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Lettermen's Association
The Lettermen's Association is comprised of athletes who have competed for Vancouver College in their chosen sport(s). This is open to students in Grades 10 - 12. They provide service for the VC Community at the Christmas Mother's tea, Finnegan Ball, Open House, Parent nights, as well as represent the school at alumni events. They also support all sports by attending games.
The Athletic Letter at Vancouver College is open to all inter-school sports. The letter is a very powerful symbol of commitment and excellence in a sporting activity. A Letter is awarded to student athletes in a recognized Vancouver College sport who have worked hard and achieved a level of excellence in accordance with his ability, and is worthy of reward as validated by his coach(es). For details, please refer to the Lettermen's Association Constitution.
Junior Varsity |
| A Grade 10 student athlete: |
- May be awarded a Junior Varsity letter if he has been in the same sport for three (3) years (Grade 8, 9 and 10) or has excelled in two sports in his Grade 10 year and is recommended by his coaches.
- May also accumulate credit towards a Varsity letter if he has been involved in two Varsity sports and has exhibited true excellence.
- If he plays at the Varsity level in a sport, he may accumulate credit towards a Varsity letter, credit which may be added to whatever credit he may earn, even in another sport at the Varsity level in Grade 11.
- Is eligible to receive a Junior Varsity letter if he is a member of the provincial championship team at the Junior Varsity level in Grade 11.
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| Managers: |
- Managers will be awarded letters based on their grade level, not on the grade level of the teams with which they are involved.
- The same criteria will be used as is set out for the players. This means that for a manager to earn credit for a letter, he must show true commitment and dedication towards the sport(s) he manages.
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Varsity |
| A Grade 11/12 student athlete: |
- He may receive a Varsity letter if he contributes in two varsity sports in the same year and is recommended by both coaches, or if he is in his second year of the same sport at the Varsity level and is recommended by the coach.
- A Varsity letter may be awarded at the beginning of a Grade 12 year to any athlete graduating that year.
- The athlete must be a citizen in good standing, be committed to complete the second sport during his Grade 12 year and already have a Junior Varsity letter with at least one sport completed upon eligibility for his Varsity letter.
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| Early Application: |
- Student Athletes participating in winter or spring sports may be eligible for early application and be awarded a Letter upon recognition of his coach.
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| Managers: |
- Managers will be awarded letters based on their grade level, not on the grade level of the teams with which they are involved.
- The same criteria will be used as is set out for the players. This means that for a manager to earn credit for a letter, he must show true commitment and dedication towards the sport(s) he manages.
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Sport Pin |
- Only Varsity Lettermen may receive Sports Pins. A gold sports pin signifies the re-lettering of a varsity letter after the initial award.
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Star |
- Only Varsity Lettermen may receive Stars. A gold star is awarded to a Varsity Letterman based on his sport’s criteria. A Letterman may be eligible for the following reasons: Team Captain, won Provincial Championship, received a league or provincial All Star Award, set a record at a competition, etc.
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Applications can be picked up on the Sports board which is located in the school cafeteria or downloaded online. Completed forms should be submitted to Ms. Carole Prescott.
To view the Letterman's Association "Code of Conduct for Student-Athletes Who are Being Recruited", click here.
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