Gracelyn Richards Establishes Junior Scholarship

Extract from CurlBC article:

Thanks to the efforts of BC U18 champion skip Gracelyn Richards, the brand-new Richards Junior Curling Scholarship will help raise the hopes of all young curlers.

“I was searching for a way to give back to the curling community and create a meaningful impact for other junior curlers that love the sport as much as I do,” says Richards. “I had previously applied for scholarships myself, and I noticed a lack of curling specific scholarships in BC, which led me to the idea.”

Created in honour of her home ice, the Comox Valley Curling Club, the $500 scholarship is Richards’ way of giving back to the community which gave her so much.

“It’s a tribute to the generosity, support, and opportunities that were provided to myself and Team Richards throughout my junior curling career. It’s hard to put into words how much curling means to me. Thanks to my dad, curling has been a huge part of my life since I was six years old. The support, encouragement, travel experiences, lifelong friendships, and personal growth have made me who I am today, as a person and competitive curler.

“I have learned that perseverance, dedication, and hard work is what makes a team—and lots and lots of practice. This scholarship is a true representation of the love I have for curling, and the people that have supported me on my journey.”

The scholarship is open to all under-21 curlers in BC who are looking to continue curling at the post-secondary level, and will open annually on January 1^st, closing at midnight on March 31st.

See the Full article here including how to apply