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 of any age, coaches, managers, club volunteers and staff and athlete companions who are affiliated with a Disability Sport Organization and are travelling for:
- Tournaments: An event sanctioned by a Disability Sport Organization that brings together three or more teams or competitors to compete within British Columbia
- Participation Camps, Events, or Regular League Play: A sport event organized or sanctioned by a Disability Sport Organization where individuals or teams have to travel within British Columbia to participate.
If you are competing at an international event, national championship, western championship, provincial championship or selection camp, you can apply for the BC Ferries Sport Experience.
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.
Applications for ferry vouchers must be received at least 12 business days (between and including Monday to Friday, not including weekends and public holidays) before the first day of travel in order to be considered. Exceptions will not be made for late applications.
2024-25 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 of any age, coaches, managers, club volunteers and staff and athlete companions who are affiliated with a Disability Sport Organization and are travelling for:
- Tournaments: An event sanctioned by a Disability Sport Organization that brings together three or more teams or competitors to compete within British Columbia
- Participation Camps, Events, or Regular League Play: A sport event organized or sanctioned by a Disability Sport Organization where individuals or teams have to travel within British Columbia to participate.
If you are competing at an international event, national championship, western championship, provincial championship or selection camp, you can apply for the BC Ferries Sport Experience.
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.
Applications for ferry vouchers must be received at least 12 business days (between and including Monday to Friday, not including weekends and public holidays) before the first day of travel in order to be considered. Exceptions will not be made for late applications.