OTTAWA — Peter Baxter, the longtime athletic director at Wilfrid Laurier, has been appointed to Football Canada's board of directors. The governing body of amateur football in Canada made the announcement Wednesday.
OTTAWA — Peter Baxter, the longtime athletic director at Wilfrid Laurier, has been appointed to Football Canada's board of directors.Baxter was also unanimously selected as board chairman and will serve with Football Canada through the 2024 and 2025 seasons.
Baxter served as Laurier's director of athletics and recreation for more than 23 years before retiring in 2022. During his tenure, the school claimed 45 Ontario University Athletics and 10 U Sports national championships. “Peter's ability to build relationships along with the experience he brings from an amazing career in university athletics , allow us to move forward with an insightful, seasoned leader who's going to contribute greatly to the dynamic at the boardroom table," McDonald said."He'll also provide strong support and leadership for the national office and for our membership."
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