Canada First F - RSEQ

CANADIAN UNIVERSITY 

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: 

Information guide for coaches, parents and 

university bound student-athletes. 

BASKETBALL FÉMININ 

UNIVERSITAIRE CANADIEN : 

Guide d’information pour entraîneurs, parents et 

étudiants-athlètes en route vers l’université 

CANADIAN INTERUNIVERSITY SPORT • SPORT INTERUNIVERSITAIRE CANADIEN 

801 ave. King Edward Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1N 6N5 (613) 562-5670 

www.universitysport.ca • www.sportuniversitaire.ca 

DRAFT / ÉBAUCHE – 06.07.2007 

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INDEX 

ALPHABETICAL/ ALPHABÉTIQUE 

Acadia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 

Alberta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 

Bishop's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12 

Brandon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 

British Columbia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 

Brock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 

Calgary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 

Cape Breton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 

Carleton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 

Concordia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 

Dalhousie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 

Fraser Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 

Guelph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 

Lakehead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 

Laurentian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 

Laval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 

Lethbridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 

Manitoba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 

McGill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 

McMaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 

Memorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 

New Brunswick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-32 

Ottawa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-34 

Prince Edward Island . . . . . . . . . . . 35 

UQAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 

Queen's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 

Royal Military College . . . . . . . 39-40 

Regina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 

Ryerson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 

St. Francis Xavier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 

Saint Mary's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 

Saskatchewan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 

Simon Fraser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 

Thompson Rivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 

Toronto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 

Trinity Western . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 

Victoria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 

Waterloo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 

Western Ontario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 

Wilfrid Laurier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 

Windsor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53-54 

Winnipeg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 

York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 

BY REGION/ PAR RÉGION 

Atlantic University Sport / SUA 

Acadia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 

Cape Breton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 

Dalhousie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 

Memorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 

New Brunswick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-32 

UPEI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 

St. Francis Xavier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 

Saint Mary's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 

Quebec / FQSE 

Bishop's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12 

Concordia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 

Laval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 

McGill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 

UQAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 

Ontario University Athletics / SUO 

Brock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 

Carleton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 

Guelph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 

Lakehead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 

Laurentian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 

McMaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 

Ottawa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-34 

Queen's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 

Royal Military College . . . . . . . 39-40 

Ryerson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 

Toronto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 

Waterloo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 

Western Ontario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 

Wilfrid Laurier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 

Windsor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53-54 

York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 

Canada West / Canada Ouest 

Alberta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 

Brandon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 

British Columbia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 

Calgary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 

Fraser Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 

Lethbridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 

Manitoba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 

Regina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 

Saskatchewan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 

Simon Fraser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 

Thompson Rivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 

Trinity Western . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 

Victoria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 

Winnipeg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 

FRANCOPHONE/BILINGUE 

Bishop’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12 

Laval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 

Laurentian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 

New Brunswick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-32 

Ottawa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-34 

UQAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 

RMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39-40 

Windsor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53-54 

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ABOUT WOMEN’S BASKETBALL IN CANADIAN INTERUNIVERSITY SPORT 

There are 43 universities from coast to coast that compete in Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) women’s basketball. 

Detailed information on each of these programs is found in this handbook. 

We hope players, parents and coaches will learn more about the advantages of pursuing athletics and academics in a 

Canadian university. You have an important decision to make, and we trust this information will help you make an 

informed one. 

We know you will find the CIS experience a rewarding and unforgettable one. You can look forward to excellent coaching, 

and first-rate academics. You can expect to improve your game, make life-long friends, and graduate from a university 

that is recognized by employers all across Canada. 

Scholarships in Canada 

A common and outdated misconception is that athletic awards and scholarships are only available south of the 

border. In fact about one in two CIS student-athletes receive financial support to pursue their athletics and 

academics in Canada. Canadian university sport continues to reward athletic excellence with financial awards to 

give Canadians a viable option to stay at home and pursue their goals and dreams in athletics and education. 

In the USA financial assistance is referred to as scholarships, in Canada you may hear the terms Athletic Awards or 

Athletic Financial Awards to refer to athletic scholarships. 

If you are entering university for the first time, and you have an 80% average coming out of high school/CEGEP, you 

are eligible for financial support up to the maximum cost of your tuition. Note: Universities competing in Ontario 

University Athletics cap this maximum amount at $3,500. 

If you are entering university for the first time, and you have less than an 80% average coming out of high 

school/CEGEP, you are eligible for financial support up to the maximum cost of your tuition providing you achieve 

65% after your first two terms at university. Note: Universities competing in Ontario University Athletics do not 

permit this option. 

Support for Academics In Canada 

Coaches will have done their jobs when their student-athletes excel on the court and in the classroom. Our basketball 

coaches are proud of their graduation rates. Each year, twenty percent of the 10,000 CIS student-athletes achieve 80% 

or better in university. 

You will be encouraged to pursue the degree of your choice. A study released at the 2007 NCAA convention reported 

that almost one third of Division l basketball and football players say they weren’t able to choose the major they really 

wanted due to sports participation constraints. 

CIS Coaches 

We are very proud of the quality of our coaches. They are experienced, well educated and certified. They look out for 

the best interests of student-athletes. Many serve in Canada Basketball’s national team coaching pool. 

The quality athlete will enjoy considerable playing time in CIS, and will have the opportunity to develop as a player and 

leader.

AU SUJET DU BASKETBALL FÉMININ AU SEIN DE SPORT INTERUNIVERSITAIRE CANADIEN 

43 universités, d’un bout à l’autre du pays, ont un programme de basketball féminin. Des informations détaillées sur 

chacun de ces programmes vous sont données dans le présent manuel. 

Nous espérons ainsi renseigner les athlètes, les parents et entraîneurs sur les avantages de poursuivre une formation 

sportive et académique dans une université canadienne. Vous avez une décision importante à prendre et notre but est 

de vous aider à faire un choix informé. 

Nous sommes convaincus que vous trouverez l’expérience de SIC gratifiante et inoubliable. Vous pourrez compter sur 

une formation sportive solide et sur un programme académique de premier ordre. Attendez-vous à améliorer votre 

jeu, à former des amitiés à vie, et à graduer d’une université reconnue par les employeurs à travers le Canada. 

Bourses d’études sportives au Canada 

De façon générale, nous sommes sous l’impression erronée, et surtout périmée, que les bourses d’études sportives 

n’existent qu’au sud de la frontière. En réalité, environ un sur deux étudiants athlètes de SIC reçoit une aide financière 

pour lui permettre de poursuivre ses études, tout en pratiquant son sport, au Canada. Le sport universitaire 

canadien continue de récompenser l’excellence sportive par le biais de bourses d’études pour encourager les 

canadiens à choisir l’option viable de demeurer chez-eux pour poursuivre leurs ambitions et rêves sur les plans 

sportif et académique. 

Aux É.U., on parle de bourses d’études alors qu’ici, au Canada, vous entendrez plutôt l’expression « aide financière » 

pour décrire les bourses d’études sportives. 

Si vous vous préparez à entrer à l’université pour la première fois, et que vous avez obtenu une moyenne de 80% à 

la fin de votre secondaire/CÉGEP, vous êtes admissible à recevoir une aide financière équivalente au montant 

maximal de vos frais de scolarité. Remarque : les universités qui compétitionnent au sein de Sports universitaires 

de l’Ontario ont établi un cap au montant maximal de 

3 500 $. 

Si vous entrez à l’université pour la première fois et que vous avez une moyenne de moins que 80% à la fin de 

votre secondaire/CÉGEP, vous serez admissible au montant maximal d’aide en autant que vous aurez atteint une 

moyenne de 65% à la suite de vos deux premiers trimestres à l’université. Remarque : Cette option n’est pas 

offerte aux universités qui compétitionnent au sein de Sports universitaires de l’Ontario. 

Soutien au niveau académique au Canada 

Les entraîneurs auront rempli leur mandat lorsque leurs étudiants athlètes excelleront sur le terrain et dans leurs 

études. Nos entraîneurs de basketball sont fiers de leurs taux de graduation. Chaque année, 20% des 10 000 étudiants 

athlètes de SIC atteignent la moyenne de 80% ou plus à l’université. 

Vous serez encouragé à poursuivre les études de votre choix. Un récent sondage, rendu publique au congrès 2007 de 

la NCAA, a révélé que près du tiers des athlètes de basketball et de football de la Division 1 disent qu’ils n’ont pas été 

en mesure de choisir la majeure qu’ils auraient voulue à cause des contraintes de leur participation sportive. 

Entraîneurs de SIC 

Nous sommes très fiers de la qualité de nos entraîneurs. Ils ont de l’expérience, sont instruits et certifiés. Ils 

recherchent les meilleurs intérêts de leurs étudiants athlètes. Plusieurs d’entre eux oeuvrent également au sein de 

l’équipe d’entraîneurs de l’équipe nationale de basketball du Canada. 

L’athlète de qualité jouira d’amplement de temps de jeu au sein de SIC et aura toutes les occasions de se développer à 

titre de joueur et de leader. 

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QUICK FACTS 

In Canada a student-athlete has five years of basketball eligibility as opposed to four in the U.S. 

Transferring back to Canada from the U.S. is not permitted after playing four years of NCAA basketball. 

In Canadian universities there are flexible school regulations for major international competitions that occur during 

the school year, as well as academic accommodations for National Team members. 

Tuition in Canada is highly subsidized by federal and provincial governments so the tuition is therefore much less 

expensive in Canada. Tuition in Canada is tax-deductible, and student-athletes will not incur the cost of purchasing out 

of the country medical insurance. 

Federally carded athletes receive tuition plus $6,000-$15,000/year in Canada from Sport Canada. In 2005-06, Sport 

Canada provided $1.5 million in tuition support for 526 athletes attending Canadian universities. 

There are other funding avenues in Canada — i.e. school sport federations, provinces and clubs—that are not available 

in U.S.A.These funds can be quite substantial. 

Questions to consider as you make your decision about what university to attend 

1. How long has the coach been at the school? 

2. Does the school offer the exact academic program you want? 

3. What is the historic cutoff for admission to the school—i.e. grade point average (GPA) for Canadian schools 

and SAT for American ones? 

4. Will your degree be recognized in the country you want to live in after university? 

5. What is the cost of out-of-country health insurance? 

6. What happens to a scholarship if I am hurt? 

7. What is the coach’s historical attitude towards full time academic load? 

8. Will you have the freedom to pick your own course load and timetable? 

9. How many players have transferred out of the program? 

10. What happens if my schedule does not permit me to make all the practices? 

11. How many workouts are mandatory? 

12. Does the school offer the programs you want in your language of choice? 

13. How big is the city compared to the one you live in now? 

14. Will I miss holidays/Christmas at home—i.e. do they run a camp over Christmas?

FAITS DIVERS 

Au Canada, l’étudiant athlète jouit de cinq ans d’admissibilité au basketball, comparativement à quatre ans aux É. U. 

Un transfert de retour vers le Canada n’est pas permis après avoir joué au basketball de la NCAA pendant quatre ans. 

Dans les universités canadiennes, les règles sont flexibles lorsqu’il s’agit de compétitions internationales majeures au 

cours de l’année académique et certaines considérations ou accommodements académiques sont aussi disponibles 

pour les membres de l’Équipe nationale. 

Les frais de scolarité au Canada sont fortement subventionnés par les gouvernements fédéral et provincial et, par 

conséquent, beaucoup moins élevés. Les frais de scolarité au Canada sont admis en déduction d’impôt et les étudiants 

athlètes n’auront pas à défrayer les coûts d’une assurance médicale hors pays. 

Les athlètes brevetés au niveau fédéral reçoivent leurs frais de scolarité plus 6,000-15,000 $/année au Canada. Il y a 

également d’autres sources de financement au Canada - i.e. les fédérations sportives scolaires, les provinces et clubs— 

qui ne sont pas disponibles aux É. U. Ces fonds sont souvent substantiels. 

Points à considérer avant de prendre une décision concernant le choix de votre université 

1. Depuis combien de temps l’entraîneur est-il en poste ? 

2. L’université offre-t-elle le programme académique spécifique que vous voulez ? 

3. Quel est le minimum des critères d’admissibilité de l’institution —i.e. moyenne générale au Canada et SAT 

(Scholastic aptitude test) ou examen d’admission aux É. U. ? 

4. Votre certificat sera-t-il reconnu dans le pays où vous voulez vivre après l’université ? 

5. Quel est le coût d’une assurance santé hors pays ? 

6. Qu’advient-il d’une bourse d’études si vous êtes blessé ? 

7. Comment l’entraîneur est-il, historiquement, perçu quant à son attitude vis-à-vis un programme d’études 

chargé ? 

8. Aurez-vous toute liberté de choisir votre propre horaire de cours et échéancier ? 

9. Combien de joueurs ont abandonné en cours de route ? 

10. Qu’arrive-t-il si votre horaire ne vous permet pas de participer à toutes les séances d’entraînement ? 

11. Combien de séances de conditionnement sont obligatoires ? 

12. L’institution offre-t-elle les programmes que vous voulez dans la langue de votre choix ? 

13. La ville universitaire est-elle beaucoup plus grande que celle où vous habitez en ce moment ? 

14. Devrez-vous rater les fêtes/Noël à la maison — s’entraînent-ils pendant les fêtes ? 

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Message to university bound players from Canada Basketball 

Basketball is a leading participation sport in Canada and is also a leading producer of accomplished great athletes, 

careers and citizens. Canada Basketball is entirely committed and supportive of a “Canada First” plan together with CIS 

and all of the great universities it represents. 

Canadian Universities provide a tremendous development and growth opportunity for our student-athletes through 

Canadian Interuniversity Sport and Canada Basketball is committed to assisting in this effort. 

By choosing to attend a Canadian University, athletes in basketball receive: 

• superior and more dedicated coaching; 

• five years to play and develop; 

• exposure to national team coaches; 

• significantly more opportunity for game minutes and in turn development; 

• exposure to a more committed athlete focused system. 

In addition with developments over recent years, scholarships in Canada are considerably larger and more attainable. 

We have also witnessed that playing for a Canadian University prevents the many disappointments athletes have and 

continue to experience while south of the border which has resulted in a return to Canada for many disappointed 

student-athletes. 

The quality of a Canadian university education is rated amongst the best in the world and our athlete development 

through a more dedicated, quality driven and accessible Canadian Interuniversity Sport program, we recommend, 

should be the first consideration for all student-athletes in Canada looking for a more fulfilling, enjoyable and successful 

basketball experience. 

Basketball in Canada is also on the forefront of Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) a new and more thorough 

“world leading” approach to age / stage appropriate athlete development which takes into consideration not only 

physiological progression but also emotional, skill, adaptive and many other important factors which determine a 

more complete and supportive skill & talent development. 

Canada Basketball supports the “Canadian Choice” in the CIS!

Message aux futurs joueurs universitaires de la part de Canada Basketball 

Le basketball est parmi les plus importants sports de participation au Canada ; il est également un grand producteur 

d’athlètes, de professionnels et de citoyens de marque. Canada Basketball est entièrement dévoué à promouvoir, de 

concert avec SIC, le programme « Canada en premier » et toutes les excellentes universités qu’il représente. 

Les universités canadiennes donnent à nos étudiants athlètes des occasions extraordinaires de croissance et de 

développement par le biais du Sport interuniversitaire canadien et Canada Basketball est engagé à collaborer à cette 

fin. 

En choisissant une université canadienne, les athlètes en basketball reçoivent : 

• Un entraînement supérieur et plus intensif ; 

• Cinq ans de compétition et de développement ; 

• Une visibilité par les entraîneurs de l’équipe nationale ; 

• Énormément plus de chances d’avoir plus de temps de jeu et, par conséquent, de se développer davantage ; 

• La chance d’être exposé à un système beaucoup plus axé sur l’athlète. 

Qui plus est, compte tenu des nouveaux développements au cours des dernières années, les bourses d’études 

sportives sont de plus en plus généreuses et accessibles au Canada. Nous avons aussi constaté que le choix d’une 

université canadienne évite bien des déceptions qu’ont eues de nombreux athlètes au sud de la frontière et à cause 

desquelles plusieurs sont revenus au Canada. 

La qualité de l’éducation universitaire canadienne figure parmi les meilleures au monde de même que notre 

développement de l’athlète. Le programme de Sport interuniversitaire canadien, qui est axé sur la qualité et l’accessibilité, 

est ce que nous recommandons à tout étudiant athlète à la recherche d’une expérience en basketball 

enrichissante, formative et agréable. 

Le basketball au Canada est également un facteur important dans notre programme de Développement à long terme 

de l’athlète (DLTA), une approche innovative et plus complexe au développement de l’athlète basé sur l’âge / stade qui 

prend en considération non seulement la progression physiologique mais aussi la croissance émotive, l’habileté, la 

capacité d’adaptation et plusieurs autres facteurs importants qui favorisent un développement plus complet de l’être 

humain et de son talent. 

Canada Basketball soutient le programme du « Choix canadien » au sein de SIC ! 

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ACADIA UNIVERSITY (Wolfville) Team Name: Axewomen 

Head Coach: Angie McLeod Head Coach e-mail: angie.mcleod@acadiau.ca 

Head Coach phone: 902 585-1563 www.acadiau.ca/sports 

HEAD COACH BIO: 

A dual sport athlete at Dalhousie University from 1988 to 1993 (soccer and basketball), McLeod began her coaching career at her 

alma mater as an assistant in 1993. 

McLeod has been involved extensively in the development of basketball in Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada working with both 

provincial and regional teams. She became head coach of the women’s basketball and soccer programs at Mount St. Vincent 

University in Halifax in 1997. While at MSVU, McLeod was named the ACAA Coach of the Year in 1998 while leading her team to the 

ACAA basketball championship title. She was also named ACAA soccer Coach of the Year in 1999 and 2000. 

Focusing her aspirations on university basketball, McLeod led the University of Ottawa Gee Gees women’s basketball program to an 

OUA championship, only thee years after assuming the head coaching position. Named as the 2004 OUA Coach of the Year, McLeod 

moved the 2-18 Ottawa program from the OUA basement to her final year team record of 17-5 and an appearance in the national 

championship tournament where her team lost by three points to the eventual national champion UBC Thunderbirds. 

McLeod was hired at Acadia University in the summer of 2004 to build a championship team. The program had a long history, but 

had struggled to produce a winning team. The program is gaining stability and respect within the conference and is expected to 

challenge for a title when they host the AUS Women’s championship in 2008. 

McLeod was as an assistant coach with the 2007 U-21 Canadian team, at the World Championships in Moscow. In 2006, she was as 

an assistant with the U-19 Canadian team that won the silver medal at the FIBA America’s Championships. McLeod represented 

Canada Basketball at the PASO Level 2 International Coaches Clinic in Puerto Rico during the summer of 2005. McLeod was also the 

Nike - Centre for Performance women’s head coach for the Atlantic Canada region from 2004-2006. 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT ACADIA BASKETBALL: 

• Acadia’s Women’s Basketball program dates back to the late 1800’s. 

• Acadia is hosting the AUS Women’s Basketball Championships in 2008 

• Acadia is an up-and-coming program with an exciting future 

If you are interested in exploring playing at Acadia University, here’s what you should do: contact Coach Angie McLeod. 

Finances: Undergraduate tuition costs for arts degree in 2006-2007: $6,152 

Scholarships and Athletic Awards issued by the university to women’s basketball in 2005-2006: 

3 awards at $5,000; 2 awards at $3,300; 1 award at $2,000; and 1 award at $1,000. 

Other opportunities for financial support: Acadia offers many academic awards each year. 

ABOUT ACADIA 

- Acadia University has ranked first in the most innovative undergraduate 

institution category in every year but one since the Maclean’s reputation 

survey was introduced 15 years ago (2006). 

- Student-Faculty Ratio of 18:1. 

- Small, interactive classes in state-of-the-art learning environments. 

- Outstanding school spirit and supportive and dynamic residential 

campus life. 

- Acadia students form a close relationship with the small, safe, and 

friendly town of Wolfville. 

- Our courses feature innovative use of technology through the Acadia 

Advantage Program.This is an academic initiative unique in Canada that 

integrates the use of notebook computers into the undergraduate 

curriculum. 

- Acadia is one of Canada’s smallest primarily undergraduate universities 

with one of the country’s biggest reputations for academic excellence. 

With small class sizes, Acadia provides the intimate learning atmosphere 

needed for students to excel. We’re small, but very mighty! 

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UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA (Edmonton) Team Name: Pandas 

Head Coach: Scott Edwards Head Coach e-mail: scott.edwards@ualberta.ca 

Head Coach phone: 780 492-1034 www.pandas.ualberta.ca 


2006-07 was the 1 st season for Coach Edwards at the University of Alberta. Guided the Pandas to the Canada West Final as well as a 

Silver Medal at the CIS National Championship in St. Johns, Newfoundland. Scott was the CIS Coach of the Year as well as the Canada 

West Coach of the Year. Previously Coach Edwards was the Canadian Colleges Coach of the Year in 2006 and led his team to a CCAA 

National Championship with Concordia University College of Alberta in 2005. He is currently the Head Coach of the Alberta U-17 

Provincial Team and aspires to work with the National Team Program. He is NCCP Level 3 Certified. 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT BASKETBALL AT U OF A: 

The benefits of Pandas basketball are many. The University is hosting its 100 th anniversary as an institution in 2008. U of A is a large 

but friendly institution (over 35,000 under graduates), in a major metropolitan area with all the amenities. We have Western 

Canada’s only French Language Faculty (Faculty Saint-Jean). The school is second all time in Academic All-Canadians and has won 

38 CIS National Championships since 1990. 

The Pandas Basketball Program has one CIS National Championship (1999) and 2 silver medals (2001 & 2007) in the past 8 seasons. 

We have a large and loyal fan base, playing regularly in front of one of the largest crowds in Canada West. We host our own tournament 

each fall (Hoopfest). Our Facilities for practice and training are excellent and the atmosphere in the gymnasium is second to 

none in all of Canada. As a program we take an international tour every two seasons as part of our exhibition schedule. 

Recent graduate Christine Shewchuk is a former member of the National team. 

If you are interested in attending and playing at the University of Alberta: Contact Head Coach Scott Edwards to explore the 

opportunities with the squad. The athletic website is www.pandas.ualberta.ca. Academic registration information is available 

online www.ualberta.ca although our Athletic Teams Advisor will be happy to meet with you to talk about the academic programs. 

Arrangements to meet with her can be made through the head coach. You should check the website early to see the application 

deadlines for our many faculties. 

Finances: Undergraduate tuition costs for arts degree in 2006-2007: $5,100. Cost of living in Edmonton is very reasonable and each 

student will receive a bus pass for the year to alleviate transportation costs. 


1. Jimmy Condon Provincial Award (Alberta resident for one year) – 12 awards at $1,800 per year. 

2. Universiade ’83 Scholarship – 1 award at $2,000 per year. 

3. Sports Wall of Fame Award – $5,500 over 3 years. 

4. Henderson Award – 1 award at $1,000 per year. 

5. HUB Award – 1 award at $1,500 per year. 

6. T4K Award - $2,400 total – to be given at coach’s discretion. 

7. Pandas Basketball Alumni Foundation Awards – variable amounts given at the coach’s discretion. 

Total of $45,100 given to Pandas Basketball athletes during the 2005-06 season. 

Other opportunities for financial support: The University offers many 

awards based on academic success. 

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: 

The University of Alberta is ranked one of the top Universities in Canada. 

We consistently place in the top five in national Maclean’s magazine 

rankings – 2006: Best Overall (#1); 2005: Best Overall (top 4) and Leaders 

of Tomorrow (top 3) and Most Innovative (top 2); and Highest Quality 

(top 5).We offer a wide range of programs that are rated among the best 

in the country, some of the largest and most diverse Faculties, and 

degree programs that are unique in all of Canada. We offer student’s 

access to Research Excellence, State-of-the-Art Facilities, and Award- 

Winning Professors. There are many academic scholarships available to 

students based on their entering grades and achievement over their 

time at the University. Check out the scholarships and awards on the 

website – based on marks as early as those achieved in Grade 11.

BISHOP’S UNIVERSITY Team Name: Gaiters 

Head Coach: Rod Gilpin Head Coach e-mail: rgilpin@ubishops.ca 

Phone Number (office): 819 822-9600 x 2662 Phone Number (home): (819) 567 2792 

www.ubishops.ca 


In his 13 seasons at Bishops, Coach Gilpin has emerged as one of the most successful and respected coaches in the QSSF, having 

captured Conference Coach of the Year honours on five occasions. In 2003-2004, he coached the Gaiters to the Quebec Conference 

title and a fifth place finish at the National Championships in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In addition, Coach Gilpin has coached internationally 

with the Quebec Team at the 2005 World Francophone Games in Niger Africa and is currently a member of the coaching staff for 

the Centre for Performance in Quebec. Rod Gilpin and his wife Jennifer make Lennoxville their home with their two (with #3 arriving 

in Sept. 2007!) children Hannah and Rowan. 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT THE BASKETBALL PROGRAM AT BISHOP’S UNIVERSITY: 

Located in the borough of Lennoxville in the city of Sherbrooke, Bishop’s University is the smallest school in CIS. Renowned for its 

school spirit, the Gaiters draw excellent crowds and are a favourite team on campus and in the community. The Gaiters play in the 

very competitive QSSF conference and have made it to the conference final 6 of the last 8 years. Their non-conference schedule is 

always one of the most competitive in the CIS with every effort made to schedule the best competition possible.This includes facing 

other perennial CIS top ten teams and NCAA Division I schools. Last season BU toured New England and defeated UMASS on their 

home court. Along with facing great competition the Gaiters traditionally have very interesting trips with their team traveling 

nationwide. In the past four years the Gaiters have be as far east as St. John’s, NFLD and far west as Victoria, BC. 

Bishop’s University has a strong tradition in women’s basketball. With several National Team players from the early 1980’s such as 

Deb Huband, Andrea Blackwell & Lynn Polson who paved the way for the back to back National Championship teams of 1983 & 

1984. Bishop’s has had 18 CIS All Canadians since 1980 with the three most recent each being named the QSSF Player of the Year in 

the past three seasons. They are Anouk Boulanger, Emilie Crofton and most recently, Laure Pitfield. Boulanger was a member of the 

Canadian Senior Women’s National Development team that competed at the World University Games in 2005. Pitfield was invited to 

the final 2005 Junior National tryout camp and played with the Quebec Team in Niger, Africa at the World Francophone Games. 

Several former Gaiters have played professionally in Europe including former National Team player, Cynthia Johnston and 2002 CIS 

All Canadian, Melissa Lemay who is still playing in France. 

If you are interested in exploring playing at Bishop’s University here’s what you should do: 

Please e-mail contact Rod Gilpin or contact our athletics website for more info. www.ubishops.ca/gaiters/bu.html 

Finances: Undergraduate tuition costs for arts degree in 2006-2007: 

Quebec Residents: Tuition & Fees - $2,479. Out of Province (Canada only) Tuition & Fees - $5,600 


10 student-athletes received athletic awards ranging from $750 to full tuition from a total budget of $18,000. 

Other opportunities for financial support: 

Bishop’s has a large scholarship & bursary program with 24% of students receiving academic awards or financial need bursaries. 


With an enrolment of 1,900 students Bishop’s University provides a very personal education. 

Student:teacher ratio is fantastic with 56% of all classes having less than 20 students. 

Known for its strong Business and Education programs, Bishop’s still has not lost it’s holistic 

approach to education with very strong Humanities and Science programs. Primarily undergraduate, 

BU students have a very high success rate moving on to grad school with great 

support from faculty or entering the work force directly upon graduation with the help of 

an extremely supportive alumni base across Canada. 

Player Comments: 

“Staying in Canada and going to Bishop’s University was definitely the best choice for me. It may have been difficult passing up on 

NCAA Division I opportunities heading into university, but staying in Canada to get a top notch education and play at a high level of 

basketball just made sense. I graduated taking the classes I wanted and that allowed me to have a great academic experience with 

good job opportunities right away. I developed as a person & basketball player playing with fantastic team-mates. We traveled to 

almost every province in Canada playing a tough schedule and I had the privilege to compete for my country at the World 

University Games in Turkey. I really felt that my coaches at BU cared about me as a person and not just as an athlete. I knew they 

would be there for me no matter what. I could not have been happier with my decision.” 

Anouk Boulanger, Bishop’s University, Class of 2007 

2 times CIS All-Canadian, 5 time QSSF 1 st Team All Star 

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UNIVERSITÉ BISHOP’S Nom des équipes : Gaiters 

Nom de l’entraîneur : Rod Gilpin Courriel de l’entraîneur : rgilpin@ubishops.ca 

Téléphone (bureau) : 819 822-9600 x 2662 (domicile) : 567-2792 

www.ubishops.ca 

BIOGRAPHIE DE L’ENTRAÎNEUR : 

En 13 saisons à Bishops, l’entraîneur Rod Gilpin s’est forgé une solide réputation par le succès et le respect qu’il a apporté à son 

programme de basketball au sein de la conférence du Québec mettant la main à cinq reprises sur le titre d’Entraîneur de l’année au 

Québec. En 2003-2004, il a mené sa formation à la victoire en finale provinciale avant de décrocher une cinquième place au championnat 

canadien à Winnipeg, Manitoba. De plus, l’entraîneur Gilpin a dirigé Équipe Québec aux Jeux de la francophonie au Niger en 

Afrique en 2005. Il fait également partie du personnel d’entraîneur du Centre de performance du Québec de Basketball Québec. Rod 

Gilpin et sa femme Jennifer habite Lennoxville avec leurs deux enfants Hannah et Rowan. Un troisième nouveau-venu est prévu 

pour septembre 2007! 

QU’EST QU’IL Y A DE SPÉCIAL À PROPOS DU PROGRAMME DE BASKETBALL À L’UNIVERSITÉ BISHOP’S : 

Située dans l’arrondissement Lennoxville de la ville de Sherbrooke, l’Université Bishop’s se trouve à être la plus petite institution 

membre de SIC. Reconnue pour son esprit scolaire, les Gaiters attirent d’excellentes foules et sont l’une des équipes préférées sur le 

campus et dans la communauté. Les Gaiters jouent dans la très compétitive conférence du Québec et ont participé à la finale de 

conférence dans six des huit dernières années. Leur calendrier de matchs hors-concours est toujours l’un des plus compétitifs au sein 

de SIC et les efforts sont toujours déployés afin d’instaurer un calendrier des plus relevé. Cela inclut des matchs contre des équipes 

faisant partie du Top dix national ainsi que des rencontres face à des formations de Première division NCAA. L’an dernier, les Gaiters 

ont visité la Nouvelle-Angleterre et ont même vaincu UMASS sur leur terrain. En plus de rivaliser face aux meilleures formations, les 

Gaiters organisent par tradition des voyages très intéressants qui les font voyager d’un bout à l’autre du pays. Dans les quatre 

dernières années, les Gaiters se sont rendus à St-John,Terre-Neuve ainsi que dans l’Ouest soit à Victoria en Colombie-Britannique. 

L’Université Bishop’s a une forte tradition dans le basketball féminin. Plusieurs joueuses ont évolué pour l’Équipe nationale au début 

des années 1980 dont Deb Huband, Andrea Blackwell et Lynn Polson qui ont ouvert la voie à deux championnats nationaux de suite 

en 1983 et en 1984. Depuis 1980, l’Université Bishop’s a vu 18 de ses porte-couleurs être sélectionnées sur les équipes d’étoiles 

canadiennes dont les trois dernières qui furent également choisies Joueuse par excellence de la Conférence du Québec pendant 

trois saisons d’affilées. Il s’agit d’Anouk Boulanger, Emilie Crofton et Laure Pitfield. Boulanger a fait parti de l’Équipe nationale 

féminine senior de développement qui a participé aux Universiades de 2005. Pitfield a pour sa part été invité au camp de l’Équipe 

nationale junior en 2005 et a joué pour l’Équipe du Québec lors des Jeux de la francophonie à Niger en Afrique. 

Quelques membres des Gaiters ont également joué au niveau professionnel en Europe dont Cynthia Johnston, ex-membre de l’Équipe 

nationale ainsi que Mélissa Lemay, membre de l’Équipe d’étoiles canadiennes en 2002 et qui continue de jouer en France actuellement. 

Si vous êtes intéressés à venir jouer à l’Université Bishop’s, voici ce que vous devez faire : Prière de contacter l’entraîneur Rod 

Gilpin ou visitez la page Web du service des sports de Bishop’s à www.ubishops.ca/gaiters/bu.html 

Finance : Coûts d’étudiants pour les cours en arts en 2006-2007 : 

Résidents du Québec : cours et frais 2479$. Résidents hors Québec (du Canada seulement) : cours et frais 5600$ 

Bourses d’études et bourses athlétiques remis au programme de basketball féminin en 2005-2006 : 

10 étudiantes-athlètes ont reçu en bourses athlétiques 750$ pour leurs études pour un budget total de 18000$. 

Autres opportunités de support financier : L’Université Bishop’s possède un large programme de bourses d’études avec 24% des 

étudiants recevant des prix académiques et un support de bourses d’études. 

À PROPOS DE L’UNIVERSITÉ : 

Avec près de 1900 étudiants, l’Université Bishop’s offre une éducation très personnalisée. Le ratio d’étudiants par enseignants est 

exceptionnel avec 56% des classes ayant moins de 20 étudiants. Reconnue pour ses excellents programmes en administration des 

affaires et en éducation, Bishop’s n’a pas perdu son approche globaliste avec ses programmes en sciences et en sciences humaines. 

Les étudiants de Bishop’s qui quitte l’Université avec un diplôme peuvent compter sur un soutien de leur faculté ainsi que sur l’aide 

des diplômés pour les aider à entrer sur le marché du travail à travers le Canada. 

Commentaires : 

« De demeurer au Canada et d’aller à l’Université Bishop’s fut définitivement le meilleur choix pour moi. Ça aurait pu être très difficile 

le passage en première division de la NCAA tout en étudiant mais en restant au Canada pour recevoir une éducation de qualité et 

de jouer à un haut niveau de basketball, c’était une décision sensée. J’ai gradué en choisissant les cours qui me convenaient le mieux 

et qui m’ont permis d’avoir une grande expérience académique avec de bonnes opportunités d’emploi dès la fin de mes études. J’ai 

grandi comme personne et comme joueuse de basketball en évoluant avec des coéquipières fantastiques. Nous avons voyagé dans 

presque toutes les provinces du pays en jouant des calendriers de match des plus compétitifs et j’ai eu le privilège de porter les 

couleurs du Canada aux Jeux mondiaux universitaires en Turquie. J’estime que Rod et le personnel d’entraîneurs à Bishop’s se sont 

souciés de moi comme personne et non seulement comme athlète. Je savais qu’ils seraient là pour moi peu importe les circonstances. 

Je ne pourrais être plus heureuse avec ma décision d’avoir choisi Bishop’s. » 

- Anouk Boulanger, Université Bishop’s, diplômée de 2007 

Nommée 2 fois sur l’équipe d’étoiles canadiennes, 5 fois sur l’équipe d’étoiles provinciales de la FQSE

BRANDON UNIVERSITY Team Name: Bobcats 

Head Coach: Jaime Hickson Head Coach e-mail: hicksonj@brandonu.ca 

Head Coach phone: 204 727-7431 www.brandonu.ca/athletics 

Degrees: 

B.A. University of Winnipeg, Coaching Major 

M.Ed. University of Victoria, Coaching Studies 

National Coaching Institute Diploma, NCCP Level 4 Basketball Coach 

Years at Brandon University: One 

Previous Coaching Experience: 

2006-2007 Manitoba Provincial Team Coach, Juvenile Girls, Head Coach 

2005-2006 Canadian Mennonite University, Head Coach 

2004-2005 University of Victoria, Assistant Coach 

1998-2004 University of Winnipeg, Assistant Coach 

Team Philosophy: “What you put in is what you get out.” 

Coaching Philosophy: “Student first, athlete second.” 

BEST OF BU ATHLETICS 

Facility: 

Brandon university has partnered with the YMCA of Brandon and the City of Brandon to build a brand new, state-of-the-art athletic 

facility. The on-campus facility will include weight room, classrooms, large pool area, basketball courts, wellness centre and daycare 

facilities.The partners and Bobcats look to break ground in the Spring of 2008 and will open the facility for their 2009-2010 competitive 

season. 

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 

SEPTEMBER: 

• Team Selection Camp, Home Coming and Alumni Game 

OCTOBER: 

• Super 8 Basketball Tournament 

DECEMBER: 

• Community Coaches Clinic 

• Co-ed 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament 

MAY & JUNE: NEW TO 2007 

• Women’s Basketball Spring League September – March: I’m a Bobcat Training Program 

• Bobcat Annual Golf Tournament March – June: I’m a Bobcat Club Team 

• Training and Identification Camp 

AUGUST: 

• Bobcat Athletic Camps 

Academic Success 

2006-2007 Bobcat Athletics President’s Shield Award for Highest Team GPA 

Athletic Department Academic Advisor: Darcy Bower, bower@brandonu.ca 

If you are interested in learning more about Brandon University Women’s Basketball Program 

Contact Head Coach Jaime Hickson at hicksonj@brandonu.ca or visit our website at www.brandonu.ca/athletics and click on the link 

“Brandon University Student-Athlete Questionnaire”. 

Finances: Undergraduate tuition costs for arts degree in 2007-2008: Approx. $2,700 

Scholarships and Athletic Awards 

75% of the student athletes receive athletic awards ranging from $500 to full tuition and fees. 

ABOUT BRANDON UNIVERSITY 

We are located 200km West of Winnipeg, in Brandon, Manitoba. Estimated population is 40,000. 

Brandon University was founded in 1899 and has an estimated 3,000 full-time students. Brandon University is known for its Music, 

Education and Nursing Programs. Major degrees offered include: B.A (3 & 4 year), B.Sc (3 & 4 year) , B.Ed, Bmus, Bmus/Bed, BFA, BBA, 

BFNAC, BScEs, BScPN, BScMH, BN and BScN. For more detailed information please visit: www.brandonu.ca 

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UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA (Vancouver) Team Name: Thunderbirds 

Head Coach: Deb Huband Head Coach e-mail: huband@interchange.ubc.ca 

Head Coach phone: 604 822-4954 www.gothunderbirds.ca 


Deb Huband was named head coach of the UBC Thunderbirds in 1995, a program she has guided to two CIS National 

Championships in the past four seasons, and one which is now firmly cemented near the top of the national rankings each season. 

This past season, Huband enjoyed her most successful regular season ever with 21 wins and the team finished 33-5 overall, winning 

the Canada West Championship. Aside from her duties at UBC, Huband has also been deeply involved with coaching Canada’s 

national teams since 1998, appearing at the 2000 Olympics, 1999 Pan Am Games and two World University Games. She also helped 

coach Canada’s under-21 team in 2006 in their successful bid to qualify for 2007 World Championships in Moscow. One of the finest 

players that Canada has ever produced, Huband joined the national team in 1978 and eventually captained the squad to a fourthplace 

finish at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. She was also an integral part of the bronze-medal winning world championship 

teams in ‘79 and ’86 and was a major force in the most successful decade in the history of Canada’s National Team. A graduate of 

Bishop’s and UBC, Huband was a three-time CIS All-Canadian and has been inducted into both the Canadian Basketball and Ottawa 

Sports Hall of Fame. Recently, she was inducted into the Basketball Ontario Hall of Fame and, along with her 1976-77 teammates, the 

Concordia Hall of Fame. She has also been honoured by the Nepean Sports Hall of Fame and has a place on the Bishop’s University 

Wall of Distinction. Huband is still tied for the all-time CIS record for points in a game, scoring 50 with Bishop’s in 1981-82. 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT BASKETBALL AT UBC: 

UBC offers prospective recruits one of the best combinations of academics and athletics in the world, and the UBC Women’s 

Basketball Program is a shining example of this, having won two of the last four CIS Championships, while consistently placing half 

their roster on the Academic All-Canadian (80 per cent or higher) list. Ranked No. 1 in the country for parts of the last three seasons, 

the Thunderbirds play in the hyper-competitive Canada West Conference, while adding challenging exhibition games against top 

NCAA Division 1 schools, as well as touring frequently. UBC has welcomed the likes of Texas up to Vancouver and has made two 

recent December trips to Cuba. The Thunderbirds play in historic War Memorial Gym, one of the nicest facilities in the country, and 

routinely draw upwards of 1,000 fans for rivalry games against Simon Fraser University. Student-athletes are also using UBC as a 

stepping-stone to the national team and professional leagues, with recent graduates Sheila Townsend and Carrie Watson currently 

on Canada’s senior squad and four players in the mix at the junior level. UBC can also boast the only fulltime assistant coach in CIS 

women’s basketball as B.C. legend and national team coach Rich Chambers joined the program in 2006. 

If you are interested in exploring playing at UBC here’s what you should do: 

Contact Head Coach Deb Huband. Log on to www.gothunderbirds.ca for more information, or www.students.ubc.ca/welcome for 

information on being a student at UBC. 

Finances: The approximate cost of undergraduate tuition for a Canadian citizen in arts is $4,250. International students pay $17,500. 

Student fees are about $650 and books/supplies cost around $1,400. Log on to www.students.ubc.ca/finance for more details. 

Scholarships and Athletic Awards issued by the university to women’s basketball in 2005-2006: The UBC Women’s Basketball 

program and UBC Athletics Department has scholarships available at the discretion of the head coach. 

Other opportunities for financial support: Funding is also available through the university as both merit-based funding (scholarships 

and prizes) and need-based funding (bursaries, loans and grants). Most incoming student scholarships do not require application 

but are rather awarded based on academic performance. See www.students.ubc.ca/finance for more information. 


Only 15 minutes from the heart of downtown Vancouver, UBC holds an international reputation for excellence in advanced research 

and learning, as well as high performance varsity athletics. More than 60 undergraduate and masters programs are offered to UBC’s 

43,000 students, a group that includes 4,000 international students from 120 countries. The UBC campus is spectacular, where snowcapped 

mountains meet the ocean, and the university boasts some of the city’s best attractions and recreation facilities, including 

the 763-hectare Pacific Spirit Regional Park. 


“My experience at UBC, both as an athlete and a student, was fantastic. Being a 

part of the UBC women’s basketball program was one of the best experiences of 

my life. We were pushed to better ourselves as players, students and leaders, and 

that is something that I will take with me long after I have finished school. We 

have had so many successful teams and programs at our school, and there really 

is a sense of pride among all of the athletes who get to be a part of that. There is 

so much support from UBC Athletics, and they are dedicated to making UBC the 

best university in the country. Now, with the addition of a full-time assistant 

coach, and some of the best recruits in the country, the UBC basketball program 

is set to take its teams to the next level.“ 

Carrie Watson, B.H.K, B. Ed., 2004 CIS National Champion, 

CIS Defensive Player of the Year, Senior National team member. 

2006 CIS NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

BROCK (St. Catharine’s) Team Name: Badgers 

Head Coach: Chris Critelli E-mail: critelli@brocku.ca 

Head Coach phone: 905 688-5550 x 3380 www.BrockU.CA/athletics/ 


Critelli enters her 23rd season as the head coach of the Brock women’s basketball program and 25th season with the team. In 22 

seasons at the helm Critelli has posted a 348-285 career record (.550 winning percentage). In the 2006-07 she set a new Brock single 

season OUA record with 19 conference wins capturing first place in the OUA West. She posted 25 victories overall in 2005-06, a new 

single season high in her 22 seasons, just five shy of the school record set in 1982-83 (30-3). In 2001-02 the Badgers made their last 

appearance at the CIS Championships posting a 23-14 record as they captured the OUA West Title, a silver in the OUA’s and a 6th 

place finish at the Nationals. 

For the past 30 years Critelli has played a big part in the overall growth and development of women’s basketball in Canada both as a 

player and a coach. In 2000 she was inducted into the Ontario Basketball Hall of Fame. In 1998 she was also inducted into the 

Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame and in November of 1999 she was inducted into the St. Catharine’s Hall of Fame. 

While at Brock, Critelli has led her squad to the league playoffs 20 out of 22 seasons. She is the all-time winningest coach in Brock 

women’s basketball history with 348 career victories. 

The native of St. Catharine’s made the Canadian National Team at the age of 17 and was a member for seven years including the 

1976 and 1980 Olympic Teams. As a member of Team Canada she won three bronze medals in 1979 at the Pan-Am Games, the World 

Championships and FISU games. From 1989-94 she was assistant coach with the Canadian National Team. She spent two years as 

the assistant coach with the Junior national Team and then Critelli coached the Provincial team to a gold medal at the national 

championships. 

Critelli enjoyed tremendous success as a collegiate player at the University of Winnipeg (1974-75), Laurentian University (1976-78) 

and Old Dominion University (1978-80). She was a three-time All-Canadian and one-time Academic All-American. She is the only 

individual to ever win both an NCAA and CIAU title, winning two CIAU titles at Laurentian and two NCAA titles with Old Dominion. 

After her great college career she went on to play professional with the Chicago Hustle from 1980-81. In 1980 she graduated from 

Old Dominion University with a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education. 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT BASKETBALL AT BROCK: 

Brock boasts one of the best facilities in Canada, with 7 full size basketball courts available to practice on. We get great fan and 

media support. Our exhibition play matches few universities as we travel from coast to coast to seek out the very best competition. 

If you are interested in exploring playing at Brock here’s what you should do: 

E-mail Chris Critelli. We can set up a time where I can visit you and meet with the prospective student athlete and parents or you 

can come and view the campus. We can arrange for you to meet professors in the faculty you have chosen. Academic advisors are 

ready to sit down and plan out the 4 or 5 years here at Brock in order for you to graduate. 

Finances: Undergraduate tuition costs for arts degree in 2006-2007: for tuition fees visit: www.BrockU.CA/prospective/index.php 


Athletic Scholarships (up to $3,500) are available for an incoming student athlete provided you have an 80%. 


Academically if you are 80% - 84% you will automatically receive $1500. As your grades get above 84% so does the amount you will 

receive. More information is available at: www.BrockU.CA/safa/ 

As you can 

see from the 

pictures, we get 

fan support, 

and you can 

catch a glimpse 

of our great 

facility. 

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UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY Team Name: Dinos 

Head Coach: Shawnee Harle Head Coach e-mail: harle@ucalgary.ca 

Head Coach phone: 403 220-3433 www.ucwomensbball.com www.ucalgary.ca 


Shawnee was named Head Coach of the Dinos program in July 1994. She previously served as an Assistant Coach for the University 

of Victoria for three seasons, while attending the National Coaching Institute. In November 2000 she completed her Masters Degree 

in Coaching Studies from the University of Victoria and in January 2003 she attained her National Coaching Certification Program 

Level V. Harle is the only basketball coach in Canada, male or female, to attain her Level V certification. 

Harle has a wealth of international experience. She served as an Assistant Coach for the Canadian National Women’s Team that 

competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, the 1994 Goodwill Games in St. Petersburg, Russia and the World 

Championships in Australia. Shawnee has also served as an international scout for Canada Basketball, traveling to Peru and the 

Dominican Republic to scout South American teams for the World Qualification Tournament. 

Coach Harle was the Canada West Coach of the Year in 1996 and 2000, she has never had a losing season, and her teams have never 

missed the playoffs. She coached the Dinos to the Canada West Conference title in 2001 and led her team to the CIS silver medal in 

2000 and the CIS bronze medal in 2001. Last season, the Dinos caught the attention of the nation as they won 12 of their last 14 

games, including an amazing stretch of 10 in a row to finish league play. They finished the season ranked #5 in the country. 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT BASKETBALL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY: 

Dinos are: People that think “we before me.” Dinos are: People who are not afraid of hard work. Dinos are: People who are competitive 

and passionate about basketball. Dinos are: People who are committed to their academics. 

If you are interested in exploring playing at the University of Calgary, here’s what you should do: Contact Coach Harle. 


You can find a full description of tuition fees on this website: http://www.ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/2003pdf/Fees.pdf 


All players receive an Athletic Award. Amounts vary from $1,800 to full tuition and fees. 


Visit this website for a complete listing of financial awards: http://www.ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/2007/what/awards/index.htm 

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY: 

Unprecedented growth - Located in northwest Calgary, the University of Calgary campus occupies a beautiful, park-like setting 

covering more than 200 hectares. The U of C is home to scholars in 16 faculties (offering more than 80 academic programs) and 36 

research institutes and centres. More than 28,200 students are currently enrolled in undergraduate, graduate and professional 

degree programs. The U of C is pursuing the biggest single capital expansion in its history. Fuelled by Alberta’s nation-leading 

economic growth, the university has embarked upon a $1.5-billion plan to add capacity for 7,000 more students and a host of new 

teaching and research activities. 

A student-centered approach - The U of C’s high-quality undergraduate education is characterized by the synthesis of research, 

teaching and learning. We enhance our students’ experience by enabling them to take an inquiry-based approach through experiential 

learning — literally learning through experience. This leads to greater critical thinking skills, increased exposure to research 

methods, greater access to leading edge scholars, and it creates a more engaging, motivating learning environment for our 

students. The U of C is a champion of investing in technology to enhance the student experience: in 2006 we became the first 

Canadian university to introduce podcasting on a large scale with the launch of four courses featuring the iPod as a teaching tool. 


“The Dinos program has so much to offer. The awesome facilities, 

warm atmosphere, and tremendous support are only some of the 

benefits of being involved in the program. The team is like a “home 

away from home” pushing yet caring for you in all aspects of life. The 

team helps everybody succeed, both on and off the court. This is an 

opportunity to not only experience life as an elite athlete, but to do it 

while working toward one heart, one mind, one team.” 

Courtney Coyle, 4th year guard 

“The foundation of the program is built on a commitment to excellence 

both on and off the court. The program is committed to 

winning not only championships but also to teaching each player how 

to win in life! Coach Harle’s intensity and high standards are infectious 

and she makes all of us want to be the best we can be every day!” 

Whitney Haswell, 4th year forward

CAPE BRETON UNIVERSITY (Sydney) Team Name: CAPERS 

Head Coach: Fabian McKenzie Head coach e-mail: Fabian_mckenzie@cbu.ca 

Head Coach phone: 902 563-1874 www.gocapersgo.ca 


Entering 9th year as head coach. Has been involved with university basketball since 1993. Named AUS Coach of the year in 2001-02 

and 2005-06. Also named CIS Coach of the Year in 2005-06. Overall record of 148-73. Last 5 seasons: 127-26. Under his guidance, the 

CAPERS have won 2 AUS Championships in 2003-04 and 2005-06 as well as a CIS Silver Medal in 2005-06. 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT BASKETBALL AT CBU: 

Over the past 5 years, CBU basketball has been one of the more successful programs in CIS. With success comes support from the 

faculty, administration and the local community. CBU boasts a tremendous basketball facility. The administration has been very 

supportive of the basketball program and has supported many improvements over the past few years. Our local community 

provides us with tremendous fan support as the Sullivan Field House is a great place to play and watch a game. 

If you are interested in exploring playing at CBU here’s what you should do: 

Interested student-athletes should contact Fabian McKenzie for further information. 


Undergraduate Degree: $1,167 / 6 credit - full year course 

Graduate Degree: $1,184 / 3 credit course 

Dormitory Style Residence: Single Room - $3,600 / year, Double Room - $2,800 / year 

Apartment Style Residence: $3,800 / year 

Meal Plans: $1,130 - $2,760 / year 


10 Awards.Total Value - $40, 371. Average per award - $4,037. 

Other opportunities for financial support: On and off Campus Employment 


Cape Breton University has strong programs in liberal arts, science, business and technology. CBU is home to approximately 3,500 

full and part time students. CBU prides itself in the personal attention offered to its’ students. Small class sizes and easily approachable 

faculty make the environment very conducive to learning. 

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CARLETON UNIVERSITY (Ottawa) Team Name: Carleton Ravens 

Head Coach: Taffe Charles Head coach e-mail: taffe_charles@carleton.ca 

Head Coach phone: 613 520-2600 x 1045 www.goravens.ca 


First year Head Coach of Carleton University Women’s Basketball Team. Previously was the Associate Head Coach for the 5-time CIS 

National Champions, Carleton University Men’s Basketball Team. Second stint with Carleton University Women’s Basketball Team, 

(was an Assistant Coach in 1995-1998). Been coaching at Carleton for the past 12 years. (3 with the Women’s Team and 9 with the 

Men’s Team). Played at Carleton University for 5 years, (1990-1995), was named OUA All-Star in 3 of those years. (2003-2005) 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT BASKETBALL AT CARLETON UNIVERSITY: 

Opportunity for young women to be a part of a rebuilding program. Chance to play in the recently built, 2500 seat Raven’s Nest. 

Opportunity to go to school in the Nation’s Capital. Playing in the 2008 Capital Shootout Classic against cross-town rival Ottawa U 

Gee Gees at ScotiaBank place on January 26, 2008. Carleton University will be hosting CIS Men’s National Championships in 2008, 

2009 and 2010. 

If you are interested in exploring playing at Carleton University here’s what you should do: 

Please contact Taffe Charles at 613-371-3859 or by e-mail at taffe-charles@carleton.ca 

Finances: Undergraduate tuition costs for arts degree in 2006-2007: $ 4,690.81 Scholarships and Athletic Awards issued by 

the university to women’s basketball in 2005-2006: 

For Athletic Awards (AFA, towards tuition): 1 award at $3,500, 1 award at $3000, 1 award at $1250, 1 award at $1,000. In terms of Non- 

AFA provided (scholarship), Carleton gave 1 award at $500 


Prestige Scholarships (24 in total) that you need an admission average 90% or higher and to have demonstrated leadership roles 

within your community or secondary school activities to be eligible. These are renewable at an A- or 10.0 GPA annually. Entrance 

Scholarships are automatically considered of applicants who have an admission average of 80% or better. Athletics also gives out 

Raven Awards (Athlete-AFA) in September/October up to a max of $3,500. 


- Founded in 1942 

- Located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada 

- Total enrollment is 23,839 students. 

- Carleton offers 65 programs of study in areas as diverse as public affairs, journalism, film 

studies, engineering, high technology, and international studies. 

Parting Comments: 

- Situated on 62 hectares just south of the city centre 

- Bordered by the Rideau River, the historic Rideau Canal, and pleasant residential neighbourhoods 

- Five kilometres of underground tunnels conveniently link the University’s buildings. 

- Extensive joint programs in science and engineering with the University of Ottawa

CONCORDIA (Montreal) Team Name: Stingers 

Head Coach: Keith Pruden Head Coach e-mail: kpruden@alcor.concordia.ca 

Head Coach phone: 514 848-2424 x 3855 http://athletics.concordia.ca 


- entering 12th season at Concordia 

- 3 QSSF titles, 9 playoff appearances in 11 seasons 

- 6 seasons as an assistant at U. of Winnipeg, winning 3 National Championships 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT BASKETBALL AT CONCORDIA: 

Our program is committed to developing student-athletes to their full academic, athletic and personal potential. We strive to play 

aggressive, disciplined basketball with an emphasis on transition and defense. We play in an extremely competitive league and have 

one of the most extensive and demanding exhibition schedules in the country, including our own Reebok Invitational. 

If you are interested in exploring playing at Concordia, here’s what you should do 

- click on the recruiting link on our website, or 

- call or e-mail Coach Pruden directly. 


- Quebec resident, approx. $2,000 

- Canadian citizen, approx. $4,500 

- International student, $10,000 - $14,000 


All academically eligible student-athletes receive an athletic award of at least $500. 


- academic scholarships 

- university In-course bursary program 


With two campuses in Montreal, Concordia 

is an extremely diverse university with a 

complete range of undergraduate 

programs in all four of its faculties: Arts & 

Science, Engineering & Computer Science, 

the John Molson School of Business and 

Fine Arts. With well over 30 000 students 

from more than 100 countries, Concordia is 

a vibrant part of Canada’s most exciting 

city. 

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DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY (Halifax) Team Name: Tigers 

Head Coach: Dr. Carolyn Savoy Head Coach e-mail: carolyn.savoy@dal.ca 

Head Coach phone: 902 494-1158 www.athletics.dal.ca 


Dr. Carolyn Savoy, head coach of the Dalhousie University women’s basketball team, sports a 70%-plus winning record during her 29 

years at the helm of the Tigers. Carolyn did one of her finest coaching jobs in her long career in 2005, when she was named AUS 

Coach of the Year for guiding her young team to a 14-6 league record (20-10 overall). Carolyn’s teams have won seven regular season 

league titles and 5 AUS titles. She has coached more all-Canadians and national team players than any coach in AUS history. She led 

her Tigers to the national final in 1980, the semi-finals in 1982, and placed sixth at nationals in 1986, 1996 and 2001. Carolyn was also 

chosen AUAA (now AUS) Coach of the Year in 1982 when her team compiled a 49-game winning streak, the longest in the school’s 

history. 

As a Level 4 basketball master course conductor, Carolyn has coached at the national and international level as an assistant with the 

Canadian national team program and also served as head coach of the 2001 Nova Scotia Canada Games team. She completed her 

BPE degree in 1969 at the University of New Brunswick. She enjoyed an outstanding athletic career at UNB, where she was a star 

volleyball, basketball (she played on a team that compiled a 93-game winning streak!) and field hockey player. She began her coaching 

career at StFX (1969-1977), where she transformed both the basketball and field hockey teams into winning programs. 

While completing her PhD in Sports Psychology at the University of Tennessee, Carolyn served as the sports psychology consultant 

for the Lady Vols NCAA championship basketball team in 1990-91. She has given talks and conducted performance enhancement 

seminars for a wide variety of organizations, including the Bank of Montreal, Scotiabank, the NS Real Estate Board, King Financial and 

Royal Bank. 

Carolyn’s new book, The Art of Coaching: A Practical Guide to Building Successful Teams, has hit the bookstores! Pat Summitt, head 

coach of the University of Tennessee’s women’s basketball team, wrote the book’s foreword. Coach Summitt has coached her teams 

to six national championships and recently became the winningest coach in the history of NCAA basketball. For more information 

visit www.artofcoachingonline.com. 

Carolyn has been honoured with a number of prestigious awards including the 2002 Women of Excellence award in the health, 

sport and fitness category. In 2005 she received the Frank Baldwin award for her contribution to the development of basketball in 

Nova Scotia. She was also inducted to the Saint John Alpine Sport Hall of Fame in 2003 as a builder. 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT BASKETBALL AT DALHOUSIE: 

Dalhousie University women’s basketball team has several medical doctors as graduates as well as many who have post graduate 

degrees. There is 100% graduation record from any player who has competed 3-5 years in this program. Dalhousie has a 70% 

winning record and is a team you will always see in the AUS playoffs. The team has won 10 AUS regular season titles and 6 AUS 

titles. The women’s basketball team is committed to excellence through the use of specialists in strength and conditioning, sport 

psychology, and nutrition counseling that is available to the athletes. The women’s basketball team has benefited from Coach 

Savoy’s contacts in the NCAA Division 1 by playing the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN and the University of Kentucky in 

Lexington, KY. 

If you are interested in exploring playing at Dalhousie here’s what you should do: Go to www.athletics.dal.ca, find their respective 

sport, complete and submit the athlete information form, and/or contact the Head Coach by email. 



Athletic awards-$15,500 bursaries based upon need $6,500 academic scholarships $13,000 


One of Canada’s leading universities, Dalhousie is 

widely recognized for outstanding academic quality 

and teaching, and a broad range of educational and 

research opportunities. 

THE TIGERS

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF THE FRASER VALLEY (Abbotsford) Team name: Cascades 

Head Coach: Al Tuchscherer Head Coach e-mail: al.tuchscherer@ucfv.ca 

Head Coach phone: 604 557-4076 www.ucfv.ca/athletics 


Tuchscherer has been involved with the Cascades women’s basketball program for the past decade, spending the later half as head 

coach. Under the direction of Tuchscherer, the Cascades became one of the elite college programs in Canada, as the Cascades 

compiled a 72-1 conference record, four regular season titles, three provincial titles, and three Canadian Colleges Athletic 

Association National championship medals. 

In the 2006-07 season, Tuchsherer and the Cascades left behind the college ranks to pursue university competition in the CIS. 

Despite competing in a conference that yielded the previous 16 CIS National Champions, the “expansion” Cascades played their way 

to a playoff appearance. 

Tuchscherer is a three-time BCCAA coach of the year (2002-03, 2004-05, 2005-06) and two-time CCAA Coach of the Year (2002-03, 

2004-05). In 2003 he was honoured with the BC Basketball Coaching Excellence Award. Personally driven by an intense commitment 

to improve, Tuchscherer has structured a program at UCFV that focuses heavily on individual instruction and has allowed his players 

to stay ahead of the competition. In just five years as head coach Tuchscherer has had 10 conference all-stars, four All-Canadians, 

four conference players of the year, and two national players of the year. 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT BASKETBALL AT UCFV: 

This is an exciting time for UCFV athletics, and women’s basketball specifically. After a long run of unparalleled success in the CCAA, 

we are the newest member of CIS. There is a feeling of optimism and excitement as we begin to carve out our place in CIS women’s 

basketball landscape. In the summer of 2007 we will be opening our beautiful new “Envision Athletic Centre”, a state-of-the-art facility 

that will be one of the premier facilities to train, host, and watch basketball in Western Canada. 

UCFV offers the best of both worlds when it comes to providing an exceptional experience for our student-athletes. Students get 

the intimate classroom environment, with small class sizes, low student-professor ratios, with UCFV nestled comfortably just outside 

of Vancouver. Meanwhile, students have the opportunity to compete on the big time stage of Canada West basketball. Our smaller 

athletic department allows our teams to develop unique relationships with our various communities; we have a working relationship 

with our international education department and in the spring of 2005 we had a three-week tour of China. Our studentathletes 

give back to the community and have recently developed an exciting partnership with Big Brothers and Sisters to work 

with under-privileged children in the Abbotsford community. 

If you are interested in exploring playing at UCFV here’s what you should do: Contact head coach Al Tuchscherer. 

Finances: Undergraduate tuition cost for 2006-07 are $3500 

Scholarships and Athletic Awards issued by the university to women’s basketball in 2006-07: The UCFV Women’s Basketball 

program and UCFV Athletics Department has scholarships available at the discretion of the head coach. 

Other opportunities for financial support: Funding is available in several forms – from merit based scholarships and awards to 

need-based bursaries and loans. For more information visit our financial-aid department at http://www.ucfv.ca/fineaid.htm 


“Attending UCFV as a student-athlete for the past 3 years has been an amazing experience 

for me. The friendships I’ve made and life skills I’ve learned while playing basketball 

will be unforgettable. Being a smaller university, the class sizes are smaller so you 

really get the opportunity to get to know your classmates and instructors, making the 

learning process much more enjoyable. As a Cascade, the support received by the 

coaching staff and my teammates has truly been phenomenal. UCFV is also constantly 

growing and developing, and as an athlete, it is an honour to be able to contribute to 

the history of such a reputable institution.“ 

Megan McAlister, 4th year guard 

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UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH Team Name: Gryphons 

Head Coach: Angela Orton Head Coach e-mail: aorton@uoguelph.ca 

Head Coach phone: 519 824-4120 x 53555 www.gryphons.ca 


Coach Orton enters her 20th season as the Women’s Basketball Head Coach at the University of Guelph. Over her illustrious coaching 

career, Angela has established herself as one of the premier coaches in the OUA. Over the past 19 years, she has been named the 

OUA West Division Coach of the Year on 4 occasions, and the OUA Fox 40 Coach of the Year in 2005. Under Angela’s direction, in 

2004/05, the Gryphons finished with the best record in the OUA (19-3) and went on to win the first OUA Women’s Basketball 

Championship for the University of Guelph in 25 years. At the CIS Championships, the Gryphons placed a respectable 6th. In the last 

three years alone, the Gryphons have amassed an impressive 52-14 League record, and a 6-2 playoff record, finishing no lower than 

3rd in each of those seasons. 

Coach Orton came to the University of Guelph in 1988 with considerable experience in OUA and CIS basketball. A 4-time OWIAA All- 

Star and 3-time CIAU All-Canadian, she captained the 1985-86 University of Toronto Blues to a CIAU National Championship where 

she was named tournament MVP. In addition, she represented Canada on the Junior National and Canadian National Team from 

1983-88. In May 1999, Angela was inducted into the University of Toronto Sports Hall of Fame 

based on her athletic accomplishments. In 2004, she was inducted for a second time, but on 

this occasion, as a member of the 1985-86 Varsity Blues Basketball team that captured the 

OWIAA and CIAU titles. 

Making the transition to coaching in 1986, Coach Orton started her coaching career at 

Seneca College, before arriving at the University of Guelph. She was a member of member of 

the Basketball Ontario Junior Women’s Provincial Team Coaching Staff from 1991-1997, and 

the Head Coach of the National Junior Championships Gold Medallists, Team Ontario, in 1994, 1995 and 1996. In 1997, Angela 

coached Team Ontario to a silver medal at the Canada Summer Games. During the summer of 1999, Angela was the Head Coach of 

the Canadian National Student Team, which placed 7th at the World University Games in Spain and 4th at the Jones Cup 

International Basketball Tournament in Taiwan. She is a fully certified NCCP Level III Coach and a Chartered Professional Coach 

(ChPC). In May of 2007, Angela was recognized by the YMCA-YWCA of Guelph as a “Woman of Distinction” in the Wellness & Health 

category. 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT THE BASKETBALL PROGRAM AT GUELPH: 

The University of Guelph offers women’s basketball recruits an opportunity to excel athletically in a top-notch basketball program 

while pursuing their academic goals at an institution consistently ranked as one of the top comprehensive universities in Canada 

by Maclean’s Magazine. For overall quality of undergraduate experience, campus atmosphere, quality of education, food services, 

availability and quality of faculty, graduation rates, and student services, the University of Guelph consistently ranks at the top of the 

class.The Women’s Basketball Program complements these outstanding university attributes with a fantastic coaching staff, strength 

& conditioning resources, nutrition resources, and sport psych resources. The goal of the program is to build winners on the court,in 

the classroom and in the community. 

If you are interested in exploring playing at Guelph here’s what you should do: 

Contact Coach Angela Orton via e-mail or phone, and fill out a recruiting form on the University of Guelph website 

(www.gryphons.ca). 


BA Tuition and Fees (full-time) - $2,733/semester = $5,466/year 


The University of Guelph is just beginning the awarding of Athletic Scholarships in 2007. For the 2007-08 season, the Gryphons will 

award a total of $13,500 for Women’s Basketball.These awards will each be a minimum of $1500, with 8+ awards being given out. 


The University of Guelph offers a significant number of merit- and needs-based financial awards, including academic scholarships 

and bursaries. In 2005-2006 the U. of Guelph awarded undergraduate aid totaling 7,200 awards worth $10.3 million. 


The University of Guelph is renowned in Canada and around the world as a research-intensive and learner-centred institution and 

for its commitment to open-learning, internationalism and collaboration. The vision of the University of Guelph is to be Canada’s 

leader in creating, transmitting and applying knowledge to improve the social, cultural and economic quality of life of people in 

Canada and around the world. Founded in 1964, the University of Guelph has a student body of approximately 16,000 students, and 

over 2,600 Faculty/Staff. Over 5,000 students live in residence on the campus, which includes 1017 beautiful acres plus a 408-acre 

Arboretum and a 30-acre research park. The residences are located on the exterior of the campus but it is only a 5-7 minute walk 

from any residence to class, or to the Athletics Centre. 

As Canada’s most research-intensive comprehensive university, we are pioneering new approaches to urgent 21st Century 

challenges by connecting critical studies in the environment, food, energy, health, societies and cultures. Our strengths include the 

life sciences (including health sciences & environmental science), international development, commerce, and veterinary medicine.

LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY (Thunder Bay) Team Name: Thunderwolves Women’s Basketball 

Head Coach: Jon Kreiner Head Coach e-mail: jkreiner@lakeheadu.ca 

Head Coach phone: 807 346-7989 www.thunderwolves.ca 


Head Coach of the Women’s Basketball program at St. Thomas University in Fredericton, New Brunswick from 1999 to 2003. Head 

Coach of the New Brunswick Provincial Women’s Midget team in 2002. Kreiner is a certified level 3 Course Conductor for NCCP 

(National Coaching Certification Program) and has also been a coach at the NIKE All-Canada Basketball Camps held across Canada. 

Kreiner attended the University of New Brunswick where he received Bachelors degrees in Physical Education and Education. He 

was a member of the UNB Varsity Reds Men’s Basketball team and was a team captain & MVP. In 2002, his New Brunswick Midget 

Girl’s Team took the silver medal at the Canadian National Championships and he was named coach of the tournament. This team 

was named 2002 Sport New Brunswick Team of the Year, and Kreiner was named the 3M Male Coach of the Year. In 2003 Kreiners 

Lady Tommies finished 1st in the ACAA with an 18-2 record. Kreiner was also a Phys-Ed, Health and Social Studies teacher in 

Fredericton in addition to being the Head Coach at St. Thomas. He is married to wife Athena and the couple have a son Jared and a 

daughter Alyssa. Coach Kreiner is currently entering his fifth year as head coach of the Thunderwolves Women’s Basketball Team 

which is looking to improve upon their 6th place finish in 2007. 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT BASKETBALL AT LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY: 

The Lakehead University Thunderwolves Women’s Basketball Team is a special program because of its location. It is in the center of 

Canada and is in a position to recruit from all over Canada. Currently there are players from BC, Manitoba, Ontario, Nova Scotia & 

Newfoundland. The Program was ranked in the top 10 every year but 1 in the 90’s and is now in a position to live up to it’s legacy. 

Lakehead made the playoffs in 2007, the first time in seven years. A program built around speed and athleticism, Lakehead has 

embraced the new FIBA rules by playing an up-tempo, free lance style that every player loves to play. Another benefit of our 

location is that we do a lot of traveling. We travel all over the country (we’ve been to BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, 

Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia over the last four years) and we like to go to play in the cities that our players are from. This 

upcoming year, Lakehead will travel to Cuba! Another great thing about Lakehead University is the academic programs that we 

offer. Between concurrent education, Kinesiology, our new medical school, nursing, business, and outdoor recreation, we have 

something for everyone. We are looking at bringing in a law school and we are also ranked #1 or #2 every year in “Value Added” in 

MacLean’s Magazine. My philosophy is academics first. Last year we had 6 of 12 players achieve “Academic All-Canadian” status. 

If you are interested in exploring playing at Lakehead University here’s what you should do: Contact Coach Kriener directly 

and if possible send some video. Visit our website and fill out the recruiting form and send it by fax or email. 


Scholarships and Athletic Awards issued by the university to women’s basketball: Up to $3,500 for entering students who have 

an admission average of 80%. Students need to achieve 70% to be eligible for athletic awards after their first year. 

Other opportunities for financial support: Lakehead offers tremendous support for academic excellence. Based on your top 

university level courses, you will receive the following amounts over 4 years: $14,000 (95%+), $10,000 (90%+), $6,000 (85%-89.9%), 

$4,000 (82.5%-84.9%), $3,000 (80%-82.4%), $1,000 (75%-79.9%). All amounts are renewable providing an 80% average is achieved 

each academic year. Lakehead offers all students the opportunity to apply for entrance bursaries up to $2,300 and returning or 

transfer bursaries of $1,000. These bursaries are based on need. There are 

also many opportunities to work summer, fall, winter or spring camps. 


Lakehead is a leader in learning technology and provides you with a truly 

unique education experience. With small class sizes encourage communication 

between students and faculty and allows for the opportunity for “handon” 

experience in labs, and easier accessibility to a wide range of facilities 

and services. Some of the top programs include; Medical School, Concurrent 

Education, Engineering, Business Administration, Forestry and professional 

schools. Lakehead University also offers a wide range of graduate programs. 

Player comments: 

“As a Lakehead Athlete, I have experienced many fond memories. My fondest is by far the wonderful fans that week in and week 

out, came out to the Thunderdome to cheer us on. For me, these wonderful people embraced me as one of their own, and made me 

feel like I was an integral part of Thunder Bay. My senior’s night award celebration was amazing! Receiving a standing ovation and 

my framed jersey, the flowers & gifts this will remain with me forever. Lakehead also provided me with an opportunity to travel and 

see cities all over the country, while playing the sport that I love. Where else in Ontario/Canada would you get this wonderful opportunity? 

I treasure getting to know and having helped to develop basketball skills in the young girls in Thunder Bay, who look up to 

me as a role model. I feel very privileged to be the face of the Lakehead Varsity basketball program and am truly honoured to be an 

ambassador for Lakehead University and the athletic department” 

2007 Graduate Tara Boyce 

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LAURENTIAN UNIVERSITY (Sudbury) Team Name: Lady Vees 

Head Coach: Mike Clarke Head Coach e-mail: mclarke@laurentian.ca 

Head Coach phone: 705 675-1151 x 1028 Website: www.luvoyageurs.com 


Mike Clarke has been the coach at Laurentian for five seasons and has amassed a 78w and 30l league record (2nd best in the OUA 

over that period). As a newcomer in 2002 he led the squad to a rare undefeated regular season (20-0), capturing OUA Coach of the 

Year honours along the way. While Coach Clarke is relatively new at Laurentian, he is no stranger to elite-level women’s basketball. 

Mike made the move to Northern Ontario after four highly successful seasons at Langara College in Vancouver. He guided the 

Falcons to an overall record of 106-36 (.750), 1 Provincial Championship, 2 CCAA National Championship appearances and was 

named BCCAA Coach of the Year in 2000. In addition to his work at the varsity level, Mike has been very active in Elite Development 

Programs. He was the Assistant Coach of the BC U-19 Provincial Team that captured gold at the 2001 Canada Games and in 2002 

Head Coached the BC U-17 Team (Silver Medal 2002 National Juvenile Championships). In addition, Mike has coached at the Canada 

Basketball Centres for Performance in BC (2001-2002) and Ontario (2003, 2004). An NCCP Level III certified coach who is currently 

pursuing Level IV, Mike holds a Bachelor of Physical Education Degree from UBC. He was a five-year starter for the Thunderbirds 

where he scored over 2000pts and graduated as the school’s fifth all-time leading scorer. Mike was a member of Canada’s National 

Junior Team which placed 6th at the 1987 Junior World Championships. He currently resides in Sudbury with his wife, Janice, daughter 

Shannon and son Patrick. 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT BASKETBALL AT LAURENTIAN: 

“Pride and Tradition” are the foundations of success upon which the Laurentian Women’s Basketball program are built. By any 

measure of excellence, the Lady Vees have distinguished themselves among the very best programs in the country. From the 7 

National Championships and 18 All-Canadians to the distinguished alumni and coaches, no university in Ontario, and few nationwide 

can boast such a great impact on Canadian Women’s Basketball. 

Players at Laurentian can expect great support from fans, the university and the Sudbury community. Facilities at Laurentian are 

being overhauled and April 2007 saw the groundbreaking on a $10 million field house which will combine with renovations at the 

Ben Avery Gymnasium complex.These updates will provide great venues to train and play for the Lady Vees. 

If you are interested in exploring playing at Laurentian here’s what you should do: Contact Coach Mike Clarke directly by 

phone or e-mail. Laurentian is a “hands-on” university and Coach Clarke can personally direct prospective student-athletes through 

the recruiting process and make any necessary information available. 

Finances: Undergraduate tuition costs for arts degree in 2006-2007: $4,351. 

Other opportunities for financial support: Scholarships and bursaries based on both academic success and financial need. 


Laurentian is a bilingual university with over 6,000 full-time students. Situated in Sudbury Ontario, Laurentian is an outdoor lover’s 

paradise with several lakes (a private beach), cross country running/skiing/mountain biking trails, as well as access to canoeing and 

kayaking while being only minutes from downtown Sudbury. 

Laurentian offers undergraduate programs in virtually all disciplines. Human Kinetics, Sports Psychology, Concurrent- Education and 

Nursing have proven to be extremely popular with our athletes. Laurentian is growing as an institution and has recently added a 

Medical School as well as full range of new post-graduate programs. Financial Aid is available to all students in the form of both 

scholarships and bursaries. Small class sizes and easy access to professors and facilities create a friendly student-oriented environment 

that is very conducive to success for student-athletes. 

Players Comments: 

“Laurentian has been a great experience for me. I have been able to 

pursue an academic program that I truly enjoy while working toward 

my athletic potential. I have been able to travel extensively, enjoyed 

great fan support and will graduate with a career. I would recommend 

Laurentian to any prospective student or student-athlete.” 

Cassandra Carpenter, 3-time All-Canadian, 

OUA career scoring & rebounding leader, 

Academic All-Canadian (Concurrent Education) 

“Sport doesn’t build character it reveals it. This is what sums up my 

excellent experience at Laurentian Univerisity - Pride and traditionthe 

training ground for the body, mind, and social aspect for developing 

me as a person. I am a Lady Vee!...” 

Susan L. Stewart, BA Laurentian 1995 

1992 CIS Player of the Year Award winner, 

CASSANDRA CARPENTER 

1996 Olympian

LAVAL (Québec) Nom de l’équipe : Rouge et Or 

Nom de l’entraîneur/e-chef : Linda Marquis Adresse courriel : linda.marquis@sas.ulaval.ca 

Téléphone : 418 656-2131 poste 4933 www.ulaval.ca 

NOTES BIOGRAPHIQUES SUR L’ENTRAÎNEUR/E-CHEF : 

- 22 saisons à la barre du Rouge et or. 

- Le Rouge et Or a remporté 6 des 7 derniers championnats provinciaux. 

- Trois médailles au championnat canadien (2 de bronze et une d’argent) 

- A remporté le titre de l’entraîneur de l’année au Canada (Sport interuniversitaire canadien) à deux reprises 

- Entraîneur-adjoint avec l’équipe nationale aux Jeux Olympiques de Sydney 

- Impliquée avec le programme de Canada Basketball depuis 9 ans 

- Entraîneur-cadre pour le CPEQ (Centre Provincial d’Excellence du Québec) 

- A participé au programme de mentorat pour l’Association Canadienne des Entraîneurs aux Jeux de la Francophonie au Niger. 

CARACTÉRISTIQUES PARTICULIÈRES DE CE PROGRAMME DE BASKETBALL FÉMININ : 

L’université Laval est située à proximité de l’arrondissement historique de Québec, site inscrit sur la liste des biens du patrimoine 

mondial de l’Unesco depuis 1985. Ville dynamique, Québec combine les avantages des grandes métropoles nord-américaines tout 

en conservant, dans son quartier historique, le charme des petites villes européennes. 

Le Rouge et Or est reconnu comme l’un des plus prestigieux programmes de sport universitaire au Canada. La plupart de ses 

équipes se retrouvent régulièrement dans le Top 5 au classement national, une vingtaine de ses athlètes sont élus sur les équipes 

d’étoiles canadiennes chaque année, ses entraîneurs sont fréquemment invités à se joindre aux équipes nationales et plus du tiers 

de ses étudiants-athlètes retrouvent leur nom sur le tableau d’excellence académique de Sport interuniversitaire canadien. 

Le club de basketball Rouge et Or est un programme stable et dynamique. Les basketteuses ont la chance de compter sur de 

nombreux et fidèles partisans. Ces derniers ont eu la chance de voir évoluer des étudiantes-athlètes renommées comme Isabelle 

Grenier membre de l’équipe nationale et Marie-Michelle Genois membre de l’équipe junior nationale. 

Ce programme met l’accent sur le développement global de la personne en plus de la basketteuse. 

Mot à l’intention des basketteuses qui souhaiteraient possiblement fréquenter votre université : 

Si vous voulez obtenir de plus amples renseignements sur le programme de basketball Rouge et Or, vous devez contacter en 

premier lieu l’entraîneur-chef. Pour des renseignements sur l’université Laval et ses conditions d’admission, vous contactez le bureau 

du registraire à cette adresse : www.reg.ulaval.ca 

Aspect financier : 

- L’étudiant québécois de premier cycle à l’université Laval doit débourser des frais entre 2000$ à 2500$ par année. 

- L’étudiant québécois de deuxième cycle à l’université Laval doit débourser des frais entre 1800$ et 2300$ par année. 

- L’étudiant canadien non-résident au Québec de 1er et 2ème cycle à l’université Laval doit 

débourser des frais entre 5000$ et 6000$ par année. 

Bourses d’études et autres formes d’aide financière : 

- Les bourses de la Fondation de l’Athlète d’Excellence du Québec 

- Les bourses du Club de basketball Rouge et Or (conformément aux règlements de SIC) 

- Les bourses provenant des régions d’origine des athlètes. 

- Bourse d’admission 

- Bourse d’études et d’excellence 

Autres sources de soutien financier possible : 

Pour des informations supplémentaires sur les bourses, sur les programmes d’aide financière et 

sur les modalités d’admissibilité, consultez le site Web du Bureau des bourses et de l’aide financière : www.bbaf.ulaval.ca 

QUELQUES MOTS SUR L’UNIVERSITÉ : 

Avec ses 17 facultés et ses quelques 400 programmes tous cycles confondus, Laval est une université complète qui couvre tous les 

domaines du savoir et qui a beaucoup à offrir. Consistants et rigoureux, ses programmes sont des voies d’accès à une solide formation 

intellectuelle qui transformeront votre vision du monde, vos actions et votre vie. L’université Laval offre une formation de 

qualité adaptée à un monde en constante évolution. Elle vous donne également tous les outils possibles pour réaliser vos 

ambitions. Pour y parvenir, elle créer des programmes interdisciplinaires, favorise son ouverture sur le monde par son profil international 

encourage l’innovation et l’esprit d’entreprise par le profil entrepreneurial et le programme mentor. L’université Laval est la 

6ème plus grande université de recherche au pays. 

Autres commentaires : 

« Un programme qui met l’accent sur les études d’abord, un soutien et un suivi complet de la part des entraîneurs de l’équipe. 

L’expérience des entraîneurs permet à l’athlète de s’améliorer autant sur le terrain que dans la vie de tous les jours. Le programme 

est reconnu dans la ville de Québec, les partisans sont nombreux aux parties ce qui permet aux athlètes de se sentir soutenus autant 

dans les moments difficiles que de réussite. Mon passage dans le programme de basketball Rouge et Or restera à jamais gravé dans 

ma mémoire, car il a su être constructif tout autant sur le côté sportif qu’humain. » 

Isabelle Grenier, Ex-athlète du Rouge et Or, Membre de l’équipe nationale 

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UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE Team Name: Pronghorns 

Head Coach: Donna Branch Head Coach e-mail: brandg@uleth.ca 

Head Coach phone: 403 329-2698 www.uleth.ca 


Branch started her elite coaching in the Summer of 2003 when she took the Basketball Alberta Midget Girls to a Silver Medal at 

Nationals and a Gold Medal at the Western Canada Games. After this summer Branch was named Basketball Alberta’s Baden Female 

coach of the year. In the Summer of 2004 she moved up to coach the Juvenile Women and lead them to a Silver Medal at the 

Nationals. In the following summer, her final summer with Basketball Alberta, she coached the Juvenile women to a Silver at the 

Canada Games. 

Donna was also an assistant coach with the Canada Basketball CP Program in 2004-2005 and from there became the Regional 

Training Center Head Coach in Lethbridge for the past two years. 

Coach Branch began coaching at the University of Lethbridge in June of 2004. In the summer of 2006 she was an assistant coach 

with the Junior Women National team that qualified for the 2007 FIBA America’s Championship. Donna was named an assistant 

coach with the 2007 Canadian Women’s Developmental team to the World University Games in Bangkok,Thailand, August 2007. 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT HORNS BASKETBALL: 

The University of Lethbridge Women’s Basketball Program began in 1972. The Program has attained one Canada West 

Championship and 3 trips to CIS Nationals winning one Bronze medal. 

Graduate Shawna Molcak was a National Team Member and Captain. Coach Branch was also a Junior National Team Member. 

In 1987-88 U of L hosted the CIS Women’s National Championship. 

If you are interested in exploring playing at Lethbridge here’s what you should do: 

Contact Donna Branch. 

Finances: Education Cost (Based on 5 courses per semester) 

Tuition: $4,584 Health and Dental: $245 Books and Supplies: $1,000 Total per 

year: $5,829 

Scholarships and Athletic Awards issued by the university to women’s basketball in 

2005-2006: 

1. Jimmy Condon Provincial Award (Alberta resident for one year) – 12 awards at $1,800. 

2. Pronghorn Athletics awards more than $400,000 in scholarships and fees annually. 

The University of Lethbridge is committed to developing and recruiting high performance 

level athletes through financial support. CIS rules allow schools to award 

student athletes their full tuition and fess. Total scholarship amounts available vary 

depending on the team and annual budgets. All student athletes are eligible for 

additional, general academic University scholarships and bursaries and are encouraged 

to apply. 

Other opportunities for financial support: The University offers many awards based on 

academic success. 


The University of Lethbridge provides student-athletes with the necessary tools to succeed in both their academic and athletic 

pursuits. Our state-of-the-art facilities, expert coaches and readily available support resources will allow you to fully develop to your 

potential as an athlete and as an individual. Academically, our small classes allow direct interaction with your professors and our 

liberal education environment enables you to explore other areas of interest and helps you meet your career goals. In all, the 

University of Lethbridge offers more that 150 programs through six Faculties and Schools. 

Lethbridge, Alberta, is one of the warmest, sunniest cities in Canada. Located 200 kilometers south of Calgary, Lethbridge is within a 

short drive of the Rocky Mountains, Waterton Lakes National Park and the Canada-US Border. Throughout the city, there are many 

community programs, facilities and events that allow you to pursue an active lifestyle and enjoy the culture of a vibrant community. 

Pronghorn Athletics is the heart of the Lethbridge sporting community. The amount of media coverage is unprecedented, and the 

droves of Pronghorn faithful that follow and attend Pronghorn athletic events truly reflects the passion southern Alberta has for our 

teams.

UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA (Winnipeg) Team Name: Bisons 

Head Coach: Pam Danis Head Coach e-mail: danisp@cc.umanitoba.ca 

Head Coach phone: 204 474-8785 www.gobisons.ca 


Pam Danis has been the head coach since 2001-02. In 2006-07, she guided the team to a 14-8 record, the best in her six-year tenure 

with the Bisons, and the squad advanced to the Canada West Divisional Final. In the last five consecutive seasons, the Bisons have 

made the playoffs and registered an above .500 record in regular season play. 

Danis is no stranger to winning traditions, with her sterling playing background as the starting point guard for the University of 

Winnipeg from 1992-95. She was an instrumental player in the team’s three back-to-back-to-back national championships, and an 

astounding 88 game winning streak, which tied a North American record for the most consecutive wins. 

Previous to the Bisons, she coached with St. John’s Ravenscourt for six seasons. In addition, Danis coached the Manitoba Juvenile 

Provincial team for two seasons, and also spent one season as an assistant coach of the University of Manitoba Bisons. 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT BASKETBALL AT MANITOBA: 

The Bison women’s basketball program has an illustrious history as they have been perennial challengers for the CIS National title 

throughout the years. Manitoba has captured the CIS National Championship on three separate occasions (1987-88, 1995-96, 1996- 

97) and earned a medal on four other seasons (Silver: 1972-73, 1994-95; Bronze: 1986-87, 1993-94). There are 19 Bisons players who 

have earned CIS recognition as an All-Canadian, major award winner or tournament all-star. In the 2000s, Manitoba has earned a 

playoff spot in the last five consecutive seasons and reached their program’s highest number of wins in a regular season in 2006-07. 

Last season, Rachel Hart was named CIS and Canada West Defensive Player of the Year. 

In addition to their on court success, the Bisons have been active in the community, a major undertaking occurred with a start of 

fantastic partnership. Through the efforts of the Bison women’s basketball team and Skownan First Nation, the Running with the 

Bison program began in the summer of 2006 to promote education and sport among Aboriginal youth and their communities. This 

initiative aims to highlight the importance of education through participation and involvement in sport. The women’s basketball 

team, which has a bison as their mascot, started community outreach this past summer on the First Nation - which included a 

basketball camp and a retreat - after learning the Skownan community had taken part in a project to introduce a herd of wood 

bison onto their land. The Skownan First Nation presented a bison head as a sacred gift to symbolize respect for the friendship 

established between the Bison women’s basketball team and Skownan First Nation on January 19, 2007. 

On January 30, 2007, the University of Manitoba and the Bison Women’s Basketball Program announced Fran Pollard and the Pollard 

Family Foundation has generously gifted $35,000 to the Bison Women’s Basketball Scholarship Endowment, a sum to be matched by 

the University of Manitoba through the Province of Manitoba. The $70,000 endowment that has been created for women’s basketball 

will in turn generate a $3,000 scholarship yearly in perpetuity. This is the single largest major donation to the Bison women’s 

basketball program in its history and will be the foundation on which will build the endowment for the future. 

If you are interested in exploring playing at Manitoba here’s what you should do: Manitoba is looking for athletes with strong 

character who are willing to pursue excellence in the classroom, on the basketball court and in the community. Interested athletes 

should e-mail coach Danis. 

Finances: Undergraduate tuition costs for arts degree in 2006-2007: averages $3,500. 


In 2006-2007 the women’s basketball team awarded over $25,000 in athletic scholarship dollars 

Other opportunities for financial support: The University of Manitoba has numerous opportunities for athletes to apply for financial 

assistance. In addition the University has an extensive bursary program. 


The University of Manitoba is the province’s largest, most comprehensive and only research-intensive 

post-secondary educational institution. It is Western Canada’s first university and was founded 

in 1877. In a typical year, the university has an enrolment of approximately 24,000 undergraduate 

students and 3,000 graduate students. The university offers 82 degrees, 51 at the undergraduate 

level. Most academic units offer graduate studies programs leading to master’s or doctoral 

degrees. 

The University of Manitoba is also home to a wide range of research centers and institutes. Within 

the past decade, Smartpark was established with the assistance of provincial and national governments 

and is maturing as an environment where collaborations between university and industry 

enhance the commercialization of new technologies. 

Players Comments: 

“I feel extremely proud to be representing the University of Manitoba. The program has a strong 

tradition and an excellent support system. I am lucky to be surrounded by such great individuals.” 

Rachel Hart 

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MCGILL UNIVERSITY (Montreal) Team Name: Martlets 

Head Coach: Ryan Thorne Head Coach e-mail: ryan.thorne@mcgill.ca 

Head Coach phone: 514 398-7000 x 0778 www.athletics.mcgill.ca 


- Entering 5th season as the head coach of the Martlets. 

- Level 3 certification 

- 2007 Coach National Centre for Performance in Quebec 

- 2007 Quebec U-17 Provincial team Head Coach 

- 2007 Head Coach Senior Women’s basketball team tour in Korea 

- 2005-06 QSSF Coach of the year 

- 2006 Head Coach of Canada White (Be One All-Canadian Weekend) 

- 2006 Quebec U-17 Provincial Team Head Coach (Silver Medal) 

- 2005 WIBCA Board of Directors 

- 2004 Initiated fundraiser for school hot lunch program (Lester B. Pearson School Board) 

- 2004 Quebec U-16 Espoir Team Head Coach 

- 2000 Founding executive “Big Game Sports & Entertainment, Inc.” (Developing summer basketball programs for kids, touring 

teams, clinics, etc…) and elite levels, designed to increase visibility for aspiring athletes. 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT BASKETBALL AT MCGILL UNIVERSITY: 

- Long-standing sporting tradition at McGill, where students invented or developed rules for basketball (James Naismith, 1891), 

football (1874) and hockey (1875). More details at (athletics.mcgill.ca/varsity_sports_article.ch2?article_id=115) 

- McGill met and defeated Queen’s in the first-ever Canadian intercollegiate basketball game in Kingston, Ont., (February 6, 

1904) 

- since 1994, over $60 million in improvements and upgrades have been made to the McGill Athletics facilities, which are 

considered among the best training facilities in the country. Renovations include new basketball team room and gymnasium 

- over 100 Academic All-Canadians annually and holds CIS record for most in a season (148) 

- free tutoring service provided to student-athletes 

- McGill Sport medicine Clinic on site, which enables us to provide early diagnosis and treatment, which often gets our players 

back to the court faster. McGill athletes are often treated by the same medical team that treat the Canadiens and the 

Alouettes. 

- An extensive exhibition schedule, which includes competition against NCAA DIV-1 schools, trips to Europe and the Caribbean. 

- full time head coach, involved at both the provincial and national basketball level 

- developed a reputation for finding young talent and refining skills and techniques with methods used by the National Team 

Program.This provides a training advantage for elite athletes as they prepare for a potential career with national team 

programs. 

If you are interested in exploring playing at McGill here’s what you should do: Log on to www.mcgillbasketball.com 


$3,047 (Quebec students), $6,292 (Canadians from outside Quebec), $14,222 (International students) 

Scholarships & Athletic Awards issued by the university to women’s basketball in 2005-06: 

2 awards @ $3,000 each. 3 awards @ $1,500 each 

Other opportunities for financial support: McGill has an extensive support group, which features an objective to assist students 

in need of financial aid. Three groups that continually assist our program are: McGill Financial Aid office; Martlet Foundation Awards 

and Friends of McGill Basketball alumni support group. 


McGill University is one of Canada’s best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading research-intensive universities. 

With students coming to McGill from about 140 countries, our student body is the most internationally diverse of any medicaldoctoral 

university in Canada. 

- A sprawling campus situated in the heart of Montreal, a city recently ranked among the top three places to live in the world. 

- A multi-ethnic and multilingual metropolis, this vibrant city offers over 60 theatre stages, 32 museums, 6,000 restaurants and 13 

annual international arts and entertainment festivals., the city provides a great deal of team bonding opportunities. 

- The university ranked first among Canadian medical-doctoral universities in Maclean’s 2006 Rankings for the second year in a row 

and is among the top 25 universities in the world according to the 2006 Times Higher Education Supplement. 

- Has had athletes or officials at virtually every Olympic Games since 1912 

Player comments: “I considered a number of NCAA opportunities before choosing McGill and I haven’t regretted it for a moment. 

Attending one of the top universities in North America has taught me to challenge myself daily, both on and off the court. Walking 

into classes, professors often comment on the team’s performance and offer encouragement. My team-mates are like sisters 

and Coach Thorne is more than our coach, he’s someone that we can count on. I’m very confident that one day I will be able to say 

that I attended the number one school in the country and played for the number one CIS women’s basketball team as well.” 

Nathifa Weekes, 2006-07 All Canadian, 2nd Year Social Work

MCMASTER UNIVERSITY (Hamilton) Team Name: Marauders 

Head Coach: Theresa Burns Head Coach e-mail: burnst@mcmaster.ca 

Head Coach phone: 905 525-9140 x 24641 www.marauders.ca 


- 15 seasons (1992 - 93 to present) at McMaster 

- Regular Season Record: 220-133 

- 3 OUA Championships (1998-99, 2002-03, 2005-06) 

- OUA West Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year: 2000-01, 2006-07 

- Fox 40 OUA Coach of the Year: 2006-07 

- Ontario Provincial Team Coach: 1994-97 

- Head Coach of Team Hamilton at International Children’s Games – 1999 (bronze medal) 

- Head Coach, Ryerson University, 1988-1992 

- Canadian National Team Member 1984-1987 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT BASKETBALL AT MCMASTER UNIVERSITY: 

- 2006-07 - McMaster women’s basketball was ranked #1 in the country for 10 consecutive weeks on the strength of a 24-game 

winning streak (conference and non-conference). No Ontario team had been ranked #1 in CIS women’s basketball since 1998- 

1999 (CIS rankings before 1998-1999 are not available) and possibly as far back as 1990-91 when Laurentian University 

captured the CIS title. 

- 2006-07 saw the inaugural Basketball Scholarship Gala Dinner, with all net proceeds going towards men’s and women’s 

basketball scholarships equally. 

- 2006-07: Produced first team All-Canadian Lindsay DeGroot 

- Since 2002-03, McMaster women’s basketball has produced three of the last five OUA West Players of the Year 

- December training schedule includes exhibition tournament in Florida 

- Athletes have gone on to play professionally in Europe 

- State-of-the-art facilities: the new David Braley Athletic Centre (with indoor track, 20, 000 square foot fitness centre and a high 

performance training area) as well as a renovation of the Burridge Gymnasium, where women’s basketball games take place 

If you are interested in exploring playing at McMaster University here’s what you should do: Contact Theresa Burns. 


Scholarships and Athletic Awards issued by the university to women’s basketball in 2005-2006: Athletic scholarships of up to 

$3,500 are available for incoming student-athletes, provided you have an 80%. Next season we have earmarked 9 awards with a total 

of over $25,000 ranging from $1,500 to the maximum $3,500. In 2005-06, 4 awards were given out, totaling $5,000. 


- Women’s Basketball Bursary - $1,500 

- Entrance Honor Awards - $750 (80-84.9%); $1,000 (85-89.9%); $2,000 (90-94.9%); $3,000 (95%+) – All are renewable based on 

specific terms and conditions 

- Further academic scholarship opportunities 


McMaster University, a world-renowned research-intensive university, fosters a culture of innovation and a commitment to discovery 

and learning in teaching, research and scholarship. Based in Hamilton, the University, one of only four Canadian universities to be 

listed on the top 100 Universities in the word, has a student population of more than 23, 000 and alumni population of more than 

125,000 in 128 countries. 


“Being part of the McMaster basketball community has been a wonderful 

experience for me. Not only have I learned and developed the 

important life skills that come along with being part of a team, I’ve also 

made connections with people that will be my friends for life. Playing 

basketball for McMaster goes far beyond athletics. You become part of 

the greater community and the support that people in Hamilton have 

is something that is very important to our program and our success.“ 

Lindsay DeGroot, First Team All-Canadian (2006-07) 

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MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY (St. John’s) Team Name: Sea-Hawks 

Head Coach: Douglas Partridge Head Coach e-mail: dpartrid@mun.ca 

Head Coach phone: 709 737-8679 www.mun.ca/athletics 


Doug has been the head coach at Memorial for the past 15 seasons. Over that time he has guided the team to 13 consecutive playoff 

berths, 8 trips to the Atlantic University Sport final and 6 league championships. The team’s 6 trips to CIS nationals have resulted 

in two 5th place finishes and a national bronze medal placing in 2006-07. Along the way Doug was named AUS coach of the year on 

3 occasions and CIS coach of the year in 2003. Doug has been active in the CP program at the local and regional level as well as 

coaching teams at all different age levels in various national and regional competitions. 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT BASKETBALL AT MEMORIAL: 

Memorial offers a national level program that competes across the country at various tournaments. We have even had occasion to 

travel internationally, playing in Ireland in 2006-07. The team has been at or near the top of their conference for over a decade, 

winning 5 of the last 8 conference championships. The consistency of our competitive environment we believe helps train players 

to meet the challenges, not only in a basketball environment but also in the wider world. We have had 4 doctors graduate from our 

roster in the last 2 years as well as several players who have gone on to graduate studies. The current athletic director at Memorial is 

a former female basketball player, Michelle Healey who was an All-Canadian in the 1990’s. We believe this ability to combine highlevel 

academic success with high level competitive basketball makes our program unique and a good destination for the serious 

student athlete. 

Another unique feature about Memorial basketball is the level of community support that the team receives. On average, over 1,000 

spectators attend each home game in support of our team and in a very short period of time, our female basketball players become 

highly recognizable faces in the community. Families, children and fans of all ages will often stop them in public places to congratulate 

them on a recent win, inquire about recent road competitions or simply extend a friendly hello and let them know how proud 

they are of them. It’s a really special feeling as a player to feel so welcomed in a community that loves its basketball. 

If you are interested in exploring playing at Memorial here’s what you should do: Contact the Head Coach, Doug Partridge, via 

e-mail. Be sure to include contact information and any relevant information on you as a basketball player. The coaching staff likes to 

be able to view videotape of prospective athletes before deciding their level of interest. We expect a high level of commitment and 

a dedication to training from our athletes and this should be considered before contacting the coach. 

Finances: Undergraduate tuition costs for arts degree in 2006-2007: Tuition (arts/science undergrad) $2,550. 


A total of about $18,000 was distributed last year with most of the funds being at the discretion of the coaching staff. 

Other opportunities for financial support: Incoming students are eligible for entrance scholarships set at automatic thresholds: 

$1,000 for an 85% average. $2,000 for a 90%. $3,000 for a 93% or above. 

There are also other provincial and association awards available for athletes to apply for. 


Memorial offers a unique opportunity to study on the 

eastern ocean shore. The culture and hospitality of 

Newfoundland are world famous. There are tremendous 

outdoor and experiential learning opportunities afforded by 

the environment you are surrounded by. The university 

offers several co-op degree programs and has a campus in 

Harlow England in which several degree programs make use 

of offering the opportunity to study abroad through your 

degree at Memorial. 

Parting Comments: The Sea-Hawks family is a great place to 

join, study and play. Our players all leave with a lifelong 

attachment that brings them back to the team and university 

throughout their life. They all cannot imagine having played 

anywhere else.

THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK (Fredericton) Team Name: UNB Varsity Reds 

Head Coach: Jeff Speedy Head Coach e-mail: jspeedy@unb.ca 

Head Coach phone: 506 447-3100 www.vreds.unb.ca 


Entering 15th season as post-secondary Head Coach; 2nd season at UNB. Level Four NCCP Certified. Coach of the University of 

Regina Cougars from 2002-2006. Won Canada West Championship and CIS Silver Medal in 2004. Won Canada West Silver Medal in 

2005. Head Coach of UCC (now Thompson Rivers University) from 1994-2002. 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT BASKETBALL AT UNB: 

We are beginning construction on a new, beautiful state of the art gymnasium in 2007, which will really put our Program on the 

national map.We have a great community support as we are the only game in town … no pro sports, no junior hockey.VReds sports 

are a big, big deal! Our schedule is as competitive as any in the country, with trips to play in Western Canada, annual games vs NCAA 

Division One teams, and our own Helen Campbell Tournament. UNB and the City of Fredericton are a perfect size … large enough to 

get “lost” if you want to yet small enough to have a very welcoming and safe environment. You are not a number at UNB. The “family 

feel”, small class sizes and engaging Faculty make the UNB experience a very positive one. 

If you are interested in exploring playing at the University of New Brunswick, here’s what you should do: 

Simply go to our web site, www.unbf.ca, or phone 1-888-895-3344 to request that a package be mailed to you. 



3 awards of $5500, 1 award of $4000, 1 award at $3000, 2 awards at $2500, 2 awards at $1500 


Guaranteed academic scholarship for students with scholarship average above 80% or better. 


UNB Fredericton has 7,500 full time students, 50 degree or diploma programs, and 18:1 student to faculty ratio, and the largest 

residence community in Atlantic Canada. Key programs include Kinesiology, Arts, Nursing, Law, Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, 

Education, Forestry and studies in leadership at Renaissance College. 


“UNB Basketball has provided me with the support and guidance to grow and mature not only as a student athlete, but also as a 

contributing member of the community. I feel proud and fortunate to be associated with the Varsity Reds Program.” 

Kathleen Singh, 4th year student-athlete 

My experience as a University of New Brunswick women’s basketball player was invaluable. 

The UNB program has a rich history of success built by strong, competitive women. The 

basketball community in New Brunswick is knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and loyal. I have 

terrific memories of exciting competition, grueling workouts, and talented teammates. The 

program challenged us to grow and develop as players and people, and we had a blast 

along the way! As a former UNB basketball player, I am connected to a wonderful group of 

women, and program supporters, who are now my lifelong mentors, colleagues, and 

friends. I feel privileged to be a member of this community.” 

Pauline Lordon, UNB Women’s Basketball Alumni 

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UNIVERSITÉ DU NOUVEAU-BRUNSWICK Nom de l’équipe : UNB Varsity Reds 

Nom de l’entraîneur/e-chef : Jeff Speedy Adresse courriel : jspeedy@unb.ca 

Téléphone : 506 447-3100 www.vreds.unb.ca 


Débute sa quinzième saison comme entraineur-chef de niveau postsecondaire ainsi que sa deuxième avec les VReds de l’UNB. 

Possède une certification NCCP - niveau 4. Gagnant du Championnat Canada Ouest et médaillant d’argent du tournoi CIS 2004, 

médaillant d’argent du Championnat Canada Ouest en 2005. Entraineur-chef à l’UCC (couramment l’Université de Thompson Rivers) 

de 1994 à 2004. 


Nous commençons la construction d’un nouveau gymnase néanmoins l’un des plus modernes, qui mettra sans doute notre 

programme sur la carte nationale. Nous avons l’un des plus grands soutiens communautaires car nous sommes le seul vrai jeu en 

ville…il n’y a présentement aucunes présences de sports professionnels ou d’équipe de hockey junior. Les sports des Vreds sont 

sans doute une grande affaire dans notre communauté. Notre programme est aussi compétitive que n’importe autres du pays 

comme nous voyageons à travers le Canada, nous jouons annuellement des équipes de la première division du NCAA et nous 

sommes hôtes de notre tournoi annuel d’Helen Campbell. UNB ainsi que la ville de Fredericton sont d’une taille parfaite…assez 

grande pour explorer et au contraire assez petite pour nous accueillir chaleureusement et fournissent un environnement sécuritaire. 

En faisant parti des Vreds vous faites aussi parti d’une famille. 

Mot à l’intention des basketteuses qui souhaiteraient possiblement fréquenter votre université : Visitez simplement notre site Web 

www.unbf.ca ou téléphonez nous au 1-888-895-3344 pour faire parvenir un formulaire de demande d’admission. 

Aspect financier : Exemple de frais de scolarité pour étudiant en Art serait de $5509.00 


3 prix d’athlétiques d’une valeur de $5500.00, 1 prix de $4000.00, 1 prix de $3000, 2 prix de $2500 et 2 prix de $1500. 


Bourse académique garantie pour les étudiants du niveau secondaire qui maintiennent une moyenne d’au moins 80%. 


Le campus du UNB a une population étudiante à plein temps de 7500, offre plus de 50 programmes menant a un grade ou un 

diplôme, possède un rapport d’étudiants au corps professoral de 18 :1 et héberge la plus grosse communauté en résidences des 

provinces de l’Atlantique. Plusieurs programmes bien reconnus sont offerts en Kinésiologie, Arts, Science Infirmière, Droit, Ingénierie 

et Ingénierie Biomédicale, Éducation, Foresterie et d’Études en Leadership au Collège Renaissance. 


« Le basket-ball au UNB m’a donné le soutien ainsi que le conseil nécessaire pour m’aider a grandir non seulement comme une 

étudiante et athlète mais aussi comme un membre étant capable de contribuer dans ma communauté. Je me sens très fière et 

chanceuse d’être associée au programme des Varsity Reds. » 

Kathleen Singh, étudiante/basketteuse - 4ième année. 

« Mon expérience comme membre de l’équipe féminine a été d’une valeur inestimable. 

Le programme du UNB a une histoire très riche et remplie de succès, dues aux efforts et 

accomplissements de femmes déterminées et compétitives. La communauté de 

Basket-ball du Nouveau-Brunswick est bien informée, enthousiaste et fidèle. J’ai des 

mémoires de moments très compétitifs, de séances d’entraînement épuisantes et des 

équipiers douées. Le programme nous a défié de se développer autant comme joueur 

qu’une personne tout en ayant beaucoup de plaisir le long du trajet. En tant qu’ancienne 

joueuse de basket-ball, je suis reliée à un merveilleux groupe de gens qui sont des 

mentors, des collègues et des amis perpétuels. Je me sens très privilégiée d’être 

membre d’une telle communauté. » 

Pauline Lordon, Basket-ball féminin du UNB.

UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA (uOttawa) Team Name: Gee-Gees 

Head Coach: Carlos Brown Head Coach e-mail: cbrown@uottawa.ca 

Head Coach phone: 613 562-5800 x 4321 www.geegees.ca / www.uottawa.ca 


Carlos Brown has been a part of the Gee-Gees basketball family for 17 years as a player and coach. Brown wore the garnet and grey 

for five seasons from 1990 to 1995, serving as team captain during his final two years as a Gee-Gee. He helped lead the University of 

Ottawa to the Canadian Interuniversity Athletic Union (CIAU) national semi-final in 1992-93, and earned the Kitch McPherson trophy 

as most valuable player in the Ontario University Athletic Association (OUAA) championship game that same season. 

Following his playing career, Brown worked as an assistant coach with particular responsibilities for recruitment and fundraising 

from 1995 to 1999 alongside former University of Ottawa bench boss Jack Eisenmann (UConnecticut). After a role as an assistant 

with the University of Texas-Pan American women’s team (NCAA Division I), Brown returned to the University of Ottawa to serve as 

associate head coach to David DeAveiro from 2001 to 2003. 

Coach Carlos Brown is now entering his 18th season as a Gee-Gee and 4th as head coach of the Women’s Basketball Program. In 

2004, Brown was appointed head coach of the Gee-Gees women’s basketball program, and led the team to their second consecutive 

national championship appearance. The Gee-Gees placed 5th and earned the Consolation Championship in Winnipeg. The Gees 

were defeated in the first round by the eventual Champions (SFU) but, the Gee-Gees bounced back to defeat #2 Regina, and #6 

Guelph to have the best finish in the program’s history. 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT BASKETBALL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA: 

- The University of Ottawa Gee-Gees women’s basketball program has established itself as one of the competitive programs in 

the country over the last 5 years.The Gee-Gees have competed at the National Championships twice in the last four years, and 

won the OUA Championships in 2003-04 and were finalists in 2004-05. 

- Our women’s basketball program is extremely proud of our accomplishments both on and off the court.We expect a high 

level of dedication to academics and to community involvement by our student-athletes. We are extremely proud of the fact 

that our student-athletes have to option to graduate with bilingual status. 

- Gee-Gees basketball is at the forefront in web-casting of Women’s basketball in Canada. For the last three years, all Gee-Gees 

home games have been streamed around the world for family, supporters and the casual fan to see. 

- All games are played at Montpetit Hall, with a capacity of 1,000. Our basketball program is well supported by the community 

as you will see by the number of fans watching our games via web cast. 

- In 2010, the women’s basketball program will be celebrating their 40th anniversary with the gathering of four decades of 

coaches, players, and support staff.This event will be held on the Homecoming weekend. 

If you are interested in exploring playing at University of Ottawa here’s what you should do: contact Coach Brown 

Finances: Undergraduate tuition costs for an arts degree in 2006-2007: $4,705 


The University of Ottawa leads the OUA in the amount of athletic financial awards (AFA) provided to student-athletes (SA), and 

ranks in the top ten in the CIS. 

Returning SA have access to AFA up to the OUA maximum $3,500 at both the undergraduate and graduate level. We will be 

offering entering AFA at both the undergraduate and graduate level as of September 2007. 

SA also have access to additional academic financial awards and bursaries in addition to AFA, and work study opportunities on 

campus. 


Founded in 1848, the University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual post secondary institution in Canada. 

Our student population is approximately 35,000 (2006-2007) 

We are proud to offer graduate and post-graduate programs such as Civil Law, Common Law, Education and Medicine 

Words from a Gee-Gees Alumni: 

“As a former carded athlete with the Canadian National team, I was exposed to a high level of excellence on and off the court and 

coming to the University of Ottawa that standard of excellence was upheld. As a Gee-Gee, I studied hard, I practiced hard and I 

played hard. I now feel I have acquired skills that I will keep with me for the rest of my life.” 

Moriah Trowell, Junior National Team member, 

two time OUA All-star, MVP of the OUA Championship game 2003-04. 

The women’s basketball program is excited about its future as the graduating 

members of our program are now involved in all facets of the community as: 

Lawyers, Doctors, Teachers, Accountants, Sport Psychologist, Vice President, 

Entrepreneurs, and Mothers. 

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UNIVERSITÉ D’OTTAWA (uOttawa) Nom de l’équipe : Gee-Gees 

Nom de l’entraîneur-chef : Carlos Brown Courriel de l’entraîneur-chef : cbrown@uottawa.ca 

No de téléphone : 613-562-5800, poste 4321 Site Web : www.geegees.ca / www.uottawa.ca 

BIOGRAPHIE DE L’ENTRAÎNEUR-CHEF : 

Carlos Brown fait partie de la famille de basket-ball des Gee-Gees depuis 17 ans, d’abord comme joueur, puis maintenant comme 

entraîneur. Pendant cinq saisons, soit de 1990 à 1995, il a porté le grenat et gris, agissant à titre de capitaine de l’équipe durant ses 

deux dernières années comme Gee-Gee. En 1992-1993, il a contribué à conduire l’Université d’Ottawa à la demi-finale nationale de 

l’Union sportive interuniversitaire canadienne (USIC) et a remporté le trophée Kitch McPherson pour avoir été le joueur le plus utile 

dans le cadre du championnat de l’Association sportive des universités de l’Ontario (ASUO) durant cette même saison. 

Une fois sa carrière de joueur terminée, M. Brown a travaillé comme entraîneur-adjoint et était responsable, en particulier, du 

recrutement et de la collecte des fonds entre 1995 et 1999 aux côtés de l’ancien entraîneur-chef de l’Université d’Ottawa, Jack 

Eisenmann (UConnecticut). À la suite d’une période au poste d’assistant de l’équipe féminine de la University of Texas-Pan American 

(NCAA, division I), M. Brown est revenu à l’Université d’Ottawa comme entraîneur-chef associé avec David DeAveiro de 2001 à 2003. 

L’entraîneur Brown débute maintenant sa 18e saison comme Gee-Gee et sa 4e saison comme entraîneur-chef du programme de 

basket-ball féminin. Il a été nommé entraîneur-chef de ce programme de basket-ball en 2004 et a conduit l’équipe à sa seconde 

participation consécutive à un championnat national. Les Gee-Gees ont obtenu la 5e place et ont mérité une place en finale consolation 

au Championnat disputé à Winnipeg. L’équipe a été défaite dans la première ronde par les championnes éventuelles (SFU), 

mais se sont reprises, défaisant Regina (no 2) et Guelph (no 6), obtenant la meilleure position de l’histoire du programme. 

QU’A DE SPÉCIAL LE PROGRAMME DE BASKET-BALL DE L’UNIVERSITÉ D’OTTAWA? 

Le programme de basket-ball féminin de l’Université d’Ottawa s’est imposé comme l’un des programmes les plus compétitifs au 

pays au cours des 5 dernières années. Les Gee-Gees ont compétitionné à deux reprises au cours des quatre dernières années 

dans le cadre du Championnat national. L’équipe a remporté le Championnat de SUO en 2003-04 et a été finaliste en 2004-05. 

Nous sommes extrêmement fiers de nos réalisations au sein du programme de basket-ball féminin, tant sur le terrain qu’ailleurs. 

Nous nous attendons de nos étudiantes-athlètes qu’elles fassent preuve d’un engagement marqué à l’égard de leurs études et 

de la collectivité. Nous sommes extrêmement fiers du fait qu’elles aient l’option de terminer leurs études en jouissant d’un statut 

bilingue. 

En matière de diffusion sur le Web, le programme de basket-ball des Gee-Gees arrive bon premier dans le domaine du basket-ball 

féminin au Canada. Depuis les trois dernières années, tous les matchs disputés à domicile par les Gee-Gees ont été diffusés en 

continu sur le Web dans le monde entier afin de permettre aux familles, aux partisans et aux amateurs occasionnels de les suivre. 

Tous les matchs sont disputés au pavillon Montpetit qui offre une capacité de 1 000 places. La collectivité appuie notre 

programme de basket-ball comme en témoigne le nombre de partisans qui les regardent par l’entremise d’une diffusion sur le 

Web. 

En 2010, le programme de basket-ball féminin célébrera son 40e anniversaire d’existence. On espère réunir pour l’événement 

quatre décennies d’entraîneurs, de joueuses et d’employés de soutien. Cet événement se déroulera durant l’édition 2010 du 

week-end des retrouvailles de l’Université. 

Si vous êtes intéressée à vous joindre à l’équipe à l’Université d’Ottawa, voici ce que vous devriez faire : 

Prière de communiquer avec Carlos Brown, entraîneur-chef de l’équipe féminine de basket-ball par téléphone au 613-562-5800, 

poste 4321, ou par courriel à l’adresse suivante : cbrown@uOttawa.ca 

Finances : Frais de scolarité pour un an d’études de premier cycle à la Faculté des arts en 2006-2007 : 4 705 $ 

Bourses d’études et bourses sportives émises par l’Université : 

L’Université d’Ottawa vient au premier rang de SUO pour ce qui est du montant des bourses athlétiques décernées aux étudiants-athlètes 

et se classe parmi les 10 établissements les plus généreux de SIC. 

Les étudiants-athlètes poursuivant leurs études ont accès à des bourses athlétiques jusqu’à concurrence du montant 

maximum permis par SUO, soit 3 500 $ CAN, tant au premier cycle que dans le cadre d’études supérieures. L’admissibilité à 

une bourse athlétique tant au premier qu’au second cycle sera permise à compter de septembre 2007. 

Les étudiants-athlètes ont également accès à d’autres bourses universitaires en plus des bourses 

athlétiques ainsi qu’à des possibilités de travail-études au sein du campus. 


Fondée en 1848, l’Université d’Ottawa est le plus important établissement post-secondaire bilingue au Canada. 

L’Université compte environ 35 000 étudiants (2006-2007). 

Nous sommes fiers d’offrir des programmes de premier et de second cycle, notamment en droit civil, common law, éducation 

et médecine. 

Témoignage d’une ancienne des Gee-Gees : 

« À titre d’ancienne athlète brevetée au sein de l’équipe nationale du Canada, j’ai été exposée à un niveau d’excellence élevé, tant 

sur le terrain qu’à l’extérieur et en venant à l’Université d’Ottawa, cette norme d’excellence a été maintenue. Comme Gee-Gee, j’ai 

étudié d’arrache-pied et je me suis donnée à fond durant les pratiques et les matchs. J’estime désormais avoir acquis des compétences 

qui me seront utiles durant le reste de ma vie. » 

Moriah Trowell, membre de l’équipe junior nationale, nommée joueuse étoile à deux reprises par SUO et 

joueuse la plus utile du Championnat de SUO de 2003-04. 

Le programme de basket-ball féminin envisage l’avenir avec enthousiasme alors que les membres sortantes sont maintenant 

actives dans toutes sphères de la collectivité comme avocates, médecins, enseignantes, comptables, psychologues sportives, viceprésidentes, 

entrepreneures et mères.

UNIVERSITY OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND (Charlottetown, PEI) Team Name: Panthers 

Head Coach: Dave MacNeill Head Coach e-mail: wbball@upei.ca 

Head Coach phone: Contact UPEI – 902 566-0432 www.upei.ca 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT BASKETBALL AT UPEI: 

Women’s basketball at UPEI is a major sport, drawing large crowds to games at the Chi-Wan Young Canada Games Sports Centre, 

one of the top basketball and athletic facilities in the country. Members of the team are well known in the tight-knit Island community, 

featured in PEI and regional media, are readily ‘adopted’ by the PEI basketball family, and have numerous opportunities to interact 

with the community, especially with children and schools. UPEI is a ‘players’ program,’ with many opportunities for both input 

and evaluation of progress. The program provides an academic advisor and university ‘navigator’ to help student-athletes achieve 

success in their academic studies, which is our primary focus. UPEI plays in the AUS throughout the Atlantic provinces, and participates 

in tournaments across the country, and has been quite successful over the years, having won five AUS titles since 1987. The 

team has won a national CIS silver medal. 

If you are interested in exploring playing at UPEI, here’s what you should do: 

Prospective players should check out the UPEI website and contact the UPEI athletic department at 902-566-0432. 

Finances: Undergraduate tuition costs for arts degree in 2006-2007: Regular undergraduate tuition (10 courses – five each 

semester) is approximately $4,920, and tuition is frozen for the next three years. 


Similar to other CIS universities. 


UPEI offers an education rich in knowledge and opportunities—and in value. Consistently ranked as one of Canada’s Top Ten primarily 

undergraduate universities, UPEI is special — a university rooted in history, which has grown to become an integral part of the 

city of Charlottetown and the province of Prince Edward Island. 

One of Canada’s top undergraduate teaching and research institutions, UPEI offers student-athletes a chance to play in front of 

enthusiastic crowds in top flight facilities while at the same time providing great academic and interpersonal opportunities as part 

of a close tight-knit UPEI community – one where people know your name. UPEI grads have flourished in business, graduate school, 

and their chosen professions. One of the unique features of UPEI is the Atlantic Veterinary College, training veterinarians from across 

the country and around the world. At UPEI, making sure students have the best academic and personal experience is our top priority. 

With programs geared specifically for the individual, UPEI bends over backwards to nurture student interests and welcome 

students ‘home.’ 

2006 - 2007 UPEI team award winners: 

Lauren Wonfor (Calgary AB) Most Improved 

Jenna Kaye (Sackville NB) Most Dedicated 

Susanne Canvin (Charlottetown PEI) Rookie of the Year 

Melissa-Anne Campbell (Lasalle QC) - MVP 

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QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY (Kingston) Team Name: Golden Gaels 

Head Coach: Dave Wilson E-mail: dave.wilson@queensu.ca 

Head Coach phone: 613 533-6317 www.queensbasketball.net 

HEAD COACH BIO: NATIONAL TEAM COACHING (CANADA BASKETBALL): 

• B.A., BPHE, B.Ed., M.Ed. • Head Coach, World University Games (FISU)Team: 2007 – Thailand 

• Chartered Professional Coach • Assistant Coach U21: 2006 – Mexico & 2002 – Brazil 

• Level IV NCCP Certified • Assistant Coach U19: 2005 –Tunisia & 2004 – Puerto Rico 

• NCI High Performance Diploma • Nike All Canada Camp: 2004 (Head Coach) & 2002 (Camp Coach) 

• 25 yrs. as Head Coach at Queen’s • Assistant Coach Senior Team: 2001 – Brazil 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT BASKETBALL AT QUEEN’S: 

• Combine an outstanding education with outstanding basketball. In the last 6 years, Queen’s has captured two OUA East 

Championships, one OUA Championship, and two berths to the CIS Championships. Finished in the top four of the division in 

each of the last 10 years (17 of last 18). 

• Coach Wilson has a 100% graduation rate over his 25 years as head coach 

• Assistant,Tim Orpin is entering his 22nd year coaching at Queen’s 

• The new $230 million Queen’s Centre is scheduled to open in 2009 (first phase) which includes a new state-of-the-art varsity gym, 

team room, and strength & conditioning facilities 

• Team is hard-working, disciplined, with unparalleled team cohesion. Unique, close-knit campus with great spirit. Great environment 

in which to play. 

If you are interested in exploring playing at Queen’s University here’s what you should do: 

• Contact Coach Wilson via the recruiting form found on the web site: www.queensbasketball.net (preferably by fall of Gr.11 at the 

latest) 

• Inform the coach of opportunities to see you play and forward a video of one of your games 

• Inform your high school &/or club coach of your desire to play at university – they can help you develop and contact me. 

Finances: Undergraduate tuition costs for arts degree in 2006-2007: $4579 

Scholarships and Athletic Awards: 

Queen’s University provides in excess of $21 million dollars annually in student financial assistance (both merit-based [Scholarship] 

& need-based [Bursary]). Queen’s distributes more than $1 million dollars to student-athletes with approximately 40% of Queen’s 

athletes receiving awards. At the discretion of the head coach, the Queen’s women’s basketball program disperses a minimum of 

$20,000 annually in athletic financial awards, with additional funding opportunities available to athletes in terms of merit, needbased, 

or work-study, through the university Awards office. 

Other opportunities for financial support: Summer Basketball Camp, Work-Study Program, Summer Work Employment Program 


Known as one of the premier universities in North America, Queen’s has an undergraduate population of 13,000 students. As a 

residential university, over 90% of the student body live within a 7 block radius of campus, contributing significantly to the famous 

“Queen’s Spirit.” 

$230 MILLION QUEEN’S CENTRE 

QUEEN’S SPIRIT = TEAM COHESION 

Combine the best of both worlds — an outstanding academic experience with an outstanding basketball experience. And, as of 

2009, a state of the art competition, practise, and fitness facility unparalleled in the country (the Queen’s Centre).

UQAM Nom de l’équipe : Citadins 

Nom de l’entraîneur/e-chef : Jacques Verschuere Adresse courriel : basketball.feminin@uqam.ca 

Téléphone : 514 987-3000 poste 1924 www.sports.uqam.ca/citadins/basket/basket_f.htm 

NOTES BIOGRAPHIQUES SUR L’ENTRAÎNEUR/E-CHEF. 

Entraîneur-chef depuis la création de l’équipe il y a 4 ans; son équipe s’est qualifiée lors des deux dernières années pour les championnats 

provinciaux. Jacques Verschuere a été entraîneur-chef pendant 27 années au Collège Édouard-Montpetit, dont 22 dans le AA 

(3 championnats provinciaux, 2 médailles d’argent et 2 médailles de Bronze) et les 5 dernières années dans le AAA (où il a remporté 

le championnat provincial) ! Niveau 3 complété du programme de certification des entraîneurs. 


Le programme des Citadins est un jeune programme, l’histoire est encore à faire. L’UQAM est située au coeur de la ville de 

Montréal… et on peut même dire que la ville est au coeur de l’UQAM ! Les édifices sont tous reliés par des couloirs souterrains.Une 

foule d’activités culturelles et plusieurs boutiques sont accessibles également par le Métro; ceci donne son cachet particulier à cette 

grande université de plus de 50,000 étudiants. 

Le basketball commence à attirer de très bonnes foules (moyenne de 500 spectateurs par match). Après 4 années d’existence, 

Mireille Karangua est pour l’instant la joueuse qui a le plus marqué le programme; en 2006 elle a été choisie sur la première équipe 

d’étoiles du Québec et sur la deuxième équipe d’étoiles au Canada grâce a des statistiques personnelles exceptionnelles. Graduée 

en enseignement de l’Éducation Physique, elle joue présentement comme professionnelle au Portugal. 

Mot à l’intention des basketteuses qui souhaiteraient possiblement fréquenter votre université : 

Les joueuses intéressées à jouer pour l’UQAM peuvent communiquer avec Monsieur Éric Dion, coordonnateur des sports universitaires 

au 514-987-3000 ou par courriel dion.eric@uqam.ca 

Aspect financier : Il en coute présentement environ 3000$ en frais de scolarité pour étudier à l’UQAM (régime à temps plein). 


Plusieurs bourses sont disponibles pour les joueuses; certaines sont attribuées par le choix des entraîneurs, d’autres en fonction des 

performances sportives et d’autres en fonction des performances académiques. 

Autres sources de soutien financier possible : privilège au étudiant-athlète pour du travail au centre sportif 

QUELQUES MOTS 

SUR L’UNIVERSITÉ : 

Plusieurs programmes d’études sont 

reconnus au Québec et à travers le monde 

dont en particulier Les communications, la 

psychologie et les Sciences Sociales. 

Mireille Karangwa 

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UNIVERSITY OF REGINA Team Name: Cougars 

Head Coach: Dave Taylor Head Coach e-mail: dave.taylor@uregina.ca 

Head Coach phone: 306 585-4068 www.uregina.ca/cougars 


• Entering second year as head coach at the U of R 

• Spent 13 years as an assistant coach prior to being elevated 

• Seven appearances at CIAU/CIS Championships as an assistant coach, including national championship victory in 2001 

• Coached Team Saskatchewan in the 1997 (men) and 2001 (women) Canada Summer Games 

• Eight years as a provincial team coach 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT BASKETBALL AT REGINA: 

The University of Regina has made the national tournament in seven of the last ten years, highlighted by the Cougars’ win in the 

2001 CIS Championship.The U of R has produced two CIS Player of the Year Award winners (Cymone Bouchard, Corinn Wersta) in the 

last ten years. The Cougars have the luxury of performing in the three-year-old Centre for Kinesiology, Health & Sport, one of the 

premier facilities in nation. The women’s basketball team enjoys great community support, as the Cougars’ attendance ranks in the 

top two in Canada West. In addition, the annual Cougar Women’s Fundraising Breakfast is attended by over 600 people. The Cougars 

will be the host of the 2009 CIS Championships. 

If you are interested in exploring playing at University of Regina here’s what you should do: 

Head coach Dave Taylor can be contacted via email or by phone. Coach Taylor prefers to see game tape from interested recruits. 



• Two entrance awards given to incoming freshmen who meet academic requirements 

• Any player who maintains an 80% average receives an Academic All-Canadian scholarship covering their tuition 

• Gave out $40,000 in scholarship monies in 2006-2007. 


The University of Regina has about 12,000 undergraduate and 

graduate students currently enrolled. Specialized programs are 

offered in a number of areas including journalism, social work, 

media production and studies, actuarial science, petroleum 

engineering, fine arts, software systems, education, police 

studies, health studies, public policy, business administration, 

and many others. A co-operative education program – the first 

in Western Canada – is available in arts, business administration, 

engineering and science (computer science, physics, chemistry 

and biochemistry, and mathematics and statistics including 

actuarial science internships). An Aboriginal co-operative 

education program is available in each of these areas. The 

undergraduate petroleum engineering program is the largest 

in the country. The Police Studies BA was the first policing 

degree to be offered by a Canadian university and is resulting 

in partnerships with police services in the province and 

beyond.

ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE OF CANADA (Kingston) Team Name: Paladins 

Head Coach: Brad Schur Head Coach e-mail: Brad.Schur@rmc.ca 

Head Coach phone: 613-541-6000 ext 8738 www.rmc.ca 


Coach Brad Schur played at RMC from 1994-1998 and graduated with a BA in Honors History. He received his commission as an Air 

Force Logistics Officer. While serving on Canadian Forces Base Kingston, Coach Schur started his university coaching career as an 

assistant with the RMC men’s team. In 2003, RMC started their varsity women’s basketball team, and Brad Schur was named as Head 

Coach. 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT THE ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE OF CANADA - TOP TEN REASONS TO ATTEND RMC 

1. An excellent university education 

• Because of our tradition of excellence, RMC graduates are in demand around the world, constantly sought after for military 

and high level civilian positions. Our graduates go on to challenging and meaningful careers in the Canadian Forces. 

2. A fully subsidized university education 

3. A challenging career in the service of your country 

• Graduating from RMC does not only earn you a degree and a job, it earns you a commission. 

Officers are in effect company directors, managers and supervisors.You will join a team that has a 

tradition of excellence and be given the opportunity to distinguish yourself and your country. 

4. Fluency in both official languages 

• One of the goals of RMC is to graduate cadets who can communicate in both official languages 

and who recognize the importance of being a bilingual in Canada. Although you do not need to 

be bilingual to enter RMC, to graduate, you must meet the Public Service Commission’s guidelines 

for bilingualism. Instruction includes class instruction throughout 

the academic year and a ten week immersion course in the 

summer after second year. 

5. Intimate campus atmosphere 

• The approximately 1,000 under-graduate student body lives on 

campus. 

6. Supportive learning environment 

• State of the art labs, facilities and equipment provide the backdrop 

for our diverse academic programs. Combined with small class 

sizes that allow a close working relationship with university staff 

and professors, RMC provides ample support for academic success. 

7. Leadership Training 

8. Physical Fitness a priority 

• Being fit is an integral part of the RMC experience. First-rate athletic 

training and competition facilities compliment a diverse and 

experience physical education staff. 

9. Varsity Sports 

• An opportunity to join an athletic program that competes all 

across the nation at the CIS level. 

10. A unique life experience 

• RMC offers you the opportunity to become part of a team that will challenge and reward you. You will form lifetime bonds 

and graduate well prepared for your next challenge in life; whatever that challenge may be. 

If you are interested in exploring playing at The Royal Military College of Canada here’s what you should do: Follow the link 

below to our student-athlete questionnaire http://www.rmc.ca/athletics/varsity/Basketball-W/questionnaire_e.html 

Complete the questionnaire and you will be contacted with more information about the opportunities available at RMC. 

Finances: 

• Fully subsidized education and a guaranteed summer job when you enrol in the Regular Officer Training Plan (ROTP). 

• Approximately $6000 a year for tuition, accommodations, meals and mandatory fees when you enroll in the Reserve Entry 

Training Plan (RETP) 


Attending RMC provides a unique learning experience that will challenge and reward. We hope you take the time to further investigate 

what RMC can offer you. 

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COLLÈGE MILITAIRE ROYAL DU CANADA Nom de l’équipe : Paladins 

Nom de l’entraîneur/e-chef : Brad Schur Adresse courriel de l’entraîneur/e-chef : Brad.Schur@rmc.ca 

Numéro de téléphone : 613-541-6000, poste 8738 www.rmc.ca 


Brad Schur a représenté le CMR comme joueur de basket-ball entre 1994 à 1998. Il en est bachelier en arts avec spécialisation en 

histoire, et détient une commission en qualité d’officier de la logistique de la Force aérienne. Pendant une affectation à la Base des 

Forces canadiennes Kingston, Brad Schur a entamé sa carrière d’entraîneur universitaire comme adjoint de l’équipe masculine du 

CMR. En 2003, il est nommé entraîneur-chef de la toute nouvelle équipe féminine de basket-ball du CMR. 

CARACTÉRISTIQUES PARTICULIÈRES DU PROGRAMME DE BASKET-BALL FÉMININ : DIX BONNES RAISONS DE 

FRÉQUENTER LE CMR 

1. Excellente formation universitaire 

• Because En raison de notre tradition d’excellence, les diplômés du CMR sont toujours en demande partout dans le monde, 

tant pour des postes militaires que pour des postes civils de haut niveau, et ils mènent de stimulantes et enrichissantes 

carrières dans les Forces canadiennes. 

2. Formation universitaire entièrement subventionnée 

3. Stimulante carrière au service du pays 

• Because Les études au CMR confèrent non seulement un diplôme et un emploi, mais également une commission. Devenir 

officier équivaut à devenir chef d’entreprise, gestionnaire ou superviseur. L’équipe perpétue une tradition d’excellence, et 

vous pourrez vous distinguer en servant votre pays. 

4. Maîtrise des deux langues officielles 

• Because L’un des buts du CMR est de former des officiers qui peuvent communiquer dans les deux langues officielles et 

reconnaissent l’importance du bilinguisme au Canada.Vous n’avez pas besoin d’être bilingue pour vous inscrire au CMR, 

mais vous devez satisfaire aux exigences de la Commission de la fonction publique en ce qui a trait au bilinguisme pour 

obtenir votre diplôme. La langue seconde est enseignée en classe tout au long de l’année universitaire et un cours 

d’immersion de dix semaines est donné pendant l’été après la deuxième année. 

5. Atmosphère intime du campus 

• Because Environ 1 000 étudiants de premier cycle habitent sur le campus. 

6. Appui à l’apprentissage 

• Because Des laboratoires, installations et équipement ultramodernes forment la toile de fond de 

l’enseignement des divers programmes universitaires. Le nombre d’étudiants 

par classe est faible, ce qui permet une collaboration étroite entre étudiants, 

personnel et professeurs. Bref, le CMR met tout en œuvre pour garantir votre 

réussite. 

7. Formation en leadership 

8. Forme physique : une priorité 

• Because Le conditionnement physique fait partie intégrante de la vie au CMR. 

Aux installations d’entraînement et de compétition de premier rang 

s’ajoutent l’expertise et l’expérience diversifiées du personnel d’éducation 

physique. 

9. Sports interuniversitaires 

• Because Joignez-vous à une équipe sportive qui prend part à des compétitions 

de niveau SIC partout au pays. 

10. Expérience de vie unique 

• Because L’équipe du CMR saura vous mettre au défi et vous valoriser.Vous y 

formerez des liens pour la vie et y apprendrez à faire votre chemin dans la vie. 

Mot à l’intention des basketteuses qui souhaiteraient fréquenter notre université : Suivez le lien ci-dessous et complétez le 

questionnaire à l’intention de l’étudiant-athlète http://www.rmc.ca/athletics/varsity/Basketball-W/questionnaire_f.html. 

Nous vous informerons ensuite des possibilités que le CMR peut vous offrir. 

Aspect financier : 

• L’admission au Programme de formation des officiers – Force régulière (PFOR) vous donne droit à une formation entièrement 

subventionnée et à un emploi d’été garanti. 

• L’admission au Programme de formation (Intégration à la réserve) vous donne droit à environ 6000 $ par année afin de 

couvrir en entier vos frais de scolarité, d’hébergement, de repas et de frais obligatoires. 


Le CMR offre une expérience d’apprentissage unique, stimulante et valorisante. Nous espérons que vous prendrez le temps de 

découvrir ce qu’il a à vous offrir.

RYERSON UNIVERSITY (Toronto) Team Name: RAMS 

Head Coach: Sandy Pothier Head Coach e-mail: slpothie@ryerson.ca 

Head Coach phone: 416 979-5000 x 6448 Website: 


Sandy Pothier is entering her 16th season as head coach of the Ryerson University women’s basketball team. Pothier worked as an 

apprentice coach for the Canadian National Team in 1997 and was a scouting coach at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. She spent five 

years coaching Basketball Ontario programs at the JDP and provincial team level and was head coach with the Centre for 

Performance for four seasons. As a player, Pothier spent two years at Dalhousie University and three seasons at the University of 

Victoria, where she won a national championship in 1986. She also played and coached professionally in Germany, winning a 

Southern Bavarian championship with Weilheim. 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT BASKETBALL AT RYERSON: 

The Ryerson Rams are a young and up and coming team. The future looks bright for the Rams, who finished the 2006-07 season 

with 10 of their 12 players in their first or second year. Ryerson is looking to add size in the post area and has a strong core of 

perimeter players who improved considerably throughout the year. 

This past season, first-year guard Lisa Goldring, who led the Rams in scoring and was among the league leaders, was named to the 

OUA East All-Rookie team. Captain and graduating player Lisa Greig received the OUA East division Joy Bellinger Award, which is 

presented to a student-athlete in recognition of outstanding service to the sport and advancement of university athletics. Lisa is 

also an Academic All-Canadian along with team-mate Lindsay Taylor. 

Ryerson is located in downtown Toronto, one of the world’s best cities in which to live according to Fortune magazine. Toronto is 

known as a safe and friendly city. And, as Canada ’s largest, and most multicultural city, Toronto gives Ryerson University a decidedly 

hip, urban centre-of-it all lifestyle. We’re in the heart of the financial district, the fashion district, arts and entertainment, the healthcare 

industry and we’re steps away from Queen’s Park – all which translate into limitless personal and professional opportunities for 

our students. 

If you are interested in exploring playing at Ryerson University phone or e-mail Coach Sandy Pothier. Please include your 

contact information and the program you are interested in studying. For more information on academic programs and admission, 

visit www.ryerson.ca. 


Scholarships and Athletic Awards issued by the university to women’s basketball in 2005-2006: Student-athletes must have 

an 80% average to be eligible for Academic or Athletic Scholarships. Individuals could receive a $2,000 academic scholarship from 

the University with an 80% average and up to $4,000 for a 90% average. In addition to Academic Scholarships, Ryerson offers an 

athletic scholarship for a student athlete over 80% up to $3,500. 

RYERSON QUICK FACTS: 

- Canada’s leader for career-focused university education 

- 24,000 undergraduate and graduate students (including 1,085 masters and PhD students) 

- More than 95 PhD, masters’ and undergraduate programs 

- Five Faculties: Arts; Business; Communication & Design; Community Services; Engineering, Architecture and Science 

- 12 undergraduate degree programs are unique among Canadian universities: Arts and Contemporary Studies; Disability 

Studies; Early Childhood Education; Fashion (English-speaking); Graphic Communications Management; Health Information 

Management (degree-completion); Health Services Management; Image Arts; International Economics and Finance; 

Occupational and Public Health (Occupational Health and Safety option); Radio and Television; and Retail Management 

- The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education is Canada’s largest, with more than 64,000 annual registrations 

- Largest undergraduate Faculty of Business in English-speaking Canada; MBA programs launched in the fall 2006 

- Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Science is one of the largest faculties of its kind in Canada 

- 95.8 per cent of Ryerson graduates report employment two years after graduation 

- More than 121 outstanding new faculty hired in past two years 

- $100-million fundraising campaign, Invest in Futures, has raised $91 million to date, 

securing support for scholarships, buildings and facilities, and research chairs 

Player comments: 

“After playing varsity basketball for 5 years with the Rams, I walk into the next chapter of 

my life understanding the true value of preparation, commitment, dedication, determination 

and unity. This is what being a part of the Ryerson community is about and where 

opportunities for life experience and personal growth truly take place.” 

Ryerson’s 2006-07 Team Captain Lisa Greig 

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ST. FRANCIS XAVIER UNIVERSITY (Antigonish) Team Name: X-Women 

Head Coach: Brent Baker Head Coach e-mail: bbaker@stfx.ca 

Head Coach phone: 902 867-2253 www.goxgo.ca 


Coach Baker is going into his second season at the helm of the X-Women. Baker was an assistant coach with the hoop X-Men for two 

seasons and played a pivotal role in leading the team to consecutive AUS titles and national semifinals before taking over last 

season. Baker coached at Cobequid Educational Centre in Truro for 17 years. Over his teaching career he has held numerous coaching 

positions such as head coach of the BNS Junior Men’s team, BNS Elite Development camps and head coach of the BNS Midget 

Eastern Canadian Champions. Baker is a StFX graduate. He received his bachelor of Arts in 1985 and Bachelor of Education in 1986. 

He is a fully certified level III through the national coaching certification program. 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT BASKETBALL AT X: 

The X-Women basketball team is looking to improve on last year’s 10-10 league record and its first birth in the AUS playoffs in four 

years. Despite losing five seniors to graduation, the squad will return a very solid nucleus of players who are ready to step up and be 

key contributors. With the influx of 5 freshmen the team hopes to maintain the momentum it built over the second half of last 

season to establish itself as elite program in the AUS. The team ranked in the top three in AUS for points allowed and for field goal 

percentage allowed. The team will have a very rigorous preseason with tournaments at Waterloo, Dalhousie, Moncton and Queen’s 

which should prepare them for the tough AUS regular season. The X-Women team featured 5 academic all-Canadians in 2005-2006. 

St. Francis Xavier University is one of the premier undergraduate schools in Canada, ranking first in the primarily undergraduate 

category in the annual Maclean’s magazine university rankings for the past 5 consecutive years. The university also ranked first in 

alumni support for the past 6 consecutive years and is home to the coveted ‘X-ring’. X-Women basketball graduate Theresa 

MacCuish (’95, ’97) is the all-time leading CIS scorer in history. 

If you are interested in attending StFX and being part of the X-Women basketball program you can get in touch with the head 

coach by either filling out a recruitment form online at www.goxgo.ca, the official website of StFX Athletics, or contacting head 

coach Brent Baker via email or by phone: Work 902-867-2253 Cell 902-863-9656 Residence 902-893-1348 



4 awards at $3,000. 3 awards at $2,000. 2 awards at $1,000. 

Other opportunities for financial support: Visit the StFX Financial Aid office website at 

http://www.stfx.ca/services/financial-aid/index.htm or telephone 902-867-2374. 


StFX University is a small school (approx. 

4,000 students) located in the small town of 

Antigonish, NS, with a wonderfully close-knit 

family environment on campus and in the 

community. The class sizes are typically 

small, which allows you to get to know your 

professors and they get to know you in 

return, making for an excellent learning 

environment. The campus is alive with the ‘X 

spirit’ and a feeling of togetherness, which 

sets it apart from other universities. Each 

year graduating seniors receive their coveted 

‘X-ring’ at a special X-ring ceremony on 

Dec.3, the Feast of St. Francis Xavier. As previously 

mentioned, StFX has been ranked as 

the top undergraduate university in Canada 

for each of the last five years by Maclean’s. 

StFX has strong and loyal alumni, evident 

from the number one ranking in alumni 

support for the last six years.

SAINT MARY’S UNIVERSITY (Halifax) Team Name: Huskies 

Head Coach: Jill Jeffrey Head Coach e-mail: jill.jeffrey@smu.ca 

Head Coach phone: 902 420-5552 www.smuhuskies.ca 


Coach Jeffrey has been the head coach of the Huskies since 1987, when she started as coach for both field hockey and basketball. Jill 

is a native of Fredericton NB, where she attended UNB, graduating with a Bachelor of Physical Education and a Bachelor of Education 

degrees. She completed her Masters in Education in 1991 from Saint Mary’s. Jill was named AUS Coach of the Year in 1993 and most 

recently attended an IOC Coaching clinic in Toronto in August 2006. She was also part of the inaugural class of the National 

Coaching Institute (NCI) Atlantic, working on her Level IV in 2001. Jill has coached at all levels, including BNB and BNS juvenile, junior 

and Canada Games team (NS). She has been a guest coach at the Nike All Canada Camp in 2001 and has been very active with BNS 

and their regional development camps and coaching symposium. 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT BASKETBALL AT SAINT MARY’S UNIVERSITY: 

Student-athletes at Saint Mary’s University experience the best of both worlds. They pursue their career in a great city like Halifax 

and go to school in a close knit campus where the student-athletes receive great alumni, corporate and community support. 

Huskies basketball is known for their competitive hardworking student-athletes and their very successful graduation rate. The 

Huskies are always in contention for AUS honors in the highly competitive Atlantic University Sport (AUS) conference. Many former 

AUS All Stars and All-Canadians have gone on to pursue successful careers after graduation: Jad Crnograc, Female Athlete of the 

Year, and led the CIS in 3pt scoring is now VP Communications of the CBA Halifax Explosion. Julie Galipeau, AUS League MVP and All- 

Canadian, is completing a degree in Homeopathic Medicine after a brief stint in Europe playing professional basketball. Katie 

Gammon, Kari Scott, Carolyn De’Amicis and Joslin Cheverie are busy using their science degrees as a pharmacist, physiotherapist, 

dentist and doctor. The Huskies compete in one of the best venues in the Atlantic University Sport Conference at the Tower Athletic 

Facility and enjoy great fan support at all their games. The Tower is known as a great venue for hosting- including the AUS 

Championships and the Huskies Holiday Tournament. Huskies basketball continues to build on their tremendous reputation with 

the Camp of Champions leagues and summer camps for girls. 

If you are interested in exploring playing at Saint Mary’s University here’s what you should do: Check out our website: 

www.smu.ca “One University. One World. Yours” We are a small close -knit community based university with an international state 

of mind. Saint Mary’s University is located in Halifax Nova Scotia, a city rich in history with a vibrant young culture. To contact Head 

Coach Jill Jeffrey, go to our website www.smuhuskies.ca and fill out our recruiting form. 

Finances: Undergraduate tuition costs for arts degree in 2006-2007: $6,288 for the academic year. Courses are offered in 3 or 6 credit 

hour blocks with a typical 6 credit course in Arts -$1,116. We offer several choices for residence living, including Rice apartments - 

$1,950 per term or the basic double room and meal plan for $6,630 for the year. 

Scholarships and Athletic Awards issued by the university to women’s basketball in 2005-2006: Women’s basketball studentathletes 

received over $38,000 in awards, including Alumni Leadership, the Larry Uteck and Named Undergrad Academic 

Achievement entrance awards. Every year Women’s Basketball is very pleased to honour our many successful Academic All- 

Canadians. 

Other opportunities for financial support: All students are eligible for renewable 

Achievement Awards upon application. All students are also encouraged to 

apply for the many named undergrad awards in subsequent years. Please see the 

Financial Awards Section at: www.smu.ca 


We offer many top academic programs, including Arts, Commerce, Criminology, 

Pre- Professional programs and Education. We have a very strong undergraduate 

Bachelor of Science program, which this fall will feature a brand new state of the 

art facility, including high-tech labs. Classes are smaller and professors are readily 

accessible. At Saint Mary’s University the students count. We have a wonderful array 

of clubs, societies and a very popular intramural program. Our Tower Athletic 

Facility is one of the best equipped athletic facilities in the Maritimes. As a full time 

student you automatically receive a membership. 

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UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN (Saskatoon, SK) Team Name: Huskies 

Head Coach: Lisa Thomaidis Head Coach e-mail: lisa.thomaidis@usask.ca 

Head Coach phone: 306 966-1028 www.huskiebasketball.com or www.huskies.usask.ca 


In nine years as head coach at Saskatchewan, Lisa Thomaidis has brought the Huskies program to national prominence and one that 

is consistently ranked in the CIS Top 10. Under her guidance, the team won the Canada West Championship title in 2005-06, advancing 

to the CIS Championship seeded number one in the country. They have finished first in their division three of the last four years. 

Coach Thomaidis was named the conference coach of the year in 2003-04 and 2005-06. She has been an assistant coach with the 

Canadian senior women’s national team since 2001, coaching at the World Championships (2006), Pan Am Games (2003 and 2007) 

and over 50 international games! A graduate of McMaster University, Thomaidis is a member of the Marauders Hall of Fame. Before 

coming to the helm of the Huskies, she was an assistant coach at McMaster and played professional basketball in Greece. 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT BASKETBALL AT SASKATCHEWAN: 

The University of Saskatchewan has a reputation for developing student-athletes as both basketball players and successful people. 

Recent graduates include Sarah Crooks, a two-time Nan Copp CIS Player of the Year award winner and current national team player, 

and Jacqueline Lavallee, former national team player, CIS all-Canadian, TSN award winner (based on athletics, academics and leadership 

ability) and current assistant coach with the Huskies. 

The state-of-the-art Physical Activity Complex (PAC) is home to the U of S Huskies basketball program. Built in 2003, this $33-million 

facility has a 2,400-seat triple gymnasium, 13,500 square-foot fitness centre, 210-metre running track, climbing wall that spans 40 

feet, and swimming pool. Students have free access to all of this! 

Saskatchewan combines a strong tradition of successful athletics and academics. With Saskatoon being a ‘university town’, the U of S 

has huge support from the community. The U of S is known for hosting national events and looks forward to the 2008 CIS Women’s 

Basketball Championship March 7-9 in Saskatoon. The Huskies basketball program travels throughout Western Canada for its league 

schedule, and has a non-conference schedule that often sees them traveling to Ontario, the Maritimes and the US. 

If you are interested in attending and playing at the University of Saskatchewan: 

Contact head coach Lisa Thomaidis. For additional information on Huskie Athletics, visit www.huskies.usask.ca. 

For addition information on the University of Saskatchewan, visit www.explore.usask.ca. 


Student fees are $210.64 (or $453.89 with health and dental). Of all major cities across Canada, Saskatoon is one of the most affordable 

places to live. 


There are numerous awards for student-athletes, varying in value from $500 to $4,000. 


The University offers many scholarships based on academic success, as well as bursaries based on financial need. Guaranteed 

entrance scholarships are awarded to applicants who have an academic average of: 95% - $3,000, 93% - $2,000, 90% - $1,000, 85% - 

$500. For more information, visit www.explore.usask.ca/moneymatters/awards. 


Students have a lot of choice when it comes to academics, with over 100 areas of study and 58 degree programs! It is the only 

Anglophone university in Canada with the full complement of human, animal and plant sciences all on one campus. Student services 

on campus are second-to-none, with an Athlete Services Officer dedicated to Huskie athletes. From academic advising to firstyear 

transition programs, the U of S wants to help make students’ experience as positive as possible. The U of S is situated on one of 

the most beautiful campuses in the country, known for its European-style gothic architecture and river view. Located in Saskatoon, 

with a population of 235,000, it has all the amenities of a big city with a ‘small-town’ feel, and it is one of the most affordable places 

to live in Canada! 


“Playing basketball at the U of S has enabled me to grow as a leader. 

Sports have played a tremendous role in my personal growth. 

Without Coach Thomaidis, I would not have had the chance to play 

at the university level and develop into the player that I am. My 

experiences traveling overseas for basketball have also helped open 

my eyes to the world. I have a new sense of pride in being Canadian, 

and I realize that I am fortunate to play the sport that I love while 

being close to home.” 

Sarah Crooks, five-year athlete at the U of S 

Two-time CIS Player of the Year Award 

Current National Team Member 

2005-06 CANADA WEST CHAMPIONS

SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY (Burnaby) Team Name: Simon Fraser University Clan 

Head Coach: Bruce Langford Head Coach e-mail: langford@sfu.ca 

Head Coach phone: 604 291-5394 www.sfu.ca/athletics 

CIS HISTORY AND HEAD COACH BIO: 

Bruce Langford recently completed his sixth season as head coach of Simon Fraser University women’s basketball program. 

Langford has been a fixture in the British Columbia basketball community for the past 26 years, having coached for 21 years in the 

B.C. school system before arriving at SFU in the fall of 2001. In 2006-2007, Langford guided the Clan to a 33-6 overall record and a CIS 

National Championship, the third time in program history. It also marked the tenth time in program history that the Clan reached 

the 30-plus win plateau. 

Entering the 2006-07 season, Langford brought in his largest recruiting class ever, featuring five blue chip recruits to compliment 

four returning seniors. Despite some significant injuries to the team throughout the season, SFU showcased both their depth and 

character as they pulled together to win three straight games at the 2007 CIS National Championships, including a 72-68 win over 

the University of Alberta Pandas in the CIS Final. Laurelle Weigl, one of the Clan’s prized recruits, was named 2007 CIS Tournament 

MVP and 2007 CIS Rookie of the Year, while point guard Lani Gibbons was named a tournament All-Star. Coach Langford was recently 

named Basketball BC’s University Coach of the Year for his team’s performance in 2006-07. 

Langford’s fifth season as head coach was highlighted by the team finishing an impressive third at the 2006 Canadian 

Interuniversity Sport (CIS) National Championships with an 84-63 victory over the host team from the University of New Brunswick. 

It marked the first third-place finish at the CIS National Championships in program history. The Clan also set a program record for 

consecutive wins with 45-straight victories, a streak that began on October 8, 2004 with an 83-38 win over Cariboo College and 

surprisingly ended against Cariboo College’s new revamped and expanded university team, the Thompson Rivers University 

Wolfpack, on October 29, 2005, with a 64-58 loss. 

That impressive streak of 45-straight wins included the 2005 CIS Championship game, when the Clan capped an outstanding 38-0 

undefeated season with a 70-60 victory over the Winnipeg Wesmen to win the Clan’s second national title under Langford. The postgame 

celebration included a special personal moment for Langford, as his daughter and Clan point guard Dani Langford was awarded 

the tournament’s Most Valuable Player award to mark the end of her university playing career. The Clan’s 38 victories is still the 

program record and earned Langford his second CIS Coach of the Year award. 

Langford’s second and third seasons as head coach of the Clan ended in similar fashion, as both his 2002-03 and 2003-04 teams 

finished in fourth place at the CIS Championships. In 2004, the team lost in the CIS semi-finals to the eventual Champions from UBC 

en route to their fourth place finish, while in 2003 the team was upset in the semi-finals by the Winnipeg Wesmen. Clan forward 

Jessica Kaczowka however earned her second straight CIS Player of the Year award after leading the nation in rebounding. 

2001-02 marked Langford’s first season with the Clan after he replaced legendary SFU coach Allison McNeil, who had left him with a 

mature and talented core of players. Langford steered the Clan to an outstanding 35-0 regular season record and the first National 

Championship in women’s basketball program history. The Clan defeated Laval 66-51 in the CIS Championship Game, earning 

Langford his first Canada West and CIS Coach of the Year awards. The Clan nearly swept the National awards, as Langford was recognized 

for his achievement alongside Clan players Kaczowka and Teresa Kleindienst. Kaczowka earning her first CIS Player of the Year 

award, while Kleindienst was recognized as the CIS Defensive Player of the Year. 

During Langford’s first 21 years of coaching, he primarily spent his time in the B.C. school system, where he coached in Langley and 

then at Mission Junior, Mission Sr, Hatzic and Heritage Park. At Hatzic, Langford won a provincial AA championship in 1994, the first 

provincial title of his career. In 1998, began his first season at Heritage Park, where he was the architect of one of the strongest high 

school programs in B.C. history. At Heritage Park, he led the team to two straight AAA Provincial Championships and in 2001 a 

Reebok National Championship after completing an undefeated season. While at high school, he coached many outstanding players 

who played for Canada including Joby Mackenzie, Dani Langford, Julia Wilson, Teresa Kleindienst and Kim Smith, who also went on 

to play for Sacramento of the WNBA. 

Langford also takes time during the summer to continue coaching, having won two BC Summer Games Gold Medals and two 

Canada Summer Games Gold Medals in 1997 and 2001, earning two more BBBC Coach of the Year awards during that stretch. In 

2006, Langford coached the Red team at the inaugural Be One All-Canadian All-Star Game, organized by Canada Basketball. The Be 

One All-Canadian game is a showcase for the best athletes in the Canadian university and college school system. 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT BASKETBALL AT SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY: 

Six CIS championship appearances in a row – 6 final four appearances in a row, 1 Bronze medal and 3 CIS 

National Championships in that time. Team has twice won university team of the year at SFU for success 

academically, athletically and involvement with the community. The team is very solid academically as they 

average 3.47 as a team GPA. As mentioned above, many players have been rewarded for individual success. That has happened 

within a strong team environment which includes players, parents, coaches and supporters. 

If you are interested in exploring playing at Simon Fraser University here’s what you should do: Contact coach Bruce 

Langford by e-mail as early as possible, ideally at least by your grade 11 year. Normally recruiting is done very early. 

Finances: Undergraduate tuition costs for arts degree in 2006-2007: approximately $4,000 / year 

Scholarships and Athletic Awards issued by the university to women’s basketball in 2005-2006: Approximately $56,980/year 

in academic and athletic financial assistance. 


Teresa Kleindienst who played for Coach Langford in high school and at SFU, and has been the national team point guard for close 

to 10 years had this to say:“Bruce has the ability to draw out the best physical and mental aspects of your game. He inspired me on 

and off the court to become not just a great athlete but a great person.” 

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THOMPSON RIVERS UNIVERSITY (Kamloops) Team Name: Wolfpack 

Head Coach: Scott Reeves Head Coach e-mail: sreeves@tru.ca 

Head Coach phone: 250 371-5713 www.tru.ca/athletic 


• 1 year CIS level 

• Bachelor of Human Kinetics,TWU 2004, Bachelor of Education, UBC 2005. Coached 10 years at the high school level in BC. 

• Coached numerous Provincial Regional teams. Assistant coach TWU in 2003/04. U-16 Provincial team coach 2004/05 

• Coached Provincial Supercamps & High Performance camps.Won 3 consecutive AAA high school Championships (124-2 

record) 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT BASKETBALL AT THOMPSON RIVERS UNIVERSITY: 

• We are located in the beautiful interior of British Columbia, in Kamloops. Lies in the rain shadow of the Coast mountains 

meaning, very little rainfall and nice warm temperatures in spring (as early as Feb) and summer 

• Home to Sunpeaks world class ski resort, WHL Kamloops Blazers, Kamloops Bike Ranch (world class mountain biking), 

• Small community of 90,000 people but with tremendous support for the University through attendance and financially. 

• Brand new 50,000 square ft field house with 3 full size courts 

• Brand new outdoor field and track 

• Brand new 11 story residence and conference center. 

Comparable with the best residence facilities in the country 

• Small class sizes for individual attention from Professors.Team 

academic advisor specifically for Women’s basketball to help 

with planning courses around a basketball schedule and 

graduating on time. 

• New to CIS (2 years). Opportunity for rookies to come in and 

contribute right away. 

• Committed coaches and Administration to individual development 

as players and people 

BRAND NEW, STATE OF THE ART, ATHLETIC FIELDHOUSE 

• Great track record of academic achievements resulting in numerous scholarships 

• Best credit transfer abilities in the country. Ability to ladder diplomas and certificates right into bachelor degrees. Acceptance 

of college transfers credits right into bachelor degrees. 2’nd year college transfers will start their 3’rd year bachelor degree. 

If you are interested in exploring playing at Thompson Rivers University, here’s what you should do: 

• Contact Head Coach Scott Reeves (250) 371-5713 

• Check out the University website for degree options, application deadlines, awards deadlines www.tru.ca 

• Apply online for acceptance to the University 

Finances: Undergraduate tuition costs for arts degree in 2006-2007: $3,750 per year 


For more information regarding awards, contact the TRU awards office or Head Coach Scott Reeves directly. 

Other opportunities for financial support: Work-study programs, awards & bursaries, student employment, summer camps. 

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: 8,600 STUDENTS 

• TRU’s mission statement:TRU is a comprehensive, learner-centred institution that serves its regional, national, and international 

learners and their communities through high quality and flexible education, training, research and scholarship. 

• TRU is a University of choice and emphasizes being personable, flexibility, practicality and having a superior location.

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO Team Name: Varsity Blues 

Head Coach: Michele Belanger Head Coach e-mail: michele.belanger@utoronto.ca 

Head Coach phone: 416 978-7359 www.varsitybluesbasketball.com 


Now in her 27th season as a Varsity Blues head coach, Michele Belanger is a veteran of national and international competition as 

both a player and a coach. As a player, she was a member of four CIAU national championship teams and was selected to Canada’s 

National Team. 

Michele began her coaching career with the Blues in 1979 and within three seasons she had developed the team as a contender for 

the league championship. Michele was voted coach of the year in her conference numerous times over her career at Toronto. 

Michele’s energetic coaching guided the Blues to the most successful season in the history of Varsity women’s basketball in 1985-86, 

they had an undefeated season going 30-0. 

Over the years Michele has graduated numerous outstanding players with both national and international reputation. She has been 

successful in inducting in the U of T sports hall of Fame, Former greats Patricia Melville, Angela Orton, Theresa Burns, Mary Ann 

Kowal, Denise Scott and Justine Ellison, all of which represented not only the Blue and White but also represented Canada internationally, 

have successfully been inducted into U of T’s Sports Hall of Fame. 

Fluent in French, Michele offers her assistance to organizations that gear themselves in developing quality programs for young 

women in the teaching of fundamental basketball in the city and the province. 

Married to her husband of 27 years, she has two teenagers both involved in sports and community activities. 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT BASKETBALL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO: 

We are situated in a great metropolis. Toronto is a wonderful, multi-cultural city with lots to see and do. We are close to all major GTA 

schools. We have a great schedule boosting three out of province tournaments and hosting three out of province schools in the fall. 

WE attract some of the top high school student-athletes from across the country and have had numerous athletes from out of 

country play and study at U of T. Since 1985, we have had 48 female basketball players named OUA all-stars, 15 named as CIS all- 

Canadians and one named CIS Athlete of the Year.We believe in offering a Quality program with Quality top-notch staff. 

If you are interested in exploring playing at University of Toronto here’s what you should do: Please e-mail the coach directly 

or visit our web page at: www.varsitybluesbasketball.com 

Finances: Undergraduate tuition costs for arts degree in 2006-2007: Cost for an undergraduate program: $4,500 

Scholarships and Athletic Awards issued by the university to women’s basketball in 2005-2006: Four awards, at $3,500, are 

given for athletic performance in basketball. Applicant must be eligible within our league rules. Numerous academic awards given 

to incoming students based on admission guidelines 

Other opportunities for financial support: numerous work study programs allocated to eligible students 


We are the largest university in Canada, recognized as a global leader in teaching and research. 

Our professors receive nearly 25% of all national awards. In the midst of the largest capital 

expansion in 40 years, U of T is building over one million square feet of classrooms, libraries, 

research labs, residences and athletic facilities. We are a university dedicated to an overall 

education, we value learning outside the classroom and athletics is acknowledged as a 

strength for developing well-rounded students. 


If you are looking for a challenge inside and outside the classrooms, this is the place for you. Great minds build a great future; we are 

looking for dedicated, enthusiastic hard working young women who want to make a difference. If you want a challenge and want 

success this is the program for you. Our staff is dedicated to total improvement and devoted to an athlete-centered model. We 

believe in offering a quality program with quality as a marker for success. 

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TRINITY WESTERN UNIVERSITY (Langley) Team Name: Spartans 

Head Coach: Kerby Court Head Coach e-mail: Kerby.Court@twu.ca 

Head Coach phone: 604 513-2131 www.gospartans.ca 


Kerby Court has almost 10 years experience at various levels in women’s basketball from NCAA Div. 1 (North Carolina State 

University), CIS (Trinity Western University), and high school level in Washington State. He coached BC Provincial teams in both 2001 

and 2007. Court has earned NCCP Level 3 certification. Court is completing his Masters of Arts in Leadership at Trinity Western 

University. He has Bachelors degrees from Pacific Lutheran University (Communication, 1993) and Trinity Western University 

(History, 2006). Court spent over two years in Taipei, Taiwan as a missionary with a Christian broadcast media company. His international 

experience helped him to develop a global perspective that is vital to his ability as a coach to inspire players to live a life that 

will make a significant impact both during their years of university and after they earn their degrees. Court is married to Anna and 

they have a daughter, Mackenzie, who was born in March of 2006. They live in Surrey, BC. 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT BASKETBALL AT TRINITY WESTERN UNIVERSITY: 

The Complete Champion Approach to university athletics at Trinity Western University is an approach unique to Canada. Spartan 

Athletics offers the opportunity to pursue excellence in all areas of one’s life within the context of a Christian community. Studentathletes 

who participate in the women’s basketball program benefit greatly from this distinct, intentional approach. The individual 

foundation, rooted in one’s strong faith, which is built through experiences in the classroom and on the court serve each studentathlete 

as a springboard into their future enabling them to make an impact wherever they go. 

Women’s basketball at Trinity Western University is building a program that can compete with the premier programs across the 

country. The Spartans are a member of the Canada West conference, historically CIS’s toughest conference for women’s basketball. 

There is a great opportunity for young, talented players to come in and make an immediate impact in the program. The team plays 

in front of some of the best fans in the country, the Spartan Faithful, who create a home atmosphere that is unparalleled. 

We are already looking forward to competing in a state-of-the-art facility in Langley, B.C. scheduled for completion in November of 

2008. The new facility will provide access to high performance training facilities as well as be a prime venue for hosting visiting 

teams from all over North America. 

The Christian community within which the Spartan women’s basketball team learns, grows and competes is something special. The 

Complete Champion Approach collaborates with the overall mission of the university to develop the student-athletes’ character 

and competence enabling them to become people who will impact their community, their culture, and the world. 

If you are interested in exploring playing at Trinity Western University here’s what you should do: Contact Coach Court. Also 

visit the Spartans online at www.gospartans.ca or the TWU home page at www.twu.ca to submit an Admissions inquiry. 

Finances: Undergraduate tuition costs for arts degree in 2006-2007: $6,600/semester (12 credit hours) 


The TWU Women’s Basketball program and Athletics Department have scholarships available at the discretion of the head coach. 

Often these awards are packaged with other scholarships and grants from the university. Award offers can range from $500 to full 

tuition. Average total awards packages will range from $3,500-$6,500 with some being significantly higher for qualifying students. 

Other opportunities for financial support: Scholarship and Grants University scholarships and grants are available to qualifying 

student-athletes in addition to any Athletic Scholarships they may receive. Once students have completed their Admissions 

Application they are automatically assessed for Academic Scholarships based on their entering GPA. In addition, all students are 

encouraged to fill out a Financial Aid Application which allows them to be assessed for Grants and Endowment Awards. A Financial 

Aid application and additional information is available at www.twu.ca/awards. 


Trinity Western University, located in Langley, B.C., is a not-for-profit Christian liberal arts and sciences university enrolling approximately 

4,000 students. TWU offers undergraduate degrees in 39 major areas of study ranging from business, communications and 

education to biotechnology and nursing, and offers 15 graduate degrees in such areas as counselling psychology, business, the 

humanities, theology and administrative leadership. 


“It has been an honour and a pleasure to represent this university over the last five years. 

Although it was basketball that brought me here, my experience at Trinity Western goes far 

beyond the confines of the gym. As a student, I am so thankful that the professors invest their time 

to get to know you and truly care about your success within the classroom and in other areas. It is 

because of this personal investment that I find it easy as a student to put forth the effort in order 

to excel. 

The Athletic Department here has done a phenomenal job of reaching out to each individual 

athlete, and they have helped me out in numerous situations and struggles that I have run into 

throughout my journey here. I love the enthusiasm and hard work that goes on behind the scenes 

and it has been these people who have helped raise our athletic program to the top. 

Taylor Stuart,TWU Spartans, 

2001-2006, holder of 30 TWU 

women’s basketball records 

The friendships that I have made with my team-mates are better than anything that I could ask for 

on the court. Probably the biggest lesson that I have learned is how perseverance through difficult 

times will pay off in the end. I am so blessed to be able to play on this team. Go Spartans!”

UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA Team Name: University of Victoria Vikes 

Head Coach: Brian Cheng Head Coach e-mail: bcheng@uvic.ca 

Head Coach phone: 250 721 8415 www.govikesgo.com 

HEAD COACH BIO: NATIONAL COACHING CERTIFICATION PROGRAM, LEVEL IV 

Coaching Highlights: 

- 2002 - 2003 CIS National Championship 

- 2002 – 2004 BC Center of Performance – Guest Coach 

- Assisted in leading Vikes Women’s Basketball team to two CIS National Championships and four Canada West Championships 

Coaching Experience: 

- 2001-Present: Head Coach of the Vikes Women’s Basketball team 

- 1996-2001: Assistant Coach of the Vikes Women’s Basketball team 

- Assistant Coach for St. Michael’s School 

- Coach for Basketball BC 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT BASKETBALL AT UVIC: 

UVic is the most decorated Women’s Basketball Program in the country, having won a record 9 CIS National Championships. 

Combine this with the fact that we are one of the top academic universities in Canada and we become the best option for any 

prospective student-athlete wishing to receive a premiere education and play for a great basketball program. Some of our graduates 

have gone on to play pro in Europe. Kelly Boucher, the first Canadian Women’s Basketball Player to enter the WNBA, is one of our 

many outstanding alumni. 

If you are interested in exploring playing at the University of Victoria here’s what you should do: 

Please send personal info and a game tape to: 

Brian Cheng, Head Coach - Women’s Basketball, University of Victoria 

PO Box 3015, STN CSC, Victoria, BC V8W 3P1 

Finances: Undergraduate tuition costs for arts degree in 2006-2007: $4,400 per year 


Approximately $28,000 in Athletic Awards and Scholarships was issued by the women’s basketball program in 2006-07. 


Based on levels of student financial aid, UVic is among the top 20% of Canadian universities. We’ve increased the value of undergraduate 

scholarships and bursaries more than 150% in the past five years. 

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS: 

Grade 11 90% average in 5 academic courses = $1000 Entrance Scholarship 

Grade 12 90% average in 4 academic courses = $1000 Entrance Scholarship 

- Higher Averages stand to earn $4,000 - $12,000 in Entrance and Renewable Scholarships 

Further information on scholarships and financial aid can be found on the UVic website (www.uvic.ca). 


The University of Victoria is recognized annually as one of Canada’s top universities by external surveys and 

UVic students alike. 

In 2006 UVic placed third out of the 11 comprehensive universities that participated in the annual 

Maclean’s magazine rankings of Canadian universities. UVic placed first in its category in the amount of 

medical and science grants it attracts, and also scored high for the average entering grades of its students 

and the proportion of them with a 75 per cent or higher average. 

UVic also scored well in the annual Globe and Mail University Report Card, which relies on input from undergraduate students who 

register with an online scholarship database. The report card rated UVic highly for the overall attractiveness and atmosphere of the 

campus, satisfaction with the student experience, the library services and resources, availability and quality of computer equipment 

and technology, and the overall quality of education. 


We are looking for quality individuals who are excel both in the classroom and on the basketball court. We are looking for individuals, 

who are in the pursuit of being the best that they can be for themselves and for our team. 

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UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO Team Name: Warriors 

Head Coach: Mano Watsa Head Coach e-mail: mwatsa@uwaterloo.ca 

Head Coach phone: 519 888-4567 x 35250 www.athletics.uwaterloo.ca 


Mano has been the head coach of the Warrior Women’s team for the past 3 seasons. Prior to taking the helm with the team, Mano 

spent 5 seasons as an assistant coach with the men’s program at UW. 

Mano was a 2 time CIAU All-Canadian and a 4 time OUA All-Star during his playing career at Waterloo (1994-1999). He was a 2 time 

Academic All-Canadian and team captain from 1996-1999, leading the Warriors to the 1998 OUA West Championship. He was the 

winner of the Ken Shields Award for community involvement in 1999 and was instrumental in developing the Athletics Department 

Team Up Community Outreach program. 

Mano has managed to utilize his combined basketball and communication skills to create a number of community programs that 

continue to prosper across Canada. Mano is the founder and director of the ‘Power To Choose’ Assembly Program’, the ‘Watsa 

Basketball Camps’ and the ‘Point Guard Academy’, on top of his Head Coaching responsibilities with the Warriors. 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT BASKETBALL AT WATERLOO: 

The University of Waterloo has an international reputation as a centre for academic excellence: excellence in academic programs, in 

teaching, in research, and in quality of students. In 2005, McLean’s Magazine ranked U of W as the best overall university in Canada. 

The university has also been ranked number one in the nation in reputation (14 years in a row), most innovative, highest quality and 

leaders of tomorrow. 

We have a history of producing student-athletes who succeed in the classroom, on the basketball court and in their future professions. 

At Waterloo, it is possible to get the best of both worlds — outstanding academics and athletics. 

Along with boasting one of the largest gymnasiums in the nation, and a co-op program that allows student-athletes to gain 

valuable work experience while studying and playing a varsity sport, the Warriors are a highly competitive team in the tough OUA 

West. 

If you are interested in exploring playing at Waterloo here’s what you should do: 

Email the UW Women’s Basketball Program at mwatsa@uwaterloo.ca and be sure to include your: name, age, graduating year, 

academic interest, academic average, coach’s contact information and a bio of your basketball experiences and accomplishments. 

Finances: Undergraduate tuition costs for arts degree in 2006-2007: $5,000 for 1-year (2 semesters) 

Scholarships and Athletic Awards issued by the university to women’s basketball in 2005-2006: 2 awards at $1,500 each. 

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: TOTAL NUMBER OF FULL-TIME STUDENTS: 22,000 

The University of Waterloo is recognized for the following outstanding academic programs: Co-op Program for all Academic 

Programs, Kinesiology, Engineering, Computer Science, Optometry, Recreation & Leisure, Arts & Business

UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO (London) Team Name: Mustangs 

Head Coach: Stephan Barrie Head Coach e-mail: sbarrie3@uwo.ca 

Head Coach phone: 519 661-2111 x 81401 www.westernmustangs.ca 


Stephan Barrie led the 2006-07 Mustangs to a 17- 5 record in the OUA West and a 2nd place finish. Barrie had stepped in on an interim 

basis for Mike Milne. The squad’s overall record was 20-10. At the end of the season, Barrie was appointed the new Head Coach 

of the Women’s Basketball Program. Before coaching at Western, Barrie served as an assistant coach with The University of Toronto 

men’s basketball team. During his tenure with the Blues, working closely with long-time national team assistant coach Mike Katz, 

Toronto improved from a 6-16 record in 2004 to 16-6 in 2006 and this past season entered the Canadian Interuniversity Sport Top-10 

rankings for the first time in nine years. 

Barrie began his extensive coaching career in women’s basketball at M.M. Robinson High School in Burlington where he has taught 

French, Geography and Physical Education since 2000. With the Robinson Rams, the Burlington Panthers (Basketball Ontario) and 

Canada Drive, Barrie coached many top-level provincial players. Barrie has also coached in the Elite Development Program for 

Basketball Ontario and had been named the Head Coach of the U15 Boys Provincial Team shortly before accepting the position at 

Western. As a player, Barrie was a key member of the Western Mustangs squad that won the OUA Championship in 1999, and 

challenged for a national title in 2000. He led the nation in 3 point shooting in his final season with the Mustangs shooting 55%. He 

was also the point guard for the Humber College Hawks when they won the Silver Medal at Nationals in 1997. 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT BASKETBALL AT WESTERN: 

The University of Western Ontario has a deep history in women’s basketball in Canada winning the original Bronze Baby 18 times. 

The Mustangs are looking to return to the national stage for the first time since 2000. The 2006-07 Mustangs went 17-5 in the OUA 

West. The team was comprised of entirely first and second year players. Set on one of the most beautiful campuses in the country, 

the University of Western Ontario is also one of the finest academic institutions in Canada. The Women’s Basketball Program has an 

active travel schedule and has been to Florida and Manitoba in the last 2 seasons and will be heading east to Cape Breton next year. 

We also play 1 or more games versus division 1 opponents each year. The Mustangs will be hosting the first annual Purple & White 

Invitational next season. The home of the Mustangs, Alumni Hall, is one of the best game day venues around and attendance for the 

women’s games is on a steady rise as the Athletics Department has made the program a marketing priority. Former Defensive Player 

of the Year Julie Lamparski has continued her basketball career by playing pro in Europe. The University has recently announced 

that they are investing $1.7 million into Varsity Athletics over the next four years. 

If you are interested in exploring playing at Western here’s what you should do: 

Contact Coach Barrie via email. The earlier in your high school career the better. By the time grade 12 rolls around, we have very 

much identified whom we are recruiting already. If our staff has not seen you play, have a DVD of a full game available. If you are not 

recruited into the program, there are tryouts each fall for the upcoming season. 

Finances: Undergraduate tuition costs for arts degree in 2006-2007: $5,251.79 


2 awards at $1,000, 1 award at $3,500, 3 awards at $2,000. 


Work-study positions are available year-round for students who qualify. We also have 

many players work our summer camps. 

ABOUT WESTERN: 

One of the top research-intensive universities in Canada, Western was established in 

1878. It is home to 33, 000 students, 1,164 faculty, and 200 different programs. Western 

also features the Richard Ivey School of Business, one of the top Business Management 

schools in the world along with graduate programs in Education, Health Sciences, 

Medicine, Dentistry, Law, and Information and Media Studies. Western was ranked a top 

university by The Globe and Mail and ranked in the top 5 by Maclean’s. 

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WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY (Waterloo) Team Name: Golden Hawks 

Head Coach: Stu Julius Head Coach e-mail: sjulius@wlu.ca 

Head Coach phone: 519 884-0710 x 3504 www.laurierathletics.com 


- Previously Head Coach Lakehead University 

- Entering 8th season at Wilfrid Laurier 

- While at WLU: reached the OUA West Final three times, Semi Final four times 

- OUA WEST Champions 2003-2004 season 

- Competed in two National Championships 2002-03, 2003-04 

- OUA WEST Coach of the Year 2002-03 

- Head Coach National Development Team summer of 2004 competing in the FISU Games Izmir Turkey finishing 4-3 

- Have had two All-Canadians,Two OUA Rookies of the Year and OUA West Player of the Year 

- Years at Lakehead competed in six CIS National Championships, and was voted Coach of the Year Three times 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT BASKETBALL AT WLU: 

Wilfrid Laurier is a small school with an outstanding academic reputation. Athletically the school has won numerous provincial and 

national championships. Our Women’s Basketball program has been consistently competitive in the OUA WEST and looks to be at 

the top in 2007. The team will be young, but what we lack in experience we will make up in effort. WLU will be an exciting team to 

watch in the upcoming season. 

If you are interested in exploring playing at WLU here’s what you should do: E-mail or phone Coach Julius. 


Tuition and Books: $5,600 Residence/Meals: $7,000 Living Expense: $3,000 Total cost: $15,600 


Six $1000 awards 

One $2000 award 



Note in 2007-08 Ontario will grant athletics scholarships up to $3,500 to first year students with an entering mark of 80% or better. 


About the University: WLU is a small school with a student population of only 

10,332 making it one of the smaller schools in the Golden Horseshoe Area. WLU 

was voted number 2 for student and also number 1 with 94% Graduates’ 

Satisfaction in instruction by MacLean’s Annual Rankings of Universities. Laurier’s 

students top reasons for choosing Laurier, according to a survey by their first year 

students were as follows: 

1. Laurier’s academic reputation 

2. Laurier’s a small university – that’s important 

3. Laurier’s career-related programs 

4. Laurier’s helpful, accessible professors 

5. Laurier’s co-op programs 


“Laurier was the best fit for me and was the best decision I made. We won, we went to the National Tournament twice but more 

importantly because of the community, and the support of Coach Julius I was fortunate enough to get a full time teaching job right 

around the corner. I will always be a Hawk and will never forget my time at WLU”. 

Sarah Zagorski (starting point guard and four time OUA All-Star 2000-2004)

UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR Team Name: Windsor Lancers 

Head Coach: Chantal Vallée Head Coach e-mail: cvallee@uwindsor.ca 

Head Coach phone: 519 253-3000 x 2453 www.goLancers.ca 


Chantal Vallée is entering her third season as the Head Coach of the Windsor Lancers. A native of Montreal, Quebec, Chantal previously 

served as the Head Coach of the Vanier College Women’s Basketball program, where she led the team to an impressive #5 

national ranking in 3 years. In addition to Vanier, Chantal was also an assistant coach for two seasons at McGill University and one 

season at the University of British Columbia. Vallée also served as the Head Coach of the Quebec Provincial team that won a bronze 

medal at the 2002 National Championships and has been involved in Canada Basketball, Nike Camps, and Center for Performances 

for many years. Finally, she also works with the Canadian Athletes in Action program, a team comprised of CIS players that competes 

in Europe every summer. Over her past two seasons as the Lancers’ leader, Chantal has led the program to a considerable 

turnaround. In 2005, Vallée’s first year, the squad finished with more wins than the two previous seasons combined and qualified for 

the playoffs. In 2006, Vallée brought the program’s best recruiting class yet, including the 2006-07 OUA West rookie of the year and 

OUA all-star, Dranadia Roc. Since Vallée took over, the program has continued to break many records. Chantal is a certified level 3 

NCCP coach and has a Bachelor of Education degree from UQAM, a Master of Physical Education degree in Coaching and Sport 

Psychology from McGill, and is a published author and renowned motivational speaker. She has offered clinics, camps and conferences 

in over 10 countries in the world. 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT BASKETBALL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR: 

The Windsor Lancers Women’s Basketball program is experiencing a real resurgence and has attracted top national team members 

and world class athletes to join in the last 2 years. On the court, you will be challenged and inspired by Coach Vallée’s philosophy. Off 

the court, you will be closely monitored for academic progress and life skill development. The Women’s Lancer team has two fulltime 

assistant coaches, and the players feel it is a close family atmosphere where each player is highly valued. Windsor is also a 

strong basketball community, so our program has a large fan base and gets lots of media coverage. Be prepared to practice and play 

in front of the camera, and smile! We are taking another picture of you for the newspaper! 

If you are interested in exploring playing at the University of Windsor here’s what you should do: Log on to the Windsor 

Lancers website at www.golancers.ca and fill out the recruitment form found on the Women’s Basketball main page. Email Coach 

Vallée with a basketball resume, and mail a recent game tape. 

Finances: $4,992 for a one year general arts degree (full course load).Visit www.uwindsor.ca for a complete listing of tuition fees. 

Scholarships and Athletic Awards issued by the university to women’s basketball: 

- Athletic Scholarships: $3,500 for incoming athletes with a 80% average, or for continuing students provided you 

maintain a 70%. 

- Entrance Awards: $1,000 

- Residence Awards: $4,000 

- Renewable Entrance Scholarships: $4,000- $16,000 

- Renewable Outstanding Entrance Scholarships: $12,000-$16,000 

- In-course Awards: $250-$ 5,000 

- Work-study program: $2,000 

Other sources for financial support: Lancer Summer Camps and Leagues, on and off campus employment, Need-based Awards. 


The University of Windsor offers a full range of academic and professional degree programs to its student-athletes. With more than 

16,000 full- and part-time students, the University is a diverse and close-knit community, with 

students from Canada, the United States, and abroad. The U of W provides students with ten 

faculties and over 100 programs of study to choose from as well as Co-op and Internship 

programs. Recently, the University invested $60 million in new buildings and classroom and 

athletic facilities upgrades.The University of Windsor is also home to one of Canada’s top-rated 

Law Faculties, Faculty of Kinesiology, and Faculty of Education Teachers’ College programs. 


“Competing for the Lancers has been a tremendous experience. One of the great benefits 

about being a Lancer is our location and our unique opportunity to compete against top 

teams from both Canada and the United States. I also value and enjoy the opportunity to play 

for Coach Vallée. I’ve found her knowledge and passion for the game to be very inspiring, and 

her commitment to develop the players is the reason I wanted to play for her.” 

Dranadia Roc, 2006-07 OUA West Rookie of the Year, 

4th in CIS in scoring in 2006-07, 

Canadian Senior National Team Member in 2004. 

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UNIVERSITÉ DE WINDSOR Nom de l’équipe : Lancers 

Nom de l’entraîneur/e-chef : Chantal Vallée Adresse courriel : cvallee@uwindsor.ca 

Téléphone : 519 253-3000 x 2453 www.goLancers.ca 

NOTES BIOGRAPHIQUES : 

Chantal Vallée débute sa 3e saison en tant qu’entraîneure-chef des Lancers. Née à Montréal, Québec, Chantal a été entraîneure-chef 

du CEGEP Vanier oèu elle a élevé le programme au 5e rang national en trois ans. En plus de Vanier, Chantal a été adjointe pour l’université 

McGill et l’université de la Colombie Britannique (UBC). Elle a également été entraîneure-chef de l’équipe du Québec qui a 

gagné la médaille de bronze aux championnats canadiens en 2002. Elle est également impliquée avec Basket-ball Canada, les camps 

Nike, et les Centres de Performances. Chantal est l’entraîneure-chef de l’équipe d’« Athlètes en Action », une équipe comprise de 

joueuses universitaires qui voyage en Europe à chaque été. Depuis son début à la barre des Lancers en 2005, l’équipe a connu tout 

un revirement. Dès sa première année, les Lancers ont terminé avec plus de victoires que lors des deux années précédentes 

combinées. En 2006, Vallée a recruté une classe hors pair incluant la recrue de l’année et équipe toute-étoile de la OUA-Ouest, 

Dranadia Roc. Chantal a sa certification niveau 3, un Baccalauréat de l’UQAM en éducation, une Maîtrise de McGill en éducation 

physique et psychologie sportive, est une auteure publiée sur ces sujets, une invitée d’honneur pour plusieurs conférences, et 

continue d’offrir des camps, cliniques, et conférences sur le succès et la motivation dans plus de 10 pays à travers le monde. 

CARACTÉRISTIQUES PARTICULIÈRES DE CE PROGRAMME DE BASKET-BALL FÉMININ : 

Le programme de basket-ball féminin a connue une résurgence incroyable au cours des deux dernières années, ce qui a permis 

d’attirer des basketteuses de niveau mondial à Windsor. Sur le terrain, vous serez mises au défi et serez inspirées par la philosophie 

de Chantal. En dehors du terrain, vous serez bien encadrées dans votre succès académique et votre développement personnel. 

L’équipe des Lancers a aussi deux entraîneurs adjoint à temps plein, et les joueuses sentent qu’elles font partie d’une famille et 

qu’elles sont hautement valorisées par les entraîneurs. Windsor est une ville enthousiaste envers le basket-ball et les médias sont 

souvent présents dans les entraînements et les parties. 

Mot à l’intention des basketteuses qui souhaiteraient possiblement fréquenter votre université : Visitez notre site web à 

www.golancers.ca, et remplissez un formulaire de recrutement. Envoyez votre portfolio, ainsi qu’un match récent à Chantal. 

Aspect financier : Le coût pour une année d’étude à temps plein est de 4 992$. Pour une liste de tous les programmes, visitez 

www.uwindsor.ca 


- bourse athlétique pouvant aller jusqu’à 3500$ 

- bourse d’entrée 1000$ 

- bourse de résidence 4000$ 

- bourse académique renouvelable: 4000$-16 000$ 

- bourse de succès académique renouvelable : 12 000$- 

16 000$ 

- bourse diverses : 250$-5000$ 

- Programme de travail- études: 2000$ 


- possibilité de travail dans les camps d’été 

- possibilité de travail dans le complexe sportif et dans 

nos ligues sportives 

- bourse d’étude des gouvernements provinciaux 


L’université de Windsor est une université anglophone située dans une région oèu l’on retrouve beaucoup de francophones. C’est 

une université de taille moyenne avec 16 000 étudiants à temps plein et partiel. Windsor offre dix facultés avec plus de 100 

programmes d’études ainsi que des programmes d’échanges et de Co - op. Récemment, l’université. A investi 60$ million pour de 

nouveaux bâtiments, locaux de classes, et installations sportives. L’université de Windsor comprend trois des facultés les plus reconnues 

de toutes les universités Canadienne, soit le Droit, la Kinésiologie, et l’Éducation. 

Commentaires d’une joueuse : 

« Porter l’uniforme des Lancers a été une expérience extraordinaire jusqu’à maintenant. Notre location près des États-Unis nous 

permet de jouer contres les meilleures équipes de la NCAA Division 1, ainsi qu’au Canada. J’apprécie énormément l’opportunité de 

jouer pour Chantal. Sa passion pour le programme et ses joueuses est très motivante, et elle est dédiée à développer chacune 

d’entre nous. » 

Dranadia Roc, OUA Ouest recrue de l’année en 2006-07, 4e meilleure pointeuse de l’ISIC, 

membre de l’équipe nationale canadienne en 2004.

UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG Team Name: Wesmen 

Head Coach: Tanya McKay Head Coach e-mail: t.mckay@uwinnipeg.ca 

Head Coach phone: 204 786-9329 www.wesmen.ca 


- Head Coach - 11years, University of Winnipeg 

- Completed Level IV, defending in Fall 2007. 

- CP Head Coach – Manitoba – 2004 

- Assistant Coach – Canada’s National Junior Women’s Basketball Team - 2001 

- Assistant Coach - Canada’s National Student Women’s Basketball Team – 1999 

- Head Coach – Manitoba Midget Provincial Team – 2003 

- Head Coach – Manitoba Jr Women’s Provincial Team 2001 

- Head Coach – Manitoba Jr Women’s Provincial Team – 2000 

- Head Coach – Manitoba Juvenile Provincial Team - 1995 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT THE BASKETBALL PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG: 

• The University of Winnipeg leads the Canada West Conference in overall attendance at all home games for Basketball. 

• The Wesmen Women’s Basketball Team has remained in the Top Ten in the CIS Coaches Poll the past 2 decades. 

A little History - from 1992-1995 – CIS National Champions (3 in a row). 88 Game winning streak – World Record. These teams of the 

3 years were chosen the “Team of the Century” in Manitoba, Manitoba Hall of Fame, and Basketball Canada Hall of Fame. 

• 2005 – CIS Silver Medalist, 2004 – CIS Bronze Medalist, 2003 – CIS Silver Medalist, 2002 – CIS Bronze Medalist. 

• 2007 – CIS Scoring Leader – Uzoma Asagwara 

• 2006 – CIS Scoring Leader – Uzoma Asagwara 

• 2005 – CIS Scoring Leader – JoAnne Wells, Nann Copp – CIS Player of the Year 

• 1992-1995 – Sandra Carroll – Nann Copp, CIS Player of the Year 

WBB has had 14 All-Canadians, with 8 repeat winners of two or more years. The complete list is below: 

Dori McPhail; Gail Winston; Debbie Steele; Donna Posnick 80-81, 81-82; Cheryl Kryluk; 

Beth Cochrane 82-83, 83-84, 84-85, 85-86, 86-87; Margaret Mulder; Tanya (McKenzie) McKay 88-89, 89-90, 90-91; 

Sandra Carroll 91-92, 92-93, 93-94, 94-95; Andrea Hutchens 93-94, 94-95; Erin (Soroko) Drazic 98-99, 99-00, 00-01; 

Heather Thompson; Joanne Wells 02-03, 03-04, 04-05; Uzo Asagwara 05-06, 06-07. 

If you are interested in exploring playing at the University of Winnipeg here’s what you should do: 

Check out our University Website: www.uwinnipeg.ca Check out our Wesmen Website: www.wesmen.ca 

Head Coach,Tanya McKay – t.mckay@uwinnipeg.ca Athletic Director, Bill Wedlake, b.wedlake@uwinnipeg.ca 

Finances: Undergraduate tuition costs for arts degree in 2006-2007: Roughly – 24 credit hours - $2700 - $3000 


13 players, 13 awards ranging from one half to full tuition and compulsory fees. 

The University of Winnipeg is #1 in the CIS in average award given per student athlete. 


Small University, roughly 5000 full-time, 4000 part-time in the heart of downtown. 

Why Choose The University of Winnipeg? The University of Winnipeg is small enough to offer students the benefits of small class 

size (averaging 50 students in first year), individual attention from professors, and opportunities for undergraduate research. We’re 

also large enough to offer great diversity, with more than 400 courses in 40 different subject areas. Caring professors and easily 

accessible, cost-free support services are available to make sure you won’t fall behind in class or get lost in the crowd. 

Currently the Duckworth Centre is under expansion to provide 3 times the fitness training space. 

Currently noted as 1st in the Maclean’s Magazine as a place of ‘choice’ for students to attend university. 


“The University of Winnipeg is a small school with a lot of personality. I enjoy the 

small classes and our Wesmen Basketball program is 1st Class. At our home 

games the stands are packed.” 

Nicki Schutz, 2nd year, Academic All-Canadian 

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YORK UNIVERSITY (Toronto) Team Name: Lions 

Head Coach: Bill Pangos Head Coach e-mail: bpangos@yorku.ca 

Head Coach phone: 416 736-2100 x77223 

www.sport.yorku.ca/interuniversity_sport/teams/basketball_w/index.asp 


Bill Pangos, a Faculty member in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science has coached the York University’s women’s basketball 

team for the past 21 seasons. Under his leadership, the Lions have advanced to three CIS National Championships and won their 

first provincial title in 25 years in 2006-07. This past season also marked the third consecutive year in which Pangos took home the 

OUA East Coach of the Year Award. Pangos has received the honour five times while at York. 

Pangos started his coaching career at the age of 24 as the head coach of the Humber College men’s program (1982-83). After two 

years at Humber, he enrolled in a Master’s of Coaching program at the University of Western Ontario. While at Western, he was an 

assistant coach of the men’s team (1984-85) and took over as the head coach of the women’s team in 1985-86 before making the 

move to York. 

A former Ontario Provincial Team Coach, Pangos also is a Master Course Conductor for Basketball Canada and is actively involved in 

the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP). Pangos and his wife Patty have been involved in setting up community basketball 

programs and they have also coached their two children (Kayla & Kevin) in the Basketball Ontario Club System. 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT BASKETBALL AT YORK UNIVERSITY: 

York University has been to the CIS National Championships three times (1996-97, 2005-06, 2006-07), placing second, fifth and sixth, 

respectively. During the past two seasons, the Lions have a perfect 28-0 record against OUA East Division opponents. 

The Lions’ strong recent play has made York a consistent top-10 team in the national rankings. 

Pangos and Assistant Coaches Eric Tiessen (12th year) and Jodi Gram (3rd year) are committed to building teams with student 

athletes that strive for excellence, that desire a balanced academic and athletic milieu, and excel in a team environment. York has 

achieved great success with many players and teams which have made commitments to these values. The coaching staff is known 

for their player development skills, while the basketball program focuses on a high performance philosophy. 

The addition of a full-time training & conditioning coach (Steve Lidstone) also has been a huge benefit to the York program. 

Lidstone has developed programs and monitored the conditioning progress of the York athletes during their time with the team. 

The Lions are proud of the support they receive from fans of the team. York finished 13-0 at home in 2006-07 and had three 

busloads of enthusiastic supporters make the trip to Hamilton to participate in the Lions OUA Championship victory. 

If you are interested in exploring playing at York University here’s what you should do: 

Please contact Bill Pangos to discuss all options (academic & athletic). 



- 4 Athletic Excellence Awards at $3,000 

- 3 Athletic Excellence Awards at $1,500 

Other opportunities for financial support: Numerous York University Bursaries 


Founded in 1959,York University presently has an enrollment of 45,000 (full & part time) students. From the beginning,York was set up 

as an interdisciplinary university where issues are studied at every angle to provide a richer, more fulfilling academic experience. York 

is known as a vibrant academic community that reflects the diversity and energy of one of the most multicultural cities in the world. 

Some of the programs that York is known for are the Schulich School of Business, Canada’s Global Business School (TM); Osgoode 

Hall Law School, the largest common-law law school in Canada; Ontario’s only Faculty of Fine Arts; Canada’s only Space Engineering 

program; Ontario’s second-largest graduate school; Canada’s largest liberal 

arts program; Canada’s largest Kinesiology and Health Science program 

which also offers specialized certificates in Athletic Therapy, Fitness & 

Sports Administration. 

York University 

4700 Keele Street 

302 Tait McKenzie Centre 

Toronto, ON M3J 1P3 

Att. Bill Pangos 

bpangos@yorku.ca 

(416) 736-2100 Ext. 77223 

(416) 736-7502 (fax)

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