Mount Mystics Update

Athletics

The Mount Mystics look back on their year, and forward to the future, ONE WAY, TOGETHER

Looking Back

Despite its challenges, the 2019-2020 season was full of successes for the Mount Mystics . The biggest athletic recruitment class to date was welcomed, with 39 new student-athletes joining the Mystics family . The persistence, dedication and hard work of student-athletes and their coaches led to the Women’s Cross Country and Women’s Basketball Teams winning the Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association (ACAA) Championships, in addition to ACAA final, semi-final, and qualification achievements for the Men’s Basketball Team, Women’s and Men’s Soccer Teams, and the Volleyball Team, respectively .

Looking Forward

Athletic achievements on the field, track and court are often impacted by factors that occur outside of practices and games . Attracting top athletic talent, retaining athletes, and ensuring access to resources that contribute to their wellbeing are essential and significantly influence MSVU’s athletic success .

Spearheaded by June Lumsden, Director of Athletics & Recreation at MSVU, and Mark Forward, Mount Mystics Women’s Basketball Head Coach, the One Way, Together campaign is a catalyst for ensuring the Mystics’ prestigious legacy lives on for years and generations to come . The campaign provides financial awards to student-athletes and helps recruit and retain top athletic talent at MSVU .

“Before I even came to the Mount, I heard about its athletic reputation and high winning standard,” said Liam Mitchell, Men’s Basketball alumni . “As soon I got here, through team practices and talking to alumni and coaches, I realized how important it is not only to win, but to win the right way . After a few years at MSVU, I saw how this dedication to winning and excellence carries over to all programs at the university . ”

Donor support of the One Way, Together campaign helps ensure that outstanding athletes like Liam flourish while representing MSVU in varsity sport . Thank you to all donors who have already supported this important initiative .

If you would like to make a donation to the One Way, Together campaign, please visit www.msvu.ca/donate .