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Awards Application Community SPIKE Award

EKVC Community SPIKE Award

AWARD CRITERIA

Each year, East Kootenay Volleyball Club offers two Community SPIKE (Sportsmanship, Performance, Integrity, Knowledge, and Excellence) Award opportunities to current or former EKVC athletes. Selection criteria is based upon exemplary leadership, sportsmanship, and service to EKVC, fellow athletes, school, and /or the community at large.  Student-athletes recruited to post-secondary institutions to play volleyball may apply for this award, however recruitment status is not taken into consideration in the selection criteria/ process for this award and an application for both awards must be submitted to be considered.

A minimum of one Award will be awarded per year if the eligibility criteria are met.

1. Eligibility Criteria:

  • Current Grade 12 graduating student (Application is open to students at all East Kootenay Regional High Schools)
  • Past and / or present athlete affiliation with East Kootenay Volleyball Club

 2. Selection Criteria:

Eligible applications will be reviewed for selection based upon Leadership, Service, Mentoring and Sportsmanship: (see Scoring and Qualifying Selection Criteria below.) *

  • Contribution to EKVC programs and activities through service to the club or community (e.g., coaching assistance, officiating, camps and tournament support, fundraising, etc.)
  • Contribution to the support of fellow EKVC athletes through role modelling of sportsmanship, perseverance, and leadership.      

3. Application Procedure:

  1. Complete the Community SPIKE  Award Application form.  Forms are available below.

  2. Include one letter of reference (teacher/coach/or personal)

  3. Submit completed application and letter to awards@ekvcvolleyball.com 

  4. Completed Applications must be received by May 31st of the year of graduation

4. Selection Process:

  • Selection will be by EKVC Award Committee

  • The successful applicant(s) will be notified by email by June 15th

Public recognition of the Award Recipient will be noted on EKVC website and on social media with a photo and bio request.  

5. Release of Funds Procedure:

Awards will be given in a single payment, issued by EKVC directly to the recipient by way of cheque in the recipient’s name.  

Application deadline for the Award:   May 31st

 

Tip: Speak directly to the award criteria

The following Criteria is a guide to assist you with your application. Below are topics your application will be scored on so you should use and incorporate the language in the award criteria to highlight your strengths in each category.

*Scoring (0 to 3 points) and Qualifying Selection Criteria

Scoring Category 0 pts 1 pt 2 pts 3 pts
Leadership No applicable impact, community involvement, teamwork, creativity, dynamism, sustained leadership Developing applicable impact, community involvement, teamwork, creativity, dynamism, sustained leadership Competent applicable impact, community involvement, teamwork, creativity, dynamism, sustained leadership Exemplary applicable impact, community involvement, teamwork, creativity, dynamism, sustained leadership
Service No applicable impact, teamwork, creativity, Performance and Contribution Developing applicable impact, teamwork, creativity, Performance and Contribution Competent applicable impact, teamwork, creativity, Performance and Contribution Exemplary applicable impact, teamwork, creativity, Performance and Contribution
Mentoring No applicable leadership, impact, sustainability, adaptability Developing applicable leadership, impact, sustainability, adaptability Competent applicable leadership, impact, sustainability, adaptability Exemplary applicable leadership, impact, sustainability, adaptability
Sportsmanship No applicable commitment, leadership, impact, attitude, coachability Developing applicable commitment, leadership, impact, attitude, coachability Competent applicable commitment, leadership, impact, attitude, coachability Exemplary applicable commitment, leadership, impact, attitude, coachability

WEIGHTING OF THE SELECTION CRITERIA

Award Category Leadership & Sportsmanship Service to Club, Team and Community & Mentoring
Serve & Succeed Award 50% 50%
Community SKIKE Award 30% 70%

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