TABLE OF CONTENTS
2019-20 YEAR IN REVIEW 02 OUR LEADERSHIP 04 WHO WE ARE 06 OUR VISION 07 OUR NUMBERS 08 OUR FOOTPRINT 10 OUR TEAM 11 OUR MEMBERS 12 2019-20 BANNER SEASON 14 CHAMPIONSHIP SLATE 16 FALL CHAMPIONSHIPS 36 WINTER CHAMPIONSHIPS 64 U SPORTS CHAMPIONS 66 AWARDS & RECOGNITION 68 HONOUR AWARDS 72 C.H.A.M.P. AWARDS 76 ATHLETES OF THE WEEK 78 PEAK PERFORMERS OF THE WEEK 79 FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK 80 SCHOOL ATHLETES OF THE YEAR 82 ACADEMIC SUCCESS 84 PARTNERS & INITIATIVES 86 OUR PARTNERS 88 MILK2GO SPORT 89 WILSON 90 OUA.TV 92 WOMEN IN SPORT 94 BELL LET’S TALK 96
FINANCIAL REPORTS
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OUR L E AD E RS H I P
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Ontario University Athletics has immense talent both on and off the field, all working toward an impactful experience for those suiting up for their school. Under the updated governance model, the OUA brought about a new era this season, but the overall mission and vision remained focused on the conference’s true champions – the over 9,500 student-athletes. It is through the impact of athletics, in combination with academics, that these impressive individuals remain at the heart of everything the OUA works toward. In helping to support this dedicated group and their role in university sport, it has been a privilege to work with the Board of Directors, as well as the entirety of the OUA community, for a highlight-filled 2019-20 season. Looking back at the past year, many of the standout moments were witnessed during banner season, which started with first-time wins for a pair of programs on the links and wrapped up with a record-setting finale on the ice. Amid the excitement of these opening and closing championship entries, 39 deserving teams conquered the daunting provincial fields in their sport, combining great skill and unmatched determination to achieve an OUA title. Seven of these champions continued their banner-winning ways on the Canadian stage with a national championship for their program, showcasing that the remarkable talent housed in the province is also among the strongest across the country. Regardless of the team or sport, it has been genuinely astounding to see these individuals thrive at their respective craft against such lofty competition. It is not just athletically, however, that our student-athletes have demonstrated their aptitude, as they have time and time again proven themselves to be all-stars in the classroom and outstanding citizens in the community. Through this dedication to excelling academically, giving back to those around them, and maintaining well-rounded lifestyles, they are truly setting themselves up for excellence in life well beyond their years at university and further solidifying why this is the preeminent conference. Even in the face of adversity, when sport rightfully takes a back seat to the health and safety of all those around us, our studentathletes have shown their determination, their creativity, and their positivity. We continue to wish each of them well, along with the entire OUA community, as they continue to show that whether on the field, in the classroom, or beyond, they truly are champions for life. I want to thank everyone for making the 2019-20 season a memorable one, for the hard work put in behind the scenes at both the school and conference levels, and for continuing to uphold the proud tradition of Ontario University Athletics.
Dr. Mike DeGagné Chair, Board of Directors Ontario University Athletics
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2019-20 ANNUAL REPORT
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The latest Ontario University Athletics season is in the books, and as we have become accustomed to in the storied history of the preeminent conference, it was another page-turner from start to finish. Every new chapter written provided excitement, intrigue, and emotion, not only for the student- athletes, but for all of those cheering loudly from the sidelines and supporting them behind the scenes. Whether it was those in the spotlight with the game on the line or those working tirelessly to create these opportunities to succeed, this season was made up of countless lasting memories across our 23 sports and 39 championships. While such awe-inspiring results have been synonymous with the OUA over the years, they would not be possible without the continued contributions of our sensational support system. Our members, our partners, and our unwavering supporters continue to elevate our conference to new heights – athletically, academically, and beyond – and for that, we extend our sincere appreciation. Whether providing the puck that finds the back of the net in the championship game or the resources that help us provide a championship-calibre offering, our partners remain integral in allowing the OUA to thrive. While we wish to thank each of these groups for helping us build upon the work we do, I want to especially recognize the Government of Ontario – specifically the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism, and Culture Industries – for their funding and overall support toward the advancement of university sport in the province. To our 20 member institutions, we thank you for all that you do to allow our well over 9,500 student-athletes to excel on the field, in the classroom, and as a valued part of the community. To those individuals who go above and beyond their institutional roles to serve on our various committees, we appreciate your time, effort, and assistance. I want to also extend my gratitude to our dedicated staff for their hard work in executing another productive and preeminent sport season. The work of these key stakeholders also went hand-in-hand with another momentous step forward for the OUA, as we welcomed our new Board of Directors to help usher in our updated governance model. The conference has greatly benefited from the input and guidance provided by this new leadership group, led by Chair of the Board, Dr. Mike DeGagné, and we look forward to the continued expertise from the Board in the years to come. There are a lot of moving parts when it comes to making a university sport season happen, especially one that sees the world facing such difficult times at its conclusion. But like this past season, and as we navigate the path ahead in a safe and healthy manner, the collective efforts of everyone involved with the OUA makes it clear that, from the opening play to the final buzzer, #WeAreONE.
Gord Grace President & CEO Ontario University Athletics
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WHO WE ARE the preeminent conference
WHO W E ARE
vision To be the Preeminent University Sport Conference in Canada
mission Develop student-athletes through academics and athletics to achieve excellence in life
mandate To provide leadership, stewardship, and policy direction for university sport and govern sanctioned interuniversity sport competition in Ontario on behalf of its member institutions
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Over 9,500 student-athletes, spanning the scope of the membership, take part in the vast offering of recognized conference sports. Among those competing in the OUA, a total of 2,602 student-athletes earned All-OUA Academic Achievement awards with an average of at least 80% or an A-.
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20 universities spanning the province of Ontario make up the conference’s membership, representing the largest member base of any conference in U SPORTS. Of the total national membership (56 schools), the OUA features 36% after continuing to evolve over its impressive history.
The conference features a total of 23 sport offerings divided into 3 categories - G1, G2, and G3. Among these sports, the conference features participation in all 12 of the U SPORTS recognized sports. Combined, these offerings delivered more than 600 OUA all-stars and over 100 all-Canadians.
A total of 39 championship banners are awarded during the course of the school year (17 fall and 22 winter). 11 different schools captured at least one OUA championship in 2019-20 including a conference-best 10 from the Toronto Varsity Blues while 7 national championships were won by OUA schools.
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Algoma Thunderbirds Male Athletes | 52 Female Athletes | 52 Lakehead Thunderwolves Male Athletes | 93 Female Athletes | 70
Laurentian Voyageurs Male Athletes | 186 Female Athletes | 125
Nipissing Lakers Male Athletes | 109 Female Athletes | 103
Windsor Lancers Male Athletes | 270 Female Athletes | 146
Western Mustangs Male Athletes | 570 Female Athletes | 412
Waterloo Warriors Male Athletes | 375 Female Athletes | 260
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Guelph Gryphons Male Athletes | 436 Female Athletes | 327
Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks Male Athletes | 336 Female Athletes | 184
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Carleton Ravens Male Athletes | 313 Female Athletes | 132
Queen’s Gaels Male Athletes | 387 Female Athletes | 297
Ottawa Gee-Gees Male Athletes | 236 Female Athletes | 117
Ontario Tech Ridgebacks Male Athletes | 94 Female Athletes | 99
RMC Paladins Male Athletes | 163 Female Athletes | 55
Trent Excalibur Male Athletes | 127 Female Athletes | 141
York Lions Male Athletes | 361 Female Athletes | 270 Ryerson Rams Male Athletes | 174 Female Athletes | 149
Toronto Varsity Blues Male Athletes | 420 Female Athletes | 327
McMaster Marauders Male Athletes | 468 Female Athletes | 330
Brock Badgers Male Athletes | 346 Female Athletes | 291
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STAFF
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GORD GRACE
DR. MIKE DEGAGNE
President and CEO
Chair
MATTHEW DAVIES
DR. DEBORAH MacLATCHY
Director of Sport
Vice Chair
DAVID FRIZZELL
ANN TIERNEY
Director of Marketing & Partnerships
Treasurer
NAZ NAZARI
SEAN VAN KOUGHNETT
Manager of Finance & Administration
Director
BRENT GARBUTT
MIKE HAVEY
Manager of Sport
Secretary
CHRIS VERLAAN
JENNIFER MYERS
Manager of Digital & Communications
Director
JACKIE CHAN
PETER HELLSTROM
Sport Coordinator
Director
ANGELA ORTON Sport - Special Projects Manager
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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school president
athletic director
Algoma University Dr. Asima Vezina Dave Trudelle Brock University Dr. Gervan Fearon Emily Allan (Acting) Carleton University Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon Jennifer Brenning University of Guelph Dr. Franco Vaccarino Scott McRoberts Lakehead University Dr. Moira McPherson Tom Warden Laurentian University Dr. Robert Haché Peter Hellstrom McMaster University Dr. David H. Farrar Shaun Burt Nipissing University Dr. Mike DeGagné Vito Castiglione Ontario Tech University
Dr. Steven Murphy
Scott Barker
University of Ottawa Jacques Frémont Sue Hylland Queen’s University Dr. Patrick Deane Leslie Dal Cin Royal Military College of Canada
BGen. Sébastien Bouchard
Darren Cates
Ryerson University Dr. Mohamed Lachemi Louise Cowin University of Toronto Dr. Meric Gertler Beth Ali Trent University Dr. Leo Groarke Deborah Bright-Brundle University of Waterloo
Dr. Feridun Hamdullahpur
Roly Webster
Western University Dr. Alan Shepard Christine Stapleton Wilfrid Laurier Univeristy
Dr. Deborah MacLatchy
Peter Baxter
University of Windsor Robert Gordon Mike Havey York University Dr. Rhonda Lenton Jennifer Myers
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SPORT HOST VENUE CHAMPIONS Golf
University of Toronto
Angus Glen Golf Club
W: Windsor Lancers M: Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks
Tennis
York University
Mayfair Club - Toronto East
W: Toronto Varsity Blues M: Western Mustangs
Ajax Sportsplex & Queen’s University & Baseball Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks Dan Lang Field University of Waterloo Women’s Rugby Queen’s University Nixon Field Queen’s Gaels
Lacrosse Ontario Tech University Vaso’s Field Trent Excalibur
Field Hockey
University of Guelph
Varsity Field
Guelph Gryphons
Rowing
Brock University
Royal Canadian Henley Rowing Course
W: Western Mustangs M: Western Mustangs
Cross Country
McMaster University
Bayfront Park
W: Queen’s Gaels* M: Guelph Gryphons
Women’s Soccer
University of Ottawa
Gee-Gees Field
York Lions
Men’s Soccer York University Alumni Field Carleton Ravens
Football Western University TD Stadium McMaster Marauders
Men’s Rugby Queen’s University Nixon Field Queen’s Gaels Water Polo Western University WSRC Pool Toronto Varsity Blues
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SPORT HOST VENUE CHAMPIONS Wrestling
University of Guelph
Gryphons Athletic Centre
W: Brock Badgers* M: Brock Badgers*
Men’s Fencing
Brock University
Ian Beddis Gymnasium
Toronto Varsity Blues
Swimming McMaster University Pan Am Pool
W: Toronto Varsity Blues M: Toronto Varsity Blues
Squash
Brock University
White Oaks Resort & Spa
W: Queen’s Gaels M: Western Mustangs
Women’s Fencing
Queen’s University
Athletics & Recreation Centre
Toronto Varsity Blues
Figure Skating
Ryerson University
Mattamy Athletic Centre
Toronto Varsity Blues
Curling
University of Guelph
Guelph Curling Club
W: McMaster Marauders M: Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks*
Track & Field
York University
Toronto Track & Field Centre
W: Guelph Gryphons* M: Guelph Gryphons*
Nordic Skiing
Algoma University
Hiawatha Highlands
W: Carleton Ravens M: Carleton Ravens
Badminton
University of Toronto
Athletic Centre Sports Gym
Toronto Varsity Blues
Women’s Basketball
Ryerson University
Mattamy Athletic Centre
Brock Badgers
Men’s Basketball Carleton University Raven’s Nest Carleton Ravens*
Women’s Volleyball
University of Toronto
Goldring Centre
Toronto Varsity Blues
Men’s Volleyball McMaster University Burridge Gymnasium Queen’s Gaels
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Women’s Hockey
University of Toronto
Varsity Arena
Toronto Varsity Blues
Men’s Hockey
University of Guelph
Gryphon Centre Arena
Guelph Gryphons
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windsor lancers
Winning the OUA championship had been one of my goals throughout the season, so achieving it was amazing and something I won’t forget. We worked as a team and had fun doing it. Our coach is always supportive and there if we need help and we wouldn’t have been able to win without him.
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alyssa getty JUDY MCCRAE TROPHY Alyssa Getty, Windsor
COACH OF THE YEAR Adam Wagner, Windsor
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wilfrid laurier golden hawks
To me, winning an OUA championship was the culmination of years of hard work. At the beginning of every season, we set the same objective, which was to win an OUA championship, and winning Laurier’s first OUA golf title is a milestone that we as a team will always remember and cherish.
jaron brown Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks
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LEN SHORE TROPHY Jaron Brown, Wilfrid Laurier
COACH OF THE YEAR Jeff Colley, Wilfrid Laurier
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toronto varsity blues It means more than words can possibly describe. We have faced multiple losses to our rivals, so we were hungry and determined. By winning the OUA championship, all of our extra hard work on and off the court paid off. We really worked as a team in an individual sport and I think my team and I personally gained a huge sense of pride and confidence. Toronto Varsity Blues
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samar qaedizadeh PLAYER OF THE YEAR Samar Qaedizadeh, Toronto
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Pia Jhattu, Toronto
COACH OF THE YEAR Nabil Tadros, Toronto
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western mustangs
Bringing home the championship was a goal right from the start and it was great to see the team gel at the right time to achieve it. Our determination and dedication from the start of the tournament was incredible, with our captain, Mark Jensen, leading the way by example on and off the court.
c. cross & a. glavanic Western Mustangs
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PLAYER OF THE YEAR Alex Day, Western
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Pavle Milic, Waterloo
COACH OF THE YEAR Cam Cross & Anthony Galvenic, Western
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wilfrid laurier golden hawks
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Winning the OUA championship meant a lot to not only me, but to the whole team. We were able to top the field in this tournament because everyone on our team bought in. It was a great way to end my career at Wilfrid Laurier. All the hard work and time you put in makes it all worth it and is just a tremendous achievement for the program.
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christian hauck Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER Nik Montruk, McMaster Ryan Burnside, Carleton
HITTER OF THE YEAR Nik Montruk, McMaster
PITCHER OF THE YEAR Christian Hauk, Wilfrid Laurier
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Daniel Betrand, Carleton Jacob Prsa, Windsor
COACH OF THE YEAR Scott Ballantyne, Wilfrid Laurier
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queen’s gaels
To see our squad win an OUA banner this year was really special. Championships don’t happen by accident, and to have a front row seat to all of the hard work and energy on the pitch and in the weight room that went into the win, I was just so happy to see them achieve this milestone that they had collectively committed to achieving.
dan valley Queen’s Gaels
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PLAYER OF THE YEAR Shiels: Sophie de Goede, Queen’s Russell: Caleigh McMillan, Trent
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Shiels: Lizzie Gibson, Queen’s Russell: Taylor Fronchak, Trent
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD Shiels: Alissa Zhang, McMaster Russell: Lauryn Bons, Trent
COACH OF THE YEAR Shiels: Dan Valley, Queen’s Russell: Peter Hercus, Trent
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trent excalibur Winning the championship was incredible. It was a tremendous feeling when we won to see myself, teammates, and coaches celebrating and being recognized for all the hours of hard work we all put in to practicing and training. Trent has given me so much and it was nice to be able to give something back by helping my team win the OUA championship. Trent Excalibur
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leah michel OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Nicole Martindale, Ontario Tech
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Amelia Piccone, Queen’s
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Caitlyn Cote, Ontario Tech
COACH OF THE YEAR Liane Chornobay, Ontario Tech
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sydney pattison Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks
...I’ve been getting better every year and I would like to make a national team one day. And although there’s a lot of work you have to put in for your own personal bests, the motivation never stops because you’re doing it for the whole team’s benefit.
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marina tusz Laurentian Voyageurs
...of the feel good atmosphere of working out with a great group of people, all with similar goals. It also helps me stay fit, which improves my mood and school work.
nedim hodzic Waterloo Warriors
...of the process of getting better through constant work and wanting to be great.
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western mustangs Winning the banner for the seventh year in a row is a tremendous accomplishment and a great credit to the team culture that the student-athletes have sustained across the turnover of multiple graduating classes. Their success in competition helps validate the hard work they put in, and the tremendous bonds of teamwork and commitment that they all share. Western Mustangs
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matthew waddell ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Tess MacMillan, Carleton
COACH OF THE YEAR Matthew Fournier, Carleton
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western mustangs
This championship is an accomplishment of our team goals. We embrace the ‘one team’ philosophy. Putting aside individual aspirations to achieve as a group represents the values that we teach as coaches that will provide for young studentathletes long into the future.
dan bechard Western Mustangs
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ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Curtis Ames, Western
COACH OF THE YEAR Grayson Gray, Western
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guelph gryphons
This championship meant so much to our team because we have come so close every year, and it showed that our hard work paid off. We played for each other and gave it our all. I know it was especially special to me and my fellow seniors to win on our home field and end off a great career with an OUA championship.
Guelph Gryphons
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katherine macmillan MOST VALUABLE PLAYER Katherine MacMillan, Guelph
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Abigail Janssen, Queen’s
GOALIE OF THE YEAR Marley Dowling, Waterloo
GAIL WILSON OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTOR Larissa McLeod, Waterloo
COACH OF THE YEAR Maria Leahy, Waterloo
UMPIRE OF THE YEAR Denise Pelletier
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Toronto Varsity Blues
...I love the idea of committing yourself to something and doing everything in your power to be the best version of yourself. I push myself to achieve that through school and volleyball.
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lauren young Ontario Tech Ridgebacks
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jordan figueira
...I love lacrosse, being part of a team, and playing competitively. It could also lead to more opportunities in the future.
brayden ambo Western Mustangs
...I enjoy the process of being an athlete, the team atmosphere, and how hard work turns into success. PHOTOGRAPHY BY // MICHAEL P. HALL
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queen’s gaels
We supported each other as a team to help everyone perform on the day of the championship. It was a great result for our team and recognition of the long miles we do in preparation.
Queen’s Gaels
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sean scott MOST VALUABLE RUNNER Lucia Stafford, Toronto
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Isabella Thornton-Bott, Waterloo
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD Kiana Gibson, Guelph
COACH OF THE YEAR Steve Boyd, Queen’s
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guelph gryphons For me, winning the OUA championships was emotional in the way that it made me remember the years of hard work, setbacks, and great moments that led up to this race for myself, the team, and coaches. From a team standpoint, it was amazing and demonstrated the focus we had going into championship season and to top it off with gold was something I will always remember.
mitchell ubene Guelph Gryphons
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MOST VALUABLE RUNNER Mitchell Ubene, Guelph
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Marcel Scheele, Western
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD Craig Klomp, Toronto
COACH OF THE YEAR Kyle Boorsma, Guelph
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york lions Winning the OUA championship was a pure adrenaline rush. For the first time in 10 years, the York Lions had reached this benchmark. It meant that all the time put in on and off the field by both the players and coaches had paid off. We could set new goals and expectations, venture beyond breaking points and artificial ceilings, and come out even stronger than before. York Lions
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catherine umolac MOST VALUABLE PLAYER East: Mikayla Morton, Ottawa West: Teni Odetoyinbo, York
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR East: Cecilia Way, Queen’s West: Kate Knafelc, Guelph
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD East: Katherine Bearne, Ottawa West: Claudia Continenza, McMaster
COACH OF THE YEAR East: Steve Johnson, Ottawa West: Carmine Isacco, York
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carleton ravens When everyone is on the same page and is giving everything they have every time they step on the field, it’s a recipe for success. Winning the OUA championship was the culmination of so much hard work and hours on the field. It meant everything to me. Dedicating yourself to a cause and winning alongside a group of guys that you love, there has to be no better feeling.
dante cobisa Carleton Ravens
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MOST VALUABLE PLAYER East: Dario Conte, Carleton West: Alex Zis, Guelph
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR East: Fadi Salback, Ontario Tech West: Moses Kafeero, Guelph
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD East: Yousef Helmy, Toronto West: Christian Cossidente, McMaster
COACH OF THE YEAR East: Kwesi Loney, Carleton West: Lucio Ianiero, Brock
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mcmaster marauders Winning the Yates Cup meant completing a lot of goals for me as a person and player. It meant realizing that, as a team that has overcome so much and come so far, we can accomplish anything. Turning the ball over three times in the 1st quarter isn’t a strategy for success, but we were able to come out as champions through the feelings of trust and family on our team.
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jakub szott McMaster Marauders
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE GAME Andreas Dueck, McMaster
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE GAME Josh Cumber, McMaster
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE GAME Joe O’Brien, McMaster
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MOST VALUABLE PLAYER Chris Merchant, Western
OUTSTANDING STAND-UP DEFENSIVE PLAYER Jack Cassar, Carleton
LINEMAN OF THE YEAR Cameron Lawson, Queen’s
NORM MARSHALL TROPHY (ROOKIE OF THE YEAR) Kojo Odoom, Western
RUSS JACKSON AWARD NOMINEE Jacob Janke, York
DAVID “TUFFY” KNIGHT AWARD (COACH OF THE YEAR) Greg Marshall, Western
VOLUNTEER COACH OF THE YEAR Joe Sardo, Guelph
KEN GREEN OFFICIALS AWARD OF MERIT Kevin Baird
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queen’s gaels
This championship was the culmination of all the hard work the players had put in. I feel we had one overarching advantage over our opposition and that was our work ethic for 80 minutes of the game. It was fantastic to see the character of the players in the final and to see the team hoist the trophy for the 3rd time in three years was very special.
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dave butcher PLAYER OF THE YEAR Dylan Young, Queen’s
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Nathan Pinder, McMaster
TRILLIUM AWARD Emerson Prior, Trent
COACH OF THE YEAR David Butcher, Queen’s
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toronto varsity blues I felt very proud of my team because winning showed that all the hard work and effort we put into preparing paid off It really came down to teamwork and understanding each other’s movement in the water. The practices and tournaments helped us prepare for the championship and having the right mindset geared us towards winning.
stefan mitic Toronto Varsity Blues
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MOST VALUABLE PLAYER Diego Gonzalez Delgado, Toronto
MOST VALUABLE GOALTENDER Andrei Velasevic, Toronto
COACH OF THE YEAR Quinn Fairley, McMaster
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brock badgers
hannah taylor Brock Badgers
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Winning the OUA championship made our team feel proud of what we accomplished and motivated us to keep working hard. Our team was able to come out on top again this year because we are constantly moving forward. We take each event as a stepping stone to improve as individuals and as a team.
OUTSTANDING FEMALE WRESTLER Madison Parks, Western
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Brea Rogers, York
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD Jennifer Nwamadi, Western
COACH OF THE YEAR Scott Proctor, Western
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brock badgers
We use the same formula every year teamwork, careful scouting, great coaching, and a stellar lineup. Capturing the OUA championship with this formula means the continuation of Brock’s wrestling legacy.
clayton pye Brock Badgers
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OUSTANDING MALE WRESTLER Ben Zahra, McMaster
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Mike Zale, Lakehead
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD Harrish Satheswaran, York
COACH OF THE YEAR Ahmed Shamiya, McMaster
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toronto varsity blues
Winning the OUA championship was the best way to cap off a fun and exciting season with my team. We worked hard throughout the year and it paid off when it came time to show it.
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david chen-li Toronto Varsity Blues
GEORGE TULLY TROPHY Logan Wilford, Brock
CHARLES WALTER TROPHY (FOIL) Gareth Marks, Waterloo
DESJARLAIS TROPHY (EPEE) Ben Musci, Toronto
SCHWENDE TROPHY (SABRE) Garrett Whelan, RMC
COACH OF THE YEAR Patricia Howes, RMC
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Ottawa Gee-Gees
...I love being a part of something more at our university. There’s a team culture we have that keeps me looking forward to every practice, game, or event. It’s a privilege to be able to play this sport at such a high level and I cherish every moment of it.
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jaden lindo Queen’s Gaels
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emma lefebvre
...of the chance to pursue an education, while playing the sport I love.
hayley robertson Ryerson Rams
...I love the community that you become a part of through playing sports. I just love basketball the competition, the people, the training, the challenges. I’m also thankful for the life lessons and character development that you get from playing. I really just could not see my life without it.
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toronto varsity blues
Winning the OUA championship showed that my team was able to band together to achieve something we could collectively be proud of. We were truly relentless in our pursuit of a common goal and supported each other along the way.
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rachel rode Toronto Varsity Blues
SWIMMER OF THE YEAR Hannah Genich, Toronto
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Ella Rennie, Western
DR. JENO TIHANYI INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY EXCELLENCE AWARD Ella Rennie, Western
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD Celine Funk, Brock
COACH OF THE YEAR Phil Parker, Laurentian
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toronto varsity blues Being able to win the OUA banner in five consecutive years made be feel proud to be part of an amazing team and lucky to be surrounded by exceptional people. Having excellent coaches that are understanding and able to create an environment that fosters performance and enjoyment was also a big reason we were able to top the field once again this year.
.. gael chaubet Toronto Varsity Blues
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SWIMMER OF THE YEAR Sebastian Paulins, Western
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Bernard Godolphin, Toronto
DR. JENO TIHANYI INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY EXCELLENCE AWARD Sebastian Paulins, Western
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD Osvald Nitski, Toronto
COACH OF THE YEAR Grey Fairley, McMaster
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queen’s gaels
Winning meant a lot to me, my teammates, and my coaches as we were ecstatic to continue our reign as the OUA women’s squash champions. The win was also a testament to how much progress we had made not only as individual players, but also as a team, highlighting our team’s dedication to each other and to our sport.
Queen’s Gaels
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jenna dhanani MOST VALUABLE PLAYER Marlow Benson, Queen’s
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Marlow Benson, Queen’s
COACH OF THE YEAR Lisa Coates, Queen’s
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western mustangs
Winning the OUA banner this past year was a momentous event for the Mustangs. We fought hard and pulled some great wins in five games against tough opponents. The hard work and dedication on and off the court this year was the key to our success in the finals.
james van staveren Western Mustangs
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MOST VALUABLE PLAYER Cameron Seth, Waterloo
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Neel Ismail, Waterloo
COACH OF THE YEAR Marisa Seth, Waterloo
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toronto varsity blues I feel honoured to be part of and get to share this experience with such an amazing team. Winning the OUA championship was so special because of how close the team has grown over the last couple of years. None of it would have been possible without the dedication and support of our coaches and the hard work of each individual athlete.
Toronto Varsity Blues
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rebecca jeffrey DAVE O’DONNELL TROPHY Naomi Moindrot-Zilliox, Ottawa
MAITRE KEN WOOD TROPHY (FOIL) Naomi Moindrot-Zilliox, Ottawa
DR. AL ENGLISH TROPHY (EPEE) Leanna Lui, Toronto
FRED WACH TROPHY (SABRE) Lily Liu, Western
COACH OF THE YEAR Carol Christie, Western
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toronto varsity blues Being able to call ourselves OUA champions means so much in terms of individual and collective accomplishment. As a place for celebration and an opportunity to showcase the hard work and dedication we have put forth as a team throughout the season, coming out on top at the OUA championship is the most special achievement we could ask for.
emma jianopoulos Toronto Varsity Blues
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COACH OF THE YEAR Ben Mulder, McMaster
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mcmaster marauders Winning the OUA championship meant the whole world to me in my last year as a Marauder. I think our team was able to top the field because we have put in two years together and we all worked really hard towards the same goal. We also got very close over the last two years as friends and I think that our team dynamic was a huge factor in the win. McMaster Marauders
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kaelyn gregory FIRST TEAM ALL-STARS Mary Fay, Queen’s Kaelyn Gregory, McMaster Laura Masters, Waterloo Kenna Bartlett, Queen
COACH OF THE YEAR Scott Davey, Queen’s
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wilfrid laurier golden hawks
Getting back to the top of the podium and winning the OUA championship again was everything that we had worked for all season. After two seasons of missing the podium, we knew that we once again had a team that could pull off the win and to see all that hard work pay off brings a level of satisfaction that any athlete dreams of.
matt hall Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks
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FIRST TEAM ALL-STARS Cameron Goodkey, Carleton John Willsey, Wilfrid Laurier Jordie Lyon-Hatcher, Wilfrid Laurier Colin Schnurr, Queen’s
COACH OF THE YEAR Bridget Arnold, Waterloo
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guelph gryphons It was a special weekend. I don’t think you can say enough about the character and resilience that this team has shown. Over the two days of the championship, our team put on full display what it means to them to be a Guelph Gryphon. National records, OUA records, school records, and person best performances. We are so proud of our team.
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jason kerr Guelph Gryphons
DR. WENDY JEROME TROPHY Kate Current, Western
MOST VALUABLE PERFORMER (TRACK) Zoe Sherar, Guelph
MOST VALUABLE PERFORMER (FIELD) Kristen Schulz, Toronto
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Kristen Schulz, Toronto
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD Katrina Innanen, Toronto
SUE WISE COACH OF THE YEAR Jason Kerr, Guelph
ASSISTANT COACH OF THE YEAR Shane Ferth, Waterloo
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guelph gryphons
Winning the OUA title made me realize that all of the hard work that my teammates and I put in during the season paid off. The University of Guelph has so much depth across all events, and because we have so many great athletes, we were able to win 37 medals and take home the title we worked so hard for.
alec purnell Guelph Gryphons
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HEC PHILLIPS TROPHY Keysean Powell, York
MOST VALUABLE PERFORMER (TRACK) Jack Berkshire, Toronto
MOST VALUABLE PERFORMER (FIELD) Mark Bujnowski, Guelph
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Marcel Scheele, Western
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD Stuart Cameron, Western
BOB VIGARS COACH OF THE YEAR Jason Kerr, Guelph
ASSISTANT COACH OF THE YEAR Shane Ferth, Waterloo
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carleton ravens It was really special for our team to win the championship this year. We worked so hard as a team and it was really cool to see all our hard work pay off. We have a lot of support from Carleton, in the form of strength coaches, funding, resources, etc. which makes a huge difference. We’re also a pretty big group, full of super driven athletes, and we all want to see each other succeed. Carleton Ravens
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emma holmes ALL-STARS Alannah Maclean, Lakehead Zoë Williams, Carleton Bronwyn Williams, Carleton Emily Drake, Nipissing Shaylynn Loewen, Lakehead Emma Holmes, Carleton Soren Meeuwisse, McMaster Erika Mihell, Lakehead Maggie McClure, Carleton Camille Hamm, Lakehead
COACH OF THE YEAR Sheila Kealey, Ottawa
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carleton ravens Bringing home the men’s banner in my last year after falling short the last few years was super special. We all worked hard as a team throughout the fall season to make sure we could be competitive come race day. It was a big goal of mine to help the men’s team bring it home, and I’m glad we could achieve that. I’m super proud of all the guys for giving it their all out there.
brendon howard Carleton Ravens
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ALL-STARS Aidan Kirkham, Carleton Andy Shields, Lakehead Alexander Maycock, Nipissing Alasdair MacLean, Guelph Devon Pegrum, Carleton Conor McGovern, Lakehead Erik Schlyter, Lakehead Ezra Pierce, Carleton Frederick Serratore, Ottawa Colin Ward, Carleton
COACH OF THE YEAR Sheila Kealey, Ottawa
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toronto varsity blues
Winning the OUA championship this year meant that it would earn our school’s fifth consecutive championship title. Our team was exceptionally strong not only in our athletic ability, but in our support system as well. And because this was my graduating year, I felt proud to be a part of this winning team in the four years I spent at UofT.
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giselle chan Toronto Varsity Blues
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER Bethany So, Toronto Andrew D’Souza, Western
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Sherry Wu, Waterloo Stanley Feng, Western
COACH OF THE YEAR Jackie Yeung, Toronto
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Brock Badgers
...of the relationships that are built and the ability to stay active and competitive. I love the game and having the chance to compete while representing Brock.
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kian schaffer-baker Guelph Gryphons
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matthew casburn
...when you put in the endless hours of hard work, the results will come and there’s no better feeling than that.
larissa mcleod Waterloo Warriors
...I want to continue to stay active, so I can live a healthy lifestyle. I also love how my teammates double as my best friends.
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brock badgers
Honestly, I’m speechless. It felt like I was dreaming. Every game was a dream. The comeback, then the comeback again, and then the championship. We wanted it so badly and it really is a dream come true.
Brock Badgers
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melissa tatti PLAYER OF THE GAME Samantha Keltos, Brock
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PLAYER OF THE YEAR Melissa Tatti, Brock
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Christina Buttenham, McMaster
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Héléna Lamoureux, Laurentian
JOY BELLINGER AWARD Julia Curran, Western
TRACY MACLEOD AWARD Maddy Horst, Western
COACH OF THE YEAR Mike Rao, Brock
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carleton ravens
Bringing home another Wilson Cup title was great for the team. I thought we really should have dug in earlier, but in the 4th quarter, we were able to force them to their weaknesses and got a lot more stops on defence. We focused on playing together and finished with a championship win.
Carleton Ravens
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marcus anderson PLAYER OF THE GAME Lloyd Pandi, Carleton
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PLAYER OF THE YEAR Kadre Gray, Laurentian
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Lock Lam, Lakehead
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Lloyd Pandi, Carleton
KEN SHIELDS AWARD Litha Ncanisa, Laurentian
COACH OF THE YEAR Taffe Charles, Carleton
OFFICIALS AWARD OF MERIT Tony Turnbull
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toronto varsity blues It meant everything to win the OUA gold medal with my team. Winning the championship meant achieving one of the goals we worked so hard for all season. It was recognition of all the hours of practice and continuous dedication to this sport and to each other. As a fifth year, winning gold on home court was also an amazing way to end my career as a Varsity Blue.
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anna licht Toronto Varsity Blues
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER East: Cailin Wark, Ryerson West: Sarah Glynn, Waterloo
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR East: Jasmine Rivest, Ryerson West: Yaila Sealy, Windsor
AWARD OF MERIT East: Sophia Currier, Toronto West: Megan Kalbfleisch, Windsor
COACH OF THE YEAR East: Dustin Reid, Ryerson West: Steve Delaney, Brock
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queen’s gaels
Winning back-to-back championships was an incredible accomplishment for our student-athletes. I’m proud of the winning culture we’ve built and the legacy these athletes are establishing. Our team faced adversity all season and their resiliency came through when the stakes were the highest.
gabriel degroot Queen’s Gaels
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MOST VALUABLE PLAYER East: Zac Hutcheson, Queen’s West: Pierce Johnson, Windsor
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR East: Erik Siksna, Queen’s West: Jonathan Pickett, Guelph
DALE IWANOCZKO AWARD OF MERIT East: Zac Hutcheson, Queen’s West: Jordan Pereira, McMaster
COACH OF THE YEAR East: John Barrett, Toronto West: Dave Preston, McMaster
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toronto varsity blues It was an unbelievable feeling to win the OUA championship at Varsity Arena. Through my four years on the Varsity Blues, we made it a step closer towards the McCaw Cup every year and I think we really united together as a team this year. To win at home with all of our friends and family present made it one of the best moments in my hockey career. Toronto Varsity Blues
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stephanie ayres PLAYER OF THE GAME Erica Fryer, Toronto
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PLAYER OF THE YEAR Taytum Clairmont, Waterloo
FORWARD OF THE YEAR Taytum Clairmont, Waterloo
DEFENDER OF THE YEAR Cristine Chao, Toronto
GOALTENDER OF THE YEAR Jensen Murphy, Brock
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Malory Dominico, Nipissing
MARION HILLIARD AWARD Erin Locke, York
MOST SPORTSMANLIKE AWARD Miranda Lantz, Guelph
COACH OF THE YEAR Vicky Sunohara, Toronto
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guelph gryphons
We got so close in 2019, which showed us just how hard winning a championship in this league can be, so to break through and get it done with so many returnees this season made it that much more special. We faced internal and external adversity, but never lost our composure or our commitment to each other.
Guelph Gryphons
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andrew masters PLAYER OF THE GAME Andrew Masters, Guelph
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MOST VALUABLE PLAYER East: Chris Paquette, RMC West: David Thomson, Toronto
DEFENDER OF THE YEAR East: Nikolas Brouillard, McGill West: Gregory DiTomaso, Ryerson
GOALTENDER OF THE YEAR East: Louis-Philip Guindon, McGill West: Jonathan Reinhart, Windsor
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR East: Chris Paquette, RMC West: Franco Sproviero, Western
RANDY GREGG AWARD East: Brendan Jacome, Ottawa West: Anthony Stefano, Western
MOST SPORTSMANLIKE AWARD East: Austin Eastman, Ontario Tech West: Daniel Del Paggio, Lakehead
COACH OF THE YEAR East: Shaun Van Allen, Carleton Western: Ryan Medel, Toronto
PHOTOGRAPHY BY // LAUREL JARVIS
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WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY
queen’s gaels WOMEN’S WRESTLING
brock badgers
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MEN’S WRESTLING
brock badgers
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MEN’S TRACK & FIELD
guelph gryphons
guelph gryphons MEN’S BASKETBALL
carleton ravens
MEN’S CURLING
wilfrid laurier golden hawks
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AWARDS & RECO G N I TI O N
WINNER
lucia stafford cross country / track & field
I’m so incredibly honoured and grateful to be receiving this award. The 2019-20 season was an amazing year for so many outstanding athletes. I feel very lucky I was able to go out there and compete at my best, have a blast, and do what I love both on the track and on the course. None of that would have been possible without the amazing support system behind me my coaches, my teammates, and the incredible resources at U of T.
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david thomson hockey
We have so many great athletes around the OUA that it truly is an honour to be named Athlete of the Year. I want to thank everybody involved with the Varsity Blues, from the athletic department to my teammates and coaches. They made this year unforgettable and I’m truly grateful for that. Finally, I want to thank my family who have really brought me to where I am today in my life.
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WINNER
women’s basketball brock badgers
WINNER
men’s curling wilfrid laurier golden hawks
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WINNER
vicky sunohara women’s hockey
mike rao
WINNER
women’s basketball
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BEST G1 CHAMPIONSHIP
BEST G2 CHAMPIONSHIP
mcmaster marauders, swimming
guelph gryphons, 109th queen’s cup BEST G3 CHAMPIONSHIP
toronto varsity blues, golf
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PHOTO OF THE YEAR
gar fitzgerald, guelph gryphons
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BEST VIDEO FEATURE
carleton ravens & ottawa gee-gees, basketball capital
york lions, believe BEST WEBCAST PRODUCTION
guelph gryphons, gryphvision
OUTSTANDING VIDEO FEATURE
BEST WEBCAST ANNOUNCER
matt bonomi, brock badgers
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BEST SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT
BEST THEME NIGHT
mcmaster marauders, pride night
guelph gryphons, instagram BEST MASCOT
hunter the ridgeback, ontario tech ridgebacks
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BEST FAN SUPPORT GROUP
carleton ravens, bird gang
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jenna kane RMC Paladins
...sport opens up a big world to create connections that could potentially be beneficial in the future. Also, sport provides a safe environment to learn to fail, which is vital for being successful in the future.
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alyssa kane
...I enjoy that every bout provides a new challenge and a new situation I have never dealt with before that I’m required to solve effectively to win the match.
lukas kaufman Queen’s Gaels
...I enjoy the fast pace and height of the game, along with the control you need to be successful. I also love to see the happiness it brings my family.
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DATE ATHLETES SCHOOL SPORT
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Sept. 3
Giulia Geraci* Augustus Oku
Western Mustangs Laurentian Voyageurs
Soccer Soccer
Sept. 9
Mikayla Morton* Glorious Okpali
Ottawa Gee-Gees Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks
Soccer Soccer
Sept. 16
Marilena Spagnolo* Dario Conte
Brock Badgers Carleton Ravens
Soccer Soccer
Sept. 23
Kiyani Johnson York Lions Soccer Jared Agyemang Brock Badgers Soccer
Sept. 30
Megan Girardi Max Turek
Western Mustangs McMaster Marauders
Soccer Cross Country
Oct. 7
Khadi Dako Fadi Salback
Toronto Varsity Blues Ontario Tech Ridgebacks
Rugby Soccer
Oct. 15
Ashley Mlinaric Kyle Laborde-Ayres*
Nipissing Lakers Ryerson Rams
Soccer Soccer
Oct. 21
McKinley Hunt* Queen’s Gaels Rugby Mack Shields* York Lions Hockey
Oct. 29
Lucia Stafford Mitch Ubene*
Toronto Varsity Blues Guelph Gryphons
Cross Country Cross Country
Nov. 4
Sophie de Goede Gideon Dresser
Queen’s Gaels Guelph Gryphons
Rugby Volleyball
Nov. 11
Lucia Stafford Garrett Forrest
Toronto Varsity Blues Ryerson Rams
Cross Country Hockey
Nov. 18
Taytum Clairmont Cameron Lamport
Waterloo Warriors RMC Paladins
Hockey Hockey
Nov. 25
Jenna Woock Toronto Varsity Blues Volleyball Kadre Gray Laurentian Voyageurs Basketball
Dec. 2
Cristine Chao Brad van Schubert
Toronto Varsity Blues RMC Paladins
Hockey Hockey
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DATE ATHLETES SCHOOL SPORT Jan. 6
Aurore Beaulieu Franco Sproviero
Jan. 13
Lauren Golding* York Lions Basketball Tanor Ngom Ryerson Rams Basketball
Jan. 20
Sarah Gates Ryan Valentini
McMaster Marauders Guelph Gryphons
Basketball Hockey
Jan. 27
Marin Scotten Lock Lam
Ryerson Rams Lakehead Thunderwolves
Basketball Basketball
Feb. 3
Jennifer Nwamadi Ben Zahra*
Western Mustangs McMaster Marauders
Wrestling Wrestling
Feb. 10
Hannah Genich* Sebastian Paulins*
Toronto Varsity Blues Western Mustangs
Swimming Swimming
Feb. 18
Kaelyn Gregory Luke Peressini*
McMaster Marauders Western Mustangs
Curling Hockey
Feb. 24
Aleksa Gold Ali Sow
Toronto Varsity Blues Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks
Swimming Basketball
Mar. 3
Samantha Keltos* Lloyd Pandi
Brock Badgers Carleton Ravens
Basketball Basketball
Mar. 9
Lucia Stafford Mark Bujnowski
Toronto Varsity Blues Guelph Gryphons
Track & Field Track & Field
Mar. 17
Kenna Bartlett John Willsey
Queen’s Gaels Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks
Curling Curling
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Guelph Gryphons Western Mustangs
Hockey Hockey
U SPORTS Athlete of the Week
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AWARDS & RECO G N I TI O N
DATE ATHLETES SCHOOL SPORT
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Sept. 9
Nicole Martindale
Ontario Tech Ridgebacks
Lacrosse
Sept. 16
Christian Hauck
Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks
Baseball
Sept. 23
Josiah Dixon
Guelph Gryphons
Golf
Sept. 30
Elanna Lachaine-Demarchi
Waterloo Warriors
Golf
Oct. 7
Andrew Cox
Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks
Golf
Oct. 15
Alyssa Getty
Windsor Lancers
Golf
Oct. 21
Leah Michel
Trent Excalibur
Lacrosse
Oct. 29
Curtis Ames
Western Mustangs
Rowing
Nov. 4
Trystan Cleveland
RMC Paladins
Rugby
Nov. 11
Dylan Young
Queen’s Gaels
Rugby
Nov. 25
Dylan Young
Queen’s Gaels
Rugby
Dec. 2
Andrei Velasevic
Toronto Varsity Blues
Water Polo
Jan. 13
Hugo Clements
RMC Paladins
Fencing
Jan. 27
Emma Jianopoulos
Toronto Varsity Blues
Figure Skating
Feb. 3
Ben Mucsi
Toronto Varsity Blues
Fencing
Feb. 10
Marlow Benson
Queen’s Gaels
Squash
Feb. 18
Keiko Marshall
Toronto Varsity Blues
Figure Skating
Feb. 24
Zoë Williams
Carleton Ravens
Nordic Skiing
Mar. 3
Bethany So
Toronto Varsity Blues
Badminton
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WEEK ATHLETES SCHOOL AWARD Aug. 26
Jacob Savoni* Jack Cassar Tyrell Ford*
Windsor Lancers Carleton Ravens Waterloo Warriors
Offence Defence Special Teams
Sept. 3
Clay Sequeira* Jared Beeksma Clark Barnes
Toronto Varsity Blues Guelph Gryphons Guelph Gryphons
Offence Defence Special Teams
Sept. 9
Dion Pellerin* Justin Lauzon Jonah Zlatinszky
Waterloo Warriors Guelph Gryphons Waterloo Warriors
Offence Defence Special Teams
Sept. 16
Kaine Stevenson Kyle Rodger Loic Legendre
Guelph Gryphons Ottawa Gee-Gees Ottawa Gee-Gees
Offence Defence Special Teams
Sept. 23
Rasheed Tucker Michael Reid Marc Liegghio
Queen’s Gaels Waterloo Warriors Western Mustangs
Offence Defence Special Teams
Sept. 30
Dion Pellerin Graham Brodie* Ben Arhen
Waterloo Warriors Guelph Gryphons Queen’s Gaels
Offence Defence Special Teams
Oct. 7
Connor Carusello* Tramayne Stephen Marc Liegghio
Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks Ottawa Gee-Gees Western Mustangs
Offence Defence Special Teams
Oct. 15
Tre Ford* Waterloo Warriors Offence Trevor Hoyte Carleton Ravens Defence Kevin Victome* Ottawa Gee-Gees Special Teams
Oct. 21
Chris Merchant Danny McWhirter Marc Liegghio*
Oct. 29
Tre Ford Waterloo Warriors Offence Kurtis Gray Waterloo Warriors Defence Siriman Harrison Bagayogo Guelph Gryphons Special Teams
Nov. 4
Andreas Dueck Kojo Odoom* Marc Liegghio
McMaster Marauders Western Mustangs Western Mustangs
Offence Defence Special Teams
Nov. 11
Andreas Dueck Josh Cumber Joe O’Brien
McMaster Marauders McMaster Marauders McMaster Marauders
Offence Defence Special Teams
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Western Mustangs Carleton Ravens Western Mustangs
Offence Defence Special Teams
U SPORTS Player of the Week
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female athlete male athlete school 2019-20 athletes of the year of the year of the year
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Algoma University
Karly Fracalanza, Basketball
Broderick Collison, Wrestling
Brock University
Hannah Taylor, Wrestling
Clayton Pye, Wrestling
Carleton University
Zoë Williams, Nordic Skiing
Jack Cassar, Football
University of Guelph
Zoe Sherar, Track & Field
Job Reinhart, Football/Wrestling
Lakehead University
Alannah MacLean, Nordic Skiing
Lock Lam, Basketball & Marco Palermo, Wrestling
Laurentian University
Héléna Lamoureux, Basketball
Kadre Gray, Basketball
McMaster University
Kaelyn Gregory, Curling
Ben Zahra, Wrestling
Nipissing University
Emily Drake, Nordic Skiing
Alexander Maycock, Nordic Skiing
Ontario Tech University
Nicole Martindale, Lacrosse
Fadi Salback, Soccer
University of Ottawa
Mikayla Morton, Soccer
Davide Casarin, Swimming
Queen’s University
McKinley Hunt, Rugby & Sophie de Goede, Rugby/Basketball
Ejaz Causer, Football
Royal Military College of Canada
Lauryne Mvuezolo, Volleyball
Christopher Paquette, Hockey
Ryerson University
Cailin Wark, Volleyball
Xander Ketrzynski, Volleyball
University of Toronto
Lucia Stafford, Cross Country/Track & Field
David Thomson, Hockey
Trent University
Jill Barr, Volleyball
Emerson Prior, Rugby
University of Waterloo
Taytum Clairmont, Hockey
Tyler Ternowski, Football
Western University
Kate Current, Cross Country/Track & Field
Sebastian Paulins, Swimming
Wilfrid Laurier Univeristy
Lizzy Laurie, Cross Country/Track & Field
Jaron Brown, Golf
University of Windsor
Alyssa Getty, Golf
Pierce Johnson, Volleyball
York University
Teni Odetoyinbo, Soccer
Daniel Gleason, Track & Field
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Laurentian Voyageurs
Ontario Tech Ridgebacks
...of the enjoyment of playing the game at a high level, challenging myself, and seeing where the future takes me. I also love being active and hanging out with my teammates.
...I want to be able to help and inspire other people and connect with others in a way that I would not otherwise be able to off the court.
audrey wallbank Ryerson Rams
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curtis gordon
...of the social aspect of curling. Most of my friends are curlers and I have also made amazing international contacts that I have gained opportunities from.
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82
27
166
56
209
39
91
228
75
26
117
276
41
78
198
93
252
370
100
88
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2018-19 RECIPIENT
zoe sherar Track & Field Economics
Zoe is an extremely wellfocused and disciplined student. She is an outstanding student and athlete. She is loyal to her team and has a willingness to work hard and make herself and everyone around her better.
scott mcroberts Athletic Director
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photography by: MCpl Mathieu Gaudreault, Rideau Hall © OSGG, 2020
slater doggett
2018-19 RECIPIENT
Hockey Applied Economics
Slater optimized what it meant to be a studentathlete. His commitment to the game and his studies were the standard for what we look for in a player at Queen’s. We looked most nights for Slater to lead the way, and most nights, he did not disappoint.
brett gibson Head Coach
photography by: MCpl Mathieu Gaudreault, Rideau Hall © OSGG, 2020
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PARTNERS & INITIATIVES achieving greatness together
PARTNE RS & I N I TI ATI V ES
special thanks to the government of ontario
premier partners
major partners
official suppliers
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sport partners
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PARTNE RS & I N I TI ATI V ES
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PARTNE RS & I N I TI ATI V ES
1,312 Number of streamed events during 2019-20 season
3.23m Number of page views during 2019-20 season
672,029 Number of sessions during 2019-20 season
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Windsor Lancers
...of how demanding volleyball is. It takes a really, really long time to be a well-rounded volleyball player and I want to keep reaching for the next level as I get older. As I grow as an athlete, I also want to see how much potential I have within myself.
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reshaan davis Ottawa Gee-Gees
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lexi pollard
...of the constant self-improvement. Football challenged me to become a better version of myself. From nutrition to physical fitness to mentality, the sport challenged me to improve in many facets of my life.
katherine macmillan Guelph Gryphons
...I put so much work into sports growing up that I wanted to keep that athletic passion going and I couldn’t imagine myself not playing sports. And I just love how fast-paced the game is and how creative you can be on the field.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY // MICHAEL P. HALL
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clare sharkey McMaster Marauders, Basketball
Being a female athlete makes me proud. Proud to represent women and show that we are strong and capable of doing anything we aspire to; proud to inspire the next generation of female athletes to pursue their own passion in sport.
Windsor Lancers, Hockey
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kristen swiatoschik
My goal as a varsity athlete is [...] to have a positive impact in the female hockey community in general. I think if one young girl watches us and becomes inspired to strive to be a varsity athlete, or even just ask their parents to play hockey, then we have made a positive impact in their lives.
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gagan parhar Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks, Soccer
Being a varsity athlete allows me to express my love and passion for the game. It is also a platform for me to inspire young women of colour to follow their dreams.
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Varsity sport has taught me the determination, the drive, and the hard work that is required to reach high expectations and goals. It has also allowed me to meet others who share similar values. These women inspire me to strive to be the best athlete that I can be each day and encourage me to apply the same energy and confidence to others aspects of my life too.
sydney smith
Ottawa Gee-Gees, Track & Field
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York Lions, Field Hockey
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frankie st. louis
Being a female varsity athlete means being a role model and inspiration for younger girls in sport. Sport has taught me so much over my life; I believe every girl should have the opportunity to play and learn.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY // MICHAEL P. HALL
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FINANCIAL REPORTS audited 2018-19 statements
F I NANC I AL RE P O RTS
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ONTARIO UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS YEAR ENDED APRIL 30, 2019
REVENUE Core revenue - Page 11 Enhanced revenue - Page 11 Cost recoverable revenue - Page 11
2019 $
EXPENSES Core expenses - Page 12 Enhanced expenses - Page 12 Cost recoverable expenses - Page 12
EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES
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$
948,213 310,688 1,160,657
2018 $
931,644 302,725 985,600
2,419,558
2,219,969
1,028,740 188,022 1,167,310
974,410 131,799 990,800
2,384,072
2,097,009
35,486
$
122,960
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ONTARIO UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION APRIL 30, 2019
2019
ASSETS Current assets Cash Guaranteed investment certificates (Note 2) Accounts receivable (Note 3) Prepaid expenses
$
2018
80,038 453,008 234,010 18,660
$
785,716 Guaranteed investment certificates (Note 2)
538,244
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Furniture and equipment (Note 4)
36,400 53,608 429,629 18,607
67,563
22,157
9,730
$
807,873
$
615,537
$
236,947 70,000 -
$
178,794 2,531
LIABILITIES Current liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 5) Deferred revenue Current portion of long-term debt
306,947
181,325
Net assets in restricted purpose funds - Page 4
291,944
238,961
Net assets in unrestricted fund - Page 4
208,982
195,251
500,926
434,212
Commitment (Note 6) NET ASSETS
$
807,873
$
615,537
Approved by the Board: ..................................................................... Director
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ONTARIO UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS YEAR ENDED APRIL 30, 2019
OPERATING ACTIVITIES Changes in net assets General fund Restricted purpose funds Items not affecting cash Depreciation
2019 $
$
122,960 (2,312)
4,666
3,364
71,380
124,012
195,619 (53) 58,153 70,000
(169,490) 17,440 (8,599) (3,000)
395,099
(39,637)
(17,093) 53,608 (385,445)
(1,215) -
(348,930)
(1,215)
FINANCING ACTIVITY Repayments of long-term debt
(2,531)
(5,063)
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH
43,638
(45,915)
CASH, BEGINNING OF YEAR
36,400
82,315
Changes in non-cash operating assets and liabilities Accounts receivable Prepaid expenses Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Deferred revenue
INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchase of furniture and equipment Proceeds on maturity of guaranteed investment certificates Purchase of guaranteed investment certificates
CASH, END OF YEAR
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13,731 52,983
2018
$
80,038
$
36,400
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Toronto Varsity Blues
...I like that it keeps me active and has allowed me to meet some really amazing people. Hockey has given me life skills that I can apply to the real world, so I get to grow this skillset every season and learn more.
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christian hauck Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks
...it is just what I love to do, not to mention the fact that it is so hard to play at a high level and for the family and brothers you make while playing on a team.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY // MICHAEL P. HALL
grace edwards Brock Badgers
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jessica robichaud
...I just love all aspects that come with playing volleyball and the intense sense of teamwork that comes with it. You can’t do anything in volleyball without the girls around you, so you become a family really quickly.