Athlete Grant Application (not accepting grant applications at this time)
VIMSS Grants are available annually to alpine athletes training and competing in local, provincial and national events and based on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Alpine sports include skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, biathlon and mountain biking. Athletes must have a coach and the coach needs to complete a short application form endorsing the athlete in addition to the Athlete’s grant application form.
Athlete Grants are awarded each year at the VIMSS Annual General Meeting in November.
Applications are due by October 21st . All athletes will receive notification of their application status after November 1st.
The VANCOUVER ISLAND MOUNTAIN CENTRE caters to all group types. Located just 30 minutes from the Comox Valley or 2.5 hours north of Victoria, the property and facilities are large enough for a meeting or retreat of up to 50 people. All you need to do is round up your group and we provide the accommodation, meeting space, outdoor programs, fitness facility, plus alpine and cross country skiing in the backyard. The Mountain Centre provides access to dorm style Group Accommodation, Meeting Rooms and a public Fitness Centre all under one roof.
In addition to providing facilities for groups to host their own events, the Mountain Centre offers Outdoor Education and Adventure programs for team building, environmental education and learning mountaineering skills.
The non profit Vancouver Island Mountain Centre encourages public participation in mountain sports, personal fitness and outdoor education.