Sport Newfoundland and Labrador announced the
recipients of scholarships/bursaries during the 18th Annual
Sport Newfoundland and Labrador Scholarship Presentation during a
reception at the Powerplex in St. John�s today (Thursday, April 30).
Twenty-two recipients received a scholarship/bursary in the amount of
$500 for their contribution to sport during 2008. One recipient received
the Frank T. Butler Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $1000.
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, Doug Fowler
says, "Again this year we are extremely pleased with the quality of
applications received by the scholarship committee. The amount of time
these athletes, coaches and officials dedicate to their sport while
maintaining excellent grades is outstanding and we are pleased to be
able to assist them."
For the second year Sport Newfoundland and Labrador is
providing the Frank T. Butler Memorial Scholarship. Frank was the
backbone of Memorial Athletics for close to 30 years and his devotion to
the development of university sport in Canada and to the growth of the
CIS as a governing body helped interuniversity sport experience
significant growth and popularity across the country. Frank�s impact on
sport was immeasurable, contributing as an athlete, coach and
administrator. Zack Garland of St. John�s was the recipient of the Frank
Butler Memorial Scholarship valued at $1000.
The recipients of Scholarships/Bursaries include:
- Ryan Brockerville of Marystown; Athletics
- Max Burt of Gander; Volleyball
- Stephanie Davis of St. John�s; Curling
- Zack Garland of St. John�s; Cycling
(Frank T. Butler Scholarship Memorial Scholarship)
- Brenda Greene of St. Joseph�s, St. Mary�s Bay;
Shooting
- Malorie Harris of Mount Pearl; Soccer
- Kirsten Gayle Haynes of Conception Bay South;
Swimming
- Jason Hill of St. John�s; Softball
- Sheila Kelly of St. John�s; Hockey
- Ryan Legge of Conception Bay South; Baseball
- Robyn O�Rielly of Witless Bay; Basketball
- Sarah Paul of St. John�s; Curling
- Christopher Pope of St. John�s; Soccer/Hockey
- Kyle Power of Labrador City; Cross Country Skiing
- Rebecca Power of St. John�s; Rowing
- Victoria Ralph of Carbonear; Wrestling/Cross
Country Running
- Stephen Ryan of St. John�s; Curling
- L. Andre Simoes Re of St. John�s; Sailing
- Jennifer Shea of St. John�s; Figure Skating
- Justin Skinner of Port aux Basques; Powelifting
- Nicholas Smith of St. John�s; Swimming
- Victoria Thistle of St. John�s; Basketball
- Sasha Wilkins of Gambo; Volleyball
