A former Richmond Field Hockey standout has won a major individual award as a member of the University of Queen’s Gaels.
Caitlin Gordon is the 2015 recipient of the Ontario University Athletics’ Gail Wilson Award — reflecting her leadership on and off the field, as well as her involvement in the community.
The fourth-year life and sciences major has been giving back to Richmond Field Hockey by coaching and mentoring younger players since she was in Grade 9.
While at Queen’s, Gordon has volunteered as a coach with the Gaels’ new U14 program as well as with the regional U18 program. Off the field, the McMath Secondary School graduate has volunteered with Soul Foods and Martha’s Table, which provides meals for this in need.
She has also found the time in her busy schedule to participate in various fundraisers for those affected by HIV/AIDS and was one of the team members who organized a workshop to high school student about leadership and the power of peer influence.
Gordon closed out her university career last weekend by scoring in her team’s win over Waterloo. The Kingston school finished fifth in the final conference standings, missing out on a berth in the OUA Championships by just a single point.
