Golfer

1. How long have you been involved in golf? When did you first start golfing?

I have been golfing for nearly 6 years now, I first golfed at Green Acres in Metchosin.

2. What inspired you to start golf?

I wanted to play competitive mini golf and then I first tried golf for fun and really enjoyed that.

 3. What has been your proudest moment on the golf course?

My proudest moment on the golf course was being on the golf team last year and competing in Islands. I had never competed on a golf team before and I got to do it with my friends.

4. Do you plan to continue golfing after high school? If so, at what level?

I plan to continue to golf after high school but not competitively. I will play just for fun.

5. What is the most meaningful advice you have received that you would share with younger students to inspire them to play and persevere in golf?

The most meaningful advice I have ever received is to try everything and to not burn yourself out. To keep enjoying golf.

Hockey Player

1. When did you first start playing hockey, and what got you interested in the sport?

Elle, my friend, asked me if I wanted to play hockey in grade 3. I kept playing because it was really fun and I love skating.

2. Can you tell us about one of your favourite memories or biggest achievements in hockey so far?

My biggest achievement in hockey is getting a second place medal with my team in the Richmond Tournament this year. I got a hat trick in the tournament, that is my favorite memory. Our team was so far ahead of the other team my coach couldn’t throw his hat on the ice but after the game I got ice cream.

3. What position do you usually play, and what do you enjoy most about it?

I play centre and I love getting goals.

4. How do you balance school and hockey, especially with practices and games?

 Sometimes I have to miss a bit of school for practices but most practices are before and after school.

5. What are your goals for the future in hockey – anything you're really excited about?

There’s a girl on my team who skates really fast and scores lots of goals and is really good at everything, I want to be as good as her. One day I want to play in the NHL.

Golfer

1.How long have you been involved in golf? When did you first start golfing?

I have been involved in golf for around 13 years. I started golfing when I was 1, I got a plastic set of clubs. I then grew up and started going to driving ranges when I was around 3. I then went to golf lessons and got my first membership at 4 ½ competed in my first tournament when I was 6.

2. What inspired you to start golf?

I was initially interested in golf because my dad golfed. I always wanted to go with him, once I was able to play, I fell in love with the game and the challenge. When I would strike a golf ball perfectly it was an amazing feeling that kept me wanting to come back to the game, I always wanted to change the excitement I got from playing golf.

3. What has been your proudest moment on the golf course?

My proudest moment on a golf course I have so many moments, but I would say that winning the zone 5 championship. I was 3 strokes behind the lead with 5 holes to play, the person in the lead Owen was playing great golf. Just not making any mistakes I realized that I had to play very aggressively to hopefully win. I ended up finishing the final 5 holes 5 under par 5 straight birdies and winning this tournament. Making a 20-foot putt for the dagger on the final hole was a great moment for me, so I would say that is my proudest moment on a golf course.

4. Do you plan to continue golfing after high school? If so, at what level?

I would love to play golf after High school. My dream is to go to college in America, on a golf scholarship. I will try my absolute hardest to play professional golf. It has always been a dream of mine since I was incredibly young.

5. What is the most meaningful advice you have received that you would share with younger students to inspire them to play and persevere in golf?

The most meaningful advice I have ever received was when I was about 11 years old. I was told this for the first time, and I hear it all the time. People say to me it is easy to be a skillful player, you just need to work harder than everyone. To this day I try my hardest at doing this, I put every minute I can into golf, and whenever I golf with anyone no matter how young or old good or bad I always arrive before them and leave after them. because I know the more time, I spend I will continue to get better and chase my dream. So, the advice that I would give younger golfers is if you want to be a great golfer you just need to do as much as possible.