Issue No. 29

September 5, 2013 

Tigers make their mark on Canada Games   

The 2013 Canada Games wrapped up on August 17 in Sherbrooke, QC and the Tigers were well represented with over 40 current and prospective Dalhousie athletes participating in the games. More...

Track and field athlete hitting the international stage

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Dalhousie track and field star Jordan Bruce has had an eventful summer to say the least, and he got his first taste of international competition. More... 

Soccer home openers
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The Tigers soccer teams are back in action and will kick off on Saturday, September 7 against CBU at Wickwire Field. The women will hit the pitch at 1:00pm followed by the men at 3:15pm! Want to win $500? Enter a ballot for your chance to win in a GIANT game of Twister during half time during the men's game.

 The women are the two-time defending AUS champions and will look to have another strong season. Keep an eye out for key players Kristy McGregor-Bales, who was named an AUS second all-star team, and Joanna Blodgett, who was second in scoring on the team last year with five goals.

On the men's side, the Tigers will look to improve on last year's fifth-place finish and contend for the AUS championship. They came very close to the AUS finals last year after a heartbreaking loss to UNB in the semifinals. The players to watch this year include midfielder Bezick Evraire (third year) and captain Nathan Rogers (fifth year) who were both named AUS second team all-stars.

Come make some noise and show your Tiger pride for the 2013 Dalhousie soccer teams!

Tigers help on move-in day 
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It doesn't matter if it's game time or not, the Dalhousie Tigers always work together.

 

This week as first year students moved into their residences, athletes from most varsity Tiger teams were there to help. They helped move boxes, unpack rooms, and help out any first year students who needed any assistance.

 

From the men's basketball team at Sherriff Hall to the women's volleyball team at Gerard Hall, there were plenty of athletes helping first year students make the transition to university life as seamless as possible.

 

"They were doing a great job, dressed in black and gold, being helpful and friendly in moving the new students in," said women's volleyball coach Rick Scott.

 

But we all know Tigers never sleep. They were just getting started helping make the students' first week on campus one to remember.

 

Led by Live Well @ Dal, the DSU and the Tigers Varsity Council President and Dalhousie track and field athlete, the second day of Orientation Week was highlighted by Dalympics. The afternoon-long competition was held all over campus and saw first year students running, jumping, diving and even belly-flopping in different events. The Tigers stepped up to the plate again, using their leadership to guide students through the events.

 

"It was awesome seeing the students having a blast competing against one another, getting to know other students and having fun gaining points for their houses. Dalympics was a great success," said track and field athlete Emma Roung, who ran the inflatable crash course all day.

Special Tigers Event

The first event is Saturday, September 14!
The Special Tigers Sports program runs fun events where youth with intellectual disabilities partner with varsity athletes from Dalhousie University to share their love for sport. Created in 2012 by psychology student Rebecca Haworth, the program is run by the Dalhousie Varsity Council with support from the Dalhousie athletic department and Special Olympics Nova Scotia.

For more details, you can email specialtigers@gmail.com or go to the Special Tigers Facebook page.
In This Issue
Tigers at the Canada Games
Track and field athlete on the international stage
Soccer home openers
Tigers help on move-in day
Special Tigers event
Upcoming Events
Name your game
Dal Golf Classic
Future Issues
Upcoming Events 

Saturday, September 7
W Soccer
CBU @ DAL 1:00pm
M Soccer
CBU @ DAL 3:15pm

Sunday, September 8
W Soccer
UdeM @ DAL 1:00pm
M Soccer
UdeM @ DAL 3:15pm

Saturday, September 14
W Soccer
DAL @ SMU 1:00pm
M Soccer
DAL @ SMU 3:15pm
Cross Country
DAL @ UNB/STU

Sunday, September 15
W Soccer
DAL @ MtA 1:00pm
M Soccer
DAL @ MtA 3:15pm

Tuesday, September 17
W Hockey
DAL @ SMU 7:00pm

Wednesday, September 18
W Soccer
StFX @ DAL 5:00pm
M Soccer
StFX @ Dal 7:15pm
Name Your Game
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Looking for some great sports action? Catch a Tigers game for FREE!  

 

Dalhousie invites you and your friends, team, or club to one of the Tigers games to cheer on the black and gold.

 

With 14 varsity sports teams, there is no shortage of events this season. Fill out the Name Your Game form today!  

Thanks to all participants, partners and volunteers for helping to make the 16th annual Dal Golf Classic an event to remember. A little bit of rain couldn't dampen our spirits!
See you again next year!
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