Elite Athletes Development Program

Elite Athlete Development

This program was created to encourage competitive spirit, increased participation at DA-ranked tournaments and enhance athletic performance at the elite level.

Elite Development Award

The top 2 men and the top 2 women on the April 30 ranking list each year will win travel and accommodations to a maximum of $600.00 to attend and participate in any WDF ranked tournament or any NDFC Ranked Tournament outside of Alberta. 

  • The WDF event can be anywhere (Alberta, Canada or International) 
  • The NDFC event must be outside of Alberta
  • Only one award per tournament, so if multiple awards are received these cannot be combined to participate in one single tournament
  • In order to be reimbursed, receipts are required for airfares and accommodations 
  • If driving to the event, you will be reimbursed at the rate of $0.20 per kilometer (no gas receipts needed)
  • Meals, entry fees and any other expenses are not eligible for reimbursement
  • Advance notice of what tournament you are attending is highly recommended 

The award must be used within 1 year of it being earned or the award will be forfeited.

Members are not eligible to apply for a grant if they have an outstanding award that coul be used for that event.

For more information on this program, contact:
DA Administrator

  2021-22 Elite Development Award Winners:

  • Shaun Narain and Nelson Tobin
  • Brenda Moreau and Crystal Ludlow

Past Elite Development Award Winners:

  • 2019-20
    Ken MacNeil and Jim Edwards
    Alex Foulds and Crystal Ludlow
  • 2018-19
    Shaun Narain and John Hannon
    Nicki Rolls and Crystal Chiasson
  • 2017-18
    Shawn Currie and Jim Edwards
    Alex Foulds and Crystal Chiasson
  • 2016-17
    Jim Edwards and John Hannon
    Ivy Wieshlow and Crystal Chiasson
  • 2015-16
    Dion LaViolette and Jim Edwards
    Crystal Chiasson and Ivy Wieshlow
  • 2014-15
    Dion LaViolette and Jim Edwards
    Crystal Chiasson and Ivy Wieshlow
  • 2013-14
    Jeff Howard and Dion LaViolette
    Ivy Wieshlow and Crystal Chiasson
  • 2012-13
    Gerald Gillcrist and Jeff Howard
    Cindy Hayhurst and Ivy Wieshlow
  • 2011-12
    Norm Tremblay and Shaun Narain
    Cindy Pardy and Ivy Wieshlow
  • 2010-11
    Rick Arnott and Dion LaViolette
    Cindy Pardy and Crystal Brazil
  • 2009-10
    Greg Lewis and Rick Arnott
    Cindy Pardy and Linda Ledingham
  • 2008-09
    Kenny MacNeil and Jeff Howard
    Wenda Carter and Judi Brown
  • 2007-08 
    Kenny MacNeil and Jeff Howard
    Wenda Carter and Judi Brown
  • 2006-07 
    Scott Lee and Rick Arnott
    Ivy Wieshlow and Cindy Der 
  • 2005-06
    Ken MacNeil and Rikk Arnott
    Cindy Pardy and Linda Ledingham