Ireton frosh honored by Fairfax County Athletic Council


County Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, Sharon Bulova (left) with Bishop Ireton freshman Amy Krotine, at the “Champions of Character” Award ceremony.

Fairfax County’s Athletic Council has selected Bishop Ireton freshman Amy Krotine as an honoree in their 10th annual Fairfax County Champions of Character Awards presented on Oct 23rd at a ceremony at the Fairfax County Government Center. The Cardinal soccer player is a varsity goalkeeper on the 2012 team as well as an active member of a travel team in Alexandria. She was selected as a female athlete from the Lee District of Fairfax County. Amy is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Michael Krotine of Alexandria.

The Council’s award recognizes many of the same principles embraced at Bishop Ireton, according to athletic director, Bill Simmons. “When you look at our Salesian approach to living and our athletic commitment to the tenents of the Positive Coaching Alliance, you can see that Amy has grown up with family values and team values that reflect those principles and values. She is not only an exceptional teammate, but clearly a tremendous representative of our School and her family. They are proud of her on her club team, and we are very proud of her as well.”

The award recognizes athletes, coaches, and parents. Athletes honored demonstrate respect for opponents, officials, teammates, including those of every skill level. They encourage and inspire teammates, play within the rules, promoting friendly competition, demonstrating courage in defeat and moderation in victory. These award winners show a willingness to sacrifice personal goals for team goals, and give back to the team and honor the game. “What more would want from an athlete than to be recognized for these qualities?” said the Ireton AD. “I couldn’t ask for a better type of person to represent our School.”

In recognizing the young Cardinal, the Council noted in their award that she plays goalkeeper for the U-15 LMVSC Patriots. The citation read in part, “Amy hasn’t always played goalkeeper for the Patriots, however. When the Patriots found themselves without a keeper three years ago , Amy was the first one to step up to say she would play that position. Since that time, she has been 100% committed to being the best goalkeeper she could be. Due to her incredible work ethic, Amy has earned a position as a goalkeeper on the Virginia State ODP [Olympic Development Program] team for the past two years. In keeping with her commitment to her team as its goalkeeper, Amy was honored by earning a position at the next level, the Regional ODP team. Amy is a champion with extraordinary character.”

Amy and her Cardinal teammates open the 2012 WCAC championship tournament on Tuesday when they host Paul VI Catholic High School on Fannon Field, gametime is set for 3:30pm. Admission is free.