Ottawa – There are many factors that go into an athlete reaching the elite level of their sport.
Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls need skill, a relentless work ethic, and a determination to be the best at what they do – factors that are often aided by their coaches. Canada’s Olympians and Paralympians of the future also need something else: funding, which is what Petro-Canada FACE (Fuelling Athlete and Coaching Excellence) grants help provide.
Since 1988, Petro-Canada has supported over 3,500 Canadian athletes and their coaches by providing more than $14 million in financial support. This year, 55 athlete-coach pairs were awarded $10,000 each in their pursuit of reaching the Olympic or Paralympic Games.
Source: https://olympic.ca/