On Saturday, February 24, 2007, Brandon University will honour Coach Emeritus Jerry Hemmings with a tribute night to be held in conjunction
with the number 1 ranked Bobcat men's basketball playoff game against the University of Regina.
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The evening will feature the unveiling of a banner in the BU gym designating
Hemmings as Coach Emeritus at 6:55 p.m. Immediately following that evening's
basketball game, a reception will be held in the Private Dining Room
(located on the ground level of McMaster Hall on the Brandon University
campus) that will feature speeches from BU representatives, as well as
others, honouring Hemmings' career.
Professor Hemmings, the first individual recognized with the designation of
Coach Emeritus by the Brandon University Board of Governors, became a legend
in coaching ranks by winning 734 games in his career. This is a record
unsurpassed by any coach in the CIS and is in the upper ranks of coaching
victories in North America. Professor Hemmings has been granted the special
designation of Coach Emeritus by the Brandon University Board of Governors,
and will continue in his position as a tenured Full Professor in the
Department of Physical Education.
Those wishing to purchase game tickets for the Jerry Hemmings Tribute Night
in advance can do so by contacting Xanthe Burch at the Brandon University
Athletics Office at (204) 727-7375 between 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Monday to
Friday, or by email at burchx@brandonu.ca.
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For more information, please contact:
Rick Nickelchok
Athletic Director
Brandon University
Phone: (204) 727 - 7405
Email: nickelchokr@brandonu.ca
Kelly Stifora
Communications Officer
Brandon University
Phone: (204) 727 - 9762
Email: stiforak@brandonu.ca
Xanthe Burch
Athletic Clerk
Brandon University
Phone: (204) 727 - 7375
Email: burchx@brandonu.ca
with the number 1 ranked Bobcat men's basketball playoff game against the University of Regina.
The evening will feature the unveiling of a banner in the BU gym designating
Hemmings as Coach Emeritus at 6:55 p.m. Immediately following that evening's
basketball game, a reception will be held in the Private Dining Room
(located on the ground level of McMaster Hall on the Brandon University
campus) that will feature speeches from BU representatives, as well as
others, honouring Hemmings' career.
Professor Hemmings, the first individual recognized with the designation of
Coach Emeritus by the Brandon University Board of Governors, became a legend
in coaching ranks by winning 734 games in his career. This is a record
unsurpassed by any coach in the CIS and is in the upper ranks of coaching
victories in North America. Professor Hemmings has been granted the special
designation of Coach Emeritus by the Brandon University Board of Governors,
and will continue in his position as a tenured Full Professor in the
Department of Physical Education.
Those wishing to purchase game tickets for the Jerry Hemmings Tribute Night
in advance can do so by contacting Xanthe Burch at the Brandon University
Athletics Office at (204) 727-7375 between 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Monday to
Friday, or by email at burchx@brandonu.ca.
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For more information, please contact:
Rick Nickelchok
Athletic Director
Brandon University
Phone: (204) 727 - 7405
Email: nickelchokr@brandonu.ca
Kelly Stifora
Communications Officer
Brandon University
Phone: (204) 727 - 9762
Email: stiforak@brandonu.ca
Xanthe Burch
Athletic Clerk
Brandon University
Phone: (204) 727 - 7375
Email: burchx@brandonu.ca