1. What advice would you give to young female athletes at Shawnigan?
Some pieces of advice I would give to the female athletes at Shawnigan are to be loud,
and to not be afraid to express yourself. The amount of hours you train leading up to
when you have to compete is not time you should downplay, be proud of what you do
and always hold your head high. A Shawnigan jersey may only be something you
borrow, but remember the women who wore it before you and its history.
Your teammates aren’t just the people you train with—they are your sisters in battle.
Support them, celebrate them, push them to be their best. When you rise together, there
is no limit to what you can achieve. Do not be afraid to advocate for yourself, never
forget that you deserve the same opportunities as everyone else — especially when it
comes to representation. You are not just there to play; you have endless opportunities
to make an impact. Demand the best for yourself and your teammates. Your voice is
powerful, and when you use it, you create change.
2. Can you share a memorable moment from your sports career that shaped who you are
today?
A moment that I will never forget is my first ever swim meet, I was only five years old and didn’t even know how to dive off the blocks properly (I quite literally just jumped in). While I am now a rugby player, swimming opened the door to the world of athletic
competition and to me becoming a woman in sport.
3. How has being an athlete influenced your life beyond sports?
Through being an athlete I have learned many things, and with no doubt sports have had
an undeniable role in shaping my character. I have learned how to appreciate my body
and all it can do, how to effectively manage my time, as well as recognize how important
it is to take care of both my physical and mental health.
4. What was a lesson you learned through sports that you still carry with you?
Sport has been one of my greatest teachers where I've come to understand that despite
dedication, the outcomes I desire may not always be achieved, but that should not
discourage me from giving my all.
5. Who has been your biggest inspiration and why?
My biggest inspiration has been my little sister Madeleine. She has always been my
biggest supporter, and despite being younger than me she is someone I look up to.
Madeleine never fails to impress me with all that she does in her academics, rowing, and
volleyball. I am very proud and lucky to have her in my life, and sometimes I fear I am
guilty of not letting her know that enough.
