“The Golden Bears and Pandas Legacy Fund was created by the students of the University of Alberta in 1991.”

Student support of the Golden Bears & Pandas Legacy Fund Dedicated Fee shall be distributed to the University of Alberta varsity athletic teams and the Athletics Department for the purposes of ensuring varsity athletic team success, enhancing the student experience at the University of Alberta, and providing jobs for both students and coaches within the athletic department. 

Approximately 50% of the fund shall be used as a sponsorship of the Department of Athletics; Approximately 30% of the fund shall be allocated to projects and special events; and approximately 20% of the fund shall be kept in a reserve fund, not to exceed $200,000 at any time.

The Golden Bear & Panda Legacy Fund Committee consists of seven undergraduate students, which recommends funding allocations to the Students’ Union Finance Committee for final decision. 

The criteria for the evaluation of funding applications shall include:

• A requirement for applicants to match the amount of a grant for any given project:
• Disclosure of all other sources of revenue for any given project, including funding from the University of Alberta, the Green & Gold Athletics Society, support groups, and funds raised by teams or student groups applying for funding:
• Serious consideration with regards to the degree in which a project benefits the student population, which may be in the form of an opportunity to participate as a spectator, volunteer, official, or participant;
• Priority is given to applications relating to the hosting of varsity athletic events, and those with a long-range plan or vision for the development of a project;

The Legacy Fund goes towards the following initiatives:

• Provision of jobs and work practicum experience for University of Alberta students
• Pre-season travel and hosting costs for varsity teams
• Promotional campaigns to enhance the student experience and provide on-campus events (such as free food and purchasing mascot costumes)
• Purchasing audio and video equipment to improve event experiences, promotional presence of Athletics, and webcasting 
• Provides funding to hire part-time assistant coaches

A CONTINUED THANK YOU TO UALBERTA STUDENTS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!