Athlete Profile: Brigitte Gauvin

Hometown: Winnipeg

What position(s) do you play: catcher/3rd base

Nickname: Bridge, Bee

What College/University have you committed to in 2013: San Jacinto College in Houston, Texas

 What is the softball team’s name/colors: Grey and Royal blue

What division and/or conference is your school: NJCAA div 1

What are you wanting to study at school: Biology, and later physiotherapy

What are some of your softball dreams and goals: to be selected on Team Manitoba for the Canada summer games and someday play on the national team

What are you most excited about when you think about going to College: Playing softball everyday, making new friends, and to go through the college experience.

What character trait do you value most in your teammates: good work ethic, and constant positivity

Favorite Quote: Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game - Babe Ruth

If you could spend a day with any one person who would it be and why: the spice girls because they were my inspiration when I was a kid, and spending the day with them would be THE most amazing thing that could ever happen to me.

Other than softball, some of my other hobbies and passions are: being with my friends and family. I also have a passion for music.

Other sports I have played are: ringette, hockey, basketball and team handball.

Most memorable sporting experience: winning the cat osterman experience in 2010 and placing third at nationals in 2011, both being big softball tournaments.

Favorite movie(s): She's the Man, Bridesmaids and Water for Elephants