WESMEN NEWS SEPTEMBER 15 – SEPTEMBER 21, 2008
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Wed, Sep 17 5:30/7:30 p.m. Men’s and Women’s Basketball Annual Potluck and
Intersquad games.
GENERAL WESMEN NEWS
The 2008 Wesmen Invitational Varsity Boy’s Volleyball Tournament took place last week at the Duckworth Centre. The three-day tournament featured an impressive 24 teams from across Winnipeg and Manitoba. The team from M.B.C.I. captured first place defeating Selkirk (25-20, 25-21) in the finals. The squad from Steinbach finished in third place. Devin Plett from M.B.C.I was named the tournament M.V.P. Congratulations to Men’s Volleyball Head Coach Larry McKay for organizing a successful tournament once again. A special thank you to the members of the men’s volleyball teams for their participation in officiating and scorekeeping the matches.
Congratulations to members of the men’s basketball team for finishing in third place at this past Friday’s 37th Annual Great Rock Climb. The team consisting of first year players Chris Jordan, Justin Phillips and Jeff Gottschalk scaled the rock in a time of 29 seconds to finish in third place.
This past Wednesday evening the Wesmen Men’s and Women’s volleyball teams took part in the annual potluck dinner and intersquad matches. The event was a great success as the teams were able to show off their skills to the parents, boosters and their respective coaches who were in attendance. Thanks to all the parents and players who provided food and made the evening an enjoyable one for everyone.
Season passes for Wesmen Basketball and Volleyball Home games/matches are now available at the Duckworth Customer Service Centre. The price is $50.00 which will entitle you to attend all regular season Wesmen home games for both sports. For more information please call (204) 786-9349.
Show your support for ‘Your Real Home Team” by becoming a Wesmen Booster Club Member. Special prizes, and many other features are included in your Booster Club membership. For more information or to sign up please contact Acting Athletic Director Doran Reid at (204) 786-9817 or by email at d.reid@uwinnipeg.ca
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Wesmen Men’s Basketball Coach Dave Crook has set his roster for the 2008-2009 season. Coach Crook is excited about the energy and work ethic of his team. Coach Crook will have a first hand look at his team on Wednesday as they participate in the annual intra-squad game.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Head Coach Tanya McKay has been putting the squad through some intense but productive practices as they get ready for the upcoming 2008-09 season. The team will feature ten returning players who were part of last year’s team and one first year player (Chantale Garand) who will be looking to gain experience and playing time this season. Coach McKay is excited to see how her team performs at the annual intra-squad game on Wednesday.
WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL
The women’s volleyball team roster is set for the 2008-09 season. Head Coach Diane Scott is excited about her team which features eight players from last year’s squad and four impressive recruits (Amanda Bakker, Ariel Smith, Tessa Peterson and Chelsea Fielding). The team had a chance to show off their skills at the annual intersquad match last week and they will be traveling to Regina to take part in the Regina Invitational Volleyball Tournament on September 26-28.
MEN’S VOLLEYBALL
Head Coach Larry McKay has some tough choices to make. The coach has several veterans and an impressive group of recruits in camp at the moment looking for a spot on the 2008-2009 team. The team played very well in their annual intra-squad game last week, which makes Coach McKay’s decision that much tougher. Coach McKay hopes to have his roster finalized this week.