Minister Dempster Announces Enhancements for Labrador Sport Travel Subsidy
Press Release
February 17, 2025
In recognition of the Year of Sport in Newfoundland and Labrador, the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Labrador Affairs, today announced further enhancements to the Labrador Sport Travel Subsidy Program.
The Labrador Sport Travel Subsidy Program provides air travel support to Labrador athletes aged 18 and under, Special Olympians and sport organizations to participate in provincial competitions and development camps. Subsidies are also provided to support coach and official development, and provincial tournaments hosted in Labrador.
New enhancements include:
- 100 per cent coverage of airfare for athletes travelling from the six north coast communities of Nain, Hopedale, Natuashish, Postville, Makkovik and Rigolet to Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
- An annual increase to the hosting grant from $7,500 to $10,000 for Labrador minor sport organizations to assist teams and officials travelling to a Labrador provincial sport championship or provincial training camp.
Athletes from the south coast travelling to sporting events on the island are entitled to 30 cents per kilometre to their nearest airport. All athletes are provided 75 per cent airfare coverage from Goose Bay, Wabush and Blanc Sablon airports.
The enhancements are now available and more information can be found here: Labrador Sport Travel Subsidy – Labrador Affairs.
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“Supporting Labrador’s young athletes is something I am passionate about and that includes breaking down financial barriers faced by youth living in some of our most isolated communities. In 2023, we increased the Labrador Sport Travel Subsidy to offset the higher cost of team airfare, improved the mileage claim process and enhanced travel for Labrador athletes who qualify for provincial teams. Today’s announcement offers more opportunities for youth from across Labrador to experience the fundamental skills and growth that sporting events provide.”
Honourable Lisa Dempster
Minister of Labrador Affairs
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