WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS TRACK & FIELD OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION
​                                                               VINCENT FALARDEAU AWARD
                                                 ​* Outstanding Senior Female Track & Field Athlete *

​​ABOUT Vincent Falardeau: Vincent Falardeau taught Foreign Languages at Northampton High School from 1968 to 2004.  He was a track and field official for thirty four years and served as the WMTFOA President for ten years.  In addition to officiating Vincent was an active participant in wheelchair sports and Paralympics and gave freely of his time to mentor track and field officials.  Vincent also served as the Chairperson of the Holyoke Handicap Advisory Commission.  Vincent Falardeau stressed sportsmanship and fair play in athletics. He encouraged athletes to act responsibly, assist their teammates, and always lead by example. Candidates for this award should also demonstrate these qualities.

​​WHO IS ELIGIBLE: Any senior female athlete who has competed in track and field for at least 2 years.

​​REQUIREMENTS: All candidates must demonstrate good sportsmanship. Each​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ should be a leader on the team and possess a good work ethic. Each must always represent herself, her school and the sport of track and field in a positive manner.

​​A COMPLETE NOMINATION INCLUDES: 
​ • Completed Athlete Information sheet (see below)          • High school transcript
​ • Athlete essay                                                                    • Letter(s) of reference from coaches, teachers, counselor, principal or employer.

​SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Submissions must be received by JUNE 5@ 5:00pm

​​Send PDF file to:  CoachPell@comcast.net           

​​Direct questions to: CoachPell@comcast.net 

WMTFOA VINCENT FALARDEAU AWARD INFORMATION SHEET (To be completed by coach)
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​ ATHLETE’S INFORMATION:  Name: _______________________________________________________________________________

Number of years on your track team: __________________________________  Captain?: ________________________________________

Outstanding contribution(s) to the team: ________________________________________________________________________________
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Academic achievement:  Honor Society?: _______________________Class Rank: ________________________  GPA: ________________

Academic Honors and Awards: _______________________________________________________________________________________

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School and Community Involvement:  Clubs / Committees / Sports / Volunteer Work / Community Service: ____________________________

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COACH'S INFORMATION:  Name: ___________________________________  Address: ______________________________________ 

​​City: ___________________________    State: ________________ Zip: ___________  Phone: ____________________________________​​

e-Mail: _____________________________________________________​​

​Please attach the following information:
​ • High school transcript
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​• Reference (s) Must be Typed – from coach, teacher, principal, councilor or employer. Remember it is helpful to include: # years on Track and Field team, positive personal traits, community service, academic achievements (honor society, class rank, GPA), clubs and interests outside of track and field, and any other qualities you feel makes him/her deserving of this award.

​​• Athlete’s Essay: Must be typed.  Please submit a one-page (maximum) essay describing how track and field has influenced your life. Also include school and community involvement and how these experiences have influenced you.