Posted on Jan. 28: Marauder Weekend heats up the courts

[img_inline align=”right” src=”http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/marauderweekend.gif” caption=”Marauder Weekend logo”]McMaster alumni will come home to a winter wonderland this weekend at the annual Marauder Weekend, McMaster's winter Homecoming.

Activities kick off at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, in the Burridge Gymnasium with the women's basketball alumni game, followed by the men's game at 11 a.m. An alumni luncheon will be hosted at 11:30 a.m. in the Burridge Gymnasium mezzanine.

The afternoon will feature the McMaster women's basketball team, who will take on the OUA west leading University of Western Ontario Mustangs at 1 p.m.

The sixth-ranked, OUA west first place McMaster men's team
will take on the Mustangs at 3 p.m. At half-time of the men's game, McMaster will present the Friends of Distinction awards.

“Friends of Distinction” receive this award for their tireless dedication to sport, University athletes and the “Pursuit of Excellence”.

The 2004 Friends of Distinction are:

Jeff Dockeray (sponsor, event security and radio personality)

Art Martin (photographer)

Noel Nathaniel (event management and promotions)

Darryl Schustyk (fencing team's armourer)

Peter Self (McMaster cross country and track & field)

Nancy Spence (athletic therapy)

On Saturday, complimentary child care and activities will run from
9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for children aged 4-12 years.

On Sunday, Feb. 1, McMaster will host men's and women's soccer alumni matches beginning at 10 a.m. at the Burridge Gymnasium. A soccer alumni reception will be hosted at 12 p.m. in the Burridge mezzanine.

New this year, Marauder weekend will feature the Hawkrigg Cup Winter Flag Football Tournament.

The Hawkrigg Cup, named after McMaster chancellor and McMaster Athletic Hall of Fame member, Melvin “Mel” Hawkrigg will take place on both Saturday and Sunday on the Les Prince Field. Confirmed players include the CIS all-time leading passes Ben Chapdelaine, and CIS all-time leading receiver Ryan Jantzen.

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[img_inline align="right" src="http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/marauderweekend.gif" caption="Marauder Weekend logo"]McMaster alumni will come home to a winter wonderland this weekend at the annual Marauder Weekend, McMaster&#039;s winter Homecoming.<p><br />
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Activities kick off at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, in the Burridge Gymnasium with the women&#039;s basketball alumni game, followed by the men&#039;s game at 11 a.m.  An alumni luncheon will be hosted at 11:30 a.m. in the Burridge Gymnasium mezzanine.<p><br />
<br />
The afternoon will feature the McMaster women&#039;s basketball team, who will take on the OUA west leading University of Western Ontario Mustangs at 1 p.m.<p><br />
<br />
The sixth-ranked, OUA west first place McMaster men&#039;s team<br />
will take on the Mustangs at 3 p.m. At half-time of the men&#039;s game, McMaster will present the Friends of Distinction awards.<p><br />
<br />
"Friends of Distinction" receive this award for their tireless dedication to sport, University athletes and the "Pursuit of Excellence".<p><br />
<br />
The 2004 Friends of Distinction are: <ul><br />
<br />
<li>Jeff Dockeray (sponsor, event security and radio personality)</li><br />
<li>Art Martin (photographer)</li><br />
<li>Noel Nathaniel (event management and promotions)</li><br />
<li>Darryl Schustyk (fencing team&#039;s armourer)</li><br />
<li>Peter Self (McMaster cross country and track & field)</li><br />
<li>Nancy Spence (athletic therapy)</li></ul><br />
<br />
On Saturday, complimentary child care and activities will run from <br />
9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for children aged 4-12 years. <p><br />
<br />
On Sunday, Feb. 1, McMaster will host men&#039;s and women&#039;s soccer alumni matches beginning at 10 a.m. at the Burridge Gymnasium.  A soccer alumni reception will be hosted at 12 p.m. in the Burridge mezzanine.<p><br />
<br />
New this year, Marauder weekend will feature the Hawkrigg Cup Winter Flag Football Tournament.<p><br />
<br />
The Hawkrigg Cup, named after McMaster chancellor and McMaster Athletic Hall of Fame member, Melvin "Mel" Hawkrigg will take place on both Saturday and Sunday on the Les Prince Field. Confirmed players include the CIS all-time leading passes Ben Chapdelaine, and CIS all-time leading receiver Ryan Jantzen.

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