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 Trent University Honours Top Athletes at Annual Awards CeremonyFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Prestigious Arthur Cup Presented to Student Athletes Matt Gardner and Britni Lloyd Thursday, March 27, 2008, Peterborough Trent University’s Department of Athletics and Recreation celebrated student athletic achievement at an Athletic Awards Ceremony, held in the Great Hall at Champlain College last night. Student athletes Matt Gardner and Britni Lloyd were awarded the Arthur Cup, the University’s most prestigious award for graduates who have demonstrated outstanding contribution, sportsmanship, participation, and leadership in the athletic programs. Matt Gardner, who will graduate this June with a joint degree in Business Administration and History, has been a member and leader on the varsity men’s soccer team for five years, serving the last four as the team captain. He has been honoured twice as the team MVP, and also named an All-Star by Ontario University Athletics (OUA). He has been called “a true leader in all senses of the word” by his peers because he provides tremendous support to his team, even in the most disappointing of moments. Mr. Gardner, who hails from Whitby, has also been an active participant, referee and convenor with the University’s campus recreation programs. Last year, he was awarded a University Athletic Award at the annual awards ceremony. Britni Lloyd has been a member of the varsity women’s volleyball team during her four years at the University, and has served as co-captain for the past three years. She has been a previous recipient of both the MVP and Coaches’ award for volleyball, and twice named an All-Star with the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA). Ms. Lloyd is a leading scorer in the OCAA east division, and is highly respected by fellow players for her infectious and positive attitude, and her genuine love for the game. She was honoured with a University Athletic Award at last year’s ceremony, and was named the team MVP again this year. Also from Whitby, she will graduate this June with an honours degree in history and will continue at Queen’s University in September in the Faculty of Education. In presenting the award, Athletic Director Bill Byrick stated, “Both Matt and Britni have become synonymous with the athletic programs at Trent. They are highly skilled, motivated, and are wonderful role models for their peers because of their ability to balance a demanding practice schedule with academic responsibilities and part-time employment. They embody the spirit of this award, and have earned the respect and admiration of students, coaches and staff." Another prestigious award, the Gary Wolff Leadership Award, was presented to Erika Range of Wiarton, in recognition of her leadership with the women’s rugby team, and her commitment to the athletic programs and facilities at Trent. The award is presented each year to a student athlete who has demonstrated determination and leadership through balancing sport, community involvement and academic performance. This award was established by the Trent University Alumni Association in June 2002 to commemorate the service of Gary Wolff, chair of the Board of Governors from 1997 to 2002. In addition, the following students were honoured with the University Athletic Award, presented to third- and fourth-year students who have demonstrated a significant contribution to the varsity and campus recreation programs: Sarah Asbreuk – Kemptville Brian Burns – Embrun Melissa Easton – Peterborough Evan Fleming – Stirling Stefan Jewitt – Ottawa Virginia Portmann – Gwynne, Alberta Erika Range – Wiarton Paul Scott - Whitby Christina Skrypka - Hamilton Julie Tyne - Peterborough Wade Washington - Ottawa The following varsity athletes were honoured for outstanding commitment and dedication to their respective sports: Cross Country Running Curling Fencing Rowing Rob Marland Award: Women’s Rugby Men’s Rugby Women’s Soccer Men’s Soccer Swimming Women’s Volleyball Men’s Volleyball Nordic Skiing - 30 - For further information, please contact: |
