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April 28, 2006
(Tourism, Culture and Recreation)
 

The following is being distributed at the request of Sport Newfoundland and Labrador:

Sport Newfoundland and Labrador scholarship/bursary recipients announced

Sport Newfoundland and Labrador announced the recipients of scholarships/bursaries during the 15th annual Sport Newfoundland and Labrador scholarship presentation during a reception at the Holiday Inn in St. John�s on Thursday. Twenty-two recipients received a scholarship/bursary in the amount of $500 for their contribution to sport during 2005.

The Sport Newfoundland and Labrador Scholarship/ Bursary Program is designed to provide financial assistance to qualifying amateur athletes, coaches and officials (who are enrolled in a post secondary institution) to help offset the costs of training and competition.Sport Newfoundland and Labrador President Tom Godden said: "We are extremely happy with the opportunity we have to support our provincial athletes, coaches and officials. Through programs such as this, we can assist in the development of amateur sport in Newfoundland and Labrador."

The recipients of scholarships/bursaries include:

"Athlete Category"

Paula Barker - Basketball
Ryan Boland - Softball
Chad Chislett - Soccer
Meghan Dalton - Basketball
Ainsley Decker - Swimming and Cycling
Kerri -Ann Evely - Wrestling
Zachery Garland - Cycling
Laurie Hearn - Shooting
Jason Hill - Softball
Julia Howard - Athletics
Stephen Mullaley - Softball
Ashley Peach - Rowing
Mike Pottle - Baseball
L. Andre Simoes Re - Sailing
Benjamin Stokes - Rowing
Jessica Wade - Soccer
Sasha Wilkins � Volleyball

"Athletic and Coach Category"

Nicolle Hamlyn - Rowing

"Coach Category"

Luke Harris - Volleyball

"Official Category"

Michael Edmunds - Soccer
Andrew Smith - Soccer
Corey Sutherland - Figure Skating

Sport Newfoundland and Labrador represents 47 provincial sport organizations in Newfoundland and Labrador, providing programs and services in the promotion of sport and physical activity. Visit www.sportnf.com for information on programs offered by Sport Newfoundland and Labrador.

For further information, contact: Troy Croft troy@sportnl.ca (709)576-4932

2006 04 28                              9:45 a.m.


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