As part of the 2026 Community Sport for All Initiative there is an opportunity for athletes to receive financial support to offset their registration fees for eligible registered Athletics Manitoba clubs and the Manitoba Runners Association.
The grant is intended to support the various groups within the Athletics community (track and field, Para athletics, cross-country, and road running) to remove barriers and increase sport participation for underrepresented populations: Indigenous, Low-Income people, Newcomers to Canada and Athletes with a Disability.
Application closes – August 31st
Performance Pathway funding information for the 2026 outdoor season is now available.
NOTE: Performance standards have been updated based on the updated 2026-2027 Athletics Canada CAPP funding standards.
- 6% off age related standard – $300
- 3% off age related standard – $600
- CAPP Talent Confirmation standard (or equivalent age gradation) – $750
- Coach funding (Athlete achieves TC Standard) – $400 for the first athlete, $200 for additional, max of $1200.
Athletes must have been Athletics Manitoba members at the time of the performance, and all members are encouraged to review the detailed overview of the funding program available below.
Completed claim forms must be submitted prior to December 10th, 2026
Athletics Manitoba has created a funding structure to specifically support athlete development in “offtrack” areas. “Off-track” events are events in track and field that have national championships separate from the formal national junior and senior Championships held annually in June/July, and that occur outside of the stadium (i.e., on a Cross Country course or on the road).
Athletics Manitoba will make an attempt to follow up with athletes and coaches who have qualified, but ultimately athletes and their coaches are responsible for being aware of the standards, their performances and for submitting their expense claims
Dave Lyon held many different roles in the sport of Athletics. He was a long time athlete, coach, sport administrator and volunteer in the Athletics community. His passion for the sport of Track and Field carried him to 5 Olympic Games. He was a team leader in Montreal 1976, Los Angeles 1984, Seoul 1988, Barcelona 1992, and finally Sydney in 2000. Dave was the Athletics Competition Chair for the Pan Am Games in 1967 and 1999. Dave founded the historic Winnipeg Razorbacks Track and Field club which held national acclaim. His multiple roles in the sport of Athletics allowed Dave to inspire many young athletes to not only achieve athletic success as national champions and Canadian team members, but also to give back to the sport as coaches, leaders and sport builders. Dave’s Legacy in Athletics in Manitoba is the continued pursuit and support of High Performance.
Originally intended to support athletes from Manitoba who qualified for self-funded teams, the Dave Lyon fund will now support all athletes who are full-time residents of Manitoba who make national teams as Athletics Canada no longer has self-funded teams.
The funding available through the Dave Lyon Legacy Fund is $250 – $500 each year depending on the number of athletes who make national teams.
Selection Criteria:
- Manitoba Resident
- National team member
- Funding level to be determined by the number of athletes who make national teams and the amount of funds available for distribution
Any questions or inquiries regarding this funding can be directed to:
Alanna Boudreau, Executive Director execdirector@athleticsmanitoba.com 204 925 5744
In May 2017, Flying ‘M’s head coach passed away. George left us a legacy of sport, knowledge, dedication, commitment and laughter.
This goal of this annual Scholarship is to alleviate some of the financial stress of student-athletes who wish to continue their track and field training while attending a post secondary institution. The award is distributed through the Winnipeg Foundation directly to the educational institution the recipient is attending.
Value: $600
Who can apply:
- Any full-time post secondary student with a minimum GPA of 2.0 competing in Track and Field in Manitoba who is a current member in good standing of Athletics Manitoba.
- Preference will be given to current members in good standing of the Flying ‘M’ Athletic Club.
- An athlete can receive the scholarship a maximum of 2 times in their career.
Completed application forms and applicaiton letters must be submitted to the George Tanner Memorial Scholarship Selection Committee via flyingmathleticclub@hotmail.com
Application deadline: Oct 31, 2026
This Post Collegiate award has been made possible by a generous donation to the Athletics Canada Foundation by Rob Guy. It’s goal is to support high performance post-collegiate athletes in Manitoba with their training and competition who are not yet supported through the Canadian Athletics Performance Program (CAPP) or the Athlete Assistance Program (APP).
This award will be distributed annually; in conjunction with the Athletics Manitoba Awards Gala (November).
Each year, the Athletics Manitoba awards committee will review the list of applicants and select the two outstanding athletes (1 male and 1 female) who best meet the criteria. Athletes, Coaches and Parents are encouraged to review the detailed eligibility criteria linked below.
Application deadline: October 12th – 11:45pm
Value: $1250 per award (1 male and 1 female recipient annually).
Tragically in March of 2023, Kirk Cadman passed away as a result of a car accident. Kirk had been an athlete and member of Athletics Manitoba since 2015 when he joined the organization as a member of Winnipeg Optimist Athletic Club at the age of 13.
Kirk loved the track and field community and had many close friends in the sport. Some of his favourite moments came from his time with us and this award has been named in his memory and in honour of the lives he saved through organ donation.
Value: $500 per award (1 male and 1 female recipient annually)
Purpose: To support athletes with their training and competition who are not yet supported through the Canadian Athletics Performance Program (CAPP) or the Athlete Assistance Program (APP) but are excelling within the province and would benefit from support to move to the next competitive level.
Process: Each year, the Athletics Manitoba awards committee will review the list of applicants and select the two outstanding athletes (1 male and 1 female) who best meet the criteria. The financial award will also be accompanied by a commemorative medal, both of which will be awarded at the Athletics Manitoba Awards Gala in November of each year.
Applicants:
- must be a member of Athletics Manitoba.
- must have demonstrated a commitment to giving back to the sport of Athletics having volunteered at events throughout the season.
- must be within the ages of 17 and 34, having graduated from High School and currently pursuing (or have graduated from) a post-secondary program.
Application Deadline: Friday, October 12, 2026 (11:45pm)