Sr. Girls Basketball vs. Woodlands
The Sr. Girls Basketball Team travelled to Woodlands Secondary School to challenge for a berth to the North Island Championships. Despite being down 10 points at half time to a team loaded with grade 12s (Woodlands), our girls played with an amazing amount of composure and totally controlled the 4th quarter, winning the game 65-61. Emilie dominated the post position at both ends of the court, finishing with 26 points and what seemed like 30 rebounds. Other top scorers included Rosa with 16 and Savannah with 10. Savannah actually clinched the game by making two crucial free throws with the game tied and less then a minute on the game clock. Thanks to all the families who made the trip to cheer on the team, and also to Ms Woollven and Mrs. Kingstone for their support.
The team now advances to the North Island Tournament at Kwalikum Secondary this Thursday through Saturday.
– Darrin Austin, Coach
ISA Squash Tournament
This year, Shawnigan hosted the ISA Squash Championships for the first time. Our four international courts in the new Sportsplex
provided the perfect venue for the competition. There were some hard fought matches at all levels, but in the end Shawnigan dominated the Junior and Senior Boys’ events winning gold in both, and beating out rivals St. George’s, Brentwood, West Point Grey Academy and SMUS. Our less experienced girls played beyond expectations to edge out York House and capture the bronze medal. Congratulations to the SMUS girls on winning this event. The Shawnigan team members were:
Junior Boys: Justin M., Haydn E., Avi H., Rodrigo O D., Blake D., Sean T., Wesley W., and Macoy J.
Senior Boys: Christien Q., Chris M., Dorian L-W., Krit K., Ron S., Andy L., and Alex H.
Girls: Kat D., Betty V., Tom O., Megan L-S., and Caitlyn R.
Much of the Shawnigan success can be attributed to the dedication and skill of Head Coach, Mike Johnson, ably assisted by intern and former Canadian Junior Champion, Ashley Clackson, and Stewart Candelaria. Mike has spent many extra hours on court training and motivating the players to give of their best and reach their true potential. Shawnigan is also grateful to Mike’s wife, Christine, for giving so unstintingly of her time to the program.
Thanks go to everyone who came out to support the players. In particular, we were grateful for the incredible support of the Shawnigan Parents’ Association under the energetic and efficient guidance of Trish Letient.
At the end of the competition, Mr. Nick Gudewill had some inspiring words for all of the players before making the presentations of the medals and trophies. Nick is an alumnus of the School who generously donated one of the new courts, and who continues to be a staunch supporter of squash at Shawnigan and in British Columbia.
– Lynne Grass, Coach
Photos by Stephen Lane
Student Selected for Canadian 7's Team!
Grade 12 student, Dustin D., has been selected to the Senior Men’s Sevens squad
that will represent Canada at the upcoming IRB tournaments in Wellington, New Zealand, and Las Vegas, Nevada! Dustin, a key member of last year’s Provincial Championship-winning 1st XV (and the captain of this year’s team), was surprised by the Headmaster at lunch on Tuesday as he learned of his selection in front of the entire School. One of the youngest players to ever represent Canada at this level, he is also the first current student to compete in a senior tournament.
Dustin is in his second year at Shawnigan and is the Head of Ripley’s House. Last year, he captained Germany in the 2009 European U18 Championships, winning the Group B competition. He is also vying for a spot on this year’s Canadian U20 team that will be competing in the World Junior Trophy tournament in Moscow, Russia. The entire Shawnigan community congratulates Dustin on this remarkable achievement and wishes him and his teammates the best of luck in the weeks ahead!
– Ryan Panton, Alumni Relations
Photos by Stephen Lane