Friday, June 19, 2015

Athletic Award Banquet

The Carman Collegiate Athletic Award Banquet took place Thursday, June 18 at the Active Living Centre.  We had 70 athletes and 35 family members in attendance at the event.  The evening started with coaches from all the teams awarding their team's MVP and Coaches' Awards.  This was followed by dinner.  Mr. Shindle then presented the major athletic awards for the year.  

Jay Ort
We started with a new category of Scholastic Athletes.  All students participating on three or more school athletic teams and holding an 80% or greater average received certificates of accomplishment.  The Carman Collegiate Scholastic Athlete of the Year was then presented to Jay Ort.  Jay was involved in Cross Country, Track, and Badminton while maintaining an above 95% academic average.  Jay will be attending the University of Tulsa next year to continue with his Cross Country Running while taking Chemical Engineering.
Mr. Ballantyne, Mason, Emma, Nikki, Rylan




The female and male athletes of the year were then awarded.  A points model is used based on number of sports, number of tournament, zone, or provincial MVP awards, and number of times on teams that win zones or provincials.  Based on the following criteria, the recipients were:

Brian Parker Junior Varsity Female Athlete of the Year - Emma Gylywoychuk-Winkler

Frank McKinnon Junior Varsity Male Athlete of the Year - Rylan Metcalf

Kelly Hand Senior Varsity Female Athlete of the Year - Nikki Jeanson

Eddie Belfour Senior Varsity Male Athlete of the Year - Mason Metcalf

Jordan, Mr. Myers, Maddi
The final major award presentation of the evening saw us dedicate the Coaches' Award for Dedication and Determination to Mr. Lyle Myers.  Mr. Myers is at the Collegiate every morning at 7:00 am, coaching upcoming runners and helping them recognize their abilities.  The recipients of the Lyle Myers' Coaches Award, awarded to the grade 12 student showing determination and dedication throughout their athletic career were Jordan Riddell and Maddi Gylywoychuk-Winkler.

The evening then ended with the presentation of MHSAA Provincial Certificates of all students who went to provincials.  Many of teams competed at the provincial level, with our JV Boys Volleyball capturing bronze, and our SV Boys Volleyball team capture the Provincial Championship.  Congratulations to all our athletes on a great year!