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Michael Vierling Memorial Bursary Launches in Cornwall
By Molly Kett assist a graduating student with their
post-secondary education, and the
his year, Cornwall Minor eligible individual will be awarded
TFootball Association (CMFA) $1000 at the Lions Club Sports
will present the Micheal Vierling Awards this May.
Memorial Bursary in honour of Eligible individuals will have
former Wildcats coach Micheal participated in a CMFA tackle
Vierling. football program, in any capacity (as
For those who don’t know, a player, official, coach, manager,
Micheal Vierling was a dedicated etc.), for a minimum of three years.
father, husband, volunteer, coach, They must also have applied to a post-
and mentor. He spent countless days secondary education (University,
and nights at Joe St. Denis Field College, or Trade) program in the
encouraging athletes to be their very fall following graduation from high
best. He was positive, he helped school, and have volunteered with
build confidence, and he cared for CMFA, in any capacity.
everyone. Coach Mike gave his time “I was completely blown away
to make the lives of young athletes but not surprised by the generosity Photo Submitted
better and he always showed up with given from Cornwall Wildcats to
a smile on his face ready to work. He my family, specifically honoring
made a huge impact on the athletic Micheal with a bursary in his
community but is, unfortunately, no name. His gentle soul and his
longer with us. love for the Wildcats was shown
Micheal was born in Saskatchewan nightly at Joe St Denis field,” said Heads up Hockey
and football is their sport, so when Tanya Vierling. “Micheal would to rotate and snap
Micheal moved here and started his be beaming with pride to know your body in the
family, it didn’t take long for him each year that one deserving player direction you want
to search out football programs. would be recognized and honored to pull the puck
That’s when he found the Wildcats. on his behalf, with this bursary to With back.
Starting off as a parent, he then help with education. We cannot Grant Cooper
quickly donated his time coaching thank Cornwall Wildcats enough for By cutting off
and mentoring players in multiple this prestigious award in Micheal the other player or boxing out, this
age groups. His love for the sport Vierlings name, something my kids will allow you to control where you
and his strong desire to help players and I are so proud of.” will bump the puck back to. If you
develop their skill and love for the For more information and a his month the focus will be on the are on back hand, switch your lower
sport could be seen at every game link to the application form, visit TArt of the Face-Off hand palm down to allow for more
strength on your stick.
and practice. the Cornwall Minor Football The best way to take a face-off is It is important to dig into the ice
In his honour, this bursary is to Association Facebook page. to bend your knees to be loaded and and use your edges to rotate your
grip your hands wide apart on your body around the puck and have a low
stick (one below midline and one just center of gravity to be strong on your
1916 Pitt Street N., Unit 1A (Heritage Business Centre)
CORNWALL • 613-933-1200 above midline), also have your feet feet.
outside the lines, more than shoulder You can practice this by opening
width apart for that low center of hips or grabbing a partner and boxing
gravity. them out. Once you are comfortable
As a center, you want to focus on with this action, try increasing speed
the puck in the ref’s hand and where of your turn, and using thelower
Registered Massage Therapist Sheryl Calvank-Rodriguez, RMT your opponent’s stick is lined up. half of your body to really push up
The best way to win a face-off is against your opponent.
