Athlete Handbook - Grande Prairie Regional College

Student-Athlete Handbook
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ATHLETES
All students participating on ACAC teams are eligible to receive athletic sponsored scholarships. As
sponsored students, a higher level of academic standing is required. All athletes receiving financial
assistance in the first term will not automatically be nominated in the second term. Athletes who do not
meet the GPA requirement of 2.0 for the Fall semester will not receive a scholarship for the Winter
Semester.
In order to enforce the above academic requirements, student-athletes will give consent to the Director of
Athletics, Administrative Assistant and coach to review his/her grades throughout the season.
Jimmie Condon Athletic Scholarships
Student-athletes in the sports of volleyball, basketball, soccer and curling, are eligible for Jimmie Condon
Scholarships. To qualify, the athlete must meet the criteria listed:
� Member of a designated College team.
� Must be a full-time post-secondary student and maintaining the required academic standing of a
2.0 GPA.
� Follow a practice and training program acceptable to the coach.
� Must be an Alberta resident or a participant for a second consecutive year of ACAC play.
� Student-athletes in Academic Development can qualify after they complete one semester and
demonstrate academic and athletic excellence.
� Other criteria as noted with the Jimmie Condon Program.
Scholarships will be paid in two equal instalments of $900.00 each in the first week of December and April.
Wolf Pac Booster Club Bursaries
Student-athletes are eligible to receive a Wolf Pac Booster Club Bursary if nominated by their coach.
Student-athletes in all sports offered at GPRC, (cross country running, curling, volleyball, basketball, and
soccer) are eligible for Wolf Pac Booster Club Bursaries.
To qualify, the athlete must meet the criteria listed:
� Member of a designated College team.
� Must be enrolled as a full-time post-secondary student and maintaining the required academic
standing of a 2.0 GPA.
� Follow a practice and training program acceptable to the coach.
� Recipients will receive two equal instalments in the first week of December and April. Amounts to
be determined by the Athletic Director and team coach up to the maximum of tuition.
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