WELCOME TO THE 7TH ANNUAL BRANTFORD SPORTS COUNCIL

BANQUETTHURSDAY , FEB. 2ND,2012

BRANTFORD SPORTS COUNCIL MEMBERS

BRANTFORD MINOR LACROSSE

BRANTFORD MINOR SOFTBALL

BRANTFORD TRACK AND FIELD BRANTFORD AQUATIC CLUB

BRANTFORD YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL

BRANT SKATING CLUB

BRANTFORD SYNCHRO CLUB

ARNOLD ANDERSON-KIDSPORT

BRANTFORD MINOR HOCKEY

BRANTFORD CHURCH HOCKEY

BRANTFORD CITY SOCCER CLUB

BRANTFORD GALAXY YOUTH SOCCER

BRANTFORD MINOR BASEBALL

BRANTFORD DISTRICT FOOTBALL CLUB

BRANTFORD GIRLS HOCKEY

BRANTFORD SPORTS COUNCIL DIRECTORS

BOB COYNE – CHAIR

BILL HARDING

JIM TURNBULL

DAVE BEECH

MARTY CHAPPLE

BOB HOLLINGSWORTH

CARMINE ROMANO

RHONDA BOYLAN

RON BIRKETT

TRUDY ION

ALLAN KELLAM

MELANIE MEDLAR-CITY LIASON

ED LONG – PRW LIASON

PETER HUIGENBOS-Rugby Canada Coaching and playing Bio.

• Head of Video and Performance Analysis Rugby Canada

• With Team Canada in New Zealand for World Cup , 2011

• Played for Rugby Canada’s Academy

• In 2002 Rugby Canada Super league Eastern All-star

• Has toured 14 countries to play and coach rugby with Canada

PETER HUIGENBOS-QUEEN’S Rugby

coaching and playing Bio• Record of 46-11-1 in 8 seasons at

Queen’s

• Gaels have won 5 medals in last years

• Gold medal 2009

• Silver medals in 2007,08,11

• Bronze medal 2010

• Played from 1997-2001

• Led league with most tries and OUA all-star 2001

• Member of winning OUA TEAM IN 2001

• Degree in Bachelor of in Science in Civil Engineering

AARON CARPENTER- FRANK TOMLIN AWARD WINNER

• Part of Canada’s National Team since 2005

• Played in his 1ST game for Canada vs USA in ’05

• Part of World Cup Teams in ’07 and ’11

• Named rookie of the year in ‘05• Started his professional career in

England in ’09• Has played for Coventry,

Plymouth Albion in RFU Championship

• Attended McMaster University and won 3 OUA Championships

Without a sense of caring, there can be no sense of community.

ANTONY BURGESS

RUSSIAN POET

“I love sport because I love life,

and sport is one of the basic joys of life.”

Yevgeny Yevtushenko

“Throughout my life, I've seen

the difference that volunteering efforts can make in people's lives. I know the personal value of service as a local volunteer”.

Jimmy Carter former President of the United States

Frank Bricker Award–Male Youth Leadership

During his time, Frank Bricker was a legend in the sport of boxing. Known by many in the ranks of Ontario Boxing as ‘Mr. Boxing’, Frank is best known in Brantford for his events in the development of the Summerhayes boys, the three boxing brothers who competed in national and international level competition. All 3 turned pro in 1970, and became the only set of three brothers to compete on the same card at Madison Square Garden, an accomplishment that can be attributed to Bricker’s work. Through his efforts, he put Brantford on the world boxing map for his ability to teach and train high caliber boxers.

Frank Bricker Memorial Award for Male Youth Leadership

Michael Crocock

Tyson Leeb

Tyler Van Leeuwen

Daniel Weagle

THANK YOU TO OUR MAJOR SPONSOR

“Ability is what you're

capable of doing. Motivation determines

what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.”

Lou Holtz ,Football coach

THANK YOU TO ALL SPONSORSAbsolutely Canvas- Antony Pasto

Brant News

College Source for Sports – Joe Ferras

County of Brant—Kathy Ballantyne

Crock A Doodle Brantford – Karen Beattie

Dave Smith (bench)

Davis Fuels

Edible Arrangements – Vicki Wright

FM Audio- Greg Forrest

Galerie Lumière – Stuart Armstrong

Galuppi—West St—Shelly

Galuppi—West St—Lisa

Gates – Ray Osika

Goaline – Anthony Pasto

Logowear- Brent Gordon

Levac’s Trophies – Greg Levac

Legends Taphouse and Grill-Todd Wood

No Frills (603 Colborne Sy. E) —Frank Marchese

Party Depot-Jeff Smith

Royal Bank-Ryan Brooks

ReMax Twin City Realty—John Closs

Ron Birkett (hockey stick)

Sherwood Restaurant—Mary Myers

Spence Printing – Dave Spence

TCO—Pat Shewchuk

Telly’s Variety – Dick Nardone

The Branding Co.—Carol de Ville

The Brantford Expositor

Tim Hortons – 226 West St. at Dundas – Keri Korfmann

Phyllis Gretzky – Female Youth Leadership

Phyllis is likely the least famous member of Canada’s first family of hockey, but many will tell you that she was the most important one. It was her dedication to her family that allowed Wayne to have the kind of success that he did. She was the family stalwart who kept everything cool and collected throughout Wayne’s rise to stardom, doing whatever was necessary behind the scenes to make sure that everything was as normal as it could have been. Her quiet leadership was the glue that kept the foundation together.

Phyllis Gretzky Memorial Award for

Female Youth Leadership Nominees

Katie Polischuk

Kate Wiltse

Emma Woods

“Ask not what your teammates can

do for you.Ask what you can do for your teammates.”

Magic Johnson

American NBA Basketball star.

Jack Calbeck Memorial Award for Lifetime Sports Sponsorship

Jack Calbeck for many years was a major contributor to all sports in the city of Brantford. Without the support from individuals like Jack our minor sports associations would not be able to provide the levels of services they do. With this award we are happy to recognize those individuals who show this same level of support and dedication to the children of our community

Jack Calbeck Memorial Award for Lifetime Sports Sponsorship Nominees

Boston Pizza

Dunsdon Legion

Speelziek Family

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“I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community and

as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can. I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work the more I live”.

GEORGE BERNARD SHAW

Adrian Scherders Memorial Award for Sportsmanship & Dedication

This award is presented to a male or female athlete that has been registered on a team within a minor sports association in Brantford or a member of a high school or elementary team. The athlete must demonstrate sportsmanship, dedication and fair play. This special person makes a real difference on the team both on and off the playing field.

Adrian Scherders Memorial Award for Sportsmanship & Dedication

Ben Hall

Kaleigh Russell

Sara Stephenson

“The only way a kid

is going to practice is if it's total fun for him... and it was for me.”

Wayne Gretzky

George Churchill – Sports Volunteer of the Year

Had the category existed during his day, George Churchill would have found himself nominated for this award for decades. His

tireless work with the track and field program here in Brantford, both with the Brantford club and also with the schools,

allowed Brantford to become a hub for some of the best competitions in the sport. He was

the man behind the organization and execution of just about every meet during

the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, and even in to the 90’s. He was also the coach of Brantford’s first

track and field to make the Olympic Games, with Debbie Miller in 1968.

George Churchill Memorial Award for Sports Volunteer of the Year Nominee

Thom Foster

Kim Mitchell

Carolyn Suski

“Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect this nation's compassion, unselfish caring, patience, and just plain love for one another”.

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Erma Bombeck February 21, 1927 – April 22, 1996) was a Humourist

“Sport fosters many things

that are good, teamwork and leadership.”

Daley Thompson

Decathlon Gold medal winner in 1980 and 1984

John Macklin – Coach of the Year

Award

Macklin began coaching and officiating track and field in Branford in 1966, and continued through until 1994. During his time, he helped to coach many athletes from Brantford who would go on to national and international competition, including the likes of Liz Polyak, Kevin Sullivan and Rick Mannen. Along the way, he became a respected official on the international stage, officiating at almost every Canadian and international meet during the 1970’s and 1980’s. On top of coaching and officiating, he also was the organizer of the Brant County Track and Filed and Cross Country championships for many years, and was heavily involved with the organization of the CWOSSA and OFSAA championships in both of these sports as well.

John Macklin Memorial Award Coach of the Year Nominees

Todd Andrew

Kent Dixon

Matt Lynch

Champions aren't made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them -- a desire, a dream,

a vision.

Muhammad Ali, American Boxer

“Volunteering is not a

choice, it's a responsibility”

George Jones Memorial Award for Lifetime Sports Volunteerism

To be eligible for this award, the person must be a VOLUNTEER within a Brantford minor sports association, or with an elementary school or high school in the city of Brantford. The individual must volunteer in a role other than coach e.g. Training staff, board members, etc… This person must have been

with the association/team for a minimum of 15 years, and their presence as a member of the organization has a positive impact on those with whom they interact in their role.

George Jones Memorial Award for Lifetime Sports Volunteerism

Jim Searle

Dave Shewfelt

Stan Szordykowski

Jimmy Wilkes Award– Team of the Year

When you talk about the sport of baseball in Brantford, the conversation will usually involve the Brantford Red Sox of the Inter-County Baseball League, and will inevitably include the name Jimmy Wilkes. Wilkes has been a legend of baseball in this community ever since arriving to play with the Brantford Red Sox in 1953. He was involved with the league as a player, then as an umpire, for over 30 years. His quiet leadership helped the Red Sox to several championships, as well as with the development of many players throughout the Inter-County league as well as Brantford Minor Baseball.

Jimmy Wilkes Memorial AwardTeam of the Year Nominees

ACS Junior Lions Football Team

Brantford 99’ers Novice MD

Under 16 Girls Brantford Galaxy Soccer

“Talent wins games,

but teamwork and intelligence wins championships”

Michael Jordan

“Brantford is the centre of

the universe”

Walter Gretzky

SPORTS COUNCIL WINNERS-2011

“Volunteers are

seldom paid; not because they are worthless, but because they are PRICELESS!”

--author unknown

The Frank Tomlin Memorial AwardSports Person of the Year

This award is named in honour of the late Frank Tomlin who passed away in 1976. Tomlin is remembered as a great sports fan that was passionate about his city and those who represented it. Gord Showler, who at the time of Frank's death was a sponsor of Brantford's Junior 'B' franchise, initiated the award.

Each year the award recognizes an individual from Brantford whose contribution to sport has had a great impact on this community. The winner of the award must be active in the sport for which they are nominated, however work done in previous years is also taken into consideration. No individual can win the award in consecutive years but the award can be won by the same individual more than once.

The Frank Tomlin Memorial AwardSports Person of the Year