VARSITY AWARDS * 2002 2003 - Niagara’s Athletes of the Year FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Ginni Llord (front right) Eliran Kikos (back right) Women's Volleyball Men’s Basketball Nicole Webber FRESHMAN ATHLETES OF THE YEAR Women's Volleyball Male - Eduart Uka (back left) - Men's Volleyball Female - Nicole Webber (front left) - Women's Volleyball ATHLETES OF DISTINCTION Women’s Basketball Tasha Dolinski Curling Darren Kinnash Eduartilka Men's Volleyball Rugby Mike Bernbenek, John Hadden, Mathew Hayes, Alun Jones Touch Football Leighton Bishop, Aaron Kincaid Men’s Indoor Soccer Andre Pacheco, Mike LoMedico Women’s Indoor Soccer Jennifer Elliott Men’s Volleyball Adam Durst Women’s Volleyball Vickey Smith, Nicole Carlton-Burnham EliranKikos Men'sBasketball 023 NIAGARA COLLEGE Department of Athletics and Recreation 905-735-221 1 , ext. 7583 www.niagarac.on.ca ,QA^ C Table of Contents Awards Inside Front Cover Welcome Messages 2 ^csc Meet Athletic Staff 2 Facilities Information 3 Varsity Men’s Basketball 4 Varsity Women’s Basketball 5 Varsity Men’s Volleyball 6 Varsity Women’s Volleyball 7 Varsity Curling 8 Varsity Golf 8 Varsity Men’s Indoor Soccer 9 Varsity Women’s Indoor Soccer 9 VarsityTouch Football 1 Varsity Rugby I I Male b Female Athletes ofthe Year 1 Male & Female Freshman Awards 1 Niagara College Knights VarsityTeams in Action 14-15 Hall of Fame Inductees 16-18 Awards Presentations 19 Sponsors 20 Photo Credits: Team Pictures by Brian Groff Action Shots byTribune Staff Editor: Ray Sarkis, Athletics Department Production: Marketing Department, Niagara College WELCOME MESSAGES 2002 2003 - I wish to congratulate our athletesfor their manysuccesses dur- ing the past year- both on and offtheplayingfields and courts. Niagara’s Through theseemingly endless hours ofpractice, perseverance, and yourcommitment to be the very best you can be you have Athletic Staff demonstrated that you have what it takes to succeed -as an athlete and in the classroom and workplace. I hope thepast year has helped you learn, once again, that hard work and teamwork provides many rewards. I also want to extend thanks and congratulations to our athletic staff, coaches, and team volunteersforyourcommitment to the Dan Patterson success ofourathletes and teams. You have served with President distinction as motivators and mentorsforour athletes and ambassadorsfor Niagara College. Congratulations to allfor an excellent year, and best wishesfor continued success. Carolyn Welden AthleticAssistant What a phenomenal year this has beenfor Niagara College VarsitySports, thanks to the incredible talent and efforts ofa numberofindividuals-athletes, coaches, team staffand athletic department staff. Individual and team performance records were repeatedly rewritten. Teams brought home six new medals, plac- ing Niagara College VarsityAthletic programsfirmlyamong the top three in the province, and alwaysfirst in the hearts ofthe Niagara Collegefans and community. We are very proud ofthe accomplishments ofall our varsity athletes and teams and the fine way with which you wore the Niagara College uniform and Brigitte Cbiki name. Congratulations on a great effort and successful year on Director thefield or court ofplay. StudentServices KerbyBentley AthleticAssistant The Niagara College Knights Intercollegiate program has expe- rienced its mostsuccessful athleticseason in the historyofthe College. All this success is attributed to the dedication ofour coaches and athletes who have committed endless hours to their respective teams. You have brought much respect and admiration to ourprograms and you are to be commendedforalt yourefforts. You should also be recognizedforyour academic excellence as you have once again topped last years number ofstudent athletes receiving the Ontario CollegesAthleticAssociationAllAcademic Awards and the Canadian CollegesAthleticAssociation RaySarkis AcademicAll CanadianAwardsforacademic/athletic excellence. Co-ordinator To ourcorporatesupporters, we want to thankyouforyourcon- Athletics& Recreation RachelPugliese tinued support. You haveplayed a largepart in thesuccess ofour AthleticTherapist intercollegiateprograms in the pastfiveyears. We lookforward to anothersuccessful season in 2003 -2004 as the Knights’ winning tradition continues togrow! NIAGARA KNIGHTS -* 2002 2003 - Address: Niagara College 300 Woodlawn Road Welland, Ontario L3C 7L3 & Co-ordinator, Athletics Recreation: Ray Sarkis Nickname: “Knights” Colours: Navy Blue/Gold/White Mascot: “Niagara Knight” Conference: Ontario Colleges Athletic Association Canadian Colleges Athletic Association MacKenzie Athletic Centre: Capacity 600 Intercollegiate Programs: Men’s & Women’s Basketball Men’s & Women’s Volleyball Men’s & Women’s Indoor Soccer Men’s & Women’s Golf Men’s Rugby Touch Football Curling About the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association Niagara College is a member ofOntario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA). The OCAA governs intercollegiate sports for its member institutions and is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence through the provision ofquality athletic programs. The Association contributes to the learning process by creating an environment which promotes academic success, provides a forum for personal development, complements the educational experience and enhances student life. Niagara College Campus Recreation Students are encouraged to enjoy self-directed activities such as: Basketball, Badminton, Softball, Volleyball, WeightTraining, Beach Volleyball Intramural Athletics A three-hour block has been scheduled for all students wishing to participate in organized intramural activities at the Welland and Glendale Campuses. Activities include: Beach Volleyball Co-ed Indoor Soccer Touch Football Ball Hockey Basketball Co-ed Volleyball Ice Hockey Street Hockey © — VARSITY MEN’S BASKETBALL 1 i 2002 - 2003 FRONTROW(L-R): Eliran Kikos, KadafiFarquharson, Mike Beccaria (AssistantCoach), Ralph Nero (HeadCoach), TonyFerruzi(AssistantCoach), EdsonJones, AnthonyDivizio BACKROW(L-R) : BradDearborn, JayLantz, Kyle Young, Kevin Ellington, AntonioLepaine, LevarMorgan, Richard Welcome [Manager!, NedzadSeferoevic, JamaalCornwall OCAA WEST REGION CHAMPIONS OCAA CHAMPIONSHIP BRONZE MEDALIST OCAA CHAMPIONSHIP ALL STARS: Eliran Kikos OCAA LEAGUE ALL STAR: Eliran Kikos b Edson Jones 2nd Team All Stars OCAA ALL STAR GAME REPRESENTATIVE: Jamaal Cornwall OCAA ALL STAR GAME CO-ED 2 BALL SHOOTING CHAMPION: Eliran Kikos OCAA All ACADEMIC AWARD: Eliran Kikos ACADEMIC ALL CANADIAN: Eliran Kikos TEAM MVP: Edson Jones LEAGUE RECORD: 10 & 2 : : VARSITY WOMEN’S BASKETBALL i -* 2002 2003 - FRONTROW(L-R) ajPaquin, TashaDolinski, GeorgieGroat(HeadCoach), Ron Lemon (AssistantCoach), MarshaDesaSarno, Tamara Pacquette BACKROW(L-R) SarahPendlebury, AbbyMitchell, EmilieLangdon, CarrieStratford, Theresa Birnie, Jaclyn Austin, Shannon Katch, HelenaKaczkan ABSENT: JocelynSinclairChavez, RachelFranklin OCAA CHAMPIONSHIP SILVER MEDALIST OCAA CHAMPIONSHIP ALL STARS: Tasha Dolinski b Carrie Stratford OCAA LEAGUE ALL STARS: Carrie Stratford b Shannon Katch 2nd Team All Stars OCAA ALL STAR GAME REPRESENTATIVES: Carrie Startford bTasha Dolinski I OCAA ALL STAR GAME CO-ED 2 BALL SHOOTING CHAMPION: Shannon Katch OCAA All ACADEMIC AWARDS: Carrie Stratford, Tasha Dolinski, Rachel Franklin, Jaclyn Austin I ACADEMIC ALL CANADIAN: Carrie Stratford TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS: Redeemer College University TEAM MVP: Tasha Dolinski LEAGUE RECORD: 5 & 5 5 — VARSITY MEN’S VOLLEYBALL 2002 2003 i - FRONTROW(L-R) : MikeSmith, Adam Durst, Mike Villa, KerbyBentley(HeadCoach), Graeme Gaunt, Brian Deryck, EduartUka BACKROW(L-R) : MikeKing, Tom Harris, NickTouchette, Justin Ross, TrevorMortimer, BradRobinson, Ryan Baltare, BradOkonsky, Rich Thompson (Manager) ABSENT: BillLang& BlairCudmore (AssistantCoaches) OCAA CHAMPIONSHIP SILVER MEDALIST OCAA WEST REGION CHAMPIONS: Fourth Consecutive Title OCAA CHAMPIONSHIP ALL STARS: Justin Ross & Graeme Gaunt OCAA LEAGUE ALL STARS: Graeme Gaunt &Justin Ross OCAA ALL STAR GAME REPRESENTATIVES: Justin Ross & Eduart Uka OCAA TEAM OF THE WEEK: December 2 -8, 2002 OCAA MALE ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Graeme Gaunt TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS: Niagara College Classsic &• Sir Sandford Fleming College TEAM MVP: Justin Ross LEAGUE RECORD: & I I I 6 : : — VARSITY WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL ^ 2002 2003 - FRONTROW(L-R) Karina DyKstra, MarlaAdams, Carolyn welden (HeadCoach), Kristina Heipel, HeidiPopov BACKROW(L-R) Nicole Webber, ThaisAun, AmyWest, Nicole Carlton-Burnham, TracySmith, GinniLlord, VickySmith, ABSENT: Julie Weirsma (AssistantCoach), RiekieDutcher OCAA CHAMPIONSHIP SILVER MEDALIST OCAA WEST REGION CHAMPIONS OCAA CHAMPIONSHIP ALL STARS: Nicole Carlton-Burnham & Ginni Llord OCAA LEAGUE ALL STAR: Ginni Llord OCAA ALL STAR GAME REPRESENTATIVE: Vicky Smith OCAA All ACADEMIC AWARDS: Marla Adams, Karina Dykstra, Tracy Smith, Vicky Smith, Riekie Dutcher OCAA TEAM OF THE WEEK: November 11-17, 2002 TEAM MVP: Vicky Smith LEAGUE RECORD: 15 & I 7 — VARSITY CURLING AND GOLF * 2002 2003 -* - VARSITY CURLING 2002 2003 - FRONTROW(L-R): Leslie Greener, MelissaShallow, AshleyThompson, MarkChuyow,Jen Cuthbert BACKROW: [L-Rl: Brian Reed, DarcyMcLaren, BryantKarner, Nell Wesley, DarrenSmith, ScottBanner(HeadCOach) ABSENT: MikeZelicskovics, KristaBoyer, Darren Kinnash OCAA CHAMPIONSHIP FAIR PLAY AWARD OCAA CHAMPIONSHIP SPIRIT AWARD OCAA ACADEMIC AWARDS: Melissa Shallow, D’Arcy McLaren, Bryant Karner, Kelly Hall, Leslie Greener TEAM MVP: Leslie Greener VARSITY GOLF 2002 2003 - LEFT-RIGHT: Wayne Triano (HeadCoach), RobertPelletier, Dave Brisson, ChrisNear, KyleMakey ABSENT: DavidHuard, MaximeBarre OCAA CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM COMPETITION: Silver Medalist OCAA CHAMPIONSHIP INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION SILVER MEDALIST: Maxime Barre CCAA OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION SILVER MEDALIST: Maxime Barre OCAA All ONTARIO TEAM: Maxime Barre OCAA ALL ACADEMIC AWARD: Chris Near TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS: Sir Sandford Fleming College TEAM MVP: Maxime Barre