Course Subsidies to ACC Vancouver Island Section Members

The ACC Vancouver Island Section offers several types of subsidies to members who would like to improve their mountaineering skills but are concerned about the expense of the courses they are interested in taking.

Currently there are three types of subsidies offered by our Section:

• ACC VI Section Educational Program.
  As of December 2009, a 50% reduction in the course cost is built into all courses offered by our section, for members in good standing with the VI Section or UVic Outdoors Club.  (Note that this reduction applies to actual course costs only and excludes accommodation, travel, etc.)
• Courses by Other Mountain Schools.
  Members in good standing with the VI Section or UVic Outdoors Club are eligible for a 50% rebate on instruction fees for approved mountain courses (excluding accommodation, travel, etc.). This includes Island Alpine Guides (who also offer a 10% discount to ACC members), Canada West Mountain School and National ACC.  Apply to the Treasurer after the course. This subsidy has an annual limit of $200 per member and is subject to availability of budgeted funds.
• ACC Leadership Courses.
  Selected members with suitable experience may be nominated by the Executive to attend ACC National Leadership Courses. These members are eligible for a 50% rebate of the cost.