What is True Sport?

True Sport is ... a national Movement of communities and groups across Canada working to ensure a positive, meaningful and enriching experience for all who participate in sport. The True Sport Movement is based on the belief that good sport can help build lasting strengths in individuals, as well as healthy, vibrant communities and a more socially connected Canada. At the heart of True Sport there are four core values: fairness, excellence, inclusion and fun.

Click below for our True Sport Moments.

• 2007-08
• 2008-09
• 2009-10

2007-08

On October 15th at the city Cross country Championships, Michelle earned her True Sport award. Michelle stopped her run and came to the aid of another student who was having trouble breathing. She did not think first of the long hours of practices she had made in preparation for this one meet, but rather, she thought of her teammate in distress, Michelle stayed with that athlete until she was under a teacher’s care. Thanks Michelle Wright for this True Sport Moment!

On October 15th Sean Mackinnon ran an outstanding race ending the race first in the Senior Boys. The entire race he was challenged and pushed by a competitor from another school. At the end of the race, rather than rejoicing in his win he turned to his competitor and shook his hand
thanking him for an outstanding race. Thanks Sean Mackinnon for this True sport Moment!

In Physical Education class, Emma recognized that one of her teammates was somewhat unskilled and reluctant to participate. Emma found every opportunity to share the balls with this student in the class vs class prison ball game. She rescued him when he was in prison. She made him feel included so his gym experience was a positive one. Thanks Emma Westcott for this True Sport Moment!

Go Dalewood Students!

During a volleyball game, Daniel recognized that one of his teammates was somewhat unskilled and reluctant to continue with play after missing a bump. Daniel found every opportunity to during the game to encourage him to continue. When it was the students turn to serve he cheered him on to try his best and when the serve went over the crowd cheered and Daniel gave him a high five.

Thanks Daniel Cressman for this True Sport Moment!

During a fitness run at the beginning of class two students displayed behavior worthy of receiving a True Sport recognition. A student tripped near the last leg of the run and two students stopped to help him jeopardizing their placement in the run. This type of respect for other competitors represents a True Sport Principle.

Thanks to Steven Wang and Emily Thomson of 63 for this True Sport Moment.

On September 5th Maxine assisted numerous grade 6 students in locating their teams during the activity challenge. She did not tell the students where to go but rather took time out of their participation to take the students to their location. When participating she was positive and supportive to all her teammates.

Thanks to Maxine Gravina for this true sport moment.

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2008-09

On September 3rd at Dalewood's annual advisor challenge, Sam Challen was recognized for displaying many of the True Sport core values. Several of Sam's teammates expressed negativity, saying they were hot and the games were lame. Rather than buying in to this negativity, he participated more vigorously and encouraged others for trying hard. His team rallied around this positive enthusiasm and put a greater effort into their game. Fairness, inclusion and fun, three of the four True Sport core values resulted because Sam chose to demonstrate his leadership and sportsmanship. Thanks Sam Challen for this True Sport moment.

During a baseball game this student displayed behavior worthy of receiving a True Sport recognition. A student tripped on second base and instead of getting the ball, which would lead to an out, Taylor stopped to help her jeopardizing their placement in the tournament. This type of respect for other competitors represents a True Sport Principle.

Thanks to Taylor Devet for this True Sport Moment.

During a baseball game this student displayed behavior worthy of receiving a True Sport recognition. A big Congratulation goes to Nicole allowed a player from the apposing team to run past her, avoiding a collision, even though it meant that player was safe on first. This type of respect for other competitors represents a True Sport Principle.

Thanks to Nicole Morrison for this True Sport Moment.

On September 3rd at Dalewood's annual advisor challenge, Piper Chan was recognized for displaying some of the True Sport core values. In the Ultimate Chicken game he demonstrated 100% effort. He worked hard to get the chicken and then passed it to a teammate who had not been as involved in the game. He made every effort to include everyone in the fun.

Thanks Piper Chan for this True Sport moment.

On September 3rd at Dalewood's annual advisor challenge, Ramona Sartipi was recognized by one of her teammates for being worthy of a True Sport award. Her teammate said on several occasions Ramona cheered her team on, congratulating them on fine play or encouraging them to keep trying, all the while emphasizing inclusion and fun. Her teammate said that the day was more enjoyable thanks to Ramona’s efforts.

Thanks Ramona Sartipi for this True Sport moment.

On September 10, 2008 on two different occasions Eddie Hutchinson displayed behaviour worthy of a True Sport award. In Physical Education class Eddie was pitching to students enabling them to practice their hitting. He was particularly encouraging to a student consistently hit the balls pitched to him. It would have been very unlikely that this student would have tried out for the Junior boys’ three pitch team had Eddie not praised him for his success in class and encouraged him to try out. Later at the tryout this boy did not meet with as much success. Eddie asked the coach ,Mr Yull, if he could pitch to this student and give him another try to hit. Eddie demonstrated inclusion and fairness, two True Sport values.

Thanks Eddie Hutchinson for this True Sport moment.

On February 12th, at the completion of a regular scheduled league basketball game, Molly Brillinger displayed a True Sport moment. Through the efforts of her 14 teammates on the Junior Girls’ Basketball team, Dalewood defeated A.A. Greenleaf to advance to the ¼ finals. Molly recognized the four core values of excellence, fun, inclusion and fair play all contributed to their success. She summed up that day’s game in a statement to her mom, “I guess mom you have to be a good sport to be good in sports.”

Thank you Molly Brillinger for this True Sport moment.

Heather Summers was a true leader in forming and preparing the Dalewood Triathlon team. She gathered all relevant information, and made sure deadlines were met. Heather went even further by helping to train the team. She prepared the athletes by demonstrating many of the skills needed to compete in a triathlon, including race preparation, how to handle transitions areas and bike dismounts. Thanks to Heather, Dalewood students enjoyed an exciting and successful day at Ancaster High. Heather, you certainly displayed the values of a True Sport through your leadership and dedication to helping others.

THANKS HEATHER SUMMERS FOR THIS TRUE SPORT MOMENT!

Will Alley displayed a True Sport Moment when he took the time to help train students who were preparing for a triathlon at Ancaster High on May 22. Many of the students were competing in their first triathlon. Will spent considerable time demonstrating the many skills required to complete the course. He reviewed transition area routines, bike dismounts, equipment needed, and basic race preparation. Thanks to Will, the students felt better prepared for the race. Students from Dalewood enjoyed the day and competed with great competence and success. Will, you displayed True Sport values through your time, effort, and dedication to helping others.

THANKS WILL ALLEY FOR THIS TRUE SPORT MOMENT!

On May 26 Dalewood's coed soccer tem travelled to WDHS for heir 2nd annual True Sport soccer tournament. Heather Summers was chosen as this year's girls recipient for the True Sport award for Dalewood. She demonstrated excellent play always giving 100%. She filled positions of midfield, defense and sweeper, willingly undertaking every challenge. She always challenged her opponents but did so in a competitive and fair play way.

Thank you to Heather Summers for that True Sport Moment.

On June 2nd Dalewood attended the R.A Riddell Soccer Tournament. At the end of the day it was clear to see Even Prevac deserved a True Sport award. One of the core values of True Sport is excellence. Eben wa our goalie for the day. he took charge of this crease and net with great authority. he offered advice, help and congratulations to his sweepers Yuval and Heather. He added an element of fun, another True Sport value when were down in goals. He left his end of the field and joined the rest of the team attempting to gain an offensive advantage. Eben modelled the behaviour we expect and appreciate of a Dalewood athlete.

Thank you to Even Prevec for that True Sport moment.

Back in September, while at our junior boys three pitch tournament, Finn McKee demonstrated that he is indeed a true sport. After we won our first two games handily, our boys lost a hard fought game to Riddell. In our final game, knowing that we no longer had a chance of winning the tournament, some of the boys were feeling dejected. Finn rallied the boys around him on the bench and got their spirits back up immediately. He reminded them that we were a good team, and that winning wasn't’t the most important thing. He encouraged his teammates to have fun and play to the best of their abilities. After that, the boys loosened up and had some fun to finish off the day.

Thanks Finn McKee for this true sport moment!

On June 9th Louis Garber displayed a True Sport moment. While competing in the 1500 m race at the Track and Field meet, another runner bumped into Louis knocking him to the ground. Louis sustained several scraps along his arm and leg. Despite the injury, Louis picked himself up and continued the race in a positive manner. Louis did not say anything negative to the other runners and kept his injury and pain to himself. He ran a spectacular race and finished strong. Louis, for conducting yourself in such a mature and respectful fashion, you deserve recognition for being a True Sport.

THANK YOU LOUIS GARBER FOR THIS TRUE SPORT MOMENT

On February 12th Hannah Sholtz displayed a True Sport moment. Hannah was one of 7 grade 6 girls of the 15 player roster of the Junior Girls’ basketball team. After the hard fought game that ended in a defeat, Hannah approached a veteran player and thanked her for being so supportive this past season and thanked her also for teaching her so much. This sportsmanlike behaviour was unsolicited and sincere.

Thank you Hannah Sholtz for this True Sport moment.

On June 8th Sierra Robertson-Roper earned her True Sport award. In an idyllic setting, we as Physical Educators hope for students playing by the rules of the game, including all participants, playing their hardest so reaping the fitness benefits of the sport, encouraging and congratulating teammates as well as opponents and smiling and laughing during the competition. Sierra epitomizes this kind of student. During a class lacrosse game, Sierra on numerous occasions was heard congratulating, encouraging and supporting many students, opponents and teammates alike. This is not the first date such behaviour has been witnessed nor did it prove to be the last. She joined other Dalewood students at the Division 1 Track and Field meet in displaying True Sport behaviour. Continue to be the example for others to follow and …

Thank you Sierra Robertson Roper for this True Sport moment.

On May 26th Matt Oliver was recognized for being a True Sport.
Matt was part of Dalewood’s coed grade 7/8 soccer team. Throughout the day he gave a tremendous effort on the field, providing us with a defense that was tough to beat. He demonstrated a tremendous work ethic and a worked as a real team player. When told to make a substitution, he would run on to the field and become totally focused on his responsibilities. Even when playing against his friends on other teams, he would never let up rather, he asserted himself more, forcing his opponent to work his hardest. Matt displayed excellence, inclusion and fairplay at the True Sport soccer tournament and consequently was the male recipient of the WDHS True Sport award.
Thank you Matt Oliver for this True Sport moment.

On May 22, Michelle Sulewski was competing in a triathlon at Ancaster High. During the swim portion, Michelle completed the required 12 lengths in record time. As Michelle was getting out of the water, she was told she still had 2 lengths to go. Michelle did not protest or complain. She put her goggles back on and swam. Michelle completed the rest of the Triathlon with speed and determination. The extra lengths definitely affected her time and placing, however, Michelle remained positive and continued to cheer her teammates on. For displaying such maturity, respect, determination and sportswomanlike behaviour, Michelle is truly deserving of a True Sport Award.

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2009-10

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