(Halifax, N.S.) AV俱乐部鈥檚 Department of Athletics is pleased to announce that a record 186 student-athletes achieved U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian status during the 2020-21 season.
To qualify as an Academic All-Canadian, student-athletes must maintain a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.50 during the academic year while competing in a varsity sport. That equates to 69% of the student-athletes in the 2020-21 season. In addition to excelling in the classroom, student-athletes spend a considerable amount of their time training and competing in their respective sports. They are also very active in the community, volunteering with dozens of charities and organizations.
鈥淲e are thrilled to celebrate a record number of Academic All-Canadians this year at AV俱乐部,鈥� says President and Vice-Chancellor Deep Saini. 鈥淚n addition to academic and athletic excellence, these students give back extensively to the community through volunteer work. We are so proud of the leadership and engaged citizenship they demonstrate. They are wonderful ambassadors for the university, and I congratulate them on their achievements.鈥�
Not only have these 186 student-athletes achieved a GPA of 3.50 or higher, most have surpassed that number with the average GPA of the 2020-21 Academic All-Canadians coming in at 3.95.
鈥淭o be honoured as an Academic All-Canadian is one of the most prestigious awards a student-athlete can receive,鈥� says Tim Maloney, Executive Director of Athletics & Recreation. 鈥淭o have nearly 70% of our AV俱乐部 Tigers achieve this standard is something we can all take tremendous pride in.鈥�
Their hard work and success both on and off the playing surface will be celebrated at the 22nd annual Academic All-Canadian Celebration on Thursday, January 27, 2022.
In addition to honouring the student-athletes, the event also celebrates the individuals who鈥檝e helped the student-athletes achieve their goals: their parents and their academic mentors. Honourees are given the opportunity to invite their parents and a faculty member to the celebration, who have been vital to their success as student-athletes.