2011-12 NEWS RELEASES

UOIT Athletics Media Release
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
  

UOIT student-athletes earn five CIS Academic All-Canadian awards

OTTAWA – Canadian Interuniversity Sport announced the Academic All-Canadians for the 2010-11 season and among the recipients were five UOIT student-athletes.
 
Nathan Spaling, Mike Montgomery and Jeff Barletta of the men’s hockey team received the award as well as Jenn Guenette and Jill Morillo from the women’s hockey team.
 
“We are extremely proud of all of the recipients,” said Ken Babcock, Director of Athletics. “Receiving this prestigious award reflects how the student-athletes at UOIT strive for success in the classroom and their respective sports.”

Every year, a growing number of CIS student-athletes are recognized as Academic All-Canadians, having maintained an average of 80 per cent or better over the academic year while competing for one - or more - of their university’s varsity teams.
 
In 2010-11, a record 2,398 students achieved the prestigious status, eclipsing the previous mark of 2,299 set a year ago.
 
“The high number of student-athletes who achieved 80 per cent is something all universities across Canada can be proud of. It reflects the commitment of coaches and athletics departments to ensure success in the classroom and playing field,” said CIS chief executive officer, Marg McGregor.

In 2010-11, UOIT participated in three CIS sports including men’s and women’s hockey and men’s soccer. The Ridgebacks recently added the CIS sport of men’s and women’s curling which is set to begin this year.

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