WINNIPEG, MB, November 13, 2017 – The Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference (MCAC) is proud to announce that during the 2016-17 academic year, 57% of their team’s members achieved the status of Scholar-Athletes. This honour is awarded to all who achieve a grade point average of 3.0 (B) or better in their academic studies. The individual institution achievements are as follows:
Université de Saint-Boniface 68%
Red River College 62%
Canadian Mennonite University 58%
Assiniboine Community College 55%
Brandon University 52%
Providence University College 48%
These achievements are among the highest of any post-secondary conference offering athletic competition in Canada. It again proves that the young men and women participating in MCAC sports are truly student-athletes.
About the MCAC
The Manitoba Colleges Athletic Association (MCAC) is the governing body for intercollegiate athletics in Manitoba. The MCAC consists of the six post-secondary institutions in Manitoba: Assiniboine Community College, Brandon University, Canadian Mennonite University, Providence University College, Red River College, Université de Saint Boniface. These six institutions compete in basketball, futsal, soccer, and volleyball.
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For further information:
Bill Wedlake
Executive Director, Manitoba College Athletic Conference
Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference 