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 online Community SPIKE  Award Application.

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

3. Submit completed application. You will receive a confirmation email that the application has been submitted.

4. Completed Applications must be received by 11:59pm May 31st of the year of graduation to be eligible. Late submissions are not accepted.

4. Selection Process:

• Selection will be by EKVC Award Committee

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

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.  

Public recognition of the Award Recipient will be acknowledged on the EKVC website and on social media. Successful recipients will be asked to submit a photo and bio.

Application deadline for the Award: 11:59pm 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.