Team Banquet

Coaches and award winners from the night

On Friday, November 14^th, we had our wrap-up dinner to conclude the fabulous season. The dinner was hosted at the wonderful MMA where 15 ravenous varsity athletes demolished a delicious buffet-style dinner. Throughout the dinner, cut-out martlets for each player were passed around the dinner table for everyone to write personal messages about each of their teammates. Every player started out with a martlet other than their own, and we went around the dinner table saying one on-field and one off-field quality that we love about the person whose martlet we had. In-season awards followed the dinner. The MVP award went to the oh-so-talented keeper, Marianne Emler, who was also named the best goaltender in the OUA. Although all the rookies made a huge impact on and off the field this year, the rookie of the year award went to Vancouver-native Alison Ross. The head coaches rightfully chose to give the Coaches Award to Eleni Siganos and the assistant coaches, Marlou and DJ, chose to give their customized “tape and bake award” to Alice Podmore for her unrelenting dedication to the team. The Practice Champ was also revealed. At the end of almost every practice, we would have a mini scrimmage, in which the winning team would take a picture while the losing team cleaned up the field. The person who was part of the most pictures was Breeshey, earning her the Practice Champ award. Three more awards were given out to wrap up the evening. “Rookie Mistake” went to fourth-year senior, Sarah Main, for almost missing the bus. Although there was definitely some controversy about the Most Immature Award, Alex Breukels gracefully accepted the big win. Last, but most definitely not least, Most Valuable Beer Pong Partner went to our senior coach, JP Turpain. After the awards, the seniors were honoured. They received gifts from the team and captain Kylie Nabata sang a rendition of “Fancy” for them. The rookies also gave very heart-warming, personal speeches for all of them, almost bringing everyone to tears. Gifts were given to all the coaches, although no gift could really repay them for all they do for our team. Overall the dinner was a huge success, filled with food, wine, laughter, and reflections on the great team chemistry that was shared throughout the season.