A pair of Brock Recreation community programs have captured provincial awards.<\/p>\n
Brock Aquatics and the Brock Niagara Penguins each earned an award for their important work within Niagara.<\/p>\n
For the second-consecutive year and 10th time in program history, Brock Aquatics received the Lifesaving Society\u2019s Kirk AW Wipper Cup, which is given to the affiliated university or college with the largest lifesaving program in Ontario.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis award is such a great honour,\u201d said Brock Aquatics Program Supervisor Margaret Lizzotti. \u201cWe have remarkable staff, alumni and community trainers that return each year to train candidates for so many Leadership programs. The award is great recognition of all their dedication and passion.\u201d<\/p>\n
The program provides comprehensive aquatic and first aid training. From swim lessons to swim clubs, Brock Aquatics offers all the steps to become a lifeguard, swim instructor and trainer.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe best part of the Brock Aquatics community is forging relationships with everyone,\u201d said Lizzotti. \u201cIt\u2019s all the people that make this all so very successful and fun.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Brock Niagara Penguins and their sitting volleyball program received the Ontario Volleyball Association\u2019s Community Engagement Award, which recognizes OVA members who are engaged in volunteer activities and make a difference in their communities.<\/p>\n
The Penguins\u2019 sitting volleyball program, which aims to engage able-bodied and disabled athletes, is coached by Ally Fast and Keltie Couture.<\/p>\n
Fast said it was a joy to watch the team grow with each practice.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis award means a lot to myself and everyone who was a part of the team,\u201d said Fast. \u201cIt definitely brought a smile to my face when I heard the news It\u2019s always nice to know the work you put into something is appreciated. It was a great year.\u201d<\/p>\n
The team, made up of players across Niagara and Buffalo, started last year with six players and grew to 12 this season. The Penguins also hosted their first sitting volleyball tournament with multiple para-teams.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think the best part of the Penguins community is how welcoming and supportive everyone is,\u201d said Fast. \u201cOnce you are part of the Penguins, it really is like being a part of a family. It has been great to see how this organization continues to grow and provide opportunities for those that might not have otherwise.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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