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May 4, 2005
(Tourism, Culture and Recreation)
The following is being released at the request
of Sport Newfoundland and Labrador:
2004 Scholarship/Bursary Recipients
Sport Newfoundland and Labrador, in partnership with
the Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, has announced the names of
the 23 post-secondary students who received a $500 scholarship/bursary under
Sport Newfoundland and Labrador�s 2004 Scholarship/Bursary Program.
Dave Brenton, president of Sport Newfoundland and Labrador, said, "We are very
pleased again this year with the success of our scholarship/bursary program and
the impact it has on providing much needed support to this provinces�s
post-secondary elite athletes who excel at the athletic and academic level."
Mr. Brenton stated that a total of 43 applications were received for the 2004
scholarship/bursary program. The Scholarship Committee, under the chair of
director Bill Burke of Grand Falls - Windsor, met in early April and selected
the scholarship/bursary recipients.
Mr. Burke said, "The committee continues to be impressed each year with the
calibre of students applying for scholarships/bursaries under our program. With
the standards that are applied to the selection process, those students who
excel at the highest performance level followed by their marks academically
during the past year are the individuals who will receive a scholarship/bursary.
The Scholarship Trust Fund specifies that a scholarship/bursary can be awarded
to either one of three categories of post-secondary students; namely, athlete,
coach and official. This year�s selection includes 20 athletes, two coaches and
one official.
For the 2004 Scholarship/Bursary Program, which was valued at $11,500, funding
was comprised of the investment interest received from the Board of Trustees of
Sport Newfoundland and Labrador�s Scholarship Trust Fund and a grant received
from Paul Shelley, Minister of the Department of Tourism, Culture and
Recreation.
The scholarship/bursary recipients include in the athlete category: Krista
Barney of St. John�s for rowing; Jenine Brown of St. Bride�s for basketball;
George Colbert of Mount Pearl for swimming; Zachery Garland of St. John�s for
cycling; Justin Halleran of Trepassey for basketball; Nicolle Hamlyn of St.
John�s for rowing; Laurie Hearn of St. Joseph�s, St. Mary�s Bay for shooting;
Robbie Hickey of St. John�s for basketball; Julia Howard of St. John�s for track
and field/cross-country; Sheila Kelly of St. John�s for hockey; Hanna Moffatt of
St. John�s for track and field; Stephen Mullaley of Freshwater, Placentia Bay
for (softball - fast pitch); Mike Pottle of St. John�s for baseball; Katherine
Quackenbush of St. John�s for basketball; Eileen Robinson of Harbour Grace for
swimming; Jason Rose of St. John�s for rowing; Ashley Rossiter of Torbay for
rowing; Benjamin Stokes of St. John�s for rowing; Luke Stritt of St. John�s for
gymnastics; and Jessica Wade of St. John�s for soccer.
In the coach category: Gregory Bowden of St. John�s for rowing; and Etienne
Orr-Ewing of St. John�s for basketball. In the official category: Marc Kinden of
Lewisporte for hockey.
The scholarships/bursaries were presented on Monday, May 2 at a reception which
took place at the Holiday Inn St. John�s.
Media contact:
Dave Brenton, (709) 279-1982
Angela King, (709) 437-6146
BIOGRAPHIES
Krista Barney, of St. John�s, is a student at
Fordham University in Bronx, New York. In 2004, Krista participated in the
Canada Cup of Rowing, the Princeton 3-Mile Chase, the Dad Vail Regatta, the
Crash B World Indoor Rowing Championships and the Head of the Charles and
Connecticut Regattas. Her achievements include one gold and two silver medals at
the Canada Cup of Rowing, Fordham University Women�s Crew MVP, two gold medals
at the Gramaldi Cup, and a silver at the Head of the Connecticut Regatta. Krista
is working towards a NCCP Level 2 Certification and assists freshmen with the
transition to collegiate rowing.
Greg Bowden, of St. John�s, is a student at Memorial University of
Newfoundland. In 2004, Greg, a rowing coach, coached teams at the Rowing Canada
Cup Nationals, the Canadian University Championships, the Atlantic Crew Classic,
the St. John�s Rowing Club High School Regatta and the St. John�s Rowing Club
Fall Invitational. His crews won a gold medal at the Canada Cup Senior Women�s 8
Championship, a bronze medal at the Canada Cup Under 21 Women�s B Championship,
a silver medal at the Canada Cup Under 21 Men�s and a bronze medal at the Canada
Cup Under 19 Men�s Pair. He was secretary of the St. John�s Rowing Club, a board
member of Rowing Newfoundland, coach of the PWC St. John�s Rowing Club High
School crew and co-chair of the host committee for Rowing Canada�s 2004 Annual
General Meeting.
Jenine Brown, of St. Bride�s, is a student at Memorial University of
Newfoundland. In 2004, Jenine was named the AUS Basketball MVP, named an AUS
First Team All-star, named a CIS All Canadian, and was named Provincial Senior
Female Athlete of the Year for 2003. In addition to playing basketball, Jenine
helps with school teams when asked, helps with other school teams in the St.
John�s area when asked and is involved in a reading program.
George Colbert, of Mount Pearl, is a student at Memorial University of
Newfoundland. In 2004, George was MUN�s Athlete of the Year and he was inducted
into the university�s Athletics Honour Society. He had three, first place
finishes at the Atlantic University Championships, a third place finish at the
Canadian University Championships and was named Provincial Male Athlete of the
Year for 2004. In addition to swimming, George coached, participated in skills
sessions and instructed swimming lessons.
Etienne Orr-Ewing, of St. John�s, is a student at Memorial University of
Newfoundland. In 2004, Etienne was assistant coach of the men�s Sea Hawks
Basketball Team. In addition to his assistant coach�s duties in regular season
play, Etienne was assistant coach during MUN�s exhibition trip to the United
States in December and the MUN Hawk Eye Classic Tournament in October. In
addition to coaching basketball, Etienne organized the MUN Sea Hawks team�s
visit to the Janeway Hospital in December, assisted with training young
developing basketball players in St. John�s and organized the men�s Sea Hawks
Study Week.
Zachery Garland, of St. John�s, is a student at MUN�s Marine Institute in
St. John�s. In 2004, Zachery was the first Newfoundland and Labrador cyclist to
be named to the Canadian National Cycling Team after being ranked 4th junior in
Canada. Major events he participated in during 2004 include the Giro di
Basilicata in Italy, the Grand Prix in Switzerland, the Le Tour de L�Abitibi in
Quebec (World Cup) where he finished 20th overall, the Green Mountain Stage Race
in Vermont where he finished 10th overall, the Canadian National Championship in
British Columbia and the Valley Stage Race in Nova Scotia where he finished 1st
overall. Zachery was named St. John�s Athlete of the Month in September and was
runner-up in June. Other activities include leading junior high school group
rides, and being as committee member of Bicycle Newfoundland and Labrador
Mountain Bike.
Justin Halleran, of Trepassey, is a student at Memorial University of
Newfoundland. In 2004, Justin played with the MUN Sea Hawks Basketball Team
which competed in the AUS season and play-offs. He was named Player of the Game
in a competition in PEI and at two competitions at St. Mary�s in Nova Scotia. In
addition to playing basketball, Justin assists with the MUN advantage camps.
Nicolle Hamlyn, of St. John�s, is a student at Memorial University of
Newfoundland. In 2004, Nicolle participated in the St. John�s Rowing Club
Invitational Regatta, the Atlantic Crew Classic, the Canadian University
Championship and the Canada Cup (Nationals). Her achievements include a gold
medal in the Canada Cup Women�s 8, a silver medal in the Canada Cup Women�s 4
and a bronze medal in the Canada Cup Women�s 2. Nicolle is working towards a
NCCP Level 3 Certification, develops training and strength programs for her
sport and volunteers with various club programs which show young high school
students the basics of learning to row.
Laurie Hearn, of St. Joseph�s, St. Mary�s Bay, is a student at Memorial
University of Newfoundland. In 2004, she competed in the Canadian Air Gun Grand
Prix in Toronto, the Provincial Cadet Air Rifle Marksmanship Championships in
Gander, the National Cadet Air Rifle Marksmanship Championships in St. John�s,
the National Cadet Fullbore Championships in Ottawa, the Dominion of Canada
Rifle Association Largebore Matches in Ottawa and the Provincial Air Rifle
Championships in St. John�s. As well, Laurie coached a Cadet Leader Marksmanship
course in Ottawa. Other activities include coaching and preparing the
Newfoundland Air Rifle Team for the Canadian Air Gun Grand Prix in Toronto;
training for the Canadian Air Gun Grand Prix; the National Cadet Marksmanship
Championships in Quebec, the Dominion of Canada Rifle Association Fullbore
matches in Ottawa and training regularly in air rifle.
Robbie Hickey, of St. John�s, is a student at Memorial University of
Newfoundland. In 2004, Robbie played with the MUN Sea Hawks Basketball Team
which competed in the AUS regular season and championships. Other activities
included assisting with conducting basketball clinics for kids and promoting
Family Fun Day at MUN.
Julia Howard, of St. John�s, is a student at Simon Fraser University in
Burnaby, British Columbia. In 2004, Julia competed very well in cross-country
and track and field. She participated in the NACAC in Sherbrooke, Quebec where
she received a silver medal in the 800 m, the Senior Nationals in Victoria, B.C.
where she had a 4th place finish in the 800 m, the Harry Jerome Track Classic in
Burnaby, B.C., the NAIA Track and Field Outdoor Championship where she was
champion in the 800 m, the NAIA Track and Field Indoor Championships, the NAIA
Cross-Country Championships, and the Oregon Invitational where she finished with
a time of 4:19:34 in the 1500 m. Other activities include a summer camp
counselor, organizing youth clinics and Km Club for Kids.
Sheila Kelly, of St. John�s, is a student at St. Francis Xavier
University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. In 2004, Sheila participated in the AUS
Women�s Hockey Championships where her team placed 2nd, the Newfoundland and
Labrador Summer Games Ball Hockey competition where her team won a gold medal
and the All-Newfoundland Women�s Provincial Ball Hockey competition where her
team won a gold medal. Other activities include assistant instructor with Wally
Bray and Aggies Summer Camp, and the X-Women hockey camp for female hockey.
Marc Kinden, of Lewisporte, is a student at Memorial University of
Newfoundland. In 2004, Marc had wonderful opportunities to officiate for hockey.
He officiated at the high school level, the Midget AAA, the Junior B, the Senior
B, the World Under 17 Hockey Championships and the World Under 20 Division III
Hockey Championships. Other activities included being a leader/mentor to young
and new officials.
Hannah Moffatt, of St. John�s, is a student at McGill University in
Montreal, Quebec. In 2004, Hannah, participated in numerous track and field -
pole value events. She competed in the McGill Team Challenge where she finished
1st with a height of 3.60 m, the Quebec University Championships where she
finished 2nd with a height of 3.60 m, the Boston Invitational where she finished
3rd with a height of 3.65 m, the CIS Track and Field Championships where she
finished 6th with a height of 3.60 m, the Canadian Nationals where she finished
12th with a finish of 3.00 m and the Espoir Match where she finished 5th with a
height of 3.10 m. She was a coach for the Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games
and was a member of the St. John�s North Track and Field Team. While employed
during the summer at the Pearlgate Track and Field Club she coached young
athletes and presented school introductions to track and field.
Stephen Mullaley, of Freshwater, Placentia Bay is a student at Memorial
University of Newfoundland. In 2004, Stephen competed in the Newfoundland and
Labrador Softball Junior and Senior All-Newfoundland Championships; the Canadian
Junior Softball Championships where he won a bronze medal and was named Top
Batter; the Under 23 ISC World Softball Tournament where he won a silver medal,
was named Top Batter and named to the All-Tournament Team; and the ISC World
Softball Tournament.
Mike Pottle, of St. John�s, is a student at Memorial University of
Newfoundland. In 2004, Mike participated in the Newfoundland and Labrador Junior
National Baseball Qualifier; the Newfoundland and Labrador Junior and Senior
Provincial Baseball Championships and the Baseball Canada Junior Nationals. His
achievements include having the most home runs in the St. John�s Junior and
Senior Leagues, batting over 400% at the Baseball Junior Nationals, most stolen
bases and most runs scored in the St. John�s Senior Baseball League. In
basketball, Mike was named MVP of the Boys Under 21 Basketball League at the
Marine Institute. Other activities include the development of squash players at
the Aquarena Fitness Centre and fund raising for the 2005 Baseball Senior
Nationals.
Katherine Quackenbush, of St. John�s is a student at Memorial University
of Newfoundland. In 2004, Katherine was a member of the MUN Women�s Sea Hawks
Basketball Team which competed in AUS regular season play and participated in
the Senior Women�s Division 1 Basketball League. Other activities included being
assistant coach of the I. J. Sampson Junior High School Grade 8 Girls Basketball
Team.
Eileen Robinson, of Harbour Grace is a student at Brown University,
Providence, Rhode Island. In 2004, Eileen competed in the Swimming Ivy
Championships in Boston, the Nova Scotia Championships in Halifax, the Olympic
Trails in Etobicoke, the Club Nationals in Winnipeg and the Princeton
Invitational. Eileen is currently ranked 28th in Canada in the 50 free. She was
a member of the Ivy Champs team 4 x 50 free relay team that broke and pool and
meet record, of the 6 Ivy dual meets she placed first in the 50 and 100 free
five times, at the Princeton Invitational she placed second in the 50 free and
she was the winner of the Coaches� Award for dedication, self-improvement and
sportsmanship. Other activities include being a mentor for freshman swimmers at
Brown University and being a volunteer at a Special Olympics Swim Meet held
yearly at the Brown pool.
Jason Rose, of St. John�s, is a student at Memorial University of
Newfoundland. In 2004, Jason participated in the Rowing Canada Cup, the Head of
The Trent and The Rideau, the Atlantic Crew Classic and the provincial Rowing
championships. He was involved with the St. John�s Rowing Club High School
Regatta as coach. His achievements include a gold medal at the Canada Cup - the
Senior Men�s Pair and Eight; a silver medal at the Canada Cup - Senior Men�s
Four, and a gold medal at the Atlantic Crew Classic - Senior Men�s Pair, Four
and Eight Events. Other activities include being a high school program
coordinator for the St. John�s Rowing Club and a high school rowing coach.
Ashley Rossiter of Torbay, is a student at Memorial University of
Newfoundland. In 2004, Ashley competed in the Rowing Canada Cup Nationals, the
Canadian University Rowing Championships and the Atlantic Crew Classic. Her
achievements include a 3rd place finish at the Canada Cup, 1st and 3rd place
finishes at the Atlantic Crew Classic and making the MUN Rowing team.
Benjamin Stokes, of St. John�s, is a student at Memorial University of
Newfoundland. In 2004, Benjamin participated in the Rowing Canada Cup Aviron,
the Atlantic Crew Classic, the Newfoundland and Labrador Indoor Regatta, the St.
John�s Rowing Club Invitational and the St. John�s Rowing Club High School
Regatta as an official. His achievements include two gold and one silver medal
at the Rowing Canada Cup, four gold medals at the Atlantic Crew Classic, the
Newfoundland and Labrador Indoor Fastest 2 k and being invited to attend Rowing
Canada�s National Development Camp in Victoria, B.C. Other activities include
aiding in the development of youth learn to row, a volunteer with Rowing
Newfoundland, a volunteer with the St. John�s Rowing Club and trying to push
current Canada Games Rowers to their maximum and doing so by example.
Luke Stritt, of St. John�s, is a student at Memorial University of
Newfoundland. In 2004, Luke participated in the Men�s Artistic Gymnastics
Nationals, the Eastern Canadians, the P.E.I. Men�s Training Camp and the
Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Championships. His achievements included a
gold medal at the Nationals, a silver medal at the Eastern Canadians and a gold
medal at the Provincials. Other activities include coaching and judging
gymnastic competitions.
Jessica Wade, of St. John�s, is a student at Memorial University of
Newfoundland. In 2004, Jessica was a member of the MUN Sea Hawks Varsity Soccer
Team, the St. John�s Senior Ladies� Soccer League, the Senior Ladies� Indoor
Soccer League, the MUN Indoor Soccer League, was assistant coach of a St. John�s
Under 16A Girls Soccer Team and she played in the Senior Ladies� Basketball
Division 1 League. Her achievements include being named an AUS 2nd Team
All-Star, Senior Ladies Top Defender and All-Star Team Awards, made the
play-offs with MUN, and traveled to the Nationals as assistant coach of the
Under 16A Girls Soccer Team. Other activities include being captain of a Senior
Ladies Indoor Soccer Team.
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