The following excerpt is taken from the Athletes Manual:

ATHLETE FUNDING SELECTION CRITERIA

The six (6) qualification requirements for consideration for any Athlete Development Funding Programs are as follows:

1. The athlete MUST attend the Annual General Meeting each year, either in person or by proxy.

2.The athlete MUST be a registered associate or competitive ABBA member in good standing for a minimum of two (2) consecutive years immediately prior to the event in which funding is requested or be in the first year of their first-time membership, as of January 01, of the year in question.

3. The athlete MUST serve on a committee, group, and/or PERFORM a volunteer service at least once per twelve (12) month membership period.

4. The athlete MUST have qualified through the CBBF tier system.

5. The athlete MUST be approved by the Executive and/or Judges' Committee.

6. The athlete MUST wear the team uniform at the registration/weigh-in and the ceremonial parade of athletes prior to contest for which funding was requested.

Athletes must fulfill all six (6) qualification requirements to be eligible for consideration for any funding program.