Grant Program FAQs
Involving a local is a great way to make connections. They should be able to provide many forms of help — instruction, equipment either loan or purchase information and experience information from other locations. This intermediary may also lesson the admin load on the beneficiary.
No, but it is a sign of support and commitment.
We have trained coaches where many received their NCCP Level 1 certification. Thus, we suggest submitting names and a short CV so the Review Committee can vet, and when there is coaches training we will update you. A formal organized plan of instruction is vital.
These Grants are designed as seed money. Enough to get one off the starting blocks.
Too many initiatives start with a short term only plan — introduce and run. The overall objective from Pickleball BC is to enable continuation after the introductory period. After you provide a one hour gym period pickleball session — then what?
