Every year, a growing number of U SPORTS student-athletes are recognized as Academic All-Canadians, having maintained an average of 80 per cent or better over the academic year while competing for one - or more - of their university’s varsity teams.
In 2016-17, a record 1,083 students from Canada West instiutions achieved the prestigious status, eclipsing the previous mark of 1,045 set the year prior.
Click here for the all-time totals of Academic All-Canadians among Canada West schools.
Among these outstanding individuals, one female and one male student-athlete from each of the four CIS regional associations are selected annually to make up the Top 8.
Below is a list of the Canada West representatives in the Top 8 Academic All-Canadians, dating back to 1993-94.
All-Time Canada West Top 8 Academic All-Canadians
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Female 2016-17: Meg Casault, Alberta, Volleyball 2015-16: Rebecca Terejko, UBC, Swimming 2014-15: Sarah Wierks, UFV, Basketball 2013-14: Brittany Habing, MB, Volleyball 2012-13: Jaki Ellis, AB, Volleyball 2011-12: Hayley Wickenheiser, CGY, Hockey 2010-11: Hayley Wickenheiser, CGY, Hockey 2009-10: Jen Hinze, UBC, Volleyball 2008-09: Kayla Dykstra, VIC, Basketball 2007-08: Adrianne Vangool, SK, Track & Field 2006-07: Katie Davidson, MB, Volleyball 2005-06: Kristen Hagg, AB, Hockey 2004-05: Danielle Bourgeois, AB, Hockey 2003-04: Danielle Bourgeois, AB, Hockey 2002-03: Maria Gallo, AB, Rugby 2001-02: Jacqueline Lavallee, SK, Basketball & Soccer 2000-01: Jen Dowdeswell, UBC, Hockey 1999-00: Kelly Matheson, CGY, Soccer 1998-99: Jessica Mills, UBC, Basketball 1997-98: Sarah Joly, AB, Soccer 1996-97: Sarah Joly, AB, Soccer 1995-96: Liz Smith, AB, Soccer 1994-95: Adair Duncan, UBC, Basketball 1993-94: Erika Forster, UBC, Track & Field |
Male 2016-17: Geoff Gray, Manitoba, Football 2015-16: Chad Bush, UBC, Soccer 2014-15: Andrew Buckley, CGY, Football 2013-14: Jordan Baker, AB, Basketball 2012-13: Paul Clerc, UBC, Soccer 2011-12: Kyle Ross, SK, Hockey 2010-11: Darren Mazzei, VIC, CC / Track & Field 2009-10: Thomas Hall, MB, Football 2008-09: Kyle Ross, REG, Hockey 2007-08: Ben Schellenberg, WPG, Volleyball 2006-07: Jay Langager, LETH, Hockey 2005-06: Chris Meehan, TWU, Volleyball 2004-05: Paul Deniset, MB, Hockey 2003-04: Adam Ens, SK, Volleyball 2002-03: Blair St. Martin, AB, Hockey 2001-02: Jeff Zorn, AB, Hockey 2000-01: Mark Versfeld, UBC, Swimming 1999-00: Spencer Holt, LETH, Basketball 1998-99: Curtis Myden, CGY, Swimming 1997-98: Mike Dalziel, UBC, Volleyball 1996-97: Mike Sieben, AB , Volleyball 1995-96: John McArthur, UBC, Swimming 1994-95: Todd Langley, VIC, Basketball 1993-94: Curtis Myden, CGY, Swimming |