Bahamas - Apply Assistance for Developing, Intermediate, Elite Athletes

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To request for Assistance for Athletes (Developing Intermediate and Elite), the concerned Athlete must approach the Sporting Federation to register their name contact Link
2. No forms are necessary for this process. But the athlete must carry with them their National Photo ID (e.g.: Passport) while approaching the Sporting Federation.
3. The Sporting Federation must then submit all requests for assistance to the Department of Sports.
4. The requests may include a list of names and the status (developing, intermediate, elite) of the athlete.
5. The Department of Sports will send a letter to the federation acknowledging receipt of the request for assistance.
6. The Ministry will then review the list of athletes.
7. During the review, the Ministry may liaise with the federation to get additional information and to verify that the athletes are in compliance with the Sports Policy.
8. The federation is informed of approval or non-approval in writing.
9. Once assistance is approved, the federation must collect the cheque on behalf of developing and intermediate athletes at the Department of Sports and distribute them to relevant athlete.
10. Assistance funds for elite athletes are deposited directly to their accounts.

Note:
Assistance is allocated based on availability of funds.

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Required Documents

• National Photo ID (Passport)

Office Locations & Contacts

The Sporting Federation
BADC Office, 2nd Floor
Betty Kelly-Kenning Aquatic Centre
Thompson Blvd.
P. O. Box SPO-63814
New Providence, Bahamas
Telephone or Fax:
Local: 242-325-2632/3;
Fax: 242-325-2634
Vibe: 242-225-8781 or 305-722-3329
Email: [email protected]
Website Link
Contact Link

Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Culture
Department of Sports
2nd Floor, West Wing
Education Building
Thompson Boulevard
P.O. Box N4891
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 502-0600
Fax. (242) 356-2693
Website Link
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except on public holidays.

Eligibility

Any athlete who is a Bahamian citizen or resident is eligible to apply.

Fees

There are no associated fees.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

Request for assistance are processed within one month.

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Instructions

• As an athlete progresses, the status is changed from developing to intermediate, and finally to elite status.
• It is the responsibility of the federation to supply the department with information regarding the development and progress of the employee.
• Any assistance received is directly related to the established status of the athlete.

Required Information

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e.g.
1. Date of Birth.
2. City or Country of Birth.

Need for the Document

The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, through the Department of Sports, offers assistance to developing, intermediate, and elite athletes to assist with the development of sport.

Information which might help

There are no deadlines associated with this process.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

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