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Shawn Dupuis Memorial Prize

The Shawn Dupuis Memorial Prize is awarded to a Dartmouth Crusader swimmer entering his/her first year of study at Dalhousie University and who is also a member in good standing on the Dalhousie Tigers Varsity Swim Team.  Currently, the annual amount of the prize is $300.  As capital in the fund grows the amount of the prize will increase. The award will exist forever at Dalhousie in Shawn’s memory.
                                   

 Shawn Dupuis swam with the Dartmouth Crusaders from 1984 – 1994.

Shawn Dupuis was an excellent competitive swimmer. He swam hundreds of thousands of kilometers in the pool. He was a:

• Club record holder

• Provincial record holder

• National Youth Champ qualifier

• Senior National qualifier

• CIAU qualifier

• Commonwealth Games Trials and Consolation finalist

• Canada Games Team member

• Recruited Dalhousie swimmer in 1994

• AUAA 400-Metre Freestyle Champion

• 1995 AUAA All-Star Team member

“A devoted swimmer and fierce competitor, Shawn was also a gracious winner and a gracious loser. He never gave up. Known for his strength and determination in training and competition, he was an example to all our club members, past, present and future.  He was unique.  He was inspiring. He was unforgettable.”   – Bill Greenlaw, former DCSC Head Coach.

2007-2008 Recipient:

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Merit Awards:

These awards are presented to two members of each group and are based on team spirit, dedication, improvement and leadership.

2007-2008 Recipients:
Bronze: Justin Elmadani, Matthew Johnston, Kayla Slawter & Mary Were
Silver: Habiba Eldah & Saagar Mogon
Gold: Jesse Gillespie-Friesen & Noah Gillespie-Friesen
Platinum: Mathieu Bernier & Anneke Wigle
Tag: Liam Berrigan & Sean Berrigan
Junior: Mohamed Eldah & Kyle Watson
National: Brad Piggott & Matt Piggott

Most Improved Swimmer: Sierra Sparks
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Robin Fougere Ferdinand Award (Formerly the Dedication to Swimming Trophy):

This award is presented to one girl and one boy based on their dedication to the sport of swimming and their contribution to team spirit. Attendance at practices and work ethic are also considered.

2007-2008 Recipients:
Meagan Bernier & Colin Sonnichsen
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Brad Boyd Trophy - “ Swim-a-thon”:

This trophy, named in honour of a long time Assistant Age Group Coach , is awarded to the youngest swimmer who, during the swim-a-thon, completes 200 lengths of the pool in two hours.

2007-2008 Recipient:
Jesse Gillespie-Friesen & Noah Gillespie-Friesen
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Floyd Pickerl Trophy - “Rookie of the Year”:

This trophy, donated by the Pickerl family in memory of their father, is awarded to one boy and one girl who, being first year swimmers, show promise and improvement.

2007-2008 Recipients:
Hailey Brien & Matthew Curry
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David Fry Trophy - “Crusader of the Year”:

This trophy, donated by a former Head Coach of the Crusaders, is awarded to a swimmer based on the following criteria: team spirit and sportsmanship, support for fellow swimmers during training and at competitions, participation in fundraising and social events and attendances at practices and swim meets.

2007-2008 Recipient:
Richard Macaulay
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Dunn-Hemphill Memorial Trophy:

This trophy is dedicated to one or more former DCSC Club Executive members to honour their contributions to DCSC and the sport of swimming:

Ken Dunn served in the swimming community in many positions, which included a DCSC executive member, a master official, a President of Swim Nova Scotia, and a member of the Board of Swim Canada. Ken brought focus to DCSC as a swimming organization. He played a major role in bringing the 1997 Winter Nationals to Halifax.

Stephen Hemphill served DCSC as an Executive member and official. His warmth, enthusiasm and strong interest in the vitality of the Club fostered DCSC’s renowned high level of family participation. The Hy-Tek Meet manager software currently used by DCSC was purchased by donations made to the Club in his memory.

This trophy is presented to an individual or a group who, as judged by the DCSC Executive, has contributed significantly to the Club in terms of volunteer work.

2007-2008 Recipients:
Holly Bowdridge
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