Joseph Ayalik is the male athlete of the month for the month of November.  Known as ‘Blue’ to his teammates, Ayalik was the youngest member of the Grizzlies U15 Boys Soccer team that travelled to Rankin for this year's Territorial’s. Despite his young age and small build Ayalik held his own on the pitch. Coach Numsen commented on Ayalik’s success as a young player stating: ‘He comes to practice with a positive attitude, he trained hard to get himself into shape and he worked on his shooting/finishing during the months leading up to the Territorial’s.’ Ayalik was second in the teams leading goal scorers for the weekend.

Congratulations Blue!

Carla Algona is the female ‘Athlete of the Month’ for the month of October. Carla has been a Grizzly member for the past 4 years and throughout those years she has always been a member of the girl’s soccer team. Coach Geoff Clark commented on Algona’s dedication to the team stating: ‘Carla not only had outstanding attendance at practice but she also was a player who came to practice to work hard and improve her skills.’ Algona was a member of this years Grizzlies U17 girls soccer team that capture the gold at both the Regional’s and   Territorial’s. Coach Clark commented on the important role Carla had in her team’s victory: ‘I was able to substitute her in at any position and she would hold her own. She is a very diverse player.’ Congratulations Carla!

Ian Taptuna was chosen athlete of the month for the month of September. Ian is a proud member of the Grizzlies and has made a positive impact on his soccer team with his outstanding all round play and leadership skills on and off the pitch. Ian leads by example by showing up to practice and school consistently and putting forth a solid effort toward improving his game and completing his school work. When asked why he chose Ian, Coach Csaba said ‘Ian works hard at practice and is a pleasure to coach. He is a great role model for the younger players to look up to.’ Ian and the rest of his teammates will continue to prepare for the up coming regional’s being hosted in his home town of Kugluktuk. Congratulations Ian and keep up the good work!