For Immediate Release: Friday, February 7, 2014 FourOACCampusesComeTogetherIn RidgetownintheSpiritofFriendly Competition Students from the Ontario Agriculture College’s (OAC) four campuses (Alfred, Guelph, Kemptville, and Ridgetown) came together to participate in a two day inter-campus athletic competition on January 31 and February 1, providing a unique opportunity for students to make new friends and share athletic skills and interests. In all, 175 degree, diploma, and certificate students participated in the 2014 OAC Winter Games competing in nine events including volleyball, basketball, badminton, ice hockey, floor hockey, bowling, indoor soccer, broomball, and curling. Athletes and organizers wrapped up the event with a formal banquet and awards program held at Willson Hall. Badminton - Ridgetown Campus Students “The Ridgetown community generously provided key facilities to host this event, and we were fortunate to have the opportunity to utilize the Ridgetown High School, Ridgetown Golf and Curling Club, Ridgetown Arena, Ridgetown Bowling Lanes, and Naahii Ridge Public School, in addition to our own Don J. Pestell Auditorium, to accommodate all of these athletic activities,” notes Ken McEwan, Campus Director. “Our sincere appreciation is extended to the Ridgetown community for your ongoing support to our campus activities.” Enjoying a hometown advantage, Ridgetown Campus students took home award medals in each sporting category, and were excellent hosts to fellow OAC visitors. Special thanks to campus Recreation and Residence Co-ordinator, Vicki King, for her excellent leadership in co-ordinating the athletes, as well as the many student, staff and alumni volunteers who contributed to the events overall success. Curling - Kemptville Campus Students The images represent just a few of the student participants from the four OAC campuses. Congratulations Ridgetown Campus athletes! Curling - Guelph Campus Students Volleyball - Alfred Campus Students Student Volunteers Ridgetown Campus Hockey - Ridgetown Campus Team Athletes in Action For more information please contact: Liz Meidlinger, Manager, Communications University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus 519-674-1500 ext. 63587 or e-mail: [email protected]
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