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Ontario University Athletics (OUA) is pleased to continue its Champions for Life awareness campaign with six new faces. The student-athlete is an integral part of a tradition of excellence, wherein aspiring men and women of the OUA succeed not only on the playing field, but also in the classroom as they prepare for life after university.

In an attempt to keep the best student-athletes in Ontario for their post secondary careers, four current and two graduated student-athletes from across OUA will represent the Champions for Life campaign as they exhibit the qualities of both a champion of athletics and a champion of academics.

The athletes featured in the Champions for Life campaign reflect the thousands of student-athletes in OUA. The skills they have developed throughout this process have uniquely prepared them for success beyond school as well as sport.

The campaign features print ads, posters, web content and public service announcements featuring the six Champions for Life student-athletes. The PSA airs on The Score Television Network, OUA’s football broadcast partner since 2002. The campaign will also be featured in all Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) championship programs throughout the 2010-2011 school year.

The campaign was created and designed by Albanese Branding & Communications of Hamilton, Ont., company president Jim Albanese had the inspiration.

“Mastering the combination of academics and athletics at the University level is a significant challenge. Successful student athletes are among the most organized and committed and they know what it takes to compete,” said Mr. Albanese. “We have a tremendous appreciation for their accomplishments and that was our inspiration. They are Champions. Champions of Academics, Champions of Athletics, Champions for Life.”
 

Ontario University Athletics Awareness Campaign Featured Athletes
	Cyril Adjeitey University of Ottawa Program Biochemistry Sport Football Position Receiver Hometown: Ottawa, Ontario
	Dayna Kanis University of Guelph Program Bachelor Degree in Physchology, Masters Degree in Capacity Development and Extension Sport Hockey Position Forward Hometown: Georgetown, Ontario
	Austin White University of Waterloo Program Political Science Sport Soccer Position Centre Defender Hometown: Waterloo, Ontario
	Brittany Moore Queen's University Program Physical and Health Education Honours Sport Basketball Position Point Guard Hometown: Hannon, Ontario
	Kevin Dulude Royal Military College of Canada Program Business Administration (2005) Sport Basketball Position Forward Hometown: Orleans, Ontario
	Paula Schnurr McMaster University Program Physical Education (1988) Sport Track and Field Event Middle Distance (1000m, 1500m) Hometown: Dundas, Ontario
For more information regarding the Champions for Life program, athletic scholarships, eligbility and recruitment please contact the OUA Sport Development Officer