Queen's University Athletics

Queen's Cross Country & Distance Track Booster

The Queen's Cross Country & Distance Track Booster provides flexible support for the team's most pressing needs and emerging opportunities. Contributions help enhance the overall student-athlete experience and strengthen the program's ability to compete at the highest level.

Funds raised through the Booster directly support athletes, coaches, program development, and equipment. These funds are allocated at the discretion of the Executive Director of Athletics & Recreation in consultation with the Head Coach ensuring resources are directed where they will have the greatest impact.

Your support helps:

• Enhance the student-athlete experience
• Support coaching and program development initiatives
• Provide equipment and training resources
• Address emerging priorities and opportunities for the team

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Queen's Cross Country & Distance Track Athletic Awards

Student-athletes balance the demands of academics and varsity competition while representing Queen's with pride. The Queen's Cross Country & Distance Track Athletic Awards Fund helps recognize and support these outstanding individuals through Athletic Financial Awards.

Funds raised through this program directly support athletic awards for members of the Queen's Cross Country & Distance Track team, helping to attract, retain, and reward talented student-athletes who contribute to the continued success of the program.

Your support helps:

• Provide financial assistance to deserving student-athletes
• Reward excellence in competition, academics, and leadership
• Strengthen the program's ability to recruit and retain top talent
• Create opportunities for student-athletes to thrive at Queen's

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The Rolf Lund Award is an endowed award established in memory of Rolf Lund, reflecting a commitment to supporting student-athletes who demonstrate perseverance, academic achievement, and financial need throughout their Queen's experience.

The award is granted to a full-time upper-year student who has achieved at least a B standing, demonstrated financial need, and completed a minimum of one full year as a member of the Queen's Cross Country and/or Distance Track team.

Supporting Student-Athletes for Generations

As an endowed fund, gifts to the Rolf Lund Award are invested to generate annual income while preserving the fund's principal. This allows the award to provide meaningful support to student-athletes year after year, creating a lasting impact for future generations of Gaels.

By contributing to this endowed award, donors help honour Rolf Lund's legacy while providing talented student-athletes with the resources they need to balance academic success, athletic commitment, and financial challenges.

Your support helps:

• Provide financial assistance to student-athletes with demonstrated need
• Recognize excellence in both academics and athletics
• Support dedicated members of the Cross Country and/or Distance Track programs
• Reduce financial barriers that can impact the student-athlete experience
• Create a lasting legacy that will benefit Gaels for generations to come

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The Nancy Potvin Memorial Award is an endowed award established in memory of Nancy Potvin, BAH'88, celebrating her legacy and commitment to excellence at Queen's University.

The award recognizes student-athletes who exemplify achievement both in the classroom and in competition. It is awarded on the basis of academic achievement and athletic excellence to students enrolled in any degree program who are members of the official competition rosters of the Queen's Cross Country and/or Distance Track teams.

Honouring Excellence, Inspiring Future Generations

As an endowed fund, gifts to the Nancy Potvin Memorial Award are invested to generate annual income while preserving the principal of the fund. This ensures the award can provide support to deserving student-athletes year after year, creating a lasting legacy that extends far into the future.

By supporting this endowed award, donors help celebrate Nancy Potvin's memory while recognizing student-athletes whose dedication, discipline, and pursuit of excellence reflect the values she embodied.

Your support helps:

• Recognize outstanding achievement in academics and athletics
• Reward student-athletes who excel in Cross Country or Distance Track
• Provide meaningful financial support to deserving Gaels
• Encourage the pursuit of excellence on and off the field of competition
• Create a lasting legacy that benefits Queen's student-athletes in perpetuity

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The John A. Watts Award is an endowed award established by John A. Watts, BSc'49, to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of student-athletes who excel both academically and athletically.

Awarded to upper-year, full-time undergraduate students who are members of the Queen's Men's Distance Track team, the award celebrates individuals who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in the classroom while contributing to the proud tradition of Gaels athletics.

Recognizing Excellence for Generations

As an endowed fund, gifts to the John A. Watts Award are invested to generate annual income while preserving the fund's principal. This ensures that the award can continue to support deserving student-athletes year after year, creating a lasting impact on the Men's Distance Track program.

By contributing to this endowed award, donors help honour John A. Watts' commitment to academic and athletic achievement while empowering future generations of Gaels to pursue success both in their studies and in competition.

Your support helps:

• Recognize excellence in academics and athletics
• Reward outstanding upper-year Men's Distance Track student-athletes
• Provide meaningful financial support to deserving recipients
• Encourage a culture of achievement on and off the track
• Create a lasting legacy that benefits Queen's student-athletes in perpetuity

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Make an Impact

Every gift, regardless of size, helps strengthen Queen's Cross Country & Distance Track and provides student-athletes with the support they need to succeed. Whether you choose to support Athletic Awards or contribute to the Booster, your generosity will help shape the future of the program and the student-athletes who wear the Tricolour.

Have a question on how to donate or support in another way, contact Queen's University, Athletics & Recreation – Advancement to learn more.

Queen's University, Athletics & Recreation – Advancement
John Rasmussen
john.rasmussen@queensu.ca

Stay Connected with Queen’s Cross Country & Distance Track

The Queen’s Cross Country & Distance Track community extends far beyond the finish line. Stay connected with teammates, fellow alumni, current student-athletes, and program updates through our online channels.

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Wherever life has taken you since Queen’s, we invite you to stay connected, stay involved, and continue building the legacy of Queen’s Cross Country & Distance Track!