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Government Announces Funding to Support Yukon Sport and Recreation

Thursday, 18 June 2020 16:14

Yukon sport organizations receive more than $1.6 million dollars in funding to organize and run activities related to sport development, leadership development and facility operations and maintenance as well as to support high and/or elite level athletes and officials.

The Government of Yukon is partnering with the Yukon Lottery Commission and Sport Canada to provide more than $1.6 million dollars in funding to territorial sport organizations, special recreation groups, athletes and officials.

This funding will help Yukon sport organizations organize and run activities related to sport development, leadership development and facility operations and maintenance. It also offers support to individual athletes and officials who have demonstrated they are at a high or elite performance level.

Organizations receiving funding through this intake include, the Yukon Recreation Advisory Committee (YRAC) program, the Yukon Sport 4 Life (YS4L) program, the Yukon High Performance Athlete Assistance program, and the Elite Athlete Assistance program.

Minister of Community Services John Streicker said in a statement, Yukon sport and recreation organizations provide us with opportunities to stay healthy, stay active and stay connected. Our Yukon teams and athletes continue to shine on the regional, national and international stage, inspiring us all with their drive and achievements. We are pleased to provide this annual funding in support of recreation, sports, achievement and wellness.

Given the evolving situation of COVID-19, the Government of Yukon is approaching this year's funding with some flexibility and will continue to do so.
 

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