MABO is pleased to share two professional development funding opportunities with its membership via Sport Manitoba and Basketball Manitoba to aid in providing funds to help support the attendance at an out-of-province official's camp.
1. SPORT MANITOBA AND BASKETBALL MANITOBA SUPPORT
MABO Members looking to attend a basketball official's camp outside of Manitoba soon can review the criteria found in the two documents below. Up to $400 in funding per person is available, and a total of six grants are available beginning April 1 through March 31 of next year. The camp opportunity needs to have some affiliation with a fellow national, provincial or similar official's body (including the USA) in order to qualify under the Sport Manitoba and Basketball Manitoba funding.
Initial approval will be provided back to the successful applicant shortly after submission. The successful applicant will be required to pay for the expenses in advance and then submit a final report (similar to the application) following the event for reimbursement of up to $400.00. A total of six of these grants are currently available. The funding for this initiative is being provided by both Sport Manitoba and Basketball Manitoba.
Inquiries on this opportunity and the completed Funding Application Form are to go to Adam Wedlake at Basketball Manitoba (referred to in the below documents as the "PSO") via email to adam@basketballmanitoba.ca.
PROCESS TO FOLLOW:
- STEP 1 - READ FUNDING OVERVIEW DOCUMENT (1 page)
- STEP 2. COMPLETE FUNDING APPLICATION FORM (Complete the open areas of this fillable PDF (including estimated costs tied to travel, accommodations, meals and camp entry fee), save it to your computer and email it back to adam@basketballmanitoba.ca)
- The completed application form must be submitted prior to the Camp/Professional development opportunity. No applications will be looked at post-activity.
- Write a short paragraph stating why you wish to attend this professional development opportunity. How will it assist you in continuing your development as a referee?
- Please submit applications to the MABO Vice President (vp@maboref.com). The applications will then be put forward to the Executive for approval – At least one month prior to the opportunity is recommended.
- Please include an outline or information sheet for the clinic/ PD opportunity.
- The fully completed EXPENSE REPORT Form must be submitted to the Secretary-Treasurer as soon as possible AFTER the conclusion of the PD activity, with the original RECEIPTS required for reimbursement attached. Supply receipts up to the maximum of the support approved by the MABO Executive.
- Availability of money
- Number of applicants for funding
- Application for prior funding