2015 presentation - Brantford Sports Council

WELCOME TO THE 10TH ANNUAL
BRANTFORD SPORTS COUNCIL
BANQUET
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4th, 2015
BRANTFORD SPORTS COUNCIL
MEMBERS ORGANIZATIONS
BRANTFORD MINOR LACROSSE
BRANTFORD MINOR SOFTBALL
BRANTFORD TRACK AND FIELD
BRANTFORD AQUATIC CLUB
BRANTFORD YOUTH FLAG
FOOTBALL
BRANT SKATING CLUB
BRANTFORD SYNCHRO CLUB
ARNOLD ANDERSON-KIDSPORT
SPECIAL OLYMPICS - BRANTFORD
BRANTFORD MINOR HOCKEY
BRANTFORD CHURCH HOCKEY
BRANTFORD CITY SOCCER CLUB
BRANTFORD GALAXY YOUTH
SOCCER
BRANTFORD MINOR BASEBALL
BRANTFORD DISTRICT
FOOTBALL CLUB
BRANTFORD GIRLS HOCKEY
BRANTFORD SPORTS COUNCIL BOARD
MEMBERS
CARMINE ROMANO - CHAIR
BILL HARDING
JIM TURNBULL
RON BIRKETT
JOHN BRADFORD
RHONDA BOYLAN
TRUDY ION
MELANIE MEDLAR-CITY LIASON
SHAWN OGBORNE
RICK MANNEN
PAT SHEWCHUK
LINDA FORD-PRW LIASON
JIM HORNELL
• Hornell served hockey in
many capacities in his native
Newfoundland and Labrador
and carried on his
commitment to the sport
when he moved to Ontario.
• Jim uses up most of his
annual leave from the Brant
Community Healthcare
System travelling for Hockey
Canada.
• "But I've been so
appreciative of all the
opportunities I've had to give
back to the game”
JIM HORNELL
JIM HORNELL
• As a volunteer, Jim has served at
local, provincial, national and
international levels within the
sport of hockey.
• Presently Chairman of the Board
of Hockey Canada, he has toured
internationally with several of
Canada’s national teams.
• Jim also volunteers at the local,
provincial and national level with
a variety of health related
organizations and the Canadian
College of Health Leaders.
JOHNNY POWLESS - FRANK TOMLIN
AWARD WINNER
• Johnny Powless (born March 15,
1993 in Six Nations, Ontario) is a
professional lacrosse player.
• Powless currently plays for the
Vancouver Stealth of the National
Lacrosse League, Six Nations
Arrows Jr. A and Six Nations
Chiefs of the MSL.
• Was a runner up for the 2014 Lou
Marsh award for Canadian
Athlete of the Year.
JOHNNY POWLESS – FRANK
TOMLIN AWARD WINNER
• Powless was drafted 5th overall by
the Knighthawks in the 2011 entry
draft.
• In 2014 Johnny won his 3rd straight
NLL Champions Cup, CLA National
Championships at Jr. A (Minto
Cup) and Senior (Mann Cup).
• Individual awards include; 2012
NLL Sportsmanship Award, 2012
NLL All-Rookie, 2014 Minto Cup
MVP, 2009 CLA Midget National
MVP.
Without a sense of caring,
there can be no sense of
community.
ANTONY BURGESS
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THANK YOU TO OUR TROPHY SPONSORS
Male Youth ( Frank Bricker)
BRANT SPORTS XPRESS
Female Youth (Phyllis Gretzky):
DAVE LEVAC MPP
Sportsmanship & Dedication (Adrian Scherders)
THE SCHERDERS FAMILY
Sports Volunteer (George Churchill)
PAUL AND GRACE WILSON AND FAMILY
Lifetime Volunteer (George Jones)
BRANTFORD HARLEQUINS RUGBY CLUB
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THANK YOU TO OUR TROPHY SPONSORS
Lifetime Sponsorship (Jack Calbeck)
THE CALBECK FAMILY
Coach (John Macklin)
THE MACKLIN FAMILY
Team (Jimmy Wilkes)
AUCOIN INVESTMENTS LIMITED
Frank Tomlin Award
THE BISONS ALUMNI
Sports Official Recognition Award
DAVE LEVAC, MPP - BRANT
“I love sport because I love life,
and sport is one of the basic joys of life.”
Yevgeny Yevtushenko
RUSSIAN POET
“Throughout my life, I've seen
the difference that
volunteering efforts can make
in people's lives. I know the
personal value of service as a
local volunteer”.
Jimmy Carter former
President of the United
States
Frank Bricker Memorial Award for
Male Youth Leadership
During his time, Frank Bricker was a legend in the sport of
boxing. Known by many in the ranks of Ontario Boxing as
‘Mr. Boxing’, Frank is best known in Brantford for his events
in the development of the Summerhayes boys, the three
boxing brothers who competed in national and
international level competition. All 3 turned pro in 1970,
and became the only set of three brothers to compete on
the same card at Madison Square Garden, an
accomplishment that can be attributed to Bricker’s work.
Through his efforts, he put Brantford on the world boxing
map for his ability to teach and train high caliber boxers.
Frank Bricker Memorial Award for
Male Youth Leadership
CAMERON KIDD
ANDRE TOIC
BRADLEY WARD
CAMERON KIDD - PROFILE
attends St. John’s College
and is an invaluable
member of the leadership
class.
• As a member of the swim
team, his energy and
enthusiasm are
irreplaceable as he mentors
younger swimmers.
• most impressive
characteristics are his
maturity and humility.
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ANDRE TOIC - PROFILE
student at Assumption College.
has held leadership roles and key
positions in varsity football,
basketball and soccer.
• has a wealth of skill and
knowledge in fair play
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BRADLEY WARD - PROFILE
• Attends North Park
Collegiate where he is the
captian of the Trojans
football team
• has an outstanding year in
football, excelled
academically and continued
his volunteerism while
maintaining a part time job
• he is a great role model for
young athletes
THANK YOU TO OUR MAJOR
SPONSOR
“Ability is what you're
capable of doing.
Motivation determines
what you do.
Attitude determines
how well you do it.”
Lou Holtz ,
Football coach
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THANK YOU TO ALL SPONSORS
* Addison’s Restaurant
*College Source for Sports – Joe
Ferras
*County of Brant—Kathy Ballantyne
* Crock A Doodle Brantford – Karen
Beattie
*Dave Smith (hockey bench)
*Davis Fuels
*Edible Arrangements – Vicki Wright
*FM Audio Video – Greg Forrest
*Galuppi—West St—Shelly (Hair Cut)
*Galuppi—West St—Lisa ( Hair Cut)
*Galuppi – West St. – Trish
(manicure)
*Gates Canada – Ray Osika
*Jetways – Bev Scott
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*Levac’s Trophies – Greg Levac
*Lookout Lounge
*Logowear – Brent Gordon
*Marilyn Campbell Davis – (Signed
Paul Henderson jersey)
*No Frills (603 Colborne Sy. E) —
Frank Marchese
*Party Depot – Jeff Smith
*Royal Bank – Ryan Brooks
*Sherwood Restaurant—Mary Myers
*Spence Printing – Dave Spence
* Sutton Team Realty – John Closs
*Telly’s Variety – Dick Nardone
*The Branding Company—Carol de
Ville
*The Brantford Expositor
Phyllis Gretzky Memorial Award for Male Youth
Leadership
Phyllis is likely the least famous member of Canada’s first
family of hockey, but many will tell you that she was the most
important one. It was her dedication to her family that
allowed Wayne to have the kind of success that he did. She
was the family stalwart who kept everything cool and
collected throughout Wayne’s rise to stardom, doing whatever
was necessary behind the scenes to make sure that
everything was as normal as it could have been. Her quiet
leadership was the glue that kept the foundation together.
Phyllis Gretzky Memorial Award for
Male Youth Leadership
GABRIELLE MARTON
MARY ORR
CHRISTINA TYLAK
KENDRA VAN LEEUWAN
GABRIELLE MARTON - PROFILE
attends North Park
Collegiate where she
demonstrates excellence on
and off the field
• has proven leadership as
Captain of the Basketball
team through the
mentorship of less
experienced athletes
• excels at track and field
where she competes at the
National level in high
jumping
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MARY ORR - PROFILE
• As a skater she strives to achieve
her goals and encourages others
to live a health lifestyle through
sport
• with her partner Phelan
Simpson, she won a bronze medal
in the 2014 Junior Pair nationals.
• volunteers her time
demonstrating her sport in many
community activites
CHRISTINA TYLAK - PROFILE
• Attends ACS where she raises
funds for Pennies from Heaven
and volunteers as a tutor for
math students
• as a skating program assistant,
she encourages and motivates
younger skaters
• Has 3 of 4 Gold Medals awarded
by Skate Canada
KENDRA VAN LEEUWAN - PROFILE
• Attends St. John’s College where
she is involved in basketball,
tennis, badminton and cross
country
• When participating in sports, she
is the ultimate team player and
provides unmatched team
leadership with energy and
enthusiasm
• Her positive attitude and
encouraging disposition are
infectious while remaining
humble about her abilities and
accomplishments
“Ask not what your teammates can
do for you.
Ask what you can do for your
teammates.”
Magic Johnson
American NBA Basketball star.
Jack Calbeck Memorial Award for Lifetime
Sports Sponsorship
Jack Calbeck for many years was a major
contributor to all sports in the city of Brantford.
Without the support from individuals like Jack our
minor sports associations would not be able to
provide the levels of services they do. With this
award we are happy to recognize those individuals
who show this same level of support and dedication
to the children of our community.
Jack Calbeck Memorial Award for Male
Youth Leadership
DARREN & MICHELE
DEDOBBELAER
J.H. YOUNG AND SONS
JEWELLERS
MARK’S WORK WEARHOUSE
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DARREN & MICHELE
DEDOBBELAER - PROFILE
• sponsors of the Brantford
Girls’ Hockey Association Ice
Kittens Program and the
Peewee BB team
• advocate sponsoring equal
opportunity and positive
experience
• They are model community
members that believe in
giving back to the
community and making it a
better place for all
J.H. YOUNG AND SONS JEWELLERS
PROFILE
• Has had a long term (15 year)
relationship with the Brantford
Aquatic Club
• have been the primary sponsor of
the annual awards banquet
providing medals and trophies
• At the club’s premier event, Swim
International, they have supplied
medals, ribbons and team awards.
MARK’s WORK WEARHOUSE
PROFILE
• Supports Brantford Minor
Hockey Association
• They have sponsored the
rep teams for over 5 years
• They are a pleasure to
deal with and the
organization is lucky to
have their support
“I am of the opinion that my life
belongs to the whole community and
as long as I live, it is my privilege to
do for it whatever I can. I want to be
thoroughly used up when I die, for
the harder I work the more I live”.
GEORGE BERNARD SHAW
Adrian Scherders Memorial Award for
Sportsmanship & Dedication
This award is presented to a male or female
athlete that has been registered on a team within
a minor sports association in Brantford or a
member of a high school or elementary team.
The athlete must demonstrate sportsmanship,
dedication and fair play. This special person
makes a real difference on the team both on and
off the playing field.
Adrian Scherders Memorial Award
for Sportsmanship & Dedication
LEAH COON
KYLEIGH FARMER
ANDREW VALLEE
LEAH COON - PROFILE
• attends St. John’s College and
is a hardworking and
dedicated athlete
• while playing basketball,
volleyball and badminton, she
demonstrates outstanding
skill, competitiveness and
sportsmanship
• Her leadership roles at school
include students’ council,
green team and campus
ministry
KYLEIGH FARMER - PROFILE
• Attends BCI where she is
incredibly dedicated to health
and fitness.
• she will modify and adapt in
whatever way necessary to
overcome challenges
• Her teachers say she has made
them better teachers and
coaches. She has made fellow
students and athletes through
her hardworking, dedicated and
intelligent character.
• She is a very gifted athlete that
has turned adversity into ability.
ANDREW VALLEE - PROFILE
• member of the Brantford Aquatic
Club, he has brought
professionalism and a high level
of sportsmanship to the club
• He demonstrates his enthusiasm
for the sport of swimming and his
dedication by having attended all
early morning workouts
• Looked upon as a leader for the
younger swimmers by the staff of
the BAC as he is a representative
that daily embodies the values of
BAC through his character
“The only way a kid
is going to practice
is if it's total fun for
him... and it was for
me.”
Wayne Gretzky
George Churchill Memorial
Sports Volunteer of the Year
Had the category existed during his day, George
Churchill would have found himself nominated for
this award for decades. His tireless work with the
track and field program here in Brantford, both with
the Brantford club and also with the schools, allowed
Brantford to become a hub for some of the best
competitions in the sport. He was the man behind
the organization and execution of just about every
meet during the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, and even in to the
90’s. He was also the coach of Brantford’s first track
and field to make the Olympic Games, with Debbie
Miller in 1968.
George Churchill Memorial
Sports Volunteer of the Year
GABRIELLE GRACEY
RANDY KITCHEN
JOHN VALLEE
GABRIELLE GRACEY - PROFILE
• Bilingual member of the
Brantford Girls’ Hockey
Association who attends BCI
• Her commitment to the
BGHA is evident in all aspects
– playing, instructing,
officiating and time keeping
• Provides valuable training
and leadership to the
youngest and newest players
RANDY KITCHEN - PROFILE
• Volunteers with the BCI Mustangs
Boys Hockey team
• He brings many skills, talents and
knowledge to the boys which have
enabled many to play beyond their
high school hockey career
• His rapport and genuine interest in
every player both on and off the ice
adds to his encouragement to all
players to do their very best on the
ice, in school and to be role models
within their community
JOHN VALLEE - PROFILE
• Volunteers as a Level ‘V’ official
locally and national at meets
• Has held a variety of positions
on the board, where he ensured
proper certification for
officiaiting levels and accurate
technical information
• He is a valuable member of the
BAC where his volunteerism at
meets allows the BAC to
maintain a formidable
reputation for producing highly
professional officials across
Canada
“Volunteers are the only human
beings on the face of the earth who
reflect this nation's compassion,
unselfish caring, patience, and just
plain love for one another”.
t
Erma Bombeck February 21, 1927 – April 22, 1996)
was a Humourist
“Sport fosters many things
that are good, teamwork and
leadership.”
Daley Thompson
Decathlon Gold medal winner in 1980 and 1984
John Macklin Memorial Award Coach of the
Year Nominees
Macklin began coaching and officiating track and field in
Branford in 1966, and continued through until 1994. During
his time, he helped to coach many athletes from Brantford
who would go on to national and international competition,
including the likes of Liz Polyak, Kevin Sullivan and Rick
Mannen. Along the way, he became a respected official on the
international stage, officiating at almost every Canadian and
international meet during the 1970’s and 1980’s. On top of
coaching and officiating, he also was the organizer of the
Brant County Track and Filed and Cross Country
championships for many years, and was heavily involved with
the organization of the CWOSSA and OFSAA championships in
both of these sports as well.
John Macklin Memorial Award Coach of
the Year Nominees
MIKE KEMP
MATT LYNCH
GARTH RICKWOOD
MIKE KEMP - PROFILE
• Coaches in the Brantford
Youth Flag Football and is
considered a major asset to
the organization
• He brings enthusiasm,
dedication, and skill to his
team along with a sense of
fair play
• His team has won the
division championship the
last 2 years
MATT LYNCH - PROFILE
• Teaches and coaches senior
girls’ basketball at St. John’s
College
• Demonstrates dedication and
superior coaching as proven by
his record with the girls
basketball team: 5 out of 8
OFSAA titles
• His preparation to detail and
quiet demeanor have gained
him the respect of players,
coaches and officials alike.
GARTH RICKWOOD - PROFILE
• Coach with the Brantford Girls’
Hockey
• In his first year as coach, led
Bantam ‘A’ to a Gold Medal at
the Provinical finals, followed
by a Bronze the next year as a
Bantam ‘AA’ team
• His skills have helped several of
the girls to pursue hockey at
the next level
Champions aren't made in the gyms.
Champions are made from something they
have deep inside them -- a desire, a dream,
a vision.
Muhammad Ali, American Boxer
“Volunteering is not a
choice, it's a
responsibility”
George Jones Memorial Award for Lifetime
Sports Volunteerism
To be eligible for this award, the person must be a
VOLUNTEER within a Brantford minor sports association, or
with an elementary school or high school in the city of
Brantford. The individual must volunteer in a role other
than coach e.g. Training staff, board members, etc… This
person must have been with the association/team for a
minimum of 15 years, and their presence as a member of
the organization has a positive impact on those with whom
they interact in their role.
George Jones Memorial Award for
Lifetime Sports Volunteerism
TRACEY JONES
JOHN LOVETT
TRACY OLDROYD
TRACEY JONES - PROFILE
• Has volunteered for over 20 years
with the BMHA as a parent rep,
treasurer, and manger
• Volunteered at many
tournaments including the Wayne
Gretzky International Hockey
Tournament and the Walter
Gretzky House League
Tournament
• Her biggest contribution has been
the as the organizer of the Dale
Parker RBC Memorial Minor
Midget Showcase
JOHN LOVETT - PROFILE
• Volunteers on the board of
Brantford Briers in a variety
of capacities
• Formerly was Chair of
BCESSA – Brant County
Elementary School Sports
Association, where he
organized many events
• He has been devoted to the
young athletes of our
community by promoting
athletics and positive values
TRACY OLDROYD - PROFILE
• For over 18 years has
volunteered for the Brantford
Minor Softball Association in
a variety of areas
• Willingly gives up her
summer vacation to oversee
the many facets of a baseball
season
• She is a very organized,
passionate, hard working
volunteer with great
attention to detail, while
always keeping a smile on
her face.
Jimmy Wilkes Memorial Award
Team of the Year Nominees
When you talk about the sport of baseball in Brantford, the
conversation will usually involve the Brantford Red Sox of the
Inter-County Baseball League, and will inevitably include the
name Jimmy Wilkes. Wilkes has been a legend of baseball in
this community ever since arriving to play with the Brantford
Red Sox in 1953. He was involved with the league as a player,
then as an umpire, for over 30 years. His quiet leadership
helped the Red Sox to several championships, as well as with
the development of many players throughout the InterCounty league as well as Brantford Minor Baseball.
Jimmy Wilkes Memorial Award
Team of the Year Nominees
BANTAM AA GIRLS’ HOCKEY
BCI SENIOR GIRLS’ RUGBY
BRANTFORD TRACK AND FIELD – CROSS
COUNTRY
BANTAM AA GIRLS’ HOCKEY
• Won bronze at the Provincial
Finals
• Fantastic accomplishment to
compete at the AA level and be
successful – won the Alliance
Bantam AA Championship
BCI SENIOR GIRLS’ RUGBY
• Won the ‘AAAA’ OFSAA
Rugby title in 2014
• The girls are extremely
dedicated, focus on team
unity and always play with
integrity – never using
unsportsmanlike tactics to
advance the game
• They represent BCI with the
greatest honour and are
mentors to the Junior Girls’
rugby team
BRANTFORD TRACK AND FIELD
CROSS COUNTRY
• Boys’ youth team competed at
the Canadian Cross Country
Championships in Vancouver
in November
• Placed 4th out of 19 teams
• The muddy and snowy
conditions challenged the boys
both mentally and physically
but their results exceeded
their expectations
“Talent wins games,
but teamwork and
intelligence wins
championships”
Michael Jordan
“Brantford is the centre of
the universe”
Walter Gretzky
Sports Official Recognition Award
HUGH COLEMAN
SUZANNE PAULINS
SCOTT WRIGHT
HUGH COLEMAN - PROFILE
• Has refereed soccer for 41
years starting in the men’s
league and then moving on to
referee children
• He has refereed at many levels
such as university, high school,
open women’s division and
rep/competitive level across
Ontario
• He has helped mentor
hundreds of youth throughout
his career and still referees
SUZANNE PAULINS - PROFILE
• Has been an official for close to
15 years and now is a Swimming
Canada Master Official – Level 5
• Volunteers at many meets from
local high school events to
National and International level
meets
• The BAC has an extraordinary
tradition for developing and
maintaining high level officials
and Suzanne is an excellent
mentor and example
SCOTT WRIGHT - PROFILE
• Has refereed hockey for 20
years
• Has worked closely with the
Brantford Minor Hockey
Association listening to their
concerns and working to
improve the game
• Is a well respected,
dedicated official with
players and coaches in the
BMHA
“Volunteers are
seldom paid; not
because they are
worthless, but
because they are
PRICELESS!”
--author unknown
The Frank Tomlin Memorial Award
Sports Person of the Year
This award is named in honour of the late Frank Tomlin
who passed away in 1976. Tomlin is remembered as a great
sports fan that was passionate about his city and those who
represented it. Gord Showler, who at the time of Frank's
death was a sponsor of Brantford's Junior 'B' franchise,
initiated the award.
Each year the award recognizes an individual from
Brantford whose contribution to sport has had a great impact
on this community. The winner of the award must be active in
the sport for which they are nominated, however work done
in previous years is also taken into consideration. No
individual can win the award in consecutive years but the
award can be won by the same individual more than once.
The Frank Tomlin Memorial Award
Sports Person of the Year
JOHNNY POWLESS