A Crucial Problem

The lack of continued support adapted to the needs of Quebec's finest athletes.

Quebec's best athletes need support as soon as their talent is discovered and throughout their athletic career. All too often, this support goes to a minority of athletes toward the end of their career, after an exceptional achievement such as an Olympic medal or world championship.

Support must be provided with an overall vision of the athletes' needs: bursaries, trainers, adequate equipment, encouragement in their studies, post-career preparations, etc.

Without this comprehensive support, athletes are often forced to choose one of the following options:

• Abandoning their athletic career to concentrate on studies or work
• Abandoning their studies or post-career activities, which puts them in a difficult position once their careers are over
• Practising their athletic discipline without the benefit of the necessary equipment and support to develop to their fullest potential
• Moving to the United States to take advantage of bursaries so that they can pursue their athletic and academic careers

The Solution

A bursary and support program tailored to the real needs of Quebec's finest athletes.

The Quebec Foundation for Athletic Excellence sets-up and manages bursary and support programs adapted to the real needs of athletes who show talent at an early age until the transition into their post-career.

The Objectives

1. To enable the optimal development of top athletes, who will become role models of excellence, discipline and perseverance for our young people.

2. To encourage academic pursuits in Quebec's schools, colleges and universities to prepare athletes for life after their career.

3. To encourage close communication between athletes and Quebec companies, which could include in-house training opportunities with the company.

4. To contribute to the development of athletic excellence.