CANADIAN SPORT CENTRE PACIFIC BILLET PROGRAM
Athlete / Coach Information

What is the Canadian Sport Centre Pacific Billet Program?

The Canadian Sport Centre Pacific Billet Program (the “Program”) is an official program of Canadian Sport Centre Pacific (“CSC Pacific”). The Program provides complimentary accommodation in Metro Vancouver homes for up to four (4) supporters of eligible Canadian team athletes* and coaches competing in the Vancouver 2010 Olympic or Paralympic Winter Games (the “Games”).

The goals of the Program are:

• To reduce stress and enhance athlete performance by assisting athletes and coaches’ supporters with accommodation, allowing them to fully support their athlete or coach
• To involve local athletes and communities in the Games experience while showcasing the warmth and hospitality of British Columbia to the nation
• To create a national exchange experience between Metro Vancouver hosts (the “Hosts”) and the athletes and coaches’ supporters who will be staying with them (the “Guests”)

*“Athlete” encompasses Olympic and Paralympic competitors, as well as Paralympic guides

Who is eligible to refer or to be a Guest?

To be an eligible athlete who can refer a Guest, a person must be a Canadian team athlete competing in the Games, as verified by the Canadian Olympic Committee (the “COC”), the Canadian Paralympic Committee (the “CPC”), or the athlete’s National Sport Federation (“NSF”).

To be an athlete’s Guest, a person must be an eligible family member of an eligible athlete, including a parent, sibling, spouse, partner, child, other relative who may be crucial to the eligible athlete’s success, or boy/girl friend.  Close friends who are regarded as critical members of an athlete’s support team will be considered, but are subject to NSF approval.  All Guests under the age of 19 must be accompanied by an adult.

Family members of Canadian athletes should note that they may also have an opportunity to participate in the Petro-Canada Canadian Athlete Family Program.  Canadian athletes should contact the COC or the CPC for information regarding that program.  Those who choose to participate in the Petro-Canada Canadian Athlete Family Program may also participate in the CSC Pacific Billet Program.

To be an eligible coach who can refer a Guest, a person must be a technical coach (i.e. event or head coach) for the Canadian team (that is a technical coach who is a member of the Canadian Olympic or Paralympic team) competing in the Games, as verified by the COC, the CPC, or the coach’s NSF.

To be a coach’s Guest, a person must be an eligible family member of an eligible coach, including a spouse, partner or child.  All Guests under the age of 19 must be accompanied by an adult.  Upon request of the coach, another family member, including a parent, sibling, or mother or father-in-law, may be substituted for a spouse or partner to accompany children. 

Please refer to the Guest Information section of the CSC Pacific website for an outline of the Host & Guest responsibilities. 

Referral Forms and Guest Applications may be submitted to the Program pending an athlete’s or coach’s eligibility.  Early approval of Guests will be considered upon NSF request.

Guest Applications are subject to NSF, COC, and CPC approval. In addition, CSC Pacific reserves the right to reject any Guest application for any reason.

Participation in the CSC Pacific Billet Program does not grant Guests access to Canada Olympic House, Canada Paralympic House, or any other COC or CPC run programs.

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Next Step

Complete the online Athlete/Coach Referral Form, and if they have not already done so, arrange to have your Guests complete the online Guest Application Form, by October 16, 2009. CSC Pacific will verify and certify Referral and Application forms with the relevant NSFs and/or the COC or the CPC. Athlete/Coach Referral Forms and Guest Application Forms received after October 16, 2009 may be accepted and handled if there are still Host families available.

Please note:  This form is only an expression of interest, not a guarantee that your Guests will receive accommodation during the Games.  If you have any questions regarding eligibility or you require technical assistance, please contact billet@cscpacific.ca.

*REFER NOW OR REQUEST MORE INFORMATION*

To complete a referral form for your Guests, click HERE

To request further information about the Program, click HERE

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