Female Athlete of the Month- November 2021

Fleming Athletics is pleased to announce your November Female Athlete of the Month, in partnership with the Fleming Campus Store. Every month, Fleming Athletics will recognize a female and male athlete based on criteria that could include game performance, team performance, academic recognition, campus, and community engagement to share with our Fleming community. November’s Female Athlete of the Month is Karyn Blackney.

November Female Athlete of the Month: Karyn Blackney

Sport: Cross Country

Program: Practical Nursing

Karyn showed up to every race ready to compete. She had a very impressive regular season finishing second in two races, one earning a sliver medal as an individual at the OCAA Cross Country Provincial Championships. From there earning a spot to compete in the CCAA Cross Country National Championships in Calgary Alberta where she finished 13th. Karyn’s hard work and effort showed throughout her season. Congratulations Karyn!

In recognition of being selected Athlete of the Month, Karyn will receive a $50 Gift Card to the Campus Store. Thanks to the Campus Store for sponsoring the Athlete of the Month program.

ONTARIO COLLEGES ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION: www.ocaa.com

CAMPUS STORE https://www.bkstr.com/sfleming-sutherlandstore

 

 

Male Athlete of the Month- October 2021

Fleming Athletics is pleased to announce your October Male Athlete of the Month, in partnership with the Fleming Campus Store. Every month, Fleming Athletics will recognize a female and male athlete based on criteria that could include game performance, team performance, academic recognition, campus, and community engagement to share with our Fleming community. October’s Male Athlete of the Month is Rajat Ramesh Patel.

October Male Athlete of the Month: Rajat Ramesh Patel

Sport: Cross Country

Program: Wireless Information Networking

Since joining the team Rajat’s coach said he never missed a practice, and it showed. From his first race of the season to his last, just one month apart he improved his time by 3 minutes. Through his own hard work and consistency, he continued to be a great teammate to his fellow athletes.

In recognition of being selected Athlete of the Month, Rajat will receive a $50 Gift Card to the Campus Store. Thanks to the Campus Store for sponsoring the Athlete of the Month program.

ONTARIO COLLEGES ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION: www.ocaa.com
CAMPUS STORE https://www.bkstr.com/sfleming-sutherlandstore

Female Athlete of the Month- October 2021

Fleming Athletics is pleased to announce your October Female Athlete of the Month, in partnership with the Fleming Campus Store. Every month, Fleming Athletics will recognize a female and male athlete based on criteria that could include game performance, team performance, academic recognition, campus, and community engagement to share with our Fleming community. October’s Female Athlete of the Month is Madison Falls.

October Female Athlete of the Month: Madison Falls 

Sport: Women’s Rugby Sevens

Program: Practical Nursing

 

In her first year competing Madison made an impact on her team, and on the scoreboard helping to win the bronze medal at the OCAA Women’s Rugby Sevens Provincial Championships on October 30th. Madison led her team this season with 21 points, ranking her 9th in the OCAA.  

In recognition of being selected Athlete of the Month, Madison will receive a $50 Gift Card to the Campus Store. Thanks to the Campus Store for sponsoring the Athlete of the Month program.

ONTARIO COLLEGES ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION: www.ocaa.com

CAMPUS STORE https://www.bkstr.com/sfleming-sutherlandstore

Male Athlete of the Month- September 2021

Fleming Athletics is pleased to announce your September Male Athlete of the Month, in partnership with the Fleming Campus Store. Every month, Fleming Athletics will recognize a female and male athlete based on criteria that could include game performance, team performance, academic recognition, campus, and community engagement to share with our Fleming community. September’s Male Athlete of the Month is Kobe Vieira.

September Male Athlete of the Month: Kobe Vieira

Sport: Fleming Knights Men’s Outdoor Soccer

Program: Carpentry and Renovation Technician

Kobe Vieira, a veteran of the men’s soccer program continued to demonstrate exceptional leadership, and determination throughout the season.

In recognition of being selected Athlete of the Month, Kobe will receive a $50 Gift Card to the Campus Store. Thanks to the Campus Store for sponsoring the Athlete of the Month program.

ONTARIO COLLEGES ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION: www.ocaa.com

CAMPUS STORE https://www.bkstr.com/sfleming-sutherlandstore

Female Athlete of the Month- September 2021

Fleming Athletics is pleased to announce your September Female Athlete of the Month, in partnership with the Fleming Campus Store. Every month, Fleming Athletics will recognize a female and male athlete based on criteria that could include game performance, team performance, academic recognition, campus, and community engagement to share with our Fleming community. September’s Female Athlete of the Month is Rose Gilpen.

September Female Athlete of the Month: Rose Gilpen 

Sport: Fleming Knights Women’s Rugby Sevens

Program: Pre-Service Firefighter Education & Training Program

Rose Gilpen was named OCAA Athlete of the Week, helping to carry the offence of her team, and improve Flemings record to 2-3 on the season, putting them in a position to take part in the OCAA Women’s Rugby Sevens Championships taking place at the end of October.

In recognition of being selected Athlete of the Month, Rose will receive a $50 Gift Card to the Campus Store. Thanks to the Campus Store for sponsoring the Athlete of the Month program.

ONTARIO COLLEGES ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION: www.ocaa.com

CAMPUS STORE https://www.bkstr.com/sfleming-sutherlandstore

2022 Winter Varsity Tryouts

With a successful and safe return to sports this fall, Fleming Athletics is pleased to announce a tentative varsity tryout schedule for the Winter 2022 season. All who wish to tryout must be full-time students and email sportsinfo@flemingcollege.ca expressing their interest. 

 

Men’s Basketball – Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre

Nov 1: 9 – 10:45 p.m. (Gym B/C)

Nov 2: 9 – 10:45 p.m. (Gym B/C)

Nov 3: 7 – 9 p.m. (Gym B/C)

Nov 4: 7 – 9 p.m. (Gym B/C)

 

Men’s Volleyball – Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre

Nov 1: 7 – 9 p.m. (Gym B/C)

Nov 2: 7 – 9 p.m. (Gym A)

Nov 3: 9 – 10:45 p.m. (Gym B/C)

Nov 4: 7 – 9 p.m. (Gym A)

 

Women’s Volleyball – Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre

Nov 1: 7 – 9 p.m. (Gym A)

Nov 2: 7 – 9 p.m. (Gym B/C)

Nov 3: 7 – 9 p.m. (Gym A)

Nov 4: 9 – 10:45 p.m. (Gym B/C)

 

Curling – location TBD

Curling tryouts are currently in the final stages of planning. Interested athletes should email sportsinfo@flemingcollege.ca. Tryout information will be emailed to interested students. 

 

As per Fleming’s vaccination policy, everyone, including student-athletes, will be required to have received their second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by October 20, 2021, in order to access and participate in the College’s varsity sports program. Student-athletes will also be required to show government-issued identification and proof of being fully vaccinated to gain access to the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre. 

Please direct your questions and interest in tryouts to: sportsinfo@flemingcollege.ca. 

We look forward to seeing you on the court!

2021 Fall Varsity Tryouts

As we work towards a safe return to sports, Fleming Athletics is pleased to announce the tentative varsity tryout schedule for the Fall 2021 season. All who wish to tryout must be full-time students for the Fall semester and email sportsinfo@flemingcollege.ca expressing their intent. 

 

Men’s Soccer at Fleming Sports Complex

Aug 30: 9 – 11 p.m. 

Aug 31: 9 – 11 p.m. 

Sep 2: 8 – 10 p.m. 

 

Women’s Soccer at Fleming Sports Complex

Aug 30: 8 – 10 p.m. 

Sep 1: 9 – 11 p.m. 

Sep 2: 9 – 11 p.m. 

 

Men’s Rugby at Fleming Sports Complex

Aug 31: 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. & 7 – 9 p.m. 

Sep 1: 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. & 7 – 9 p.m. 

Sep 2: 6 – 8 p.m. 

 

Women’s Rugby at Fleming Sports Complex

Aug 30: 6 – 8 p.m. 

Aug 31: 6 – 8 p.m. 

Sep 2: 5 – 7 p.m. 

 

Cross Country at Peterborough Sport & Wellness Center (Fleming entrance)

Sept 7: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 

Sept 8: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Sept 9: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

 

As per Fleming’s updated vaccination policy, everyone, including student-athletes, will be required to have received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by September 7, 2021, and second dose by October 20, 2021, in order to access and participate in the college’s varsity sports program. Additional safe sport procedures and communications will be shared in the coming days and weeks as we gradually and safely resume sports at Fleming.

Please direct your questions and interest in tryouts to: sportsinfo@flemingcollege.ca. 

We look forward to seeing you on the field!

Congratulations Rose Powers


Congratulations Rose Powers for earning a spot in the Peterborough and District Sports Hall of Fame’s 2020 induction class as both an athlete and a builder!

Many of you know Rose from our Knights Coaches training last August where Rose provided an overview of Sport a Rainbow, which she founded, and worked with us through the Sport a Rainbow pledge in support of inclusion in sport.  Last semester Rose joined the Knights team as an Assistant Coach for our Women’s Extramural Hockey program and also kicked off our inaugural diversity and inclusion night with our women’s and men’s basketball programs on January 30.

https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/sports-story/9939836-peterborough-and-district-sports-hall-of-fame-rose-powers/

As you can see in the article, Rose’s impact on the local sports and specifically the female hockey community is significant and spans across several decades.

Congratulations Rose.  Whether it is the impact you have made in a short period of time on the Fleming Knights community, or the impact you have had on local hockey over the years, your leadership, passion and commitment to our sports community is inspiring.

Athlete of the Week – March 2 to 6

 

Athlete of the Week:  Joel Howes

Fleming Knights Men’s Volleyball Team /5th Year Athlete

2nd Semester, Electrical Techniques Program

Fleming Athletics is pleased to announce your Athlete of the Week, in partnership with the Fleming Campus Store. Every week, Fleming Athletics will recognize an athlete based on criteria that could include game performance, team performance, academic recognition, campus and community engagement, and share with our Fleming community. This week’s Athlete of the Week is Joel Howes.

Joel Howes was named OCAA First Team All-Star at the 2020 OCAA Men’s Volleyball Provincials. Joel has had a very successful season and a very impressive career as a Fleming Knight. This past season Joel leads the league in Blocks and Blocks per set, with 63 season blocks and 0.95 blocks per set, in addition, Joel is fifth overall for total points in all of Ontario. In Joel’s final game of the season, he set a record for career stuff blocks, shattering the prior record of 268 and replacing it with his own record of 270.

Going into playoffs, Joel was heavily relied upon for his offensive and defensive forte as the Knights faced off against the Humber Hawks. In their final match, Joel was credited with a total of seven points against the mighty Hawks.

In recognition of being selected Athlete of the Week, Joel will receive a $20 Gift Card to the Campus Store.  Thanks to the Campus Store for sponsoring the Athlete of the Week program.

 

FLEMING KNIGHTS: www.flemingknights.ca

ONTARIO COLLEGES ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION: www.ocaa.com

CAMPUS STORE https://www.bkstr.com/sfleming-sutherlandstore

Fleming College to Host The Provincial Men’s Varsity Volleyball Championship

The event brings the best of the province’s varsity athletes together for the annual championship.

Peterborough, ON February 21, 2020– Fleming College will host the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) Men’s Volleyball Provincial Championship on February 26 – 29 at the Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre, located at the Sutherland Campus in Peterborough.

As host, the Fleming Knights men’s volleyball team received an automatic entry into the OCAA provincial championships which showcases the top eight teams from across Ontario for three days of top-level competition. The championship games will begin with the quarter-finals taking place on February 27, followed by the semi-finals on February 28. The qualifying teams will compete in the gold, silver, and bronze medal games on February 29. The awards banquet will take place on February 26 for participating athletes at the Holiday Inn Waterfront Hotel in downtown Peterborough.

This will be the third provincial championships hosted by the Fleming Knights in the 2019-20 season, and the first time the Knights have hosted the OCAA provincial Men’s Volleyball Championship. “The event will be an incredible display of volleyball talent, and athletic ability,” says Jordan Ross, team captain of the Fleming Knights men’s volleyball team, “we are looking forward to an amazing championship weekend.”

“Fleming College and our Athletics and Recreation department is honored to be hosting the 2020 OCAA Men’s Volleyball Championship,” said Greg Jefford, Manager of Student Experience and Athletics. “We are excited to welcome the top collegiate volleyball players from across the province to the college and City of Peterborough to participate in this year’s event at the Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre.”

For the official championship website CLICK HERE.