Tucker Appointed Communications Officer at The University of Victoria

The University of Victoria department of Athletics and Recreation announced today the appointment of Mike Tucker as Communications Officer.

Tucker, 26, joins the Vikes staff from fellow Canada West conference member, University College of the Fraser Valley. Tucker helped usher the Cascades into the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) league while serving two years as Sports Information/Marketing Coordinator, and in May was named Acting Athletic Director.

The St. Catharines, Ont. native is a graduate of Brock University, where he obtained his Bachelor's of Sport Management in 2005. While completing his undergraduate degree, Tucker spent three years working in the Brock Badgers sports information office, as primary media contact for men's basketball and baseball. It was at that time Tucker earned an appointment as Media Relations Coordinator for Canada's entry in the 2004 FISU World University Baseball Championships in Taiwan.

"I am very grateful for the opportunity to join the University of Victoria, and I approach the position with tremendous excitement and enthusiasm," said Tucker. "Not only does the opportunity of aligning
myself with an athletics program so rich in history entice me, it is the excitement surrounding the potential of the position and the department. I feel I have a clear understanding of the demands of the position, but more importantly, a vision of where I could take it."

As Communications Officer, Tucker will be responsible for overseeing the department's internal and external communications strategies. His responsibilities include sports information, media relations, web-site maintenance, and print publications, amongst others.

"We are very pleased to have Mike joining our Vikes team," said Clint Hamilton, Director of Athletics and Recreation. "I have no doubt that Mike's enthusiasm, passion and strong work ethic will greatly
assist our efforts in promoting and advancing the tradition of Vikes Athletics and our Campus Recreation program."

Tucker will join the Vikes team beginning July 24, 2007.