UOIT
Athletics Media Release
News
Bulletin
April
3, 2007
1st
Annual UOIT Athletic Banquet Award Winners
Oshawa
– The Department of Athletics for Durham College and
UOIT staged the 37th Annual DC Athletic Banquet and the
1st Annual UOIT Athletic Banquet on Friday night at the
General Sikorski Polish Veterans Hall in Oshawa.
The
event, which is traditionally a hugely attended event, saw
300 people attend. The attendees included all DC and UOIT
student-athletes, coaches, administration, athletic staff,
VIP’s, media, parents, Hall of Famers, and friends
of the program. The hi-lights of the night included a hall
of fame video montage, a UOIT video presentation, and a
Durham College varsity video presentation of the year. There
were many provincial and national awards handed out along
with the coveted team awards.
This
years UOIT Female Athlete of the Year is Amy Dawson. This
outstanding varsity athlete was a part of the inaugural
historic rowing program at UOIT. History in the making indeed!
Part of a dedicated rowing team that launched the Ridgebacks
into University rowing this year, she was a unanimous choice
for this award. Dedication, talent, and competitive drive
tell the story for this student-athlete.
This
years UOIT Male Athlete of the Year is Ryan Coppola. This
outstanding varsity athlete was part of the first ever UOIT
Ridgebacks varsity tennis program and quickly established
himself as one of the top players in the OUA. OF note, he
was part of the UOIT Ridgebacks first ever tennis match
win which came over McMaster in September. This young man
provided the work ethic and commitment towards success and
it rubbed off on his fellow teammates. Our state of the
art Campus Tennis Centre on campus has quickly become home
of the top flight university tennis players.
It
was a gala night indeed. A celebration of another hugely
successful year for the Ridgebacks.
To
see all award winners.
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Angela
Cull
Sports
Information & Marketing Officer
Durham College/UOIT Department of Athletics
T: 905.721.3111 ext 2784
f: 905.721.3117
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