The International Olympic Committee's Olympic Solidarity Program, The Pan American Sports Organisation (PASO) Courses and Seminars, and Governmental financial assistance (Elite Athlete Program) are all available to assist athletes and coaches towards their goals to take part in the Pan American Games, CAC Games, Commonwealth Games and Olympic Games. We are appreciative of the ongoing support of the Ministry of Youth, Familiesand Sport.
IOC Olympic Solidarity Funding
Olympic Solidarity, founded in 1961, is the body responsible for managing and administering the share of the TV rights of the Olympic Games that is allocated to the National Olympic Committees (NOCs). It exercises this responsibility in accordance with the specific programmes of technical financial assistance approved by the Olympic Solidarity Commission. It assists NOCs with the efforts for the development of sport through programmes carefully devised to match their specific needs and priorities.
"The aim of Olympic Solidarity is to organise aid to NOCs recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), in particular those which have the greatest need of it. This air takes the form of programmes elaborated jointly by the IOC and the NOCs, with the technical assistance of the International Federations (IFs), if necessary."
Rule 8,Olympic Charter
Olympic Solidarity reflects the Olympic ethic of which the basic notions are generosity, understanding and international cooperation, cultural exchanges, the development of sport and its educational aspects and the promotion of a society concerned with human dignity and peace.
THE OLYMPIC SOLIDARITY 2005-2008 PROGRAMMES
During the 2005-2008 quadrennial, Olympic Solidarity will offer three methods to access financial and technical assistance: World Programmes (Olympic Solidarity International ), Continental Programmes (Continental Associations - PASO), Olympic Solidarity International Olympic Games Subsidies for Torino 2006 and Beijing 2008.
World Programmes
Olympic Solidarity has elaborated distinct world programmes for the 2005-2008 quadrennial that highlight areas of sports development. For further information on each main area please click on the title.
ATHLETES - Click to download full description
1. Torino 2006 Preparation
2. Olympic Scholarships for Athletes "Beijing 2008"
3. Team Support Grants
4. Continental and Regional Games - NOC Preparation
5. 2012 - Training Grants for Young Athletes
6. Talent Identification
COACHES - Click to download full description
1. Technical Courses for Coaches
2. Olympic Scholarships for Coaches
3. Development of National Sports Structure
PROMOTION OF OLYMPIC VALUES - Click here to download full description
1. Sports Medicine
2. Sport and Environment
3. Women and Sport
4. Sport for All
5. International Olympic Academy
6. Culture and Education
