WATERLOO, Ont. (April 5, 2022) – The 2021-22 school year featured stops and starts, pivots and unexpected challenges but through it all the Wilfrid Laurier Department of Athletics and Recreation's sport clubs persevered.

The 2021-22 season marked the return to play for sport clubs, with many new executives and faces on rosters it was a year of learning and celebrating the return to play.

The Department of Athletics and Recreation is pleased to recognize our sport clubs and executives for their continued effort and dedication to get their clubs back in action. Anisha Mistry, the Student Clubs Supervisor worked directly with each club over the past three years and experienced first hand what went into the 2021-22 season. "It's been great to see our clubs bounce back into action this year, engaging in both virtual and in-person activity. In the last couple of years, our clubs have faced many challenges but have persisted through with their dedication and hard work. It is amazing to see the passion that our club's leaders hold for their sport as well as their team. Our club leaders and members are the backbone of this program and we could not have carried any of this out without their hard work, flexibility, and positivity. Amanda [Kelly, Coordinator Aquatics, Clubs & Camps] and I are inspired everyday by the passion and dedication of our club leaders as they have continuously pushed through to make play happen."

While not all clubs presented awards this season, the department extends their appreciation and acknowledges the effort that was put into the 2021-22 season.   
 

Badminton

MVP – Johnny Jiang
Initiative Award – Yajat Suresh

Boxing

Most Dedicated – Graydon Lee
Most Improved – Scott Zimmer

Competitive Dance 

Above and Beyond Award – Lilian Ziss
Role Model Award – Alex Young

Men's Cricket 

MVP – Sohain Abidi
Management Excellence Award – Mustafa Mohsin

Field Hockey 

MVP – Emmalene Couzens
Rookie of the Year – Olivia Smith

Flag Football

MVP- Allison Coole
MVP – Bella Irwin

Men's Lacrosse

MVP – Sam Dramnitzke
Leadership – Trevor Castle

Ringette 

Most Valuable Player – Nadia Mattucci
Most Improved Player – Sarah Oozeer
Best Sportsmanship – Lauren Cecchin

Sailing

MVP – Calvin Groen
Geo Miller Founder's Award – Willa Cuthbertson

Softball

MVP – Cam Scharr
Outstanding Contribution Award – Sonya Carnegie

Squash 

Men's MVP – Mitch Robinson
Women's MVP – Gaby Kuntz

Tennis

Men's MVP – Kristian Kopic
Men's Rookie of the Year - Alex Ross
Women's MVP – Nicolle Crowley
Women's Rookie of the Year - Hannah Bacon

Women's Ultimate 

MVP – Katie Schill 
MVP – Dana Perovic

Women's Athletic Association (WAA) 

MVP – Mariah McCaw
MVP – Heather Diercks