Ottawa – True Sport would like to congratulate University of Ottawa Gee-Gees Football players Sébastien Tetreault and Cyril Adjeitey on being named 2009 Canadian Interuniversity Sport second team All-Canadians.

Both players took part in the Gee-Gees True Sport Varsity Program which promotes the Principles of True Sport: Go For It, Play Fair, Respect Others, Keep it Fun, Stay Healthy, and Give Back. As part of this program these True Sport Champions visited local high schools to share their experiences and inspire the next generation of young athletes.

‘As members of the True Sport Movement, the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees Football Team is committed to building strong leaders and promoting excellence both on and off the field. These outstanding athletes have demonstrated a commitment to the pursuit of athletic excellence, while also taking action to help sport live up to its potential as a powerful force for good in their community.” said Paul Melia, Spokesperson, True Sport.  “Congratulations to Sébastien and Cyril who are both outstanding True Sport Champions.” 

The True Sport Champions Program supports the works of committed volunteers, athletes and community leaders who care about the quality of the sport experience offered in their communities and want to make a positive impact. By providing True Sport Champions with the tools and resources to effect change, Champions are empowered to offer simple ideas and support others in living True Sport within their communities.

True Sport is Canada’s national movement for sport and community. Its goal is to help sport live up to its full potential as a public asset for Canada and Canadian society, making a significant contribution to the development of youth, the wellbeing of individuals, and quality of life in our communities. You can join True Sport at www.truesport.ca.

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For further information, please contact:

Rosemary Pitfield
Director of Communications
True Sport
(613) 521-3340 x3236
(613) 355-0889 (mobile)
rpitfield@truesport.ca 

Christina Parsons
True Sport Champions
True Sport
(613) 521-3340 x 3232
cparsons@truesport.ca

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