Selkirk College Partners with Castlegar Rebels

Selkirk College has partnered with the Castlegar Rebels to encourage young hockey players to think about post secondary education and career related training. Tuition credit worth $3000 will be available to help players become successful student-athletes. Left to right, Gerry Gauthier – Dean, Student Development / Registrar of Selkirk College, Brent Heaven – GM / Head Coach of Castlegar Rebels, Kim Verigin – Athletic Coordinator of Selkirk College. The college’s hockey team, the Selkirk Saints, competes in the BC Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL) along with several other universities and colleges across BC. The team is a part of the collegiate hockey program which can provide a natural transition from junior hockey to varsity sports.

First published on July 22, 2008