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School Name: Bishop’s UniversityLocation: Sherbrooke (Lennoxville), QuebecFounded: 1843Enrollment: 2700Website: ubishops.ca

Nickname: GaitersColours: Purple, Silver & WhiteSports Centre: John H. Price Sports CentreAffiliation: Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec (RSEQ)

Athletic Department:819-822-9600 ext. 2671gaiters.ca

Department of AthleticsBishop’s University2600 College St.Sherbrooke, QC J1M 1Z7

Director of Athletics & Recreation:Matt McBrine

mmcbrine@ubishops.ca

Athletic ManagerJoey Sabo

jsabo@ubishops.ca

Digital Media & Home Events:Clare Webb

cwebb@ubishops.cac.613-214-0676

Golf Head Coach & Sports Information Coordinator:

Marty Rourkemrourke@ubishops.ca

c.819-574-4498

Bishop’s Gaiters

By Eddie PomykalaMen’s Basketball Coach 1984-2008

Bruce Coulter and Garth Smith epitomized the character and spirit of not only Bishop’s Athletics but the University community itself. Both men left us this summer but their remarkable gift lives on in all of us.

Bruce and Garth taught us what it means to be Gaiters. Both men helped define the personality of the Bishop’s community: caring for each other, the concern for the individual, balance in your life, family. All these things went beyond the victories and championships Bruce and Garth achieved on the playing field, on the court and on the fairways. Their wives, Joyce and Sylvia also were a very big part of making sure you were included into the Gaiter family. They opened up their homes to all who were under their charge. They were simply just honest to goodness people.

Bruce and Garth led by example. They took their passions: Football, Basketball and Golf - what they did best- and inspired and molded not only generations of Bishop’s student-athletes but the community at large as well.

Bruce Coulter was Professor Touchdown - simply a masterful, creative coach on the gridiron who had a special touch with people. Bruce’s career as an administrator/coach was marked by many victories and championships but to Coulter, the most important thing was his special relationship with his players.

Garth Smith was basketball coach and golf pro- quiet and unassuming. Garth’s reach into the Townships community touched so many lives. His gift as a teacher was never more evident than when he tutored and taught Junior Golf. His Gaiter championship squads of ‘67 and ‘78 were marvelous ambassadors to Bishop’s.

Garth and Bruce arrived at Bishop’s in 1954 and 1961 respectively as coaches and administrators. You can say they were the original Department of Athletics. They planted the seeds that have grown so well over the years. All Bishop’s students, alumni, staff, faculty, administrators and friends have been beneficiaries of this Gaiter Pride that started back then.

So for those who wear Bishop’s purple, those who call themselves Gaiters... look up or bow your heads we will never forget and always be grateful for Bruce and Garth.

Bruce coulter & garth smith

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Name Elig. Ht. Wt. Age Program & Yr Hometown Last Team / School

Ben Chasse 2 5’10 160 19 Business 2 Fall River, N.S. Nova Scotia Jr. Provincial Team

Nicolas Dupuis-Gaudreault 4 5’10 170 23 Business 4 Saint-Jean-sur-Richielieu, Que. St. Michael’s College

Mark Fitzpatrick 3 6’0 188 32 Biochemistry 4 Kingston, Ont. Regiopolis Notre Dame CSS

Anthony Gosselin 1 5’10 165 21 Business 2 Coaticook, Que. Champlain-Lennoxville

Ben Lowe 1 5’6 125 18 Business 1 Alexandria, Ont. Glengary District HS

Connor Lyon 3 6’4 175 20 Sports Studies 3 Kingston, Ont. Holy Cross CSS

Hayden Richmond 3 6’0 155 21 Education 3 Perth, Ont. Perth & District CI

Liam Elliott 1 5’7 160 Buisness 2 Calgary, Alta.

Meghan Lord 3 5’9 21 Fine Arts 5 Florenceville-Bristol, N.B. Carleton North HS

Zoe Whitfield 4 5’7 20 Business 4 Calgary, Alta. Western Canada HS

Olivia McGovern 1 5’5’ 20 Business 3 Highgate, Vt. Missisquoi Valley Union HS

Head Coach: Marty Rourke (7th Season)

Assistant Coach: Ryan Smith

Golf at Bishop’s has a storied history from years of guidance under the legendary Garth Smith to having players such as Steve Davies and Jeff Cannon. The team won three conference championships in 1978, 1987 and 1993. More recently, the team has worked towards becoming a top intercollegiate program at Bishop’s. A fall training camp was introduced and thanks to the success of the 2017 season an indoor facility and team room is now a dedicated location for the Gaiters to train throughout the winter. During the year, the Gaiters play at the nationally recognized Milby Golf Club. Milby hosted the Canada Games in 2013 and a number of Future Links, amateur and professional events over the years. Looking ahead, the team continues to use the strong programs offered at Bishop’s along with small class sizes and one of the most beautiful cam-puses in Canada to attract top student-athletes.

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Coaching Staff

A native of the Eastern Townships, Rourke grew up playing golf in North Hatley. As a junior, he represented Estrie at the Quebec Games and played in two Quebec Junior Provincial Championships. Rourke then pursued his education at Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario where he earned his Bachelor of Commerce (Sports Administration). While attending Laurentian he was on the Voyageurs golf team. He was Rookie of the Year in 2006. Rourke took over the reins of the Bishop’s Gaiters golf program in Fall 2012 when he returned to Bishop’s as the athletic department’s Sports Information Coordinator. He has had a number of volunteer coaches’ support him along the way to help grow the program to where it is today. In 2017, the Gaiters qualified as a team for the Canadian University/College Golf Championship for the first time since it has existed with a fourth place finish in the RSEQ. They finished 17th overall. In 2018, they return to the national championship after a third place finish in the RSEQ. Rourke continues his role at Bishop’s as the Sports Information and Sponsorship Coordinator along with being the golf coach. He is also involved in the local curling community as the Vice-President of the North Hatley Curling Club. He currently resides in Huntingville with his wife Jessica and their three-year old daughter Madilyn and nine-month old daughter Ellie.

• 2nd Season as Gaiters Assistant Coach – Joined Bishop’s in Summer 2017• Born in the USA – Raised in the Eastern Townships• Attended Stanstead College - Dalhousie University (Bachelor of Science (Recreation) and

Bachelor of Management)• Grandson of Old Lennoxville Golf Club and Milby Golf Club Pro and founder, Garth Smith

and Quebec Senior Provincial Golf Champion, Sylvia Smith• Began playing golf at age 4• Worked as an Assistant Coach with the Stanstead College Spartans for three years after

graduating• Played in numerous Quebec Provincial tournaments• Assistant Club Manager – Dufferin Heights Country Club (1 season)

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The Team

Ben Chasse Fall River, N.S. Business 2

2018-19 ScoresLaval Invitational - 75-67-71Montreal Invitational - 78-76-80 RSEQ Championship - 71- 80-73 2018 Canadian University/ College Championship - 74-81-71

Nicolas Dupuis-GaudreaultSaint-Jean-sur-Richielieu, Que.

Business 4

2018-19 ScoresLaval Invitational - 74-78-78

Montreal Invitational - 79-82-77 RSEQ Championship - 80-77-78

2018 Canadian University/ College Championship - 83-81-79

Anthony GosselinCoaticook, Que. Business 2

2018-19 ScoresLaval Invitational - 73-71-75Montreal Invitational - 76-69-76 RSEQ Championship - 80-77-832018 Canadian University/ College Championship - 75-75-78

Ben LoweAlexandria, Ont.

Business 1

2018-19 ScoresLaval Invitational - 76-80-78

Montreal Invitational - 79-80-76 RSEQ Championship - 81-80-74

Connor Lyon Kingston, Ont. Sports Studies 3

2018-19 Scores - Did not play due to injury 2018 Canadian University/ College Championship - 74-79-74

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2018-19 Team Results

Award Winners

Laval Invitational (Cap Rouge Golf Club) Rd. 1 - 3rd Rd. 2 - 3rd Rd. 3 - 3rd

Montreal Invitational (Summerlea Golf Club)Rd. 1 - 3rd Rd. 2 - 4th Rd. 3 - 3rd

RSEQ Championship (Islesmere Golf Club)Rd. 1 - 7th Rd. 2 - 7th Rd. 3 - 4th

Ben Chasse & Zoe Whitfield Most Valuable Players

Mark FitzpatrickMale Academic Student Athlete of the Year

Ben LoweRookie of the Year

Canadian University/College Championship (Chilliwack Golf Club)

17th

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The Bishop’s Gaiters men’s golf team will head to London, Ont. to compete in the Canadian University/College Championships at FireRock Golf Club from May 28th to 31st. After a third place finish in the RSEQ the Gaiters punched their tickets to nationals for the second year running.

The Gaiters are led by two-time team MVP Ben Chasse and Rookie of the Year, Ben Lowe. Anthony Gosselin is back to represent the Gaiters on the national stage. Rounding out the team are two veterans to the Canadian University/College Championships, Nicolas Dupuis-Gaudreault and Connor Lyon. They played last year as a part of the team and the previous year as individuals.

Last year the Gaiters finished 17th overall at the championship in Chilliwack, B.C., it was their first outing as a team since the event’s inception.

Championship Website

Stay tuned to www.gaiters.ca and #GaiterNation or @BishopsGaiters on social media for all the latest news and infor-mation about the Gaiters national championship campaign.

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“The most important shot in golf is the next one.”

- Ben Hogan

Practice like you’ve never won

Play like you’ve never lost

#OutworkYesterday

“No matter how good you get, you can always get better, and

that’s the exciting part.”- Tiger Woods

Media Guide Designed by: Clare WebbPhotography:Grant Simeon

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