Support for Brock University\u2019s student-athletes was in full swing during the President\u2019s Golf Classic on Monday, May 27.<\/p>\n
Held at the St. Catharines Golf and Country Club, the 21st annual event brought together more than 120 golfers who, in addition to hitting the green, raised more than $70,000 for the cause.<\/p>\n
Brock President and Vice-Chancellor Lesley Rigg expressed her gratitude to the day\u2019s participants for their support of the University\u2019s student-athletes.<\/p>\n
She highlighted the crucial role of sports in the development of young people and the integral part it plays in the Brock experience.<\/p>\n
“University sport helps develop teamwork and leadership skills, often forging lifelong relationships between teammates,” Rigg said. “Brock’s student-athletes strive to excel both on the field and in the classroom, and balancing these responsibilities doesn’t leave much time for part-time jobs. That\u2019s why your support today is so important.”<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s event continued the tradition of the Golf Classic, which has raised more than $1.2 million in its history to support scholarships and financial aid for Brock\u2019s student-athletes.<\/p>\n
The funds raised help ease the financial burden on student-athletes, allowing them to focus on their academic and athletic commitments.<\/p>\n
Nine-time national champion wrestler Hannah Taylor (BSM ’21), a former Badger and current Olympian, shared her personal journey with the crowd and the impact of financial support on her career.<\/p>\n
“I was welcomed into the Badger family with open arms, which included not just my coaches and teammates, but also a network of individuals like you who believe in the power of education and athletics,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n