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Canadian Loggers' Sports Training Program

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The Canadian Loggers’ Sports Association Training Program is an opportunity for individuals, teams, and clubs across Canada to apply for funds to support their programs. This program is designed to provide funding and resources to enable participants to enhance their skills, foster community engagement, and preserve the cultural heritage of logger sports through training camps, workshops & mentorship. 

By supporting those who are passionate about coaching and sharing their knowledge, we aim to empower the next generation of competitors and enthusiasts, ensuring that the spirit of logger sports continues to thrive in communities nationwide. 

 

We encourage all interested applicants to apply to make a meaningful impact in their local areas and strengthen the logger sports community.
 

This program has a maximum of $2000 to be distributed at the executive's discretion.

 

This program has two intake periods, the deadlines of which are February 28 and June 30. 

​​Program details are below.

 

Applicants - Who can apply? 

  • CANLOG members in good standings

  • CANLOG show centres

  • Canadian logger sports teams/clubs/societies

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Eligibility to apply to

  • CANLOG Membership for individuals & show centres

  • Competitor in the sport for four years or more

  • Must be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident 

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Activities - What can I apply for?

  • Training sessions (demos, introductions to the sports, general )

  • Workshops (event-specific clinics)

  • Mentorship (non-competition training but valuable skills - Gear care, learning to file, getting wood, etc.)

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Expenses - What is eligible?

  • Travel costs associated with bringing in coaches/mentors for group training

  • Insurance

  • Wood

  • Rental costs for gear used in training programs

  • Coaches time

  • Per diem

  • Accommodations

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Ineligible activities

  • Personal travel costs to attend competitions

  • Purchase of new gear for personal use

  • Expenses incurred or activities started before submitting the application

  • Activities proposed by someone under 18 years old

  • Activities that are illegal according to the Criminal Code of Canada

  • Activities that are carried out to satisfy the course requirements of an educational institution

  • Activities that directly support the delivery of an educational program or course

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Assessment - How are decisions made?

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The board will assess your application on the following weighted criteria

Impact 40% 

Relevance 30% 

Feasibility 30%

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The requested amount may be up to 100% of the eligible project budget. CANLOG intends to support successful applications at 100% of their request; however, it may be awarded for less than requested. Funding priority may be given to applicants who are a part of a designated priority group.

 

CANLOG’s designated priority groups include:

  • Locations where a CANLOG show takes place 

  • Engages with competitors under 25

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Required information and support material - What you need to apply

  • Precise description of the proposed learning activity, including information about the course/workshop, name of instructors, host organization, mentor, or company, and their relevance, as applicable

  • Work plan, timeline, itinerary, or schedule that includes significant milestones

  • Statement about compensation for participating instructors, host organization, mentor, or company 

  • A budget/summary of eligible expenses

  • Statement describing how this project may benefit your identified communities (Who is this activity targeted to)

  • Any other additional material you think is beneficial to your application.

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Final reports 

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A final report will be due 1 month after you complete the project. If we don’t receive a final report, then you won’t be in good standing. This will affect your ability to receive funding in the future. 

What information is required to be in the final report 

  • Confirmed budget

  • Number of participants

  • Photos of the event

 

The Canadian Loggers’ Sports Association reserves the right to redistribute, delay, or suspend payments if the recipient: 

  • Does not carry out its planned program of activities. 

  • Makes major changes

  • Does not meet its obligations

  • Fails to comply with legal obligations.

  • Fails to respect the commitment to provide a safe and respectful workplace free from harassment, discrimination, and sexual misconduct.

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