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Durham Lords News Release
Wednesday, March 18, 2009

DC will be well represented at the OCAA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
- Special Presentation to take place on Friday, March 27, 2009 on Campus -

Oshawa, Ont. – The Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) Hall of Fame will once again open it’s doors as the 2009 induction ceremony is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, April 29th, 2009 in Windsor, Ont. Durham College will be well represented at the banquet as eleven OCAA all-millennium selections will be inducted at the celebration.

The Durham College athletic department will be holding a special ceremony to honour the all-millennium recipients on Friday, March 27, 2009 at the beautiful Upper Gallery of the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre at 7 p.m.

“With eleven OCAA All-Millennium team members representing Durham College entering the Hall of Fame, it shows the success that our athletic programs have had in the provincial and national spotlight,” remarked Athletic Director Ken Babcock. “It will be a special night when we have all of the athletes return to our campus on March 27th, and then again when they are inducted into the Hall of Fame in April.”

OCAA All-Millennium teams were first announced in 2000, then recognizing teams for Volleyball and Basketball. This year, the OCAA will recognize a total of sixty-eight former athletes as members of the women’s fastball, soccer and badminton All-Millennium teams have been announced. These athletes will be formally recognized and inducted into the OCAA Hall of Fame.

Eleven Durham College athletes were named to the OCAA All-Millennium teams in their respective sports. Women’s fastball received the most nominations with six Durham College athletes receiving the honour, while three women’s soccer players and two men’s soccer players also were selected (complete list of inductees below).

Remarkably, Durham College could have more inductees in April, as the final Hall of Fame selections are currently being made by the selection committee.

This year’s Durham College OCAA Hall of Fame inductees will include:

OCAA All-Millennium Selections

Men’s Soccer
Juan Carlos Camus
O’Neil Brown

Women’s Soccer
Stephanie Axford
Tammy Baker
Tracy Weightman

Women’s Fastball
Leslie Balson
Laurie Castator (Thompson)
Darlene Cook (Anderson)
Jill Drinkwater
Stacey Fertile
Julie Hornsby

Durham College currently has 15 members in the OCAA Hall of Fame, and this year will mark the largest induction class for the college.

At the inaugural induction ceremony (Toronto, Ont.) in 2003, ten Durham College for athletes, coaches and builders were welcomed into the Hall of Fame. In 2003 (Hamilton, Ont.), Durham College had three more individuals recognized. When Durham College hosted the 2007 ceremony, two new members from Durham were inducted.

The OCAA Hall of Fame is dedicated to the recognition of extraordinary contributions and accomplishments within collegiate sports in Ontario. Honoured members include athletes, coaches and builders of the association. The OCAA Hall of Fame can be visited online at www.ocaa.com/fame.

Hall of Fame profiles will also be featured on www.durhamlords.com beginning on Wednesday, April 8th, taking a look at each inductee leading into the OCAA Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Wednesday, April 29.

CURRENT OCAA HALL OF FAME MEMBERS REPRESENTING DURHAM COLLEGE

Class of 2003
Bill Crowdis, Athlete
Carol hart, Athlete
Augusto Duquesne, Athlete
Julie Goedhuis, Athlete
Ryan Hughes, Athlete
Martin Kerstens, Athlete
Marcy Skribe, Athlete
Joanna Van Dyke, Athlete
Richard Snowden, Coach
Herb Kirkconnell, Builder

Class of 2005
Susan Smith, Athlete
Michael Stauffer, Athlete
David Stewart, Builder

Class of 2007
Leslie Lepp, Athlete
Gerry Pettit, Coach

THIS YEAR’S INDUCTEE HIGHLIGHTS:

OCAA Men’s Soccer All-Millennium Team Members:

Juan Carlos Camus - Durham
- 1988 OCAA Scoring Champion (17 goals) and All-Star.
- OCAA’s #6 all-time leading scorer with 30 goals.

O’Neil Brown - Durham
- Two time OCAA League All-Star (1994 and 1995)
- 2 Silver, 1 Bronze, medaled every year

OCAA Women’s Soccer All-Millennium Team Members:

Stephanie Axford - Durham
- OCAA’s eighth all-time leading scorer with 26 career goals.
- 1991 OCAA League All-Star.

Tammy Baker - Durham
- 1992 OCAA Rookie of the Year
- 1993 OCAA Scoring Champion and Tournament All-Star

Tracy Weightman - Durham
- 1997 OCAA Gold medalist
- 1999 OCAA League All-Star

OCAA Women’s Fastball All-Millennium Team Members:

Leslie Balson - Durham
- 1997 OCAA Championship MVP
- Won 2 OCAA Championships

Laurie Castator (Thompson) - Durham
- 1985 OCAA Pitching Champion
- Overall Record 16-2, OCAA Championship (1984)

Darlene Cook (Anderson) - Durham
- 1984 OCAA Pitching Champion
- Overall Record 16-3, OCAA Championship (1984)

Jill Drinkwater - Durham
- 1991 OCAA Pitching Champion
- 2 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze, medaled every year

Stacey Fertile - Durham
- 1995 OCAA All-Star
- #3 all time OCAA batting leader (.485)

Julie Hornsby - Durham
- Two time OCAA All-Star
- Career .400 batting average

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Scott Dennis
Sports Information and Marketing Coordinator
Durham College and UOIT Athletics
905.721.2000 Ext. 2784 (P)
905.721.3117 (F)