Congratulations to Sofie Kennedy selected for the 2016 Courtenay Taaffe scholarship.<\/p>\n
Birthplace:\u00a0<\/strong>I was born in Saanichton BC.
\nFavourite memory growing up:\u00a0<\/strong>My favourite memory growing up was getting my beautiful puppy Maggie for Easter!
\nPosition played:\u00a0<\/strong>I have played all forward positions but my two favourite are hooker and 8-man.
\nFirst year playing rugby:\u00a0<\/strong>I was introduced to rugby in 2009 but began playing full-time with the Castaway Wanderers in 2010, Thanks David Crossley.
\nFavourite Coach:\u00a0<\/strong>I have liked all my coaches but my favourites are definitely Murk Toorenburgh (Stelly\u2019s High School) and Marius Felix (Team BC)
\nMost influential person in life:\u00a0<\/strong>My parents have influenced me the most in ALL my endeavours.
\nFavourite rugby memory<\/strong>:\u00a0The best moment I\u2019ve had in rugby was the most recent – winning the National Rugby Championship this summer with Team BC U18 girls.
\nWorst rugby memory:\u00a0<\/strong>I\u2019ve had a few disappointments in rugby but for me the worst was losing in the Gold Medal Final to Fraser Valley at the BC Summer Games in 2014.
\nFavourite movie:\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cTaken” with Liam Neeson is my favourite movie.
\nFavourite musician:\u00a0<\/strong>My favourite group is the \u201cEagles\u201d
\nFavourite book:\u00a0<\/strong>My favourite book is \u201cHarry Potter\u201d
\nCareer plans:\u00a0<\/strong>I really want to succeed in academics and become a physician.
\nRugby goals in next 2 years<\/strong>:\u00a0In the next two years I am keen on improving my rugby skills at Queen\u2019s University with the eventual dream of one day representing my country internationally.
\nFavourite other hobbies:\u00a0<\/strong>Other hobbies, well I love playing hockey and baking!<\/p>\n