GOA to reactivate paying stipends to athletes, coaches

Through its social media handles, the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) has issued a call for Guyanese athletes and coaches to apply for stipends through Olympic Solidarity scholarships.

In a post titled ‘Guyana Olympic Association to reactivate Athletes’/Coaches’ stipends’, the GOA provided guidance on how athletes could allow themselves the opportunity to become eligible for the prestigious funding. GOA wrote, “Major funding for athletes is provided via Olympic Solidarity Scholarships (available to only a few of the top-ranked athletes) and via Games Preparation Funding, when available. For the past few years, the Guyana Olympic Association has provided a small stipend to athletes and coaches from funds received from PanAm Sports. This stipend lapsed after the Tokyo Olympics, and is now being reactivated.
“Via email of September 23rd, National Federations have been asked to submit the following information by September 30, 2022:
Coaches:
• Sport Discipline
• Name of coach recommended
• Justification for support
• How will grant support to coach impact the member affiliate programme
• Which level target and number of athletes coach will be engaging
• Programme design objective aims
• Number of coach’s previous recipients
• Any other supporting information to justify selection

Athletes:
• Sport Discipline
• Name of athlete recommended
• Age of athlete
• Justification for support
• How will grant support impact the athlete’s development and performance
• Athlete’s potential/resume major performances
• Any other supporting information to justify selection
“We look forward to receiving responses on or before the September 30th deadline, so that disbursements may begin as soon as possible”, the GOA has said.