Hi Folks,
As we are preparing for our first exhibition game next week,
I thought I would bring you up-to-speed on a few details.
Liz Boag presents a
gift to Queen’s Grad, Ontario Premier, Kathleen Wynne:
TORONTO (August 13, 2014) – Gaels women's basketball guard
Liz Boag (Kingston, Ont.) got the chance to meet with and congratulate former
Gael and now Premier of Ontario Kathleen Wynne Artsci'77, on her majority
government win.
"Premier Wynne was very personable and down to
earth," said Boag after meeting Ontario's newest Premier. "It was
great to hear about her student experience and what it was like at Queen's
along with her involvement as a member of the track team."
Boag was joined by Taylor Jennings, president of the Queen's
student alumni association, as the two Queen's students congratulated Premier
Wynne along with Kingston and the Islands MPP Sophie Kiwala with track jackets.
Wynne was a member of the varsity track team during her time
at Queen's including being a co-captain.
My day with the Toronto
Raptors' coaching staff and players:
On Monday, September 15th I had the opportunity
to meet and discuss strategies with Toronto Raptor Head Coach, Dwane Casey, and
his staff. After a morning pre-practise
meeting, the coaches and players took to the court for a 2 hour practise. Coach Casey and I spent an hour talking
strategy at the end of practise and followed that with another 4 hour session
with the entire coaching staff.
Assistant coach, Tom Sterner was kind enough to spend another hour with
me to further go over some strategies and tactics. It was an incredible learning experience for
me, and I can’t say enough about how accommodating, friendly and professional
the entire group of coaches and players were.
Basketball Alumni
Weekend (and Tindall Tournament) Update:
October 3-5 marks the Basketball Alumni weekend, held in
conjunction with the Tindall Tournament.
We will be honouring team members from the 1990-91 to 1994-95 teams at a
Reception and Silent Auction on Saturday afternoon.
Friday, October 3
6:00pm Queen’s vs. Acadia
(ARC Main Gym)
Saturday, October 4
11:00am Alumni vs. Alumni game (Bartlett Gym)*
2:00pm Queen’s vs. Laval (ARC Main Gym)*
4:30pm Reception & Silent Auction (Clark Hall)*
*note time change
Sunday, October 5
2:00pm Queen’s vs. Thompson Rivers
We have a special deal for the weekend by registering for
the event - $20 will cover:
·
Admission to all games (a $27 value)
·
Admission to Reception ($10 value)
·
Opportunity to bid on Silent Auction Items
·
Complimentary beverage ticket (for the
reception)
·
Complimentary hors d’oeuvres at the reception
Please register at:
Up Next on the Road:
Thursday, September 25 @ St. Lawrence College 6pm
Up Next at Home:
Tindall Tournament – October 3-5
Have a great week.
Dave.
P.S. Big news on the recruiting front coming soon!
