Queen's Women's Rugby - 2013 CIS Championship Media Guide by Queen's Gaels

PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONS: 2013

QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY GAELS

CIS WOMEN’S RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP

October 31 - November 3 • Universite Laval • Quebec City, Que.

GAELS Quick Facts

2013 Season Schedule

University Information Location: Kingston, Ontario Enrollment: 22,477 Founded: 1841 Chancellor: Dr. David Dodge Principal and Vice Chancellor: Dr. Daniel Woolf University Website: www.queensu.ca Athletics Department Director, Athletics and Recreation: Leslie Dal Cin Manager, Interuniversity Sport: Janean Sergeant Colours: Gold, Blue, Red Athletics & Recreation Website: www.gogaelsgo.com Twitter: twitter.com/queensgaels Facebook: facebook.com/queensgaels

Exhibition Queen’s Exhibition Series (Kingston, Ont.) Aug. 29/2013 Concordia

L, 27-24

Aug. 30/2013 Guelph

W, 43-7

Regular Season Sep. 7/2013 McMaster

W, 33-21

Sep. 13/2013 at York

W, 38-15

Sep. 20/2013 at Trent

W, 36-5

Sep. 28/2013 Toronto

W, 38-0

Oct. 5/2013 Waterloo

W, 45-12

OUA PlayoffS OUA Quarter-final Oct. 11/2013 Trent Gaels Women’s Rugby

W, 72-22

OUA Semifinal

Conference: Inaugural Season: Fight Song:

Ontario University Athletics (OUA) 1992 (Joined OWIAA 1994) Oil Thigh

Home Field: Playing Surface:

Nixon Field Turf

Record All-Time: Record 2013: League Champions:

86-62-4 8-0 2013

Oct. 19/2013 Western

W, 30-15

OUA Championship Oct. 26/2013 at Guelph

W, 19-15

CIS CHAMPIONSHIPS (Quebec City, Que.)

National Champions: None Head Coach: Beth Barz Website: gogaelsgo.com/rugby-w

October 31 - November 3 • Universite Laval • Quebec City, Que.

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By The Numbers

Final Top 10 ranking: No. 3 (Oct. 22) Regular Season Record: 5-0 (Home: 3-0 Away: 2-0) CIS championship best result: 5th place (2010, 2012) Best Top 10 ranking (8 weeks): No. 3 (5 weeks) Regular Season Finish: 1st - OUA Russell Division (25 pts) CIS championship last appearance: 2012 (5th place) Number of weeks in Top 10: All eight weeks Playoff Record: 3-0 (Home: 2-0, Away 1-0) Head Coach: Beth Barz (9th Season) CIS championship appearances: 3 (Including 2013) Overall Record: 8-0 (Home: 5-0, Away: 3-0) All-Time Record: 86-62-4 (.579) CIS championship all-time record: 2-4 (.333) Playoff finish: OUA Champions CIS championship all-time medals: None

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PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONS: 2013

queen’s university — Kingston, ontario

QUEEN’s UNIVERSITY Queen’s is one of Canada’s leading universities, with an international reputation for scholarship, research, social purpose, spirit and diversity. Consistently highly-ranked, Queen’s is known for its incomparable 24-hour learning environment. Great teaching, great students, community and tradition - these are the hallmarks of the Queen’s experience. History The University was established by Royal Charter of Queen Victoria in 1841 - twenty-six years before Canadian confederation. Classes were first held in 1842. The earliest degreegranting institution in the united Province of Canada, and the first to establish a student government, Queen’s has reflected and helped shape Canadian values and policies, educating many of the country’s most notable political and cultural figures. Students & Faculty Queen’s student body represents 98 different

Kingston, Ontario Nestled where the Rideau Canal and St. Lawrence River meet Lake Ontario, Kingston is a city built on a grand heritage and defined by an exquisite ability to blend the beauty of

countries, along with every Canadian province and territory. Our faculty is drawn from some of the most prestigious institutions in the world, and Queen’s faculty members regularly receive international recognition and

Alumni Graduates of Queen’s become part of a living, legendary tradition that spans the globe and 166 years. Queen’s graduates can be found in boardrooms, courtrooms, hospitals, art galleries, laboratories, libraries, and governments around the world. Community & Kingston Queen’s University is located in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, a quintessential university community big enough to provide all the conveniences of modern life, but small enough for students, staff and faculty to feel instantly comfortable and at home. For more than a century-and-a-half, the stories of Queen’s and Kingston have been inextricably entwined. Kingston is Canada’s 3rd best “place to live” in Canada according to a 2009 Canadian Business publication survey.

numerous teaching awards for their research and innovative contributions.

For more information visit www.queensu.ca

yesterday with the passion and sophistication of today. Confederation Tour TrolleyStroll through Kingston’s endlessly diverting intricacies: from its urban heart, a bustling gathering place sparkling with a casual boutique and bistro vitality, to its meandering waterfront with a mix of historic neighbourhoods and breath-taking parkland.

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NHL greats like Kirk Muller, Doug Gilmour and others. Also a reenactment of the first hockey game between Royal Military College and Queen’s University. Fort Henry K-Rock Centre - concerts & events Grand Theatre OHL Kingston Frontenacs

All of this in a city that dazzles with soaring 19th century limestone architecture and the amenities of a major centre, but retains the fascinating allure of a small town. Explore our history; immerse yourself in our vibrant culture. With so much to see and do in Kingston, there is a wealth of attractions to choose from, and each one unravels the secrets of our beautiful city. Kingston is conveniently located between major centres of Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and just 20 minutes from the USA border. Key Attractions • FebFest - Four on four shinny with former

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Head Coach

Season REVIEW

BETH BARZ

The 2013 season has been a historic one already for Queen’s winning their first provincial championship in program history.

Beth is heading into her 12th season with the Gaels, her ninth as head coach. A Queen’s graduate and women’s rugby alumnus from the School of Physical Education, she has completed her NCCP Level Four Coaching credentials. Beth also completed the National Team Apprenticeship Program and is currently involved with the National Coaching Institute as a module facilitator and mentor coach. Beth has previously worked with teams from Canada U20, Canada U18, Ontario U17 15s and 7s and at the high school where she teaches in Sydenham. She was also recently certified as an IRB Educator and regularly instructs National Coaching Certification Programs in rugby and fundamental movement skills. In 2006, Beth was named CIS Coach of the Year. The 2013 season marked her first OUA Championship win as a coach.

After finishing the regular season as the top team in the OUA Russell Division with a perfect 5-0 record the Gaels kept their success going into the playoffs. Queen’s drew Trent in their OUA quarterfinal match and with their home field advantage playing at Nixon Field in Kingston, had no trouble dispatching the Excalibur in a 7222 victory. Next up in their semifinal was the Western Mustangs. Playing at home once again Queen’s took care of business again thanks in part to Lauren McEwen (Wasaga Beach, Ont.) who had 20 of the Gaels 30 points in their 30-15 win. The OUA Championship game marked a rematch of the 2012 edition, this time in Guelph rather than Kingston. The undefeated Gaels hit the road to avenge their 2012 Championship loss with undefeated Guelph. In a tight game the Gryphons struck first on a try in the early minutes. Queen’s held its resolve and responded in turn. The Gaels Kayla Roote (Peterborough, Ont.) put two trys on the board for the Gaels and Queen’s held on late for a 19-15 win for their first OUA championship title in Queen’s women’s rugby history. The win also marked an end to the Guelph Gryphons title run of five straight OUA Championships and ended their winning streak against OUA opponents at 48. The Gaels McEwen was named the Russell Division MVP finishing second in scoring in the OUA this season. Five Gaels were also named OUA All-Stars, McEwen for her efforts along with teammates Claragh Pegg (Barrie, Ont.), Loren Baldwin (Amherstview, Ont.), Karley Heyman (Harrowsmith, Ont.) and Devon Stride (Kingston, Ont.).

Career Record OUA Playoff Overall Year School W-L-T W-L W-L-T *2013 Queen’s 5-0-0 3-0 8-0-0 OUA Champions

2012 Queen’s 6-0-0 3-3

9-3-0

2011 Queen’s 4-1-0 2-1

6-2-0

2010 Queen’s 5-0-0 3-3

8-3-0

2009 Queen’s 4-1-0 1-2 2008 Queen’s 2-3-0 0-1 2007 Queen’s 3-2-0 0-1 2006 Queen’s 2-3-0 0-1 2005 Queen’s 6-0-0 0-1 Career 37-10 12-13

5-3-0 2-4-0 3-3-0 2-4-0 6-1-0 49-23-0

OUA Finalist, CIS 5th place OUA Bronze Medallist

OUA Finalist, CIS 5th place

*Denotes OUA Champions

Co-Captains

Claragh Pegg

Assistant Coaches

VICKI WILSON Vicki is entering her eighth year coaching with the Gaels, after three outstanding seasons with the team as a player. She also played volleyball for Queen’s for the first two years of her undergraduate degree. She is a teacher at Ernestown Secondary School.

SEAN DUNLEAVY A Queen’s graduate from the Faculty of Education, Dunleavy is entering his 13th season coaching with the Women’s program, focusing his efforts on back play and mental skills training. Sean has been involved with Rugby Ontario as an Assistant and Head Coach at U17.

Taylor White

BLAKE WILSON Blake is an Ottawa native and a graduate from St. Francis Xavier University who has worked with the Queen’s program for four years. He was highly involved in the rugby program there as a player and as a coach. Blake currently is the President of the Kingston Panthers.

Danielle Underwood

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QuEen’s Gaels - Roster First Name

Last Name

Pos.

Hgt

Elig Yr.

Course

Hometown

Hannah

Angermann

Flanker

5-4

1st

Kinesiology

Lakefield, Ont.

Loren

Baldwin

Flanker

5-7

3rd

Film Studies

Amherstview, Ont.

Hannah

Bradshaw

Centre

5-8

1st

Biology

Napanee, Ont.

Melody

Clarke

Hooker

5-4

3rd

Sociology

Barrie, Ont.

Bronwyn

Corrigan

Lock

5-8

4th

Health Studies

Waterloo, Ont.

Lauren

Cranfield

Centre

5-5

1st

Physical and Health Education

Pickering, Ont.

Claudia

DiFrancesco

Fly Half

5-9

3rd

Development Studies

Brantford, Ont.

Danika

Dupuis

Scrum Half

5-4

2nd

Physical and Health Education

Kingston, Ont.

Samantha

Ellis

Lock

5-8

2nd

Arts & Science

Truro, N.S.

Darcy

Hansen

Lock

5-8

2nd

Engineering

Caledon, Ont.

Rachel

Hartley

Hooker

5-1

1st

Biomedical Computing

Kingston, Ont.

Karley

Heyman

Winger

5-5

1st

Health Studies

Harrowsmith, Ont.

Liz

Hobbs

Hooker

5-3

3rd

Political Studies

Stittsville, Ont.

Willa

Jones

Flanker

5-3

1st

Physical and Health Education

London, Ont.

Melanie

Judges

Centre

5-10

4th

Kinesiology

Ottawa, Ont.

Jenna

Ledson

Winger

5-8

3rd

Film Studies

Bolton, Ont.

Emily

Martin

Centre

5-6

1st

Nursing Science

Courtice, Ont.

Lauren

McEwen

Centre

5-9

3rd

Fine Art

Wasaga Beach, Ont.

Hannah

Medwid

Prop

5-8

1st

Engineering

Bragg Creek, Alta.

Maddie

Monaghan

Fly Half

5-8

1st

Life Sciences

Manotick, Ont.

Lauren

Murray

Scrum Half

5-2

1st

Kinesiology

Lindsay, Ont.

Sydnee

Nolan

Scrum Half

5-2

1st

Arts & Science

Chatham, Ont.

Claragh

Pegg

Prop

5-11

4th

Kinesiology

Barrie, Ont.

Natalie

Poirier

Fullback

5-7

4th

Linguistics

Carp, Ont.

Kayla

Roote

No.8

5-9

4th

Kinesiology

Peterborough, Ont.

Jordyn

Rowntree

No.8

5-10

3rd

Film Studies

Stouffville, Ont.

Caitie

Ryan

Winger

5-8

2nd

Arts & Science

Kamloops, B.C.

Rose

Sanderson

Fullback

5-3

2nd

Physical and Health Education

Norwood, Ont.

Miranda

Seifert

Centre

5-7

2nd

Environmental Studies

Regina, Sask.

Meaghan

Sherban

Winger

5-3

2nd

Physical and Health Education

Courtice, Ont.

Jessie

Shrimpton

Prop

5-10

1st

Arts & Science

Aurora, Ont.

Devon

Stride

Prop

5-9

4th

Kinesiology

Kingston, Ont.

Danielle

Underwood

Fly Half

5-7

3rd

Kinesiology

Toronto, Ont.

Hannah

Van Luven

Hooker

5-3

1st

Nursing Science

Inverary, Ont.

Taylor

White

Fly Half

5-5

4th

Sociology

Bancroft, Ont.

cOACHING sTAff Head Coach: Beth Barz (9th Season) Assistant Coaches: Sean Dunleavy, Vicki Wilson, Blake Wilson

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Name Pronunciation

Bronwyn Corrigan Claudia DiFrancesco Miranda Seifert

BRON-WIN CORE-E-GHIN DEE-FRAN-CHESS-CO SEE-FURT

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WINGER Karley Heyman

SUBSTITUTES 16 - Miranda Seifert 17 - Hannah Van Luven 18 - Liz Hobbs 19 - Darcy Hansen 20 - Samantha Ellis 21 - Jenna Ledson 22 - Lauren Murray 23 - Maddie Monaghan 24 - Danika Dupuis 25 - Emily Martin

Projected starters in bold All numbers/positions subject to change

Queen's Gaels

BLINDSIDE FLANKER Taylor White

SCRUM HALF Sydnee Nolan

'NUMBER 8' Kayla Roote

FULLBACK Natalie Poirier

FLY HALF Claudia DiFrancesco

LOCK Bronwyn Corrigan

HOOKER Melody Clarke

Loosehead Prop Devon Stride

INSIDE CENTRE Caitie Ryan

LOCK Loren Baldwin

OUTSIDE CENTRE Lauren McEwen

14 WINGER Melanie Judges

OPENSIDE FLANKER Jordyn Rowntree

Tighthead Prop Claragh Pegg

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MEET THE QUEEN’S GAELS

Loren Baldwin

2013 All-Star

Eligibility: 3rd Height: 5-7 Hometown: Amherstview, Ont. Major: Film Studies

Loren Baldwin has been playing for the Gaels for the past three seasons. This year, Baldwin has played in all five regular season games and three post-season games. Baldwin was named an OUA All-Star for her efforts, her first time with the honour. She has proven to be a valuable player for the Gaels squad. She plays for the Kingston Panthers in the summer and is a graduate of Frontenac Secondary School in Kingston. Regular Season

Playoffs

Year

Trys

Converts

Pts

Year

Trys

Converts

Pts

2011

2012

2013

TOTAL

2013

TOTAL

Melody Clarke Eligibility: 3rd Height: 5-4 Hometown: Barrie, Ont. Major: Sociology

Melody Clarke, a third year player, has appeared in two regular season and two post season games, where she dominates the scrums. Clarke played for the Aurora Barbarians, who won the Ontario Women’s League in 2012. She played for Barrie Central, a perennial contender at OFSAA and won a gold medal with the Phoenix in 2010. Regular Season

Playoffs

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Year

Trys

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Pts

2011

2012

2013

TOTAL

Bronwyn Corrigan

2012 All-Star

Eligibility: 4th Height: 5-8 Hometown: Waterloo, Ont. Major: Health Studies

Bronwyn Corrigan started playing for the Gaels in her second year at Queen’s. She was an OUA All-Star in 2012. A Health Studies major, she and teammate, Marin MacLeod, spent the second semester of 2011-2012 in Aberdeen, Scotland on exchange, where they played rugby for the school from January until May. Corrigan is a converted soccer player and played for Team Ontario U-23. Regular Season

Playoffs

Year

Trys

Converts

Pts

Year

Trys

Converts

Pts

2010

2011

2010

2011

2012

2013

2012

2013

TOTAL

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Claudia DiFrancesco FH

Eligibility: 3rd Height: 5-9 Hometown: Brantford, Ont. Major: Development Studies

Claudia is in her third year at Queen’s studying Global Development and French Studies, and plays flyhalf and flanker for Queen’s. This season she played in four regular season games recording her first career try and all three playoff games. She plays for her hometown Brantford Harlequins in the summer, where she is coached by Jay and Leslie Regular Season

Playoffs

Year

Trys

Converts

Pts

Year

Trys

Converts

Pts

2011

2012

2013

TOTAL

Danika Dupuis SH

Eligibility: 2nd Height: 5-4 Hometown: Kingston, Ont. Major: Physical and Health Education

A second year Physical and Health Education student, Dupuis has started to establish herself as a regular contributor for the Gaels. This season she played in four regular season games and all three playoff games for her hometown school. Playoffs

Regular Season Year

Trys

Converts

Pts

Year

Trys

Converts

Pts

2012

2013

TOTAL

Samantha Ellis Eligibility: 2nd Height: 5-8 Hometown: Truro, N.S. Major: Arts & Science

After seeing playing time in her first-season as a Gael, Ellis played in all of the Gaels regular season and playoff games in 2013. During the 2012 season she scored her first career CIS try. Playoffs Regular Season Year

Trys

Converts

Pts

Year

Trys

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Pts

2012

2013

TOTAL

Darcy Hansen Eligibility: 2nd Height: 5-8 Hometown: Caledon, Ont. Major: Engineering

A second-year engineering student, Hansen has seen her role expand with the Gaels in 2013. After appearing in only one game during her rookie season she played in all of the Gaels regular season matches as well as two of their playoff games. Regular Season Playoffs Year

Trys

Converts

Pts

Year

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Converts

2012

2013

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Pts

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Karley Heyman

2013 All-Star

Eligibility: 1st Height: 5-5 Hometown: Harrowsmith, Ont. Major: Health Studies

Heyman completed a great feat in her first year as a Gaels as she was named an OUA All-Star. She played in five games for Queen’s and finished with four trys. Regular Season

Playoffs

Year

Trys

Converts

Pts

Year

Trys

Converts

Pts

2013

TOTAL

Liz Hobbs Eligibility: 3rd Height: 5-3 Hometown: Stittsville, Ont. Major: Political Studies

This season Hobbs played in all eight playoff games. She scored her first try for Queen’s last year after sprinting 30 metres against the University of Toronto. A third-year politicial studies student, she is housemates with several members of the OUA champion women’s rowing team. She has been described as someone who could “make friends with Playoffs

Regular Season Year

Trys

Converts

Pts

Year

Trys

Converts

Pts

2011

2012

2013

TOTAL

Melanie Judges Eligibility: 4th Height: 5-10 Hometown: Ottawa, Ont. Major: Kinesiology

A kinesiology student, Judges returned to the Gaels lineup for their OUA Championship playoff run. Playoffs

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Converts

Pts

Year

Trys

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Pts

2010

2011

2010

2011

TOTAL

2013

TOTAL

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Jenna Ledson Eligibility: 3rd Height: 5-8 Hometown: Bolton, Ont. Major: Film Studies

A film studies student, Ledson played in all of the Gaels games this season and scored a career high two trys this season. Regular Season

Playoffs

Year

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Pts

2011

2012

TOTAL

2013

TOTAL

Year

Trys

Converts

Pts

Emily Martin C

Eligibility: 1st Height: 5-6 Hometown: Courtice, Ont. Major: Nursing Science In her first year with the team the Nursing Science student played in all five regular season games kicking two successful conversions. Regular Season

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Year

Trys

Converts

Pts

Year

Trys

Converts

Pts

2013

TOTAL

Lauren McEwen

2013 All-Star

Eligibility: 3rd Height: 5-9 Hometown: Wasaga Beach, Ont. Major: Fine Art

2013 Russell MVP Regular Season

Is in her third year at Queen’s in Fine Arts and is the team’s artist-in-residence. McEwen had a breakout season for the Gaels this year finishing with five trys, 13 conversions and a penalty goal to finish second in the OUA in scoring. She was named the Russell division MVP and an OUA All-Star for her efforts. She is known for her love of hashtagging everything - even when not on Twitter. McEwen was also her student council president at Huron Heights SS. Playoffs

Year

Trys

Converts

Pts

Year

Trys

Converts

Pts

2011

2012

2011

2012

2013

TOTAL

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Maddie Monaghan Eligibility: 1st Height: 5-8 Hometown: Manotick, Ont. Major: Life Sciences

Monaghan saw lot’s of action in her first year at Queen’s playing in all of the Gaels regular season and playoff games. She scored her first career CIS try as well. Regular Season

Playoffs

Year

Trys

Converts

Pts

Year

Trys

Converts

Pts

2013

TOTAL

Lauren Murray Eligibility: 1st Height: 5-2 Hometown: Lindsay, Ont. Major: Kinesiology

A kinesiology student, Murray has been a positive contributor to the Gaels this year. The Scrum Half never missed a game during the Gaels championship season. Regular Season

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Year

Trys

Converts

Pts

Year

Trys

Converts

Pts

2013

TOTAL

Sydnee Nolan Eligibility: 1st Height: 5-2 Hometown: Chatham, Ont. Major: Arts & Science

In her first year at Queen’s Nolan cracked the Gaels lineup filling in admirably as the team graduated veterans from last season. She played in all eight of the Gaels games this season. Regular Season

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Year

Trys

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2013

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Claragh Pegg

Three time All-Star (2013, 2012, 2011)

2012 Championship All-Star

Eligibility: 4th Height: 5-11 Hometown: Barrie, Ont. Major: Kinesiology

Claragh Pegg earned her first Cap this summer playing for Team Canada in Denver, CO. Pegg was a Championship All-Star at last year’s CIS Championship and is a three time OUA All-Star. She co-captained the U20 Canada Rugby tour to California in 2011 with her sister Gillian, who also plays for the Gaels. She is a co-captain of the 2012 Queen’s team, and attended the National Senior Women’s Tight Five Camp in B.C. in 2012. She also competed in OFSAA level wrestling when attending Barrie Central. Regular Season Playoffs Year

Trys

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Pts

Year

Trys

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Pts

2010

2011

2012

2013

TOTAL

2013

TOTAL

Natalie Poirier Eligibility: 4th Height: 5-7 Hometown: Carp, Ont. Major: Linguistics

Her sister, Jocelyn Poirier, played for Queen’s during the Gaels first trip to CIS nationals. Natalie is studying Linguistics and is currently in fourth year. She played boys football growing up and her grandfather played for Queen’s as well. Regular Season Playoffs Year

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Pts

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2010

2011

2010

2011

2012

2013

2012

2013

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Kayla Roote No.8

Eligibility: 4th Height: 5-9 Hometown: Peterborough, Ont. Major: Kinesiology

Kayla is in her fourth year at Queen’s studying Kinesiology. She was named the Queen’s University female Athlete of the Week this past week after scoring two trys in the Gaels OUA Championship win over Guelph. She attended Thomas A. Stewart in Peterborough and participated in a number of OFSSA championships. Regular Season

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2010

2011

2012

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2012

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Jordyn Rowntree No.8

Eligibility: 3rd Height: 5-10 Hometown: Stouffville, Ont. Major: Film Studies

Jordyn attended Country Day School, who often medalled at CAIS Championships. Along with others on the Gaels, she was a member of the Aurora Barbarians OWL 2012 Championship team. Regular Season

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Year

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Pts

2011

2012

2013

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Caitie Ryan Eligibility: 2nd Height: 5-8 Hometown: Kamloops, B.C. Major: Arts & Science

Ryan has been a member of the B.C. Provincial team since she was 14 years old. On the Gaels team she is called T-Rex, due to her prehistoric running style. She is a Sa-Hali High School graduate and Thompson Okanagan regional team representative. Ryan played a key role in the Gaels Championship run putting up four trys in the playoffs. Regular Season

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2012

2013

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Miranda Seifert Eligibility: 2nd Height: 5-7 Hometown: Regina, Sask. Major: Environmental Studies

Named Saskatchewan Female Athlete of the Year in 2012. She is originally from Winnipeg but currently calls Regina home. She is a graduate of Athol Murray College of Notre Dame. She also has competed internationally in Tae Kwon Do. This season Seifert scored four trys in the regular season and added two more in the playoffs. Regular Season

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2012

2013

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Devon Stride

2013 All-Star

Eligibility: 4th Height: 5-9 Hometown: Kingston, Ont. Major: Kinesiology

A Kingston native who played scrum half for her high school team, Kingston Collegiate and Vocational Institute, which is right next door to Queen’s. She made the move to front row in her first year at Queen’s. Plays Prop and Number 8 for the Kingston Panthers in summer club rugby. Was named an OUA All-Star this season. Regular Season

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Year

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2011

2012

2013

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Pts

Hannah Van Luven Eligibility: 1st Height: 5-3 Hometown: Inverary, Ont. Major: Nursing Science

The first year Nursing Science student played in all eight games for Queen’s in her rookie campaign. Regular Season Year

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2013

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2012 All-Canadian 2012 Championship All-Star

Taylor White

Three time All-Star (2012, 2011)

Eligibility: 4th Height: 5-5 Hometown: Bancroft, Ont. Major: Sociology

She is in her fourth year at Queen’s, studying sociology and psychology. She is a two-time OUA All-Star, winning in 2011 and 2012 and was named an All-Canadian and CIS Championship All-Star in 2012. Taylor is a team co-captain and plays her club rugby with the Belleville Bulldogs. Playoffs

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Trys

Converts

Pts

Year

Trys

Converts

Pts

2010

2011

2012

2013

TOTAL

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Hannah Angermann Eligibility: 1st Height: 5-4 Hometown: Lakefield, Ont. Major: Kinesiology

Hannah Bradshaw Eligibility: 1st Height: 5-8 Hometown: Napanee, Ont. Major: Biology

Lauren Cranfield Eligibility: 1st Height: 5-5 Hometown: Pickering, Ont. Major: Physical and Health Education

Rachel Hartley Eligibility: 1st Height: 5-1 Hometown: Kingston, Ont. Major: Biomedical Computing

Willa Jones Eligibility: 1st Height: 5-3 Hometown: London, Ont. Major: Physical and Health Education

Hannah Medwid Eligibility: 1st Height: 5-8 Hometown: Bragg Creek, Alta. Major: Engineering

Rose Sanderson Eligibility: 2nd Height: 5-3 Hometown: Norwood, Ont. Major: Physical and Health Education

Meaghan Sherban Eligibility: 1st Height: 5-4 Hometown: Lakefield, Ont. Major: Kinesiology

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Jessie Shrimpton Eligibility: 1st Height: 5-10 Hometown: Aurora, Ont. Major: Arts & Science

Danielle Underwood Eligibility: 3rd Height: 5-7 Hometown: Toronto, Ont. Major: Kinesiology

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Ontario University AthleticS Russell Division GP W L T PF PA PTS Queen’s 5 5 0 0 190 53 25 McMaster 5 3 2 0 220 84 16 York 5 2 3 0 125 151 10 Trent 5 2 3 0 56 149 9 Toronto 5 0 5 0 15 172 1

REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS - QUEEN’S GAELS (2013) Player

TRIES

CON

PTS

Lauren McEwen

Karley Heyman

Miranda Seifert

Bronwyn Corrigan

Kayla Roote

Jenna Ledson

Caitie Ryan

Taylor White

Claudia DiFrancesco

Mel Judges

Maddie Monaghan

Claragh Pegg

Natalie Poirier

Devon Stride

Emily Martin

Rachel Hartley

Hannah Bradshaw

Melody Clarke

Danika Dupuis

Jordyn Rowntree

Rose Sanderson

Loren Baldwin

Note: 4 points for a win, 2 points for a tie, 1 point for a loss by 7 pts or less, 1 bonus point for scoring 4 or more tries in a game

Samantha Ellis

Darcy Hansen

QUEBEC GP W L T PF PA PTS Concordia 7 7 0 0 296 62 14 McGill 7 6 1 0 310 78 12 Ottawa 7 5 2 0 240 126 10 Laval 7 4 3 0 260 139 8 Montreal 7 3 4 0 114 154 6 Sherbrooke 7 2 5 0 144 166 4 Carleton 7 1 6 0 136 254 2 Bishop’s 7 0 7 0 5 526 0

Liz Hobbs

Lauren Murray

Sydnee Nolan

Hannah Van Luven

Shiels Division GP W L T PF PA PTS Guelph 5 5 0 0 298 46 24 Western 5 3 2 0 178 70 16 Waterloo 5 3 2 0 110 110 14 Laurier 5 1 4 0 42 247 5 Brock 5 1 4 0 19 171 5 Note: 4 points for a win, 2 points for a tie, 1 point for a loss by 7 pts or less, 1 bonus point for scoring 4 or more tries in a game

AUS GP W L T PF PA PTS Acadia 8 7 1 0 581 47 14 StFX 8 7 1 0 616 61 14 Saint Mary’s 8 4 4 0 222 377 8 UPEI 8 2 6 0 129 465 4 St. Thomas 8 0 8 0 37 635 0 Note: 2 points for a win, 1 point for a tie

CANADA WEST GP W L T PF PA PTS Alberta 4 4 0 0 192 20 20 Calgary 4 2 1 1 99 103 12 Lethbridge 4 1 2 1 75 100 9 UBC 4 1 3 0 82 109 5 Victoria 4 1 3 0 45 161 4

Note: 2 points for a win, 1 point for a tie

2013 - OUA Russell division All-Stars Lauren McEwen Claragh Pegg Loren Baldwin Devon Stride Karley Heyman MVP – Lauren McEwen

GAELS on PROVINCIAL / National Teams Bronwyn Corrigan Ontario U23 in 2011

Karley Heyman Ontario U20

Mel Judges Ontario U23

Melody Clarke Ontario U20

Lauren McEwen Ontario U17, Canada U18, Canada U20

Jordyn Rowntree Canada U20

Claragh Pegg Canada Senior team cap, Canada U20 captain, Ontario U19

Sam Eliis Nova Scotia U18

Natalie Poirier Ontario U17 Kayla Roote Ontario U17, Canada U18

Lauren Murray Ontario U18 Hannah Medwid Alberta U18 Nadia Popov Canada U20 and Ontario U18 (Currently training with Canadian National 7s)

Caitie Ryan British Columbia U18 Miranda Seifert Saskatchewan U18, Canada U20 Devon Stride Ontario U23

Athletes of the Week • Kayla Roote (Oct. 28) • Lauren McEwen (Oct. 6) • Lauren McEwen (Sept. 8)

Danielle Underwood Ontario U18 Taylor White Ontario U19 Danika Dupuis Ontario U20 Loren Baldwin Ontario U20 Jenna Ledson Ontario U20

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QUEEN’S MCMASTER

SCOREBOARD McMaster Queen’s

33 21

Sept. 7, 2013 Kingston, Ont. - Nixon Field 1 2 TOTAL 7 14 21 15 18 33

SCOREBOARD Queen’s York

QUEEN’S 38 YORK 15 Sept. 13, 2013 Toronto, Ont. 1 2 TOTAL 12 26 38 5 10 15

SCORING: 1st Half McMaster- Cindy Nelles at 04:00 Try (5) McMaster- Stephanie Black at 05:00 Conversion Kick (2) Queen’s- Lauren McEwen at 14:00 Try (5) Queen’s- Kayla Roote at 23:00 Try (5) Queen’s- Lauren McEwen at 30:00 Try (5) 2nd Half Queen’s- Jenna Ledson at 50:00 Try (5) Queen’s- Claudia DiFrancesco at 52:00 Try (5) Queen’s- Lauren McEwen at 64:00 Penalty Goal (3) McMaster- Stephanie Black at 68:00 Try (5) McMaster- Stephanie Black at 69:00 Conversion Kick (2) McMaster- Stephanie Black at 76:00 Try (5) McMaster- Stephanie Black at 77:00 Conversion Kick (2) Queen’s- Miranda Seifert at 79:00 Try (5)

SCORING: 1st Half York- Aisan Fazeli at 5:00 Try (5) Queen’s- Karley Heyman at 9:00 Try (5) Queen’s- Lauren McEwen at 10:00 Conversion Kick (2) Queen’s- Kayla Roote at 40:00 Try (5) 2nd Half York- Zoe Smith at 47:00 Try (5) York- Sarah Galati at 51:00 Try (5) Queen’s- Claragh Pegg at 53:00 Try (5) Queen’s- Miranda Seifert at 62:00 Try (5) Queen’s- Lauren McEwen at 63:00 Conversion Kick (2) Queen’s- Devon Stride at 73:00 Try (5) Queen’s- Lauren McEwen at 74:00 Conversion Kick (2) Queen’s- Lauren McEwen at 83:00 Try (5) Queen’s- Lauren McEwen at 84:00 Conversion Kick (2)

No. 4 Gaels topple McMaster 33-21 in Season Opener

No. 3 Gaels complete comeback to beat York

KINGSTON, Ont. (September 7, 2013) – Lauren McEwen (Wasaga Beach, Ont.) led the No. 4-ranked Queen’s Gaels with two tries and one penalty goal in their 33-21 win over McMaster in OUA women’s rugby action at Nixon Field Saturday. The third-year center had an outstanding game as the Gaels cruised to the win in their first league game. McMaster started the game strong, with Sarah Farquharson (Niagara Falls,Ont.) scoring the first try and Stephanie Black (Ottawa, Ont.) kicking a successful conversion. The Gaels quickly clawed their way back into the game with McEwen scoring the first try for the Gaels off of a seven yard run. Queen’s kept the momentum going with Kayla Roote (Peterborough,Ont.) and McEwen scoring two more tries to give the Gaels a 15-7 lead at the half. The second half opened with Jenna Ledson (Bolton,Ont.) and Claudia DiFrancesco (Brantford, Ont.) scoring tries for the Gaels. McEwen added some more points to the board in the 64th minute of play with a penalty kick. The Marauders made one last surge in an attempt to clinch the win from the Gaels. McMaster’s Stephanie Black scored two tries and made two successful conversions. The Gaels ended the game with Miranda Seifert scoring the final try, resulting in a 33-21 win for the Gaels.

TORONTO - One try and three conversions by Lauren McEwen (Wasaga Beach,Ont.) led the No. 3 Queen’s Gaels to a 38-15 victory over the York Lions in OUA women’s rugby action at York Stadium Friday. The York Lions started the game with a lot of momentum with Aisan Fazeli (Thornhill, Ont.) putting the first try on the board. The Gaels worked hard to put their own points on the board shortly after. Karley Heyman (Harrowsmith, Ont.) scored the first try for the Gaels, while McEwen kicked a successful conversion. The first half remained scoreless following the exciting first few minutes, the half ended with Kayla Roote (Peterborough, Ont.) scoring a try for the Gaels. The score after the first half stood 12-5 for the Queen’s Gaels. The second half saw the Gaels looking to secure their second win of the season. However, Zoe Smith (Toronto, Ont.) managed to break the Gaels back line scoring a try for the Lions. Smith’s try was followed by another try for York scored by Sarah Galati (Toronto, Ont.).

SCOREBOARD Queen’s Trent

QUEEN’S 36 TRENT 5 Sept. 20, 2013 Peterborough, Ont. 1 2 TOTAL 5 31 36 5 0 5

SCORING: 1st Half Queen’s- Miranda Seifert at 00:00 Try (5) Trent- Theresa Gwynne Carlos at 00:00 Try (5) 2nd Half Queen’s- Maddie Monaghan at 00:00 Try (5) Queen’s- Caitie Ryan at 00:00 Try (5) Queen’s- Caitie Ryan at 00:00 Try (5) Queen’s- Kayla Roote at 00:00 Try (5) Queen’s- Bronwyn Corrigan at 00:00 Conversion Kick (2) Queen’s- Emily Martin at 00:00 Conversion Kick (2) Queen’s- Emily Martin at 00:00 Conversion Kick (2) Queen’s- Karley Heyman at 00:00 Try (5)

Caitie Ryan comes up big in second half as Gaels topple Trent 36-5 PETERBOROUGH, Ont. (September 20, 2013) - A two-try performance by veteran winger Caitie Ryan (Kamloops, B.C.) led the No. 3-ranked Queen’s Gaels to a 36-5 win over Trent in OUA women’s rugby action in Peterborough on Friday. Miranda Seifert (Regina, Sask.) scored the first try for the Gaels, while Trent’s Theresa Gwynne Carlos put the first points on the board for Trent. The score at the half was 5-5 with the Gaels unable to penetrate Trent’s back lines. The second half saw a surge of momentum from the Gaels with Kayla Roote (Peterborough, Ont.), Maddie Monaghan (Manotick, Ont.), and Karley Heyman (Harrowsmith, Ont.) scoring tries for the Gaels as they were able to pull ahead of the Excalibur team. Ryan scored two tries for the Gaels in the second half while Bronwyn Corrigan (Waterloo,Ont.) kicked a successful conversion and Emily Martin (Courtice, Ont.) made two conversions of her own. The Gaels (3-0) return to action on Saturday, September 28, where they play U of T Varsity Blues at Nixon Field in Kingston.

Queen’s climbed back from the deficit as Claragh Pegg (Barrie, Ont.) put up another try for the Gaels which was followed by a try by Miranda Seifert (Regina, Sask.), McEwen kicked a successful conversion to keep the Gaels in the lead. Devon Stride (Kingston, Ont.) continued the Gaels attack, scoring a try of her own. McEwen closed out the game for the Gaels with a try and a conversion, resulting in a 38-15 win for the Queen’s.

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QUEEN’S TORONTO

SCOREBOARD Toronto Queen’s

38 0

Sept. 28, 2013 Kingston, Ont. - Nixon Field 1 2 TOTAL 0 0 0 14 24 38

SCORING: 1st Half Queen’s- Taylor White at 23:00 Try (5) Queen’s- Lauren McEwen at 24:00 Conversion Kick (2) Queen’s- Karley Heyman at 25:00 Try (5) Queen’s- Lauren McEwen at 26:00 Conversion Kick (2) 2nd Half Queen’s- Natalie Poirier at 63:00 Try (5) Queen’s- Lauren McEwen at 64:00 Conversion Kick (2) Queen’s- Bronwyn Corrigan at 69:00 Try (5) Queen’s- Bronwyn Corrigan at 72:00 Try (5) Queen’s- Lauren McEwen at 73:00 Conversion Kick (2) Queen’s- Mel Judges at 78:00 Try (5)

No. 3 Gaels shutout Toronto 38-0 KINGSTON, Ont. (September 28, 2013) - The undefeated No. 3 Queen’s Gaels continued their winning streak with a victory over Toronto in OUA women’s rugby action, Saturday. The Queen’s Gaels are currently 4-0 on the season. The game started off slow for both the Gaels and the Varsity Blues with very few scoring opportunities until the 23rd minute when Taylor White (Bancroft, Ont.) put up a try for the Gaels, Lauren McEwan (Wasaga Beach, Ont.) kicked a conversion to give the Gaels a 7-0 lead. Karley Heyman (Harrowsmith, Ont.) scored the second try for the Gaels in the 25th minute after an incredible 60 yard run. Lauren McEwen kicked the conversion to give the Gaels a 14-0 lead at the end of the first half. The Varsity Blues came into the second half with a lot of momentum, but they were unable to break through the well-organized Gaels defense. Natalie Poirier (Carp, Ont.) added another try to the scoreboard for the Gaels, after a 20 yard run and McEwen kicked her third successful conversion of the game. Bronwyn Corrigan (Waterloo, Ont.) contributed to consecutive tries to the Gaels scoring run, with McEwen kicking another conversion. The game ended with a try from Mel Judges (Ottawa,Ont.) to bring the Gaels to a 38-0 shutout over U of T. Queen’s Gaels will host the Waterloo Warriors next Saturday October 5th, kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m.

SCOREBOARD Waterloo Queen’s

QUEEN’S WATERLOO

45 12

Oct. 5, 2013 Kingston, Ont. - Nixon Field 1 2 TOTAL 0 12 12 33 12 45

SCORING: 1st Half Queen’s- Taylor White at 9:00 Try (5) Queen’s- Bronwyn Corrigan at 30:00 Try (5) Queen’s- Lauren McEwen at 31:00 Conversion Kick (2) Queen’s- Miranda Seifert at 36:00 Try (5) Queen’s- Lauren McEwen at 37:00 Conversion Kick (2) Queen’s- Jenna Ledson at 38:00 Try (5) Queen’s- Lauren McEwen at 39:00 Conversion Kick (2) Queen’s- Lauren McEwen at 40:00 Conversion Kick (2) Queen’s- Karley Heyman at 40:00 Try (5) 2nd Half Waterloo- Danielle Duncan at 45:00 Try (5) Waterloo- Emily Sanderson at 46:00 Conversion Kick (2) Queen’s- Lauren McEwen at 48:00 Try (5) Queen’s- Lauren McEwen at 49:00 Conversion Kick (2) Queen’s- Lauren McEwen at 51:00 Try (5) Waterloo- Jessica Delaney at 76:00 Try (5)

McEwan leads Gaels to 45-12 win over Warriors KINGSTON, Ont. – Lauren McEwan (Wasaga Beach, Ont.) 20 points led the Queen’s Gaels to a 45-12 win over the Waterloo Warriors in OUA women’s rugby action today at Nixon Field. The center scored two tries and kicked five conversions as the Gaels cruised to a victory. Queen’s started the game strong with an early try in the ninth minute Sydnee Nolan (Chatham, Ont.). The Waterloo Warriors organized their defense resulting in the Gaels not being able to break their back lines until the 30th minutes of play when Bronwyn Corrigan (Waterloo,Ont.) scored the second try for the Gaels, while McEwan kicked the conversion.

SCOREBOARD Trent Queen’s

QUEEN’S 72 TRENT 22 Oct. 11, 2013 Kingston, Ont. - Nixon Field 1 2 TOTAL 0 0 22 0 0 72

SCORING: Queen’s - Bronwyn Corrigan 2Try Queen’s - Claudia DiFrancesco 1Try Queen’s - Karley Heyman 3Try Queen’s - Lauren McEwen 1Try, 6conversions Queen’s - Caitie Ryan 3Try Queen’s - Miranda Seifert 2Try

Women’s Rugby advances after 72-22 win over Trent in OUA quarter-final KINGSTON, Ont. (October 11, 2013) - The Queen’s women’s rugby team beat the Trent Excalibur at home 72-22 in their OUA quarter-final match on Friday night at Nixon Field in Kingston. Four Gaels finshed with multiple tries on the night and Lauren McEwen (Wasaga Beach, Ont.) added a try and six conversions. The Gaels struck first in the game with a try but Trent hung in early and scored a try of their own with a successful conversion to go up 7-5. This would be the only time the Excalibur would lead in the game however as the Gaels rattled off 67 more points with three tries each coming from Caitie Ryan (Kamloops, B.C.) and Karley Heyman (Harrowsmith, Ont.), two each from Bronwyn Corrigan (Waterloo, Ont.) and Miranda Seifert (Regina) and single try scores from McEwen and Claudia DiFrancesco (Brantford, Ont.). Up next is the OUA semifinal for Queen’s next week at Nixon field. Stay tuned to gogaelsgo.com for game time and opponent.

This started a ten minute scoring run for the Gaels with tries from Karley Heyman (Harrowsmith, Ont.), Jenna Ledson (Bolton,Ont.), and Miranda Seifert (Regina, Saks.). Each try was followed by a successful conversion from Lauren McEwan, bringing the score to 33-0 at the half. Waterloo started the second half with more momentum to the Gaels resulting in an early try from Danielle Duncan (Waterloo, Ont.) and a conversion from Emily Sanderson (New Hamburg, Ont.). The Gaels fought back with two tries and a conversion from McEwan. The Warriors finished the game with a try from Jessica Delaney (Erin, Ont.), resulting in a 45-12 victory for the Queen’s Gaels.

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SCOREBOARD Western Queen’s

QUEEN’S WESTERN

30 15

Oct. 19, 2013 Kingston, Ont. - Nixon Field 1 2 TOTAL 0 15 15 13 17 30

SCORING: 1st Half Queen’s- Lauren McEwen at 23:00 Penalty Goal (3) Queen’s- Lauren McEwen at 30:00 Penalty Goal (3) Queen’s- Lauren McEwen at 34:00 Try (5) Queen’s- Lauren McEwen at 35:00 Conversion Kick (2) 2nd Half Queen’s- Lauren McEwen at 50:00 Penalty Goal (3) Western- Meaghann Buitinga at 53:00 Try (5) Queen’s- Kayla Roote at 60:00 Try (5) Queen’s- Lauren McEwen at 61:00 Conversion Kick (2) Queen’s- Caitie Ryan at 70:00 Try (5) Queen’s- Lauren McEwen at 71:00 Conversion Kick (2) Western- Lori Josephson at 79:00 Try (5) Western- Lori Josephson at 80:00 Try (5)

Gaels win OUA Semifinal 30-15 over Western KINGSTON, Ont. The Queen’s Gaels will advance to the OUA championship after a tough game against the Western Mustangs. The semifinal win also send the Gaels to the CIS Women’s Rugby Championship for the third time in four years.

SCOREBOARD Queen’s Guelph

QUEEN’S GUELPH

19 15

Oct. 26, 2013 Guelph, Ont. 1 2 TOTAL 12 7 19 5 10 15

SCORING: 1st Half Queen’s- Bronwyn Corrigan at 00:00 Try (5) Queen’s- Kayla Roote at 00:00 Try (5) Queen’s- Lauren McEwen at 00:00 Conversion Kick (2) Guelph- Lindsay Yuen at 00:00 Try (5) 2nd Half Queen’s- Kayla Roote at 00:00 Try (5) Queen’s- Lauren McEwen at 00:00 Conversion Kick (2) Guelph- Devon Keys at 00:00 Try (5) Guelph- Devon Keys at 00:00 Try (5)

Women’s Rugby wins their first OUA Championship title 19-15 over Guelph ending the Gryphons OUA title streak of five and win streak of 48 GUELPH, Ont. (October 26, 2013) - The No. 3 Queen’s Gaels captured the 2013-14 Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Women’s Rugby Championship title over the No. 2 Guelph Gryphons by a score of 19-15 at Varsity Field Saturday afternoon in Guelph, Ont.

Inside center Lauren McEwen (Wasaga Beach, Ont.) led the Gaels with 20 points against the Western Mustangs. McEwen scored three penalty goals, one try and three conversions.

The Gaels dethroned the five-time OUA Champion Gryphons to earn their first-ever banner and exact revenge after falling to them in last year’s championship. Both teams now advance to the CIS Championships hosted by Laval from October 31-November 3.

After a slow start to the game the Gaels put the first points on the board with a penalty goal from McEwen, she soon followed this up with her second penalty goal of the game. In the 34th minute of play the Gaels scored their first try with McEwen running the ball over the line, she kicked a successful conversion following her try, bringing the Gaels to a 13-0 lead at the half.

“We knew that the game was going to be tight one and it certainly was,” said head coach Beth Barz after the championship win. “We started off a little bit under pressure but held up pretty well. The girls reacted really well (to being down early) it was just a matter of getting ourselves together and doing what we needed to do.”

The Gaels started the second half strong with another penalty goal from McEwan five minutes into the second half. Western quickly gained some momentum, stringing together a set of phases which allowed them to breakt through the Gaels defense and resulting in a try for Meaghann Buitinga (London, Ont.). In the 60th minute of play Kayla Roote (Peterborough, Ont.) scored her first try of the game for the Gaels which was followed by a successful conversion by McEwen. Not long after Roote’s try, Caitie Ryan (Kamloops, B.C.) scored another try for the Gaels with McEwen kicking the conversion. The Gaels continued to fight for the win, and played strong defensively trying to keep the Mustangs away from their goal line. However, Western was able to break through the Gaels defense twice in the final minutes of play with their scrum half Lori Josephson (Beaverton, Ont.) scoring two tries to close the game, bringing the final score to 30-15 for the Gaels.

The Gryphons started the first half strong, doing well to keep possession of the ball. There were a few drops, but Guelph did well to make sure that Queen’s was not able to capitalize on their mistakes. Guelph was the first to put points on the board after a big run by Shannon Spurrell that got the Gryphons up to the try zone. It was Lindsey Yuen getting the try making it 5-0 in the first five minutes of play, after a missed conversion by Guelph. The Gaels battled back putting together a drive that got them into Gryphon territory. Guelph took back possession, but Queen’s quickly regained the ball after a scrum. Queen’s pushed the ball into the try zone with their scrum after being held up by the Gryphons on their first attempt. The Gaels Bronwyn Corrigan (Waterloo, Ont.) jumped on the ball in the try zone making it 7-5 after a successful conversion by Russell Division MVP Lauren McEwen (Wasaga Beach Ont.). Queen’s was able to score another try in the first half by Kayla Roote (Peterborough, Ont.), putting the Gaels 12-5 at the half. The Gryphons managed to get back into the game early on in the second half with Megan Lowry coming in with three good plays that put the Gryphons onto the goal line. Devon Keys ran the ball in for the Gryphons making it 12-10 for the Gaels after another missed conversion by Guelph. Later on in the half, a missed penalty kick by the Gaels turned into an opportunity to get a try for Queen’s. The scrum was held back twice by the Gryphons, but the Gaels Roote would find her way into the try zone to make it 19-10 after another successful conversion kick by McEwen. Devon Keys scored a second try for the Gryphons, but after a missed conversion the score finished with the Gaels on top 19-15 for the championship win. Roote led the offence, scoring ten points with two tries on the day for the Gaels. Corrigan scored the third try for Queen’s and McEwen had two conversions giving Queen’s 19 points for the day.

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PROGRAM HISTORY

Season

Regular Season Conference Finish

Conference Playoff Finish

National Championship Finish

10 Year Record: 50-27 (.649) 5 Year Record: 36-11 (.766)

2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992

1st OUA Russell 1st OUA Russell 2nd OUA Russell 1st OUA Russell 2nd OUA Russell 3rd OUA Russell T-3rd OUA Russell 4th OUA Sheils 1st OUA Russell T-4th OUA Sheils 1st OUA Russell 2nd OUA Russell 3rd OUA Russell 2nd OUA Russell 5th OUA 8th OUA 4th OUA 7th OWIAA 2nd OWIAA

1st (OUA Champions) 2nd (OUA Silver Medallists) 3rd (OUA Bronze Medallists) 2nd (OUA Silver Medallists) 4th Eliminated in OUA QF Eliminated in OUA QF Eliminated in OUA QF Eliminated in OUA QF Did Not Qualify 4th 4th 4th 3rd (OUA Bronze Medallists) ? Did Not Qualify 4th Did Not Qualify 2nd (OWIAA Silver Medallists) 5th

5th place 5th place N/A N/A N/A N/A

CIS Awards CIS All-Canadian: Taylor White (2012), Ash Ward (2010), Andrea Wadsworth (2009), Jocelyn Poirier (2008), Erin Bailey (2006, 2005, 2004), Caitlin Rose (2003), Jennifer Reid(2003), Alissa Overend (2002), Julia Keilty (2001), Kyla Madden (2001), Tara Freeney (2000), Dara Parker (2000). CIS Coach of the Year: Beth Barz (2006), Barry Campbell (2003), Peter Reid (2000) OUA Awards OUA All-Stars: Claragh Pegg (2013, 2012, 2011), Lauren McEwen (2013), Loren Baldwin (2013), Karley Heyman (2013), Devon Stride (2013), Bronwyn Corrigan (2012), Nadia Popov (2012), Taylor White (2012, 2011), Ash Ward (2010), Andrea Wadsworth (2011, 2010, 2009), Susan Heald, (2012, 2011, 2010, 2009), Karlye Wong (2010, 2009, 2008) Jocelyn Poirier (2010, 2009, 2008, 2007), Jennifer Redwood (2008), Lauren Young (2007), Shauna Geerts (2007), Paig Churchill (2006), Erin Bailey (2006, 2005, 2004), Vicki Ward (2005, 2004, 2003), Charlene Barter (2005), Kelly Lagace (2005), Laura Cooney (2005), Caitlin Rose (2003, 2002), Jenny Reid (2003), Kelly-Ann Hodgins (2003), Alissa Overend (2002), Jennifer Huntley (2002, 2001), Jocelyn Sarsfield (2001), Kyla Madden (2001), Alison Noble (2001), Andreanne Roy-Perrault (2000), Dana Parker (2000), Tara Feeney (2000, 1999-1st), Lisa Chrolavicius (1999-2nd, 1998, 1997), Aliza Ehrkamp (1997), Cheryle Saunders (1997) OUA Coach of the Year: Beth Barz (2006-07), Barry Campbell (2003-04) OUA Russell Division MVP: Lauren McEwen (2013) OUA Rookie of the Year: Nadia Popov (2012), Lauren Young (2005-06), Julia Kielty (2001-02) OUA Community Service Award: Marin MacLeod (2012), Rachelle Kranenburg (2011)

ALL-TIME RECORD - RUGBY (W) CONFERENCE RECORD

Team Awards

Year Most Valuable Player Most Improved Player 2012 Claragh Pegg Bronwyn Corrigan 2011 Susan Heald Devon Stride 2010 Ash Ward Sarah Pathak 2009 Andrea Wadsworth Andrea Walsh 2008 Jocelyn Poirier Rachel Kranenburg 2007 Jocelyn Poirier Peggy-Rae Carswell 2006 Paige Churchill Sarah Moussadji 2005 Kelly Lagace/Laura Cooney Aynsley Young 2004 Kristen Koniecnzy Not Awarded 2003 Caitlin Rose Kristy Orchard 2002 Alissa Overend Alexis Fraser 2001 Not Awarded Not Awarded 2000 Tara Feeney Brenda Grubb 1999 Lisa Chrolavicius Melissa Borsa 1998 Lisa Chrolavicius Not Awarded 1997 Cheryl Saunders Stephanie Paraskevopulos 1996 Rachael Morton-Gittens Lindsay Shane 1995 Elizabeth Bryan Susan Badger/Carey Heeney 1994 Rachael Morton-Gittens Sherri Sparling

CONFERENCE PLAYOFFS

Rookie of the Year Team Ball Leadership Award Top Graduating Athlete Nadia Popov Sophia Zubrycky Marin MacLeod Rachelle Kranenburg Melody Clarke & Sophia Zubrycky Marin MacLeod Sam Trinier & Danielle Underwood Andrea Wadsworth Taylor White Jocelyn Poirier Susan Heald Jocelyn Poirier Hannah Scott Jocelyn Poirier Shauna Geerts Michelle Gauer Clare Miller Shauna Geerts Georgia McIntyre Jennifer Redwood Emily Mattiussi Shauna Geerts Jenny Reid Laura Cooney Julie Englehardt Julie Sullivan Brenna Dickinson/MeiraYan Erin Bailey Lauren Young Paige Churchill Not Awarded Alissa Overend Not Awarded Andreanne Roy-Perrault Julie MacMillan Not Awarded Lisa Chrolavicius Amy Dahm Cheryl Saunders Jillian Brandt/Sherri Sparling

CIS/CIAU CHAMPIONSHIP

SEASON

*2013

190

121

2012

294

104

2011

128

2010

163

2009

122

2008

103

2007

2006

2005

187

2004

2003

129

OVERALL PA

PCT.

COACH

CONFERENCE

311

105

1.000

Beth Barz

OUA Russell

104

398

106

.889

Beth Barz

OUA Russell

159

156

0.750

Beth Barz

OUA Russell

295

159

0.727

Beth Barz

OUA Russell

150

183

0.625

Beth Barz

OUA Russell

123

0.333

Beth Barz

OUA Russell

131

0.500

Beth Barz

OUA Russell

102

0.333

Beth Barz

OUA Sheils

194

0.857

Beth Barz

OUA Russell

0.200

Barry Campbell

OUA Sheils

176

0.714

Barry Campbell

OUA Russell

2002

121

184

0.571

Barry Campbell

OUA Russell

2001

128

143

0.500

Peter Reid

OUA Russell

2000

156

200

0.714

Peter Reid

OUA Russell

1999

147

0.500

Peter Reid

OUA

1998

252

0.071

John O’Hanley

OUA

1997

0.389

John O’Hanley

OUA

1996

0.000

Kathie Thompson

OWIAA

1995

n/a

0.792

Kathie Thompson

OWIAA

1994

n/a

0.667

Kathie Thompson

OWIAA

TOTALS

106

2100

1297

612

577

152

2826

2030

0.579

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