ATHLETICS
First Kristin Pipe Memorial Golf Tournament The inaugural Kristin Pipe Memorial Golf Tournament was held last July at Granite Ridge Golf Club in Milton, ON. The event was a great success, with 54 players enjoying a great day on the course in support of the Kristin Pipe Memorial Award. The tournament and award celebrate Kristin’s (’03) legacy. He was an outstanding Acadia student and football player whose prospects for a professional sports career were cut short by a rare form of leukemia. He passed away in 2005.
The Kristen Pipe Memorial Award is awarded annually on recommendation of the Director of Varsity Athletics and the Varsity Football Coach to a second or subsequent year Acadia varsity football player. The recipient should be committed to excellence both as a student and athlete while demonstrating exemplary leadership and dedication both on and off the field. The recipient will demonstrate similar characteristics that made Kristin Pipe so special. Thanks to all those who participated in the tournament, and to the many who contributed to the award. Lead by a
generous gift from Iain Ferguson (’04), the event raised over $7,500. This is a fantastic result that will help continue the award for years to come. The tournament was organized by Michael Black (’05), Dan Carnevale (’03), Nick Comly (’04), Karl Ortmanns (’04) and Derek Smith (’05). The next Kristin Pipe Memorial Golf Tournament is planned to coincide with the Acadia Axemen Football Rally 2011 at Homecoming in October, 2011. For more details on the award or the 2011 Kristin Pipe Memorial Golf Tournament, contact Donnie Ehler (donnie.ehler@acadiau.ca) or Derek Smith (dereksmith.ds@gmail.com).
Hockey Honour Roll Friends of Acadia hockey gathered on November 6 to celebrate the 31st Annual Acadia Hockey Honour Roll Induction Ceremony. Following the evening varsity hockey game, Ken Cullihall (’94), Mark McFarlane (’95) and Jeff MacLeod (’96) and Dr. Jim MacLeod, head athletic therapist and interim Director, Varsity Athletics, were inducted to the Hockey Honour Roll for their contributions to the Axemen hockey team and to Acadia. Photos from the ceremony will be printed in the spring 2011 Bulletin.
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ACADIA BULLETIN FALL 2010
Past and present coaches and athletes honoured former football coach John Huard at a special Acadia Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony last summer. Huard was officially inducted in the fall of 2009, but was unable to attend the ceremony due to health concerns. Huard was also the honourary chair of the Football Canada Cup, which took place on the Acadia campus in July.