Alberta Schools' Athletic Association

Individual Sportsmanship Winner

At the 2009 AGM, the Board of Governors voted to begin awarding sportsmanship pins to Individuals who show acts of sportsmanship at Provincial events.

The ASAA is pleased to announce the 2012/13 winners of the Individual sportsmanship awards.

Congratulations to these deserving players:

Name

School and/or town

 

Reason

Cross Country

Brandon Dirsa Fairview High Athlete cheering for every runner, ran with last runner of the day for moral support
Adele Bibault Holy Trinity Academy, Okotoks Athlete cheering and supporting fellow runner during race
Sammi Hiebert Living Waters Christian Academy, Spruce Grove Athlete gave her shoes to another runner who did not have a pair to race in
Alex James Crescent Heights, Calgary Athlete being positive and supportive when recognizing he was awarded the wrong medal
Eric Chan Jasper Place, Edmonton Athlete cheering on every runner in his category after he finished, being positive and supportive when recognizing he was awarded the wrong medal
Tmurlane Cakmak Leduc Composite Athlete congratulating every runner who finished in his category in the recovery area
Scott Gerke Jasper Place, Edmonton Athlete congratulating every runner who finished in his category after the race

Football

Edward Ilnicki St. Peter the Apostle, Spruce Grove Athlete  
Keith Zyla St Albert Catholic Athlete  
Cole Christianson Ardrossan Jr/Sr High Athlete  

Volleyball

1A Girls & Boys Volleyball
Alan Rogan St Jerome's, Vermilion Coach calm, quiet demeanor, respectful to opponents and officials, positive support for his players at all times
Parrish Tung Official works very hard to promote the game of volleyball and always conducts himself with class with players and coaches
       
2A Boys Volleyball
Kevin Dorash Redwater High Coach treatment of officials, players, parents and organizers - very positive influence
Brady Hoover Three Hills School Athlete very relaxed with his team, always positive on the court, having fun during the game, always willing to give the "up" message when things were going poorly in the game
Colin Lebray Edmonton Official very professional in his treatment of players on the court; willing to go the extra mile when a player missed a play, kept players relaxed and emphasized that they are the show, not the officials
Terry King Kitscoty High Coach

gives players positive advice and encouragement, keeps them motivated with positive reinforcement, gets along well with officials and is respectful of fair play and rules of the game

Shane Kimber South Central High, Oyen Athlete recommended by officials - team leader, always positive with his team
3A Girls Volleyball
Kelsey Moisan Holy Rosary, Lloydminster Athlete always seemed to lend a hand to fallen team-mates
Kate Rozendaal Edmonton Christian Athlete a good team motivator
Kayla Nixon Chestermere Athlete very positive influence and attitude with team-mates on court. Especially impressed while they were losing how she always stayed positive
Krista Yacyshyn St Paul Regional Athlete was always cheering no matter what the score was, set a really positive example for her team-mates
Erin Martin Beaverlodge Regional Coach very friendly and respectful towards officials, positive role model for her athletes
4A Girls Volleyball
Kacie Bosch Chinook High, Lethbridge Athlete amazing poise under pressure, always recognized outstanding achievement from her opponents; exemplary on and off court
Aly Mills Bev Facey Community, Sherwood Park Athlete inspirational to teammates, outgoing and friendly to competitors
Shauny Hogg William Aberhart, Calgary Athlete exhibited a high degree of integrity and sportsmanship throughout the event
Rebecca Burnand Notre Dame, Red Deer Athlete vocally positive member of the team, both towards her teammates and the opposition
       
4A Boys Volleyball
Chris Ingstrup Harry Ainlay, Edmonton Athlete an amazing sport, always recognized achievement from his opponents; exemplary on and off the court
Cam Slomp Edmonton Christian Athlete inspirational to teammates, outgoing and friendly to competitors
Graham Schmuland Sir Winston Churchill, Calgary Athlete always had a smile, even when faced with adversity. He was polite to all opponents and officials
Taylor Howe Dr EP Scarlett, Calgary Athlete showed good composure when faced with tough situations, and led his team through his actions on the court

Curling

Keely Watt Catholic Central, Lethbridge Athlete overall a good sportsmanlike attitude. During opening ceremonies she gave her jacket to a young host who was holding the school sign and shivering
Randal Hall Willow Creek, Claresholm Athlete was positive and supportive to his own team as well as spectators and volunteers. He was a great ambassador for his school

Basketball

1A Boys Basketball

Brandon Perez Holy Trinity Academy, Drayton Valley Athlete Plays hard, but clean and fair. Helps opponent players up off the floor
Matt Easter Rosemary School Athlete Politely questions officials, cheers on teammates. Goes out of the way to wish opponents good luck
Gerri Southwick Paul Rowe, Manning Spectator Took pictures and videos for team. Very positive comments for both teams
Josh Stone Stirling High Coach Politely questions officials, respectful to opponents and own team, wished other teams good luck before and after games
Shawn Nelson Stirling High Coach Politely questions officials, respectful to opponents and own team, wished other teams good luck before and after games
Damian Grove Daysland High Athlete Official recommended, polite, hard working, positive player
Matt Evans Olds Koinonia School Athlete Leads team positively and quietly by example
Josh Dekker Senator Gershaw School, Bow Island Athlete Quiet, obvious love for the game of basketball

3A Boys Basketball

Jacob Simmons Fort McMurray Composite Athlete Helped opponent off floor after difficult collision and controversial referee decision
Dave Mueller Barrhead Composite Coach Extremely positive coach who constantly encouraged his athletes and showed great respect for referees
Bryce Hayes St Peter the Apostle, Spruce Grove Athlete Consistently provided positive support to teammates both when on floor and on bench. Never argued with calls and showed tremendous respect for refs
Scott Hannah Crescent Heights, Medicine Hat Athlete Helped opponent off floor after fouling him. Displayed numerous other acts of sportsmanship throughout the game
Ali Charanek Webber Academy, Calgary Athlete Helped opponents off floor even when they denied the offer. consistently encouraged teammates, thanked parents and volunteers of event