminars

Applications for Clinic Grants are reviewed based on their individual merit, the AFSF mandate, and available financial resources. The criteria are:

• The applicant must be a current member in good standing with the AFSF.
• The applicant must be located in Alberta.
• Applications must be received by the deadlines: June 1 or October 1.
• Priority is given to clinics that are creative, innovative, and directly related to skater development.
• All events must align with the AFSF mandate.
• Participants who are AFSF members will receive a registration discount.
• Funding after the fact is discouraged.
• Due to limited funds and high application volume, not all eligible requests may be approved.

To ensure fair, equitable, and efficient application management, the following process must be followed:

• Applications can be submitted at any time, provided they are complete.
• Email all applications to the AFSF by the application deadline. The email address is on the application form. AFSF is not responsible for lost or redirected emails.
• Decisions will be made within 60 days following the deadline.

Before funding a program, each application must include:

• A covering letter with a clear description of the clinic, dates, main objectives, expected participants (skaters, coaches, parents, officials), benefits, and a preliminary agenda.
• A list of other funding sources applied to and any commitments.
• A preliminary budget.
• Information on other groups benefiting from the event and their support.
• Additional information may be requested to assess qualifications.
• A chart of the organizing committee and their duties.
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A document checklist is included with application forms to ensure all requirements are met.

If you receive funding, you must submit a report within 30 days of the event's completion. The report should include:

• A description of the event’s outcome.
• An evaluation of the event's success relative to its objectives.
• A signed financial statement (post-budget) of all income and expenses, including receipts where appropriate.
• Previous financial accounting is required for future applications from the same group.
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Funding will be issued upon receipt and review of the post-event report and commitment criteria. Any unused funds must be returned to the AFSF within 60 days of the event's completion.

By accepting funding, you agree that an AFSF-authorized auditor will have access to all related books and records to verify that funds were spent appropriately.