We congratulated Jonathan Toews from Men’s Track & Field, who won the draw for the “Most Epic Activity” with a 144 km bike ride!
Donat Matthys from Men’s Hockey was the recipient of our “Highest Fundraiser” award!
The 5th Annual Complete Champion Challenge presented by Five & Two Network once again saw Spartan student-athletes, staff and alums push their limits in a variety of epic activities – all in an effort, in partnership with Spartan Athletics, to raise funds for Spartan student-athlete need-based scholarships.
The CCC, which was held on May 25, showed off the Spartans ability to extend themselves well beyond their particular sports. The day was highlighted by several epic efforts, with a few of the highlights below.
Constance Nankivell – Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field | 160-kilometre bike ride
Thomas Powell – Men’s Soccer | 10-kilometre run, 1000 juggles with a soccer ball and 100 chin ups
Jonathan Toews – Men’s Track & Field | 144-kilometre bike ride
Chayce Kullman – Women’s Hockey | Nine-kilometre hike up Mount Yamnuska
Tayler Roxburgh – Men’s Volleyball | 21.5-kilometre trail run
Josh Woolgar – Men’s Cross Country and Track & Field | 70.3 Ironman (2km swim, 90km bike, 21km run)
Payton Lightfoot – Women’s Volleyball | 77-kilometre bike ride
Women’s and Men’s Rugby Teams | 19km wheelbarrow race
Kyra McDonald –Women’s Hockey | 21-kilometre rollerblade
Reilley Kellner – Women’s Hockey | Sprint Triathlon (750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run)
Donat Matthys – Five-kilometre hike up Mr. Pilatus
Jeff Gamache and Alums – Director of Athletics – Hike (2km), cycle (60km), kayak (5km)
A number of Spartan supporters participated in the June 9 Valley GranFondo in a continued effort to raise funds for need-based scholarships.
Spartan Athletics is committed to providing every student-athlete who attends Trinity Western University with the support they need to reach their full potential academically, athletically, personally, as a leader, and spiritually, through the CCC (Complete Champion Challenge). Help us, in partnership with Spartan Athletics, turn potential into excellence.
Many Spartan student-athletes face financial barriers that limit their opportunities for growth both on and off the field. The Spartan Athletics department needs $325,000 to fund need-based scholarships to ensure no athlete is left behind.
Over the previous four years of the Complete Champion Challenge, which has become an annual all-hands-on-deck summertime event, has raised $544K for need-based scholarships.
Thanks to our generous donors, this year at the Complete Champion Challenge, we raised over $120,000 towards need-based scholarships!
Meet Grayson Hardie, a Spartan Men’s Rugby player who is able to attend Trinity Western University because of your support!
A special thank you to our 2024 Complete Champion Challenge Sponsors, the Five & Two Network, and every supporter! Your continued commitment makes our mission possible.
Title Sponsor – Five & Two Network
Gold Sponsor – GLC Solutions, Janzen Insurance, Trading Post Brewing
Silver Sponsor – DO Philanthropy Inc.
Fondo Jersey Sponsor – Janzen Insurance, Site Lines Architecture & Five & Two Network
Thank you to our 2024 Jersey Sponsors: Five & Two Network, Site Lines Architecture & Janzen Insurance!
About Spartan Foundation
The Spartan Foundation is a Canadian non-profit organization created by a group of individuals with a strong connection to Trinity Western University and Spartan Athletics. Our mission is to “invest in student-athletes today, which will help develop Complete Champions and leaders for tomorrow; all with the purpose to further God’s Kingdom.” The foundation’s goals include providing annual funding for the Spartan Athletics program, supporting scholarships, enhancing the Complete Champion ApproachTM, assisting financially stressed athletes, and promoting cross-cultural mission trips and community service initiatives.
