The championship will see eight teams face off for the Spence McTavish Trophy.
Sue Hylland
“This is a role that I will work my absolute hardest at to create an environment where players and staff can have a safe environment to develop and succeed,” said McKeough. “I am humbled to take on this role and build upon the legacy of those who have worn the Garnet and Grey.”
“We are very grateful for the therapy staff, first responders, nurses, doctors, and everyone on-site at the University of Toronto that did absolutely everything they could to help Francis. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Francis’ loved ones, teammates, and everyone he touched,” wrote Sue Hylland, in an email to the Fulcrum.
With the anniversary mark quickly approaching, the Fulcrum sat down with Varsity Athletics director, Sue Hylland, to discuss how the department is using their down-time as the 2021 winter semester kicks off.
There have been plenty of obstacles throughout 2020. Through all of it, what has the University of Ottawa’s Varsity Athletics been up to?
The Ontario University Athletics has announced that it has cancelled all OUA sanctioned programming for the rest of 2020 cancelling the seasons of a number of Gee-Gees varsity teams and competitive clubs in the process.
“He is already a part of our Gee-Gees family. He brings what we wanted – strong leadership, great communications skills, and the ability to rally and unite the many stakeholders that form a large program like football. We are excited for the future,” said Sue Hylland director of Varsity Athletics
The University of Ottawa’s Varsity Athletics department has named Chelsea Grills as the new head coach of the Gee-Gees women’s hockey team. Grills previously served as the interim head coach of the team following Yanick Evola’s sudden departure in November hours before a game against the University of Montreal Carabins
The University of Ottawa’s Sports Services will be separated into three new entities, pending ratification from the administration. If the changes are ratified, the new bodies will be known as Varsity Athletics, Campus Wellness and Recreation, and Sports Facilities.
The University of Ottawa Sports Services and Carleton Athletics have partnered up with OSEG to host the 2020 Capital Hoops games at TD Place arena, confirming rumours that have been swirling since January.
After selling out in less than three days, Panda Game tickets are now being resold for exorbitant amounts online.
“It gives our university more profile and visibility—it gives our students, teachers, and employees here a chance to engage in something that is unique. Hosting is something we want to do more of.” — Sue Hylland, U of O sports services director.
Broken down, here’s how Sports Services spent its $16 million budget in 2017-2018.
Making sure that our student-athletes are fit to play and perform, both mentally and physically, remains our utmost priority at Sports Services.
New director outlines how to improve Gee-Gees program going forward.
The University of Ottawa has announced that Sue Hylland will take on the top-ranked director of Sports Services role, which has been vacant since January, effective Aug. 22.
