The Heat Athlete Council (HAC) is a committee consisting of current UBC Okanagan Heat student-athletes. This group was created to enhance the experiences and wellbeing of Heat student-athletes as well as create a sense of community amongst all student-athletes. HAC organizes and participates in events, initiatives, and causes to celebrate UBC Okanagan Heat Athletics.
The goal is to have a minimum of one HAC representative from each team that has several set meetings with the Student-Athlete Success and Compliance Advisor (representing the Athletics & Recreation department) per term, and feels comfortable to approach the Advisor more often if needed. This representative will serve to summarize the team (specifically athlete) environment, and offer suggestions for improvement. The Student-Athlete Success and Compliance Advisor will assist HAC with program planning, communications, promotions, and logistics between them and the Athletics & Recreation department, the University, and the community at-large.
HAC Executive
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Nina Louis- Director of Communications and Social Media
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Nina is currently in her fourth year and plays on the women’s soccer team. She is in the Bachelor of Health and Exercise Sciences program, specializing in the Kinesiology and Allied Health concentration. This is Nina’s third year with the HAC and while being co-president, she also serves as the Director of Communications and Social Media. She is excited to help enhance the student-athlete life experience at UBCO and create meaningful connections within the community
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Symone Ripley- Director of Community Engagement
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Symone plays on the women’s golf team and is currently in her final year completing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Now in her third year with the HAC, Symone’s role as co-president has focused on collaboration and fostering a supportive team environment. Symone is passionate about increasing community engagement and involvement among student-athletes. She looks forward to continuing to build positive connections that enhance the student-athlete experience while supporting and collaborating with community organizations.
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Student-Athlete Community Initiatives
Central Okanagan Food Bank
Motionball/Special Olympics
HAC Contact Information
Derek Como - Student-Athlete Success and Compliance Advisor
