ST. CLAIR 2011-12 ATHLETIC AWARDS

Mason MacDonald Male & Female Athlete of the Year (In Honour of Mason MacDonald)
 
The athlete of the year is awarded to the graduating male and female student-athletes who have displayed outstanding athletic abilities while maintaining exemplary academic performance and school involvement during their years at St. Clair College. The trophy was donated by and named for Mr. Mason MacDonald, former Athletic Director of the Western Ontario Institute of Technology, the predecessor of St. Clair College.
 
Male Winner: Graeme Robson (Curling)

• Third-Year Mixed Curling
• Graduating from Woodworking Tech. Program
• Three OCAA Medals in three years as Team Skip
• Won OCAA Bronze 2012
• Won OCAA Silver 2011
• Won OCAA Bronze 2010
• OCAA All-Academic 2012, 2011

Female Winner: Keri Bagley (Women's Fastball)

• Fifth-Year Women's Fastball
• Police Foundations, Law & Security & General Arts and Science Grad
• Team Captain
• Award of Distinction
• 2010 Team MVP
• 2010-11 & 2011-12 Student Government Board Member
• Booster Club Scholarship Recipient
• Four-Time OCAA All-Star
• 2007 OCAA Rookie of the Year
• Two-Time OCAA Champion
• 2010 Silver
• 2007, 2011 Bronze
• Career .376 Batting Average

Al Hoffman 'Athlete of the Year' for Outstanding Achievement Award
 
This award recognizes intercollegiate athletes who perform at a high level of athletic excellence combined with sound scholastic achievement; who have excelled in athletic competition at the college, regional, provincial and/or national levels; whose efforts have contributed to the success, competitiveness, enhancement and overall quality of their respective sport. This award is named after former Athletic Director, Al Hoffman. Starting in 2007 this award is given annually to the most outstanding male and female athletes at St. Clair College.
 
Male Award Winner: Robert Malbasic (Men's Soccer)

• Fifth-Year Men's Soccer
• OCAA All-Star
• Team Captain of Fourth Place OCAA Team
• Competed at OCAA Provincial Championships
• 10 goals scored in eight games played - 2nd Place in OCAA
• Broke OCAA All-Time Goal Scoring Record in Men's Soccer on Oct. 4
• 55 goals scored in five seasons - previous record was 47 goals

Female Award Winner: Grace Hartman (Cross Country)

• First-Year Cross Country
• Horticulture Technician – Landscape
• OCAA All-Academic
• OCAA Second-Team All-Conference – 8th Place
• CCAA National Championships – 12th Place
• St. Clair MVP

Inter-Collegiate Coach of the Year Award
 
The Inter-Collegiate Coach of the Year Award is presented to the St. Clair College Varsity Head Coach whose teams exemplify a high level of performance, sportsmanship, dedication and leadership. This coach will stress the values of athletic participation in an educational setting and will assist in the improvement of athletic skills as well as life skills. This coach will provide leadership as a role model to their team members and St. Clair College. This award is named after former Hockey Coach, Gerald Serviss who led his teams to three Provincial Championships and one National Championship in seven seasons. He was inducted into the OCAA Hall of Fame in 2005.
 
Winner – Mike Baraslievski (Men's Soccer)

• 20th Season as Head Coach of Men's Soccer
• Regular Season Record: 4-4
• Fourth Place in OCAA Soccer (out of 17 teams)
• Lost Semi-Final and Bronze Medal Games 1-0
• Upset undefeated Algonquin College (No. 2 Ranked in Ontario and No. 14 Ranked in Canada) 3-1 in Ottawa to quality for OCAA Championships.
• Former Three-Time West Region OCAA Coach of the Year

Exceptional Service Award (In Honour of Jack Costello)
 
Introduced in 2005-2006, the Exceptional Service Award is presented annually to an individual for his/her outstanding dedication and commitment to the Department of Athletics and Recreation. This award recognizes those who have gone above and beyond his/her regular duties over the past season. This award is named in honour of former hockey coach, Athletic Director, and OCAA Hall of Fame Member Jack Costello.

Winner – Lou Kotevski

• 16th Season as Assistant Coach with Men's Soccer program
• First one to practice last one to leave
• Helps with equipment each day
• Intense, players love him
• Passionate about his players and will defend them to the end

Fair Play & Sportsmanship Award (In Honour of Bob Weepers)

Introduced in 1995-96, this award recognizes student-athletes who reflect the true spirit of sport through their exemplary commitment to sportsmanship, fair play and teamwork. This award is named in honour of Bob Weepers, long time Athletic Coordinator, for his commitment and contributions to the Athletic Programs of St. Clair College.

Winners:
Badminton - Sasha Page
Soccer (M) - Mitch Trevisol
Basketball (M) - Joshua MacDonald
Volleyball (W) - Alee Brecka

Varsity Team Awards
 
Men's Volleyball
OCAA West Region Record: 1-17 (9th place OCAA West Region)
OCAA All-Academic: Travis Wigle, Curtis Loch
St. Clair Team Awards
Rookie of the Year: Travis Wigle
Best Defensive Player: Matt Bedard
Coaches Award: Luke Chittum
Most Valuable Player: Josh Lynch

Women's Soccer
Season Record: 1-7 (7th place OCAA West Region)                
West Region All-Star: Carrie Long, Rica Rabanes                                                            
OCAA All-Academic: Ashley DaParteira, Natalie Fantinic, Lucie Pellerin, Sabrina Tremblay
St. Clair Team Awards
Rookie of the Year: Lauren Milanis    
Best Defensive Player: Sabrina Tremblay
Coaches Award: Charlene Oulds
Most Valuable Player: Rica Rabanes
 
Men's Basketball
OCAA West Region Record: 3-15 (9th Place)
OCAA All-Academic: Elijah Hesley
St. Clair Team Awards
Rookie of the Year: Anthony DeRose               
Best Defensive Player: Jamaal Thompson
Coaches Award: Joshua MacDonald            
Most Valuable Player: Stephan Gray
 
Men's Baseball
Season Record: 4-12 (4th Place Ontario Conference)            
Playoffs: Won Sudden Death Tie-Breaker at York
Ontario Conference Semi-Finals: Lost to Durham eventual National Champion (0-2 Series)      
St. Clair Team Awards
Rookie of the Year: Jeff Walker
Top Batter: Kingsley Alarcon
Top Pitcher: Michael McCue
Coaches Award: Jordan Caron
Most Valuable Player: Michael McCue
 
Women's Basketball
Season Record: 5-13 (8th Place OCAA West Region)                                            
West Region All-Star: Arica Price (2nd Team)
OCAA All-Academic: Kelly Rizea, Daniella Abrams, Katie Rizea, Arica Price
St. Clair Team Awards
Rookie of the Year: Daniella Abrams
Best Defensive Player: Daniella Abrams                
Coaches Award: Amanda McCarthy
Most Valuable Player: Kelly Rizea
 
Women's Volleyball
Season Record: 6-12 (7th Place OCAA West Region)
OCAA All-Academic: Olivia Benko, Alee Brecka, Samantha Bueckert
St. Clair Team Awards
Rookie of the Year: Megan Lavoie                    
Best Defensive Player: Deanna Harris
Coaches Award: Olivia Benko
Most Valuable Player: Alee Brecka

Golf
OCAA Championships: Hosted by St. Lawrence (Cornwall)
Men's Team: 6th place
Women's Team: 3rd Place
CCAA Nationals: Hosted by Holland College (Roseneath, PEI) - Women's Team 8th Place
OCAA All-Academic: Byron Berger, Heather MacKenzie, Mitch Miehls, Terry Ryan, Chris Snoeks
St. Clair Team Awards
Rookie of the Year: Byron Berger
Coaches Award: Jordan Schatz
Most Valuable Player: Heather MacKenzie
 
Badminton
OCAA All-Academic: Nick Gyemi, Sasha Page, Luc Su, Karen Williams
OCAA West Regional: Hosted by Humber College (Etobicoke)
Mixed Doubles - Karen Williams & Luc Su 4-2 Record (3rd Place)
OCAA Championships: Hosted by Redeemer Univ. College (Ancaster)
Mixed Doubles - Karen Williams & Luc Su 2-3 Record (4th Place)
St. Clair Team Awards
Coaches Award: Sasha Page, Suradech Sathapornworawong

Cross Country
OCAA Championships: Hosted by St. Lawrence (Kingston)
Women's Team: 5th Place
Grace Hartman (8th Place), Jessica Medved (11th Place) – Both named Second-Team All-Conference
CCAA Championships: Hosted by Thompson Rivers Univ. (Kamloops, B.C.)
Grace Hartman (12th Place), Jessica Medved (32nd Place)
OCAA All-Academic: Grace Hartman, Katie Gambeta, Sydney Day, Stasha Todorovich, Bart Musialowicz
St. Clair Team Awards
Coaches Award: Bart Musialowicz
Most Valuable Player: Grace Hartman

Men's Soccer
West Region League Record: 4-4 (4th Place)
West Region All-Star: Mitch Trevisol, Rob Malbasic
OCAA All-Academic: Mitch Trevisol, Ante Ivcec, Matt Rodrigues
Academic All-Canadian: Mitch Trevisol
St. Clair Team Awards             
Rookie of the Year: Jordan Lidia
Best Defensive Player: Mitch Trevisol
Coaches Award: Joey Plavetic
Most Valuable Player: Robert Malbasic

Women's Fastball
OCAA Record: 7-1 (2nd Place)     
OCAA Provincial Championships (Oshawa): 1-2 Record, Bronze Medal
Hosted National Championships: 2-2 Record, Quarter-Finalists
OCAA All-Academic: Keri Bagley, Ashley Asselstine, Kelley Nelson, Melissa Bowyer
OCAA All-Stars: Keri Bagley, Lisa Ternosky
OCAA Athlete of the Week: Caitlyn Stiles (Sept. 25)
OCAA Coach of the Year: Bill Smith
St. Clair Team Awards
Rookie of the Year: Caitlyn Stiles
Top Batter: Lisa Ternosky
Top Pitcher: Melissa Bowyer
Coaches Award: Ashley Carr
Most Valuable Player: Melissa Bowyer
 
Windsor Girls Pitching Club Scholarship Recipients
 
The Windsor Girls Pitching Club Scholarship is awarded annually to rookie members of the St. Clair Women's Fastball team that display excellent abilities on the field and achieves at a high level in the classroom.
 
Winners: Caitlyn Stiles, Ashley Carr, Taylor Pope, Allison Telfer
 
Curling
OCAA Championships: Hosted by Sault College (Sault Ste. Marie)
Mixed Team: OCAA Bronze Medal, 3-2 record in Round Robin play             
Men's Team: T-4th Place, 4-4 record in Round Robin play
CCAA Nationals: Hosted by Fleming College (Peterborough) – Men's Team 8th Place
OCAA All-Academic: Graeme Robson, Katharine Rusk, Dale Winch
St. Clair Team Awards
Rookie of the Year: Jordan Way
Coaches Award: Alaina Frayne
Most Valuable Player: Ryan Brook
 
Board of Governors Bowl
 
The Board of Governors' Bowl is awarded annually to a male and female student-athlete selected as the Intramural athletes of the year.  The recipients must exhibit the qualities of leadership, versatility and sportsmanship while participating in the Intramural Program, in addition to maintaining a satisfactory academic standing.
 
Female Winner: Lauriss Haig
Male Winner: Brett Deley
 
President's Trophy
 
The President's Trophy is awarded annually to the Class/Team whose members consistently participate in various aspects of the Intramural Program.  This includes team and individual activities, special events and officiating.  Qualities of sportsmanship and fair play are essential.
 
Winner: MAROON TEAM (Ice Hockey)
 
Golden Whistle Award

This special student gives a lot of their extra time to the intramural program to referee and keep score for the various league games and tournaments.  We know it is a difficult task at best but hopefully it has provided you with an opportunity for growth and experience.  Your time is greatly appreciated!
 
Winner: Taylor Lalonde
 
St. Clair College Varsity/S.A.A.
2011–2012 Academic All-Stars
 
Recognizing Student-Athletes & S.A.A. members who have achieved at least a 3.00 Grade Point Average in Fall Semester
(Bolded Student-Athletes achieved a Perfect 4.00 Grade Point Average)
 
Badminton
Nicholas Gyemi - Pre-Nursing
Sasha Page - Child & Youth Worker
Luc Su - Business Marketing
Karen Williams - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
 
Men's Basketball
Elijah Hesley - Pre Health Science
Joshua MacDonald - Journalism
Mark Merkestyn - Bus. Admin-Accounting
 
Men's Baseball
Kingsley Alarcon - Community & Justice Services
Mathew Bassingthwaighte - Protection, Security & Invest.
Jordan Caron - Law & Security
Kevin Knudsen - Personal Support Worker
Chris Maynard - Business Admin-Prof Golf  Mgt.
Michael McCue - Advertising
 
Women's Basketball
Daniella Abrams - Pre-Health Science
Tracy Fick - Personal Support Worker
Sadi Moro - Office Administration-General
Arica Price - Business-Accounting
Katie Rizea - Entertainment Technology
Kelly Rizea - Office Administration-General
 
Women's Fastball
Keri Bagley - General Arts & Science
Danielle Dagenais - Pharmacy Technician
Ashley Asselstine - Pharmacy Technician
Kelley Nelson - Office Administration-General
Cortnee Burgess - Educational Assistant
Danielle Desautels - Practical Nursing
Melissa Bowyer - Autism and Behavioral Science
 
Cross-Country
Sydney Day - Protection, Security and Investigation
Katie Gambeta - Interior Design
Grace Hartman - Horticulture Technician-Landscape
Jessica Medved - Horticulture Technician-Landscape
Bartosz Musialowicz - Civil Engineering Technology
Stasha Todorovich - Social Service Worker-Gerontology
 
Men's Volleyball
Matt Bedard - Hospitality Management
Wesley MacDonald - Motive Power Tech.
Mahmoud Farahat - Pre-Health Sciences
Michael Vanderlseen - Marketing
Travis Wigle - Elect. Eng. Tech.
Curtis Loch - Elect. Eng. Tech.
 
Golf
Byron Berger - Professional Golf Management
Heather MacKenzie - Professional Golf Management
Mitch Miehls - Professional Golf Management
Terry Ryan - Professional Golf Management
Chris Snoeks - Professional Golf Management
 
Curling
Grame Robson - Woodworking Tech.
Katharine Rusk - Veterinary Tech.
Jeff Smith - Heating, Ref, A/C
Dale Winch - Civil Eng. Tech.
 
Men's Soccer
David Carlesimo - Paramedic
Sal Fregapan - Police Foundations
Mohamed Hamoud - Internet App & Web
Ante Ivcec - GAS-Business
Josh Lemieux - Comp. Sys. Networking
Matt Rodrigues - Civil Eng. Tech.
Emmanuel Rufo - Finance
Mitch Trevisol - Comp. Sys. Networking
 
Women's Soccer
Ashley Daparteira - Police Foundations
Ashley Davidson - Journalism
Natalie Fantinic - Practical Nursing
Carrie Long - Early Childhood Education
Lauren Milanis - Protection & Security
Lucie Pellarin - Early Childhood Education
Taylor Smith - Accounting
MacKenzie Stiers - Advertising
Sabrina Tremblay - Accounting        
 
Women's Volleyball
Bailey Allard - Graphic Design
Olivia Benko - Woodworking Tech.
Jessica Bondy - Educational Assistant
Alee Brecka - Tourism & Travel
Samantha Bueckert - Hospitality Management
Marielle Chauvin - Early Childhood Education
Shanna Hamilton - Police Foundations
Megan Lavoie - Med. Lab Science
 
Student Athletic Association
Chad Dow - Bus. Admin-Human Resource
Jarvis Ducharme - Practical Nursing
Celena McCutchen - Chemical Lab. Technology
Kyle Little - Business-Marketing

St. Clair Team Academic Awards (In Honour of Don Hogan)
 
This award honours St. Clair College inter-collegiate varsity teams for academic achievement.  This award is named for teams that compete in a league sport with the highest Grade Point Average amongst all team members.
 
Winner: Women's Basketball
 
This award honours St. Clair College inter-collegiate varsity teams for academic achievement.  This award is named for teams that compete in a tournament sport with the highest Grade Point Average amongst all team members
 
Winner: Cross Country

Participation Awards
 
Award of Distinction
(Intramural 50 Points, Varsity 65 Points)
Robert Malbasic
Matthew McLaughlin
Kendall Quinlan
Kelly Rizea
 
Major Letter
(Intramural 35 Points, Varsity 50 Points)
Max Battagello
Mitch Boucher
Alexandra Brecka
Tyler Cebulski
Danielle Desautels
Ryan Fedrigo
Ian Fraser
Brian Goodchild
Mitch Miehls
Jordan Minten
Brad Mio
Sadi Moro
Daniel Pavlovski
Kendall Quinlan
Kelly Rizea
Michael Vandersleen
Rob Vandersluis
Aaron Wilkins
 
Minor Letter
(Intramural 20 Points, Varsity 35 Points)
Ashley Asselstine
Ryan Brooke
Samantha Bueckert
Marielle Chauvin          
Danielle Dagenais
Ashley Daparteira
Darren Demers
Hussein Elnimairi
Mackenzie Essery-Ouellete
Ryan Fedrigo
Alaina Frayne
Keenan Freker
Stephan Gray
Jeremy Luno
Josh Lynch
Amanda McCarthy
John Mcintosh
Mark Merkestyn
Mitch Miehls
Jordan Minten
Charlene Oulds
Sasha Page
Arica Price
Graeme Robson
Lisa Ternosky
Jamaal Thompson
Michael Vandersleen
Rob Vandersluis
Cal Wasylowich
 
Source: St. Clair College