National Team Support

SAC supports the Canadian National Soaring Team and Canadian Junior National Soaring Team so they may strive for excellence on the world stage. Financial support is provided through several avenues.

World Contest Fund

The World Contest Fund receives funds through the interest earned on the Wolf Mix Fund. The money in the World Contest Fund can be used by the team to fund a portion of the team’s costs to participate in the World Gliding Championships. All donations to the World Contest Fund or the Wolf Mix Fund are tax deductible and SAC is able to provide tax receipts as a Registered Canadian Amateur Athletic Association.

Membership Dues

SAC also supports the National Soaring Teams through the dues paid by SAC members. A maximum of $10 from each paid SAC member goes to support the National Soaring Teams. In order to gain access to this funding, the National Teams must raise 50% of the required funds through other means (fundraising through raffles, donations, personal funds, etc).

Because of the generous support of SAC and its members, the National Soaring Teams have participated in several international events since 2008 and have steadily improved their personal performances and also the standing of Canada in the IGC rankings.

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Funding Programs

SAC Youth Bursary Program

SAC provides $10,000 of financial support to youth to help offset the cost of flying gliders through our Youth Bursary Program.

Contest Hosting Grant for Clubs

Clubs that a competition that is less than 6 days in length will receive a $1,000 grant, clubs that host a competition is that is 6 days or more will receive a $3,000 grant and clubs that host a national contest will receive a $4,000 grant.

SAC Insurance Plan

SAC administers a comprehensive insurance program that provides both aircraft (towplanes & gliders) and airfield insurance to clubs and individuals.

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