Sarah Cameron with President’s Cup UVic conferred major athletic awards at the Vikes Celebration of Champions April 1, and women’s soccer player Sarah Cameron came away the big winner as recipient of the prestigious President’s Cup.
Cameron, a two-time All-Star and Academic All-Canadian, received the President’s Cup as the outstanding senior athlete who best combines scholastic achievement and athletic ability. As well, Athlete of the Year awards were presented to Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) double gold medalist Geoff Martinson of the men’s cross-country/track team and women’s basketball CIS player of the year Kayla Dykstra.
The Vikes used the evening to celebrate one of the most successful seasons in recent years. Six Vikes teams won championships, including national titles by women’s golf and women’s field hockey. Six individuals won national titles, 28 were named Canada West All-Stars, 15 CIS All-Canadians and 29 athletes were named to national team rosters.
Prior to the athletic awards banquet, the Vikes also held the induction ceremony for the UVic Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2009. Those being inducted included four-time CIAU men’s basketball champion Kelly Dukeshire, two-time All-Canadian and Olympic runner Carey Nelson and the 1983 Men’s Rowing team varsity eight that sent eight members to the Olympic Games.
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