SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS

 

FAR WEST HAS GRANTS AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT SKI INITIATIVES

Far West Nordic Ski Education Association has a limited amount of money available to support XC ski clubs and community oriented ski projects. Any non-profit organization within the Far West geographic area of California, Nevada, and Arizona, is welcome to submit a request for a one time grant of up to $500 dollars. Grant applications will be judged based on potential benefits to local ski communities, a demonstrated specific need for the funds, and availability of Far West Resources. In the past, grants have gone to help create new ski clubs, to the purchase of skis for junior ski programs, to Ski For Light blind skier programs, and many other worthy projects. Grant requests can be mailed to Far West Nordic, PO Box 10046, Truckee, California, 96162 or emailed to info@farwestnordic.org. Grant requests will be reviewed by the Far West Nordic Board of Directors at each monthly meeting.

 

TED BEAUCHAMP SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship fund was established by the Beauchamp family and the Far West Nordic Ski Association in memory of Ted Beauchamp, a long time supporter of cross country skiing and a dedicated member of the Far West board of directors. Ted had a deep love for the outdoors and had a passion for nordic skiing, which he passed on to others. Ted taught and coached many local youths and helped pass on some of his love for skiing to them. He was always there to volunteer for any event and to help with the coaching at the races. Ted’s two children, James and Emily, both have been highly successful participants in cross country ski racing in the Far West and Ted ‘s wife, Sue, has been an active supporter of the Far West Nordic Ski Association. Go to the Ted Beauchamp Scholarship page for more information and to read about recent recipients of the scholarship.

 

Far West Grants 2008-2009 Season

 

INCLINE HIGH SCHOOL
Far West Nordic's board of directors approved a $500 grant for Incline High School's Nordic Ski Team, which returned after a 16-year absence. Grant funds will be used for acquiring much-needed ski equipment for use by new student athletes. "We're thrilled to have a new junior team in our region," Far West Nordic President Mitch Dion commented. "This grant is consistent with Far West Nordic's mission statement of attracting new groups to XC racing and supporting junior programs, both at the school and club level." Pictured at the right are Incline High Nordic Ski Team members Jessica Floam, Eric Baron, Julie Falke, and Ashley Vomund at the Kirkwood CNISSF 5K freestyle race.

 

 

SKI FOR LIGHT
Far West approved a $300 grant for Sierra Regional Ski for Light Junior Program.
This program trains junior skiers to be guides for visually impaired youths. Read more on our Ski For Light page.

 

 

 

 

NCCSEF (National Cross Country Ski Education Foundation)
Every year Far West donates $1000 to be used for the Scandinavian Cup Trip.
"NCCSEF is a backbone for the developement of world class skiers in the United States. Since the creation of NCCSEF, young American skiers have recorded historic finishes, and are continuing to break down the barriers toward winning Olympic medals in cross-country skiing." -Kikkan Randall

 

 

TED BEAUCHAMP SCHOLARSHIP
Bryce Tiernan was the recipient of the $300 Ted Beauchamp Scholarship for 2009.
Bryce lives in Bishop, CA and was awarded this years scholarship for his utter dedication, amazing progress despite few resources and his love of the sport. Read more about Bryce and the scholarship on our Ted Beauchamp Scholarship page.