Simon Fraser University Athletics

 

SFU Softball Endowments

Recipients of financial aid through these endowments are determined by the University. Athletes should demonstrate high standards of leadership and athletic performance.
To apply for scholarships and bursaries at SFU visit here.

Contact: Sophia Janmohamed- Director, Development - Athletics & Recreation
Email: sofia_janmohamed@sfu.ca | Phone: (778) 782-7686

  

	KEITH & BETTY BEEDIE FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT Est. 1990 Keith Beedie turned a family furniture business into one of Vancouver's biggest developers and transitioned later in life from construction to philanthropy. The Keith and Betty Beedie Foundation established academic and athletic scholarships at SFU and built a $1-million softball field on the Burnaby campus named Beedie Field. Beedie also donated $22 million to SFU in 2011 to create the Beedie School of Business, and in 2016 was conferred an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from SFU.
	ANDREW PETTER & MAUREEN MALONEY VARSITY WOMEN EXCELLENCE AWARD Est. 2020 Frode Strand-Nielsen (pictured) believes in the transformative power of SFU. As founder and manager of a top Northern European private equity firm who first honed his leadership skills as an international student-athlete, Frode's success is living proof. The former men's soccer captain is empowering female student-athletes and inspiring global perspectives with a $1 million gift to his alma mater. Frode's generous gift has established endowments to support varsity female athletes and invigorate the women's soccer program. He hopes this endowment will foster excellence and leadership in women's athletics at SFU. Frode led the men's soccer team in scoring in 1978 and the team to an SFU 20-win record which still stands. He previously established SFU's first $1 million athletic scholarship endowment in support of men's soccer.
	SFU SOFTBALL ENDOWMENT Est. 1991 This endowment was established by many former softball players at SFU, who passionately believe in the value and benefits of the sport. These individuals wanted to establish a legacy for future student-athletes, providing them with the opportunity to pursue the sport at the university level.
	ANTHONY EDGAR ARNOLD McDOUGALL MEMORIAL SOFTBALL ALUMNI ENDOWMENT Est. 1999 The SFU softball alumni, Metro Umpires Association and the many friends of Ed "Beaver" McDougall established this endowment to honour Ed McDougall's contributions to softball, including his lengthy and dedicated service as an umpire, educator, evaluator and executive at the local, national and elite levels of the game.
	ADRIAN LEVIGNE MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT Est. 2011 This endowment was created through generous donations from friends and family of Adrian Levigne, who coached the powerhouse Doc's Blues and Alpha Sports senior women's teams to an unprecedented 20 provincial titles and 11 national crowns.  His coaching was synonymous with success locally, and internationally, and he is among a select few softball coaches who have been instrumental in the development of softball as a world recognized sport. He is a member of Softball BC's and Softball Canada's Hall of Fames.
	BOB LAING ENDOWMENT Est. 2011 Bob Laing is remembered as a girl's rep "A" softball coach in Richmond for many years before he passed away in 2005. It was his wish to establish an educational bursary for university level players who have played for the Richmond Girls Softball Association. With generous donations from Bob's family and many friends this endowment was established in his honour.
	WHITE ROCK RENEGADES ENDOWMENT Est. 1990 The White Rock Renegades have a proud tradition of providing competitive softball opportunities for girls and young women, aged U12 to U19. The Renegades are dedicated to the progressive advancement of young women on and off the field. Their goal is to teach young women to have success, courage, discipline, integrity and respect for themselves and others through hard work, commitment, perseverance and the game of softball.