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Sport Canada’s AAP staff or AAP Senior Program Analysts are qualified to answer questions.  \nThe Government of Canada adopted recent changes to its Athlete Assistance Program (“AAP”) , to further alleviate the financial pressure on Canadian high-performance athletes in their preparation for and participation in international sport. More than 1 ,900 athletes in over 90 sport disciplines benefit from this direct financial support in Canada each year.  \nThis article summarizes some significant changes impacting athletes and National Sport Organizations (“NSOs”) , which came into effect on November 1 , 2022. Please do note that further amendments are expected to be implemented in the near future.  \nrequirements prior to the last day of the NSOs funding cycle. Failure to do so will result in: 1) the loss of access to the card and to its benefits; and 2) a loss in the funds to the NSO that could have been reallocated to another athlete , if the original nominee had decided to decline their carding.  \nSection 4.1 (Policy)– C1 level cards (for athletes who meet the National Criteria for the first time) have been discontinued and phased out of the updated AAP. However , C1 cards maybe applicable in some sport disciplines for a further cycle as per any sport-specific AAP criteria that have already been approved. In order to determine the cycle in which the  \nSection 2.2 (Eligibility Requirements for NSOs) – The Sport Funding Framework is being reviewed by Sport Canada and the modifications could potentially affect the eligibility requirements for NSOs. However , for the time being , no changes have been made.  \n\" More than 1,900 athletes in over 90 sport disciplines benefit from this direct financial support in Canada each year. \"  \nelimination of C1 cards will begin , AAP Senior Program Analysts will work with each sport discipline.  \nSection 4.2 (Determination of Carding Quotas) – Updates include information concerning the timing for which Sport Canada reviews the carding quotas for each eligible sport  \nSection 2.5.3 (Non-Carded Athletes Named to Olympic and Paralympic Teams)– The policy provides clarifications regarding benefits and dates the allowance is applied for athletes who are not carded , but who are named to a Canadian Olympic or Paralympic team.  \nSection 3.2 (Athlete Responsibilities)– Updates clarify the requirement for carded athletes to read in full the AAP Policies and Procedures document , to ensure they understand their responsibilities and the benefits offered. Additionally , for each carding cycle , NSOs must provide athletes a review and an understanding about the AAP , its benefits and restrictions.  \nFurthermore , athletes must complete all application  \ndisciplines. The exact timing of the quota review and the implementation of new quotas may vary and is to be determined by Sport Canada.  \nSection 5.1 (General Policy)– More information has been provided concerning the expected length of an athlete’s support under different circumstances.  \nSection 5.2 (Policies for Senior Cards)– The phasing out of C1 level carding is further explained and clarifications are provided about the requirements for athletes who do not reach the senior card level based on international criteria within the prescribed number of years.  \n(next on page 2)  \nIn this issue:  \nSDRCC Roster Member Profile: Laurie Sherry-Kirk 3  \nSDRCC News , Announcements & Notable Dates 4  \nOverview of Recent Changes to the AAP (2022) (suite)  \n\n| (continued from page 1) |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Section 5.4.2 (Athletes Competing on Professional Teams)– Athletes who have signed one-way contracts with teams in the National Basketball Association , the National Hockey League or","cbCaiiYWjy5oADII","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiYWjy5oADII","pdf",759229,"English","# Overview of Recent Changes to the AAP (2022)\n## Effective date and program purpose\n## Key policy sections and updates","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the recent changes to the AAP (2022)?\",\"answer\":\"The changes are intended to further alleviate financial pressure on Canadian high-performance athletes preparing for and participating in international sport.\"},{\"question\":\"When did the summarized significant changes impacting athletes and NSOs take effect?\",\"answer\":\"The summarized significant changes came into effect on November 1, 2022.\"},{\"question\":\"What changes relate to carding categories such as C1 cards?\",\"answer\":\"Section 4.1 indicates that C1 level cards were discontinued and phased out in the updated AAP, with limited applicability in certain sport disciplines for a further cycle under sport-specific criteria.\"}]","February 2023 - Overview of Recent Changes to the AAP (2022) | PDF",1789571009]