Assiniboine has raised more than $60,000 for Cougars Athletics this year through the Cougars Classic golf tournament and athletics sponsorships.

The funds support Cougars Athletics programs and financial awards for student-athletes. “The support we receive for this event provides significant funding for the athletics department and goes a long way to help students continue to play the sport they love, while obtaining an education and realizing their potential,” said Lisa Huston, Advancement Officer at Assiniboine.

 

The 8th annual Cougars Classic golf tournament was held June 22, at the Shilo Country Club, with a sold-out slate of golfers and sponsors. The event is hosted by the Assiniboine Alumni Association and Foundation, in partnership with Cougars Athletics.

“The athletics program at the college is very important. It brings a whole other aspect to the academic experience and these student awards help alleviate financial burdens,” said event co-chair and former student-athlete, Simone Turner, who was a two-time national champion with the Cougars women’s hockey team. “Enabling students to continue playing the sport they love helps them build friendships and community while obtaining their education and advancing their careers.”

“You see some of the student-athletes here at the tournament who are reaping the benefits of the student awards. It solidifies what we’re here to do today, and why this tournament is so important to Cougars Athletics,” said Jayden Lamb, Assiniboine alumnus and co-chair of the Cougars Classic golf tournament.

 

The college welcomed more than 3,700 full-time and 6,000 part-time students last year. The college also partners with many communities and organizations across the province to deliver customized education and training. Assiniboine’s annual provincial economic impact is $612 million.

In the most recent survey of graduates, nine months after graduation, 94 per cent were employed, with 92 per cent remaining in Manitoba.