2000-01 OCAA FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - ANITA KRALT

Anita Kralt of Millgrove, Ont., is a physically fit athlete who demonstrates dedication, commitment and a love of sports for the Redeemer Royals. She has the ability to carry a team with her skills, and can lift a team's spirit with her teamwork and by sharing a smile.

Anita is a very coachable, hard working individual who will do whatever it takes to help her team improve as a whole. As her confidence as an athlete increases, her humility remains a constant. She is a dedicated student with her grade point average placing her on the Deans Honour Roll.

"Anita's athleticism and versatility shine within the penalty box on the soccer field and both on the offensive and defensive ends of the basketball court. Anita exemplifies a true team leader and motivator, anticipating a positive result at the end of the game regardless of the score," says Frances Manias-Jackson of Redeemer University College.

Anita was named an OCAA soccer all-star as well as the top goalkeeper in the Central West region. She also led Redeemer to a Central West region championship in women's indoor soccer. In basketball, Anita averaged 17.2 points per game during the 2000-01 season.