The NWSDA’s order of priorities for funding assistance include: 

1. Assisting clubs that promote continued and appropriate competitive opportunities for athletes who have the skill and desire to compete, first for their club and provincial team and tracking to the National Ski Team level.

2. Advancing the education and professional development of coaches; this includes, but is not limited to, the NCCP education pathway, education at the National Coaching Institute (NCI) or other recognized career enhancing opportunities.

3. Assisting in the hiring of full-me professional coaches to lead year-round athlete development programs.