Through the BC Ferries Disability Sport Experience Program, BC Ferries and viaSport provide travel support specifically to Disability Sport Organizations. Please refer to the program guidelines for full details.
Vouchers may be used by athletes, coaches, managers, club volunteers and staff and athlete companions who are affiliated with a Disability Sport Organization and are travelling for:
Eligible events for athletes (of any age) who are traveling for disability or para sport opportunities within British Columbia are defined as:
- Participation Camps, Events, or Regular League Play: A sport event organized or sanctioned by a Provincial or Disability Sport Organization where individuals or teams have to travel within British Columbia to participate.
- Tournaments: An event sanctioned by a Provincial or Disability Sport Organization that brings together three or more teams or competitors to compete within British Columbia.
Additional eligible events for athletes aged 18 years and younger include:
- Provincial Championship: An event sanctioned by the relevant PSO where you have qualified to represent your city or region. The winner of said event would be crowned Provincial Champions.
- Western or National Championship: An event sanctioned by the relevant NSO where you have qualified to represent B.C.
- International Event: An elite-level event such as a World Cup where you have qualified to represent Canada.
Who can apply?
Applications may be submitted individually or on behalf of a group by:
- Athletes of any age or someone representing the athlete (e.g. caregiver, parent, guardian, coach, partner)
- Not-for-profit Provincial and National Organizations
- Not-for-profit Local Sport Organizations, clubs and associations that:
- Are a member in good standing with an appropriate Disability Sport Organization OR are working in partnership with an appropriate Disability Sport Organization; and
- Demonstrate inclusive and equitable practices that maximize sport, recreation, physical activity, and leadership opportunities in the community
- Coaches, staff members, or officials travelling to a recognized certification or professional development opportunity
When multiple athletes from one club or organization are applying for travel to the same event, only one application should be submitted.
2026-27 BC Ferries Disability Sport Experience Program
Through the BC Ferries Disability Sport Experience Program, BC Ferries and viaSport provide travel support specifically to Disability Sport Organizations. Please refer to the program guidelines for full details.
Vouchers may be used by athletes, coaches, managers, club volunteers and staff and athlete companions who are affiliated with a Disability Sport Organization and are travelling for:
Eligible events for athletes (of any age) who are traveling for disability or para sport opportunities within British Columbia are defined as:
- Participation Camps, Events, or Regular League Play: A sport event organized or sanctioned by a Provincial or Disability Sport Organization where individuals or teams have to travel within British Columbia to participate.
- Tournaments: An event sanctioned by a Provincial or Disability Sport Organization that brings together three or more teams or competitors to compete within British Columbia.
Additional eligible events for athletes aged 18 years and younger include:
- Provincial Championship: An event sanctioned by the relevant PSO where you have qualified to represent your city or region. The winner of said event would be crowned Provincial Champions.
- Western or National Championship: An event sanctioned by the relevant NSO where you have qualified to represent B.C.
- International Event: An elite-level event such as a World Cup where you have qualified to represent Canada.
Who can apply?
Applications may be submitted individually or on behalf of a group by:
- Athletes of any age or someone representing the athlete (e.g. caregiver, parent, guardian, coach, partner)
- Not-for-profit Provincial and National Organizations
- Not-for-profit Local Sport Organizations, clubs and associations that:
- Are a member in good standing with an appropriate Disability Sport Organization OR are working in partnership with an appropriate Disability Sport Organization; and
- Demonstrate inclusive and equitable practices that maximize sport, recreation, physical activity, and leadership opportunities in the community
- Coaches, staff members, or officials travelling to a recognized certification or professional development opportunity
When multiple athletes from one club or organization are applying for travel to the same event, only one application should be submitted.