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Red Deer Games Foundation accepting fall applications for athlete financial assistance

Nov 6, 2017 | 7:25 PM

The Red Deer Games Foundation is now accepting applications for financial assistance for Red Deer and area athletes.

The Foundation provides financial assistance to individuals demonstrating a high level of ability and strong devotion to their sport. Information brochures and application forms outlining the guidelines and criteria of the program are available at the Alberta Sport Development Centre or online at www.asdccentral.ca

Previous recipients of RDGF financial assistance include local sport luminaries such as Jeremy Wotherspoon (Olympian – Speedskating), Danielle Wotherspoon (Olympian – Speedskating), Regan Lauscher (Olympian – Luge), Drew Goldsack (Olympian – X-Country Skiing), Deirdre Dionne (Olympian – Freestyle Skiing), Elliott Moskowy (3x World Champion) as well as many others, who were supported by the RDGF during their years as emerging athletes.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday, November 29, 2017.