Thursday, March 27 is Mountie Day, which has become an annual tradition where the Town of Sackville (Tantramar) recognizes the incredible contributions of Mount Allison’s student-athletes to both the University and the wider community. 

Their contributions on and off the field make a lasting impact on campus and in the community. Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the entire Tantramar community are invited to wear garnet and gold throughout the day on March 27 in support of our Mounties! 

Join the Celebrations at the Flag Raising Ceremony

To kick off celebrations, join us for a Flag Raising Ceremony at the Tantramar Municipal Office at 12:30 p.m. All are welcome to join us for a flag-raising, a few words, Mountie Pride, and cake!

Night of the Mounties — Celebrating Excellence 

The Night of the Mounties awards ceremony will take place in the evening, recognizing the achievements of student-athletes, including the prestigious Male and Female Athlete of the Year awards. Stay tuned for the official announcement of the winners on March 28! 

Mounties Athletics — A Year of Achievements 

The Mounties have had an exceptional year, making their mark at both the conference and national level. Here are a few highlights of what student-athletes have accomplished this year!  

Volleyball  

• ACAA Championship winners — first title in 15 years! 

• Earned a berth to CCAA Nationals at Durham College in Oshawa, ON 

• Two First-Team ACAA All-Stars: Logan Tait and Erica Astephen 

• League Overall Rookie of the Year: Ana McCain  

Badminton 

• Three players competed at CCAA Nationals: Benjamin Broadbent, Mike Ta, and Wilson Paluch 

• National Community Service Award: Wilson Paluch 

• Ranked #2 in Canada! 

Women’s Basketball 

• First Team All-Star: Amelia Mitchell 

• Second Team All-Star & Defensive Player of the Year: Jillian Mumford  

Football

• Three First Team All-Stars: Owen O’Neal (x2), Nolan Cheeseman 

• One Second Team All-Star: Jet Agette 

With over 300 athletes across nine teams, competing in two different leagues (U SPORTS and CCAA), our Mounties continue to shine in sport, academics, and community service! 

Off the Field Contributions

• Black Student-Athlete Union (BSAU) hosted their first successful pep rally 

• High number of student-athlete participation in Canadian Blood and Plasma donation drives 

• Women’s Hockey Head Coach Addie Miles-Abbott participated in the FISU Games 

• Women’s Hockey hosted a cancer fundraiser 

• Many athletes are actively volunteering in local schools, food banks, and community mentorship programs  

• 55 Academic All-Canadians and 40 National Scholars recognized for their achievements 

Thank you to all who support and contribute to the success of Mounties Athletics. Let’s celebrate this special day together and continue to cheer on the Mounties! 
  
See you at the flag-raising and be sure to check back on March 28 for the announcement of our Male and Female Athletes of the Year!