Garden City Community Centre. The meeting provided an opportunity to
wrap up the season and begin plans for next year. Thank you to
everyone who came to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the league. Here are some of the highlights of the evening...
FOUNDING MEMBERS WERE RECOGNIZED AT THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
The WMBA Board of Directors gratefully recognized the WMBA founding
members during our 10th anniversary celebration. Thank you for getting
us where we are today. Thank you to Lori Black, Dale Gamey, Larry Kabez, Jan Mashinter, Mike Ruta, Jim Wolfe and Adam
Wedlake.
From left to right: Mike Ruta, Larry Kabez, Lori Black, Jan Mashinter and Dale Gamey
| COACH OF THE YEAR HONORS PRESENTED TO GORD FRIESEN The 2006-2007 WMBA Bruce Russell Memorial Coach of the Year Award was formally presented to Gord Friesen of River Heights. This past winter season, Gord coaches the River Heights 11 Boys #1 team. Special thanks to Bruce's two daughters and his wife Liza Russell who were on hand to present the award to Gord! |  |
The
award recognizes a coach who demonstrates an outstanding commitment to
Fair Play, shows exemplary commitment to the team, serves as a model
for other coaches to emulate and demonstrates concern for players
outside the game. The Bruce Russell Memorial Coaches Award has been
established by the Winnipeg Minor Basketball Association to respect
Bruce Russell's outstanding commitment to his role as a basketball
coach and enthusiasm for the philosophy of the league. Bruce passed
away as a result of cancer in April 2001 after his second season of
coaching in the WMBA.
CONGRATULATIONS Gord! More information on the WMBA Bruce Russell Memorial Coach of the Year Award can be found at www.wmba.ca.
WMBA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED
At
the AGM, the WMBA Foundation announced the two recipients of the fourth
annual WMBA Scholarship to Alexa Amos and Trevor Grafton in the amount
of $500.
Alexa and Trevor have been very actively involved in the WMBA. Congratulations to Alexa and Trevor!
More information on the WMBA Foundation Scholarship Program can be found at www.wmba.ca
FIVE YEAR CONVENOR SERVICE AWARD PRESENTED
The WMBA recognized two of its veteran Club Convenors at the AGM on
Tuesday night. Two particular convenors who have given 5 years service
to convening the WMBA program at their clubs were honoured for their
long-time commitment and dedication to the program.
Jeff Meseman Oxford Heights
Richard Reimer La Salle
Basketball Manitoba also presented the WMBA a recognition award for its 10 years in operation.
Executive Directors Susie Laping (WMBA) and Adam Wedlake (Basketball MB)
Thank you to our fantastic base of convenors – we couldn’t run the league without you!