Chris Considine Athlete Bursaries - PISE

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Mr. Considine has been deeply impacted by sport and physical activity throughout his life and understands the value of high performance sport in developing youth. He also understands the great need for young athletes to receive financial support to assist them on their journeys of sport excellence. These generous bursaries will support three youth athlete (ages 13 to 18) training in Greater Victoria, B.C., in the sports of climbing, cycling or running with 3 $1000 awards that may assist with travel, food, training or any needs that may arise while training and competing to be the best.

“Victoria youth with outstanding national and international athletic potential need financial support from all of us. I hope that the successful candidates will be an inspiration for the students in our community to exercise and to engage in sport. The old adage of a healthy mind in a healthy body is essential to healthy community.” ~ Chris Considine

Accomplishments in sport, education and volunteerism will be assessed in the applications. Furthermore, financial need will be assessed.

Applications are now closed..

2025 Bursary Recipients

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Vienna Pedro

School: Centre Mountain Lellum Middle School

Sport: Road Running

Vienna is a dedicated multi-sport athlete who excels in both road running and soccer. Vienna is pounding the pavement to improve as a road runner in 5 km and 10 km distance running.

Vienna has already zoomed past her competition this year, showcasing her speed and endurance across multiple events. She qualified for the 2024 Track 800m Finals with an impressive time of 2:47.85. On the road, she placed 2nd out of 16 in the F01-15 category at the 2024 Bazan Bay 5K, finishing in 21:31 with a pace of 4:18 per kilometer. She continued her strong performance at the 2024 Westcoast Sooke 10K, claiming 1st place in her category with a time of 46:44 and a pace of 4:40. Vienna now has her sights set on the Vancouver Island Race Series as she continues to build on this momentum.

“I want to thank you for awarding me the Chris Considine $1000 Bursary. I’m very grateful for your support and for recognizing my dedication to running. This bursary will make a big difference as I continue training and competing in track events and 5K/10K races. Running is a huge part of my life, and this will help me stay focused on improving and achieving my goal of having a strong and exciting race season.”

Earlier this year, Vienna faced a setback when she underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus in her left knee. After three months of focused rehabilitation, she made a full return to sport and is now performing at her pre-injury levels. “Receiving this grant will allow me to work with PISE performance coaches to build my strength, reduce risk of reinjury, and take my training to the next level. Supporting the momentum, I’ve worked hard to rebuild.”

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Maya Vizina

School: St. Andrews Regional High School & Canadian Sport School

Sport: Track

Maya is sprinting into the next chapter of life on the right foot! Maya, a track athlete, is a recent graduate from St. Andrews Regional High School and the Canadian Sport School. With a summer packed full of competitions, Maya is making the most of every opportunity before heading south to begin an exciting new chapter. She has officially committed to the University of San Francisco, where she will compete as an NCAA Division I student-athlete while pursuing a degree in Kinesiology.

“Your support is also enabling me to attend the prestigious Jerome Classic – an event that features some of Canada’s top athletes. I am honoured to have been invited and excited about the opportunity to compete at this level. Thanks to the bursary, I can dedicate more time to training and competition this season”

Maya’s 2024 season has already been packed with impressive achievements. She earned a bronze in the 400m and silver in the 800m at the BC High School Provincial Championships, took double gold in the 400m and 800m at both the Vancouver Island and Lower Vancouver Island Track Championships, and was named Outstanding Senior Girl Track Athlete. Maya is still set to compete in the BC Athletics Outdoor Track & Field Championships. Her goal is to further improve her times in preparation for the 2025 Canadian Track and Field Championships.

“Thank you again for this incredible opportunity. Your support is making a real difference in my athletic and academic journey”

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Max McArthur

School: Reynolds Secondary School

Sport: Track

Max is a dedicated young middle-distance runner specializing in the 1500m and 3000m events. Heading into Grade 10 at Reynolds Secondary School, he’s already setting his sights on the world stage.

He’s currently training with Olympian, Bruce Deacon, and began taking competition seriously just over 6 months ago. His focus, discipline, and passion are setting the foundation for what he hopes will be a lifelong pursuit.

“My ultimate goal in running is to go to the Olympics and this scholarship will certainly play a great role in helping me to achieve that dream.” Max has been saying he wants to go to the Olympics since the 3rd grade. What once seemed like a distant goal is now a path he’s actively building, one stride at a time.

“Thank you, Mr. Considine, for this bursary, it will help with transportation, equipment, and possible physio sessions.”