October 13, 2011 - The CCAA (Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association) has confirmed participants of the upcoming 2011 PING CCAA Golf National Championships.

Eighty-four student-athletes from 18 institutions will compete in the event, which takes place October 18-21 at Brudenell River Golf Course in Roseneath, P.E.I. The tournament is hosted by Holland College of Charlottetown, P.E.I.

“We consider Brudenell River Golf Course one of the best courses in Canada. It’s full of challenges and personality,” says Albert Roche, athletics director at Holland College. “We’re looking forward to an exciting week hosting great players from across Canada.”

Daily results will be posted on the 2011 PING CCAA Golf National Championships website: www.ccaagolf2011.ca

The event includes three rounds of competitive golf, a skills competition and the CCAA Awards Banquet, where the 2011 CCAA Golf Coach of the Year will be announced.
 
Golf equipment manufacturer PING Canada is the official title sponsor of the national championship, as well as sponsor of the PING Skills Competition and the PING CCAA Fair Play Award. Male and female golfers will compete as individuals and in teams for CCAA trophies and medals.

The following CCAA institutions will be in attendance:
 
PACWEST (Pacific Western Athletic Association)
Camosun College Chargers (5 men)
Capilano University Blues (1 man)
Douglas College Royals (2 women)
UBC Okanagan Heat (1 man, 2 women)
University of the Fraser Valley Cascades (5 men)
VIU Mariners (1 woman)

ACAC (Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference)
Grant MacEwan University Griffins (5 men, 3 women)
Lethbridge College Kodiaks (5 men, 2 women)
Mount Royal University  Cougars (5 men, 3 women)

OCAA (Ontario Colleges Athletic Association)
Durham College (5 men, 2 women)
Fanshawe College Falcons (5 men)
Georgian College Grizzlies (5 men, 2 women)
Humber College Hawks (5 men)
St Clair College Saints (3 women)
St Lawrence College - Kingston Vikings (1 man)
 
RSEQ (Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec)
Champlain College St Lawrence Lions (5 men, 1 woman)
 
(ACAA) Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association
Holland College Hurricanes (5 men, 3 women)
NSAC Rams (2 women)

With the number of participants growing every year, the rivalry among competitors is sure to intensify. All will receive a warm welcome from Roche, who encourages golf fans to attend the open championship. “This event is the perfect opportunity to watch great golf and enjoy some wonderful Island hospitality.”

The CCAA and Holland College are grateful to PING Canada for its generous support in making the national championship possible, as well as Sport Canada and Jostens.


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