I recently recognized the Nova Central Ringette U16 Tier 2 Gators at Province House.
I have the privilege of serving as head coach to this group of eleven athletes in grades 9 and 10 pursuing their love of ringette, the fastest game on ice.
They are fun, swift and fierce in competition, and in banter with their head coach.
Their heart to compete and improve is only matched by their commitment to one another.
I am grateful to captains Ella Griffiths, Anna Lichodzijewski and Alexis Murray, to forwards Sophia Baker, Grace Killoran, Jillian Muise and Jemma Porter, to defenders Gracie Foran, Amelia McInnis and Lila Wozney and to goaltender Terri Lynn Smith, for the opportunity to share their team sport journey and build memories of togetherness for a lifetime as their coach.
These young women have embraced this season as a chance to grow as athletes, people and leaders. They’ve also been incredibly understanding when my new role in this house means I can’t be at practice, although they’re not shy about giving me grief about it. I couldn’t be more proud of how far they’ve come.
You can watch the recorded Member Statement below:
PAUL WOZNEY « » : I rise to recognize the Nova Central Ringette U16 Gators. I have the privilege of serving as head coach to this group of 11 athletes in Grades 9 and 10 pursuing their love of ringette, the fastest game on ice. They are fun, swift, and fierce, and their heart to compete and improve is matched only by their commitment to each other. I am grateful to captains Ella Griffiths, Anna Lichodzijewski, Alexis Murray; forward Sophia Baker, Grace Killoran, Jillian Muise, and Jemma Porter; defenders Gracie Foran, Amelia McInnis and Lila Wozney; and goaltender Terrilynn Smith for the opportunity to share a team sport journey and build memories of togetherness for a lifetime.
They have been incredibly understanding when my new role in this House means I can’t be at practice, although they’re not shy about giving me grief about it. I couldn’t be more proud of them, and I invite every member of the House to join me in a hearty cheer for them at this time. Gators on three: One, two, three.
