Jacques named laurentian's 'woman of influence'

Date and Time :     1 May, 2013 — 15:00 pm

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Courtesy of the OUA

HAMILTON, Ont. - For the tenth year in a row, Ontario University Athletics (OUA) will recognize the top female scholar-athletes from across the province at a luncheon on Tuesday, May 7 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Taboo Resort in Gravenhurst, Ontario.
 

The event honours female student-athletes who have excelled in their chosen sports and fields of study. This year's guest speaker will be Canadian women's national soccer team member Diana Matheson.
 

Join OUA as Diana Matheson inspires a unique group of accomplished young women to continue to pursue excellence in sport and in life. Tickets are $55 each or $400 for a table of eight. To purchase tickets please contact Samantha Magalas at samantha.magalas@oua.ca.
 

OUA recognizes the following sponsors for their support of this event; belairdirect, Centaur Products, Pioneer Energy, Wilson Sports Equipment of Canada and Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS).
 

Name: Renée Jacques
School: Laurentian University Voyageurs
Sport: Soccer
Hometown: Sudbury, Ont.
Program: Northern Ontario School of Medicine
Year of Study: 5
 

Renée Jacques wrapped up a remarkable career as a student athlete in 2012-13. She served
as a leader on the pitch for the Voyaguers throughout her career. Renée elevated her effort and
skill level on the field this season, as she garnered her first OUA all-star recognition, all the while
buckling down in her first year of classes at the Northern Ontario School Of Medicine.
 

Renée has excelled in the classroom throughout her entire five-year career. In each season that
she has competed for the Laurentian soccer team she has earned CIS Academic All-Canadian
status.
 

What is your proudest academic achievement?
 

My proudest academic achievement would be my acceptance to the Northern Ontario School of Medicine last year.
 

What is your proudest athletic achievement?
 

My proudest athletic achievements would be being named Assistant Captain in my last year with the Lady Vees as well as receiving an OUA second team all-star this year.
 

What is your most memorable community related moment?
 

My most memorable community related moment would be my time spent coaching my 1997 Greater Sudbury girls’ soccer team. It has been a blast working with the coaching staff, players, and parents throughout the last two seasons. Their drive for success has been very inspiring and I find myself very fortunate to be a part of such as great team. They have made my transition from player to coach a breeze.
 

What woman has most influenced you, and why?
 

My mother has been one of my greatest influences in my life. Since I was little she has always helped me to achieve my dreams. She has dedicated countless hours to my soccer career from driving me to Toronto every weekend when I was young to sitting an hour and a half in the rain and cold to watch me play. Through it all, she has always been one of my biggest supporters but also my toughest critic. Her dedication to my success fueled my passion for soccer. Now that my soccer career in the OUA has come to an end, I wish to pass along her dedication and support to others and hopefully inspire them as much as she has inspired me to be the best I can be.