GUELPH, ON – When considering exactly how, or why, the University of Guelph has become such a coveted destination for student-athletes, there are several contributing factors that come into play. In addition to offering a wide variety of academic specializations, U of G student-athletes also have access to world-class facilities and top-tier coaching. And now, there is even further motivation for prospective student-athletes to choose to become Gryphons: the opportunity to represent Canada on the world stage.
 
The University of Guelph's Department of Athletics is proud to announce their participation in the Game Plan Education Network. Game Plan powered by Deloitte is Canada's total athlete wellness program which supports and empowers high-performance athletes to pursue excellence during and beyond their sporting careers.
 
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"We are pleased to be a partner with the Game Plan Education Network," says Brenda Whiteside, Associate Vice-President (Student Affairs) at the University of Guelph. "We are proud that we have the facilities and staff that can support students who are attempting to combine high performance sport while working on their degree. This is another example of our commitment to the development of the whole student."
 
Jeremiah Brown, the National Manager at Game Plan, echoed those comments adding, "We are thrilled to see the University of Guelph join our Game Plan Education Network. U of G's participation demonstrates their strong support for Canadian National Team athletes who seek excellence on and off the field of play, and builds upon Guelph's strong existing ties with national sport federations."
 
Game Plan, which was jointly created by the Canadian Olympic Committee, the Canadian Paralympic Committee, Sport Canada and the Canadian Sport Institute Network, focuses on five elements: health, education, career, network and skill development. The University of Guelph's participation in the Game Plan Education Network will focus specifically on the educational component, providing Olympic and Paralympic identified athletes who elect to pursue post-secondary education the ability to do so while training to represent Canada.
 
"Joining the Game Plan Education Network further cements our ongoing commitment to our student-athletes to achieve their best in the classroom and on the field of play," says University of Guelph Director of Athletics Scott McRoberts. "We applaud the COC and the CPC for their efforts in making this a reality and look forward to further supporting our Canadian National Team athletes here at the University of Guelph."
 
For more information:
 
Andy Baechler | Media Relations, Communications & Sports Information
Department of Athletics | University of Guelph
W.F. Mitchell Centre, Room 202 | 50 Stone Rd E | Guelph, ON | N1G 2W1
519-824-4120 Ext. 54128 | baechler@uoguelph.ca
 
Elise Marcotte
Manager, Marketing & Communications |  Gestionnaire, Marketing & Communications 
Game Plan |  Plan de Match
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