What is TrueSport?
This organization is "dedicated to the notion that good sport can make a great difference" (
truesportpur.ca). By creating safer spaces within sport, we encourage inclusion, excellence, and fairness. Algoma University Athletics has taken the TrueSport pledge. As such, we are excited to highlight athletes each month that exemplify the
TrueSport Principles.
This month, we are excited to highlight
Ben Miskiw of our Men's Curling Team.
"I am nominating
Ben Miskiw to the TrueSport Atheletes of the month award because he showcases all seven of these principles better than anyone on our curling team. He is the skip of our team and he leads the team by "Going for It" when a shot needs to be made. Ben "Plays Fair" all game and every game. Ben showcases "Respect Others" by respecting everyone's way of playing the sport. Ben "Keeps it Fun" by keeping our team spirit up and making the team fun to play on and be apart of on and off the ice. Ben showcases "Stay Healthy" the most out of the 4 of us because he takes working out and staying healthy very seriously. Ben "Include's Everyone" by being a team sport and leading and skipping our team to victory. Last but not least, Ben showcases "Giving Back" by just being himself and being a great friend. Ben is also going away in March to PEI to represent Northern Ontario in the U20 nationals."
