Tourism, Culture and Recreation
June 13, 2008

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

Canada Basketball Scholarships Announced

School Sports Newfoundland and Labrador, in conjunction with Canada Basketball are pleased to announce the winners of the 2008 Canada Basketball Scholarships. Five scholarships in the value of $500 each are available to graduating high school basketball players. Scholarship winners were selected based on their excellence in basketball and academics. Athletes are not required to continue playing basketball at the post secondary level.

Canada Basketball has sponsored this scholarship program across Canada since 2006, and has rewarded many outstanding athletes. These 2008 recipients are, once again, at the top of their class. The recipients are:

Jordan Constantine Laval High, Placentia

Matt Cleary

Holy Heart of Mary High, St. John�s
Steven Buckle Corner Brook High School
Katie Alyward Holy Heart of Mary High School, St. John�s
Victoria Ralph Carbonear Collegiate

For other information, please visit our website at www.schoolsportsnl.ca

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Media contact:
Karen Richard,
Executive Director
709-729-2795

2008 06 13 3:00 p.m.


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