An incredible $75,000 was raised for Brock University student-athlete scholarships at the 17th annual President\u2019s Golf Classic held at St. Catharines Golf and Country Club on Monday, May 27.<\/p>\n
Nearly 150 golfers showed their support for the Brock Badgers at the event that has become a long-standing University tradition.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s an outstanding day. Athleticism and sport is alive and well at Brock,\u201d said University President Gervan Fearon. \u201cThis tournament is important for our students and the University. It brings together sponsors, but also allows us to showcase the outstanding accomplishments and character of our student-athletes to our community in Niagara.\u201d<\/p>\n
The tournament, founded by former Brock President David Atkinson and the late David S. Howes, raises funds to help Brock\u2019s student-athletes, who face the daunting task of balancing athletics and academics.<\/p>\n
\u201cFunding like this takes a big stress off us as student-athletes,\u201d said wrestler Jevon Balfour, who was named this year\u2019s Brock Male Athlete of the Year. \u201cWe can optimally use our time to get better and it also takes stress off of the coaches as well. The mental boost it provides is unparalleled.\u201d<\/p>\n
Student-athletes at Brock not only make a significant contribution to the University with their leadership and community engagement, but also across the country, said Brian Hutchings, Vice-President, Administration.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis event has a major impact and we\u2019re overwhelmed with joy to see this show of support from the community,\u201d he said. \u201cThe OUA and U SPORTS are full of talented student-athletes who don\u2019t receive enough recognition. The level of commitment to athletics and academics by Canadian student-athletes is second to none.\u201d<\/p>\n
For the third consecutive year, Rankin Construction was the presenting sponsor.<\/p>\n
Other major sponsors include:\u00a0Whiting Equipment Canada; AllianceBernstein\u00a0Canada Inc.; Sullivan Mahoney LLP; Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP; Cinema Stage Inc; CDW\u00a0Canada; Brock Plaza Corporation; Mawer Investment Management; Garda Canada Security Corp.; Commercial Cleaning Services; Brock University Alumni Association; PepsiCo; Attridge\u00a0Transportation; Quartek Group Inc; McCallum Sather Architects; Deloitte;\u00a0E.S. Fox Limited; Scotiabank; Canadian Tire\u00a0Bank Group; Sodexo; Barings; Jackson-Triggs\u00a0Niagara; WSP;\u00a0Telcon Datvox; Aquicon; Niagara Falls Business Events; and\u00a0T. Litzen Sports Ltd.<\/p>\n
To learn more about how to support Brock Badgers student-athletes, visit gobadgers.ca\/DonateNow<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t