Athletes of the Year
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2014/2015
Thompson Rivers University Athletes of the Year
Alex Reid and Iuliia Pakhomenko - Athletes of the Year.
2013/2014
Thompson Rivers University Athletes of the Year
Brad Gunter and Alanna Bekkering - Athletes of the Year.
2012/2013
Thompson Rivers University Athletes of the Year
Kevin Pribilsky and Diane Schuetze - Athletes of the Year.
2011/2012
Thompson Rivers University Athletes of the Year
Diane Schuetze and Chas Kok - Athletes of the Year.
2010/2011
Thompson Rivers University Athletes of the Year
Greg Stewart, Dr Alan Shaver and Marlee Mertens - Athletes of the Year.
2009/2010
Thompson Rivers University Athletes of the Year
Jessie Lebert and Gord Perrin 2009-10 Athletes of the year with Ken Olynyk
Sports Task Force Athletes of the Year
Diane Schuetze, Tom Barley from the Sports Task Force and Greg Stewart - Sports Task Force Athletes of the Year.
2008/2009
Thompson Rivers University Athletes of the Year
Cliff Neufeld, Vice President of Administration and Finance along with Athletes of the Year James Byra (Men's Soccer) and Shantelle Cooper (Women's Soccer). Byra and Cooper were both CCAA All-Canadians and BC CAA First Team All-Stars.
2007/2008
Thompson Rivers University Athletes of the Year
Garrett Babichuk (Badminton) and Shannen Meyer (Women's Soccer). Garrett was a double medalist at the CCAA Badminton Championships. Shannen was a BCCAA All-Star and a CCAA All-Canadian.
2006/2007
Thompson Rivers University Athletes of the Year
Athletes of the Year: Robin Schoebel and Robyn Devlin, presented by Jon Shephard
Sports Task Force Athletes of the Year
Sports Task Force Athletes of the Year - presented by Pat O'Brien - Kristi Spelay and Patrick Johnston
Scholar Athletes of the Year
Scholar Athletes of the Year - presented by Ken Olynyk - Alix Stupich and Tanner Brotzel
2005/2006
Thompson Rivers University Athletes of the Year
(L-R): Dan Cecchini, Shannon Enns, and Kelly Shantz (Sports Task Force member)
Shannon Enns - Women's Soccer
Shannon has been a mainstay of the UCC/TRU Woman's team for the past 4 seasons. In the past 2 years she has been co captain of the team and in both of those years she was voted onto the 1st team of provincial all stars. Shannon's solid defensive play and leadership helped the team qualify for the national championship 3 of the 4 years she played for us. This year, Shannon was 2nd in the league in all-star and All-Canadian voting.
Dan Cecchini - Men's Soccer
Dan’s a 3rd year player and team captain who at 6’3” has been quite a presence in the center of the field for our team this year. His size has allowed him extra room to maneuver into good scoring positions and has lead the team with 8 goals this year; good enough for 3rd in the league. For a big man, his ability to play the ball on the ground has been a valuable asset to his team, as well as his leaping ability allows him to win a lot of head balls in the midfield. Attaining first team all-star status and placing 3rd in All-Canadian votes, Dan accomplished all of this while playing with a bad knee.
Thompson Rivers University Scholar-Athletes of the Year
(L-R): Kali Ellis, Brian Smith, Brent Traxel (last year's winner), Laura Plouffe, and Shannon Enns (last year's winner)
Kali Ellis - Women's Basketball
Kali had a tremendous first year in CIS play. Not only did she lead us in rebounding, but was always counted upon to guard the opposing team’s best player. Kali also found time during the basketball season to maintain a perfect GPA of 4.0. Kali has not only a bright basketball future, but a bright academic future as well.
Laura Plouffe - Women's Volleyball
As a 2nd year college transfer Laura brought her competitive nature and outstanding work ethic to our volleyball program. She led the TRU WolfPack women’s volleyball team in digs with 188 and an average of 2.81 per game. Laura is truly a student athlete. With a GPA of 4.0 and our team’s defensive leader, Laura is the perfect candidate for the Scholar Athlete of the Year Award.
Brian Smith - Men's Basketball
Averaging 8.15 points per game, 3 rebounds, 49% field goal percentage and 75% free throw percentage as a starter for the WolfPack basketball team, Brian was also able to pull down a 3.7 GPA in the fall semester while taking 2nd and 3rd year business courses.
Thompson Rivers University Sports Task Force Athletes of the Year
(L-R): Kristi Spelay, Pat O'Brien (Sports Task Force member), and Travis Duncan
Kristi Spelay - Women's Basketball
Kristi, while maintaining an overall GPA of 3.33, Kristi has participated in community functions, including STARS Basketball, and has given up many weekends doing Steve Nash Basketball. Kristi is always willing to help out with clinics, and is often recognized in games, by the elementary school kids in the stands. Kristi is also a key player for the WolfPack, and is athletically very gifted. With increased experience and court time, Kristi will play a huge role in Women's Basketball Programs success.
Travis Duncan - Men's Soccer
A starting defender for the TRU soccer team, Travis is a great role model for future student-athletes in regards to time management, work ethic and volunteering. Travis has volunteered his time this year as co-coach of the Westsyde senior boy’s basketball team with Ryan Porter, assistant coaching Westsyde’s senior girls soccer team with Eric Schweizer, and running for a position on this year’s TRU student union. Travis was also somehow able to manage 4 part-time jobs and 5 courses in the fall semester, and 2 part-time jobs this semester while completing 6 courses to finish his degree.
2004/2005
Thompson Rivers UniversityAthletes of the Year
Sean Garvey - Men's Basketball and Lisa Strachan - Women's Volleyball
Thompson Rivers University Scholar-Athletes of the Year
Brent Traxel - Men's Basketball and Shannon Enns - Women's Soccer
Thompson Rivers University Sports Task Force Athletes of the Year
Duaine Bowles - Baseball and Denise Kraljevic - Women's Basketball
2003/2004
University College of the Cariboo Scholar Athletes of the Year
(L-R): Meghan Allan and Chad Decker
2002/2003
University College of the Cariboo Scholar Athletes of the Year
(L-R): Leah Stott and Bryden Russell
2001/2002
University College of the Cariboo Scholar Athletes of the Year
(L-R): Lucas Cockburn, Jonas Haiduk, Elizabeth Hunter, and Roger Barnsley (UCC President)
2000/2001
University College of the Cariboo Scholar Athletes of the Year
Kirstine Niemi (Female) and Lucas Cockburn (Male)
1999/2000
University College of the Cariboo Scholar Athletes of the Year
Sandra Redford and Lucas Cockburn
1998/1999
University College of the Cariboo Scholar Athletes of the Year
(L-R): Maci Badyal, Sandra Redford, Dayna Schweizer, and Susie Safford (Dean of Student Development)
1997/1998
University College of the Cariboo Scholar Athletes of the Year
(L-R): Sandra Redford, Danilo Caron, and Mel Galloway (Director of Student Services)
1996/1997
University College of the Cariboo Scholar Athletes of the Year
(L-R): Dayna Schweizer and Danilo Caron
1995/1996
University College of the Cariboo Scholar Athletes of the Year
(L-R): Laura Favaro, Jacquie Hicks and Nino Sose
1994/1995
University College of the Cariboo Scholar Athletes of the Year
(L-R): Jason Beck, Jim Wright (UCC President), and Nicole Gouthro
1993/1994
University College of the Cariboo Scholar Athletes of the Year
(L-R): Nicole Gouthro, Jim Wright (UCC President), and Jake Schmidt
1992/1993
University College of the Cariboo Scholar Athletes of the Year
Nicole Gouthro and Bryon Gayfer
1991/1992
University College of the Cariboo Scholar Athletes of the Year
(L-R): Chris Gremaud, Jim Wright (UCC President), and Tina Laursen
1990/1991
Cariboo College Scholar Athletes of the Year
Chris Gremaud and Tracey Smillie
1989/1990
Cariboo College Scholar Athletes of the Year
Devanee Peterson and Chris Gremaud
1988/1989
Cariboo College Scholar Athletes of the Year
(L-R): Steve Gabor, Janet Aylard, and Eric Sollid
1987/1988
Cariboo College Scholar Athletes of the Year
Steve Humphrey and Coleen Anderson
1986/1987
Cariboo College Scholar Athletes of the Year
Jeff Strother and Molly Harrison
1985/1986
Cariboo College Scholar Athletes of the Year
Rob Cederberg and Sue Decker
1984/1985
Cariboo College Scholar Athletes of the Year
Tracey Graf and Harvey Makortoff
1983/1984
Cariboo College Scholar Athletes of the Year
Kevin Russell and Jackie MacLean
1982/1983
Cariboo College Scholar Athletes of the Year
Heather Matheson and Terry Klim
1981/1982
Cariboo College Scholar Athletes of the Year
Karen Boyd and Rolf Schilasky
1980/1981
Cariboo College Scholar Athletes of the Year
Aaron Tubman and Nick DeCicco