What does it mean to be a carded athlete?

Eligible Athletes who are approved for funding and are financially supported through the AAP are referred to as carded athletes. AAP support is also known as carding. Over 1,900 athletes in more than 90 sport disciplines are approved for AAP support each year.

How much does a carded athlete make in Canada?

This is called carded funding and athletes who receive it must already be among the top 16 competitors in their sport internationally or have the potential to do so. The AAP provides athletes with a set amount of money each month, which tops out at $1,765.

Is AAP taxable?

Adoption Assistance Payments as Taxable Income Since 1974, the IRS has ruled that adoptive parents do not need to include adoption assistance benefits in their taxable income (see box below for specific IRS language).

Who are the carded athletes in Sport Canada?

The AAP is the only Sport Canada program that provides direct financial support to athletes. Eligible Athletes who are approved for funding and are financially supported through the AAP are referred to as carded athletes.

What are the criteria for a Sport Canada senior card?

Senior International Criteria (SR1/SR2) Sport Canada establishes the international criteria used to award Senior Cards (SR1, SR2). These criteria are based on international performance at Olympic Games (on Olympic year) or World Aquatic Championships in Olympic events.

What does AAP stand for in Sport Canada?

The AAP is the only Sport Canada program that provides direct financial support to athletes. Eligible Athletes who are approved for funding and are financially supported through the AAP are referred to as carded athletes. AAP support is also known as carding.

How long does it take for an athlete to be carded in Canada?

Athletes who are not carded but who are named to the Canadian Olympic or Paralympic team by the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) or Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) will be carded by Sport Canada at the senior national level ( SR) for a period of four months prior to the beginning of the Olympic/Paralympic Games.