MCAC announces inaugural True Sport Team for futsal and soccer

MCAC believes sport inspires friendship, learning, health, and personal growth. Sport is a key component of developing good leaders and citizens

Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference on March 9, 2022

The Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference (MCAC) is pleased to announce the inaugural True Sport Team for futsal and soccer teams in 2021-22 season. The True Sport Team was developed to recognize student athletes who demonstrate the principles of True Sport on the field of play, in the classroom and in the community.

MCAC – 2021-22 True Sport Team for futsal and soccer

Helen Langrehr – Brandon University (BU) Bobcats women’s futsal

Tiegan Kroeker – Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) Blazers women’s futsal

Daneige Edey – Université de Saint-Boniface (USB) Les Rouges women’s futsal

Huy Nguyen – Assiniboine Community College (ACC) Cougars men’s futsal

Tai Linklater – Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) Blazers women’s soccer

Katie Moniot – Université de Saint-Boniface (USB) Les Rouges women’s soccer

David Castellanos – Assiniboine Community College (ACC) Cougars men’s soccer

Diego Rodriguez – Brandon University (BU) Bobcats men’s soccer

Gode Katembo – Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) Blazers men’s soccer

The True Sport seven principles that guided the selection for the Team:

1.   Go For It – Rise to the challenge – always strive for excellence. Be persistent and discover how good you can be.

2.   Play Fair – Understand, respect, and follow the rules. Play with integrity – competition is only meaningful when it is fair.

3.   Respect Others – Show respect for everyone involved in creating your sporting experience, both on and off the field of play. Win with dignity and lose with grace.

4.   Keep It Fun – Find the joy in sport and share it with others. Remember what you love about sport and why you play.

5.   Stay Healthy – Always respect and care for your mind and body. Advocate for the health and safety of yourself and those around you.

6.   Include Everyone – Recognize and celebrate strength in diversity. Invite and welcome others into sport.

7.   Give Back – Say thanks and show gratitude. Encourage your sport group to make a difference in the community.

All nominated student-athletes will be invited to apply for the Bill Wedlake True Sport Awards. At the end of each season, two student-athletes will receive a $250 award.

The 2021-22 True Sport Team for volleyball was announced earlier prior to the start of 2022 MCAC Volleyball Championship that ran from March 5-6, 2022.