Future Looks Bright

for UPEI Athletes By Adam GAUTHIER

The 2000-2001 season was

very special for many of UPEI’s 124 student athletes. Thirty-one athletes finished with averages of or above 80 percent and became CIAU Academic All-Canadians. That accounts for twenty-five per- cent of the athletes.

A number of individual awards were bestowed upon the athletes in a variety of sports. Fourteen athletes in seven different sports were recognized as CIAU

All Canadians. Four of UPEI’s

coaches were named AUS Coaches of the Year: in field hockey, coach- es Tracy McGee and Jana Parker, men’s soccer coach Lewis Page, and women’s rugby coach Dale MacLeod. In women’s field hock- ey, forward Ammie King was awarded both the AUS and CIAU Rookie of the Year, while Dylan Taylor was awarded the AUS Dr. Bill Godfrey Award.

The most significant hon- our awarded to a student athlete last season was to Kate Ellis. The now graduated female basketball star was awarded the Governor General’s Gold Medal for finishing with the highest overall average in

academic study at UPEI. Ellis was also recognized as a Top Ten CIAU Academic All-Canadian, and will be recognized later this year in a ceremony in Ottawa.

Upcoming changes for the 2001-2002 season include a new women’s volleyball coach. Lynn Boudreau takes over after being the coach of the women’s program at Bluefield High as well as assistant coach to the most recent Canada Games Island team.

Athletic Director Barb Mullaly says that she and the coaches are excited about this upcoming year. There were many rookie athletes last season who look forward to jumping into their second season. Mullaly also says that there are some excellent new recruits looking to make their mark with their teams this year.

This season is already in full swing, with both the men’s and women’s soccer teams having kicked off their seasons this past weekend.

For information on game times and scores, read the score box in next week’s issue or log on to www.upeipanthers.com.

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How do | enrol?

All full-time students at UPEI are automatically enrolled in this health insurance plan when they register for classes. The fee for the health plan is included in your registration fees.

What if | am already covered?

If you are already covered under an extended health plan you may choose to opt out of this plan and receive a refund of the health plan fees you have paid.

You must provide proof of your other health insurance company and policy number to the Student Union Office.

How to opt-out?

You must provide proof of your other health insurance plan to the Student Union Office in the form of the following:

® A copy of your current insurance plan card, or a letter from your insurance company clearly indicating the insurance company and policy number (Note: Handwritten information is not valid)

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Proof of full time student status

Deadline to opt-out?

Opt outs are processed on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays ~ ONLY. The deadline to present proof of your other insurance plan to the Student Union Office is

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