Megan Beckett a 6'0" outside hitter from Victoria B.C. has committed to the College of the Rockies for the 2017/18 season. Beckett attended Reynolds Secondary school and was the team captain and named MVP two years in a row. Beckett played for numerous club teams in Victoria over her club career. Beckett helped her club team to a bronze medal at the National championships in 2012 in Toronto.
Beckett previous played for the Camosun College Chargers and was named Athlete of the week in the first semester. Beckett was also named to the PACWEST All Rookie Team and PACWEST Rookie of the Year in the 2014-2015 season. Beckett helped the Chargers to a 1st place finish in the PACWEST regular season and a silver medal at the PACWEST Provincial Championships and a bronze medal at the CCAA National championships. Becket was co-captain in her second year at Camosun.
Beckett is looking to take the Elementary Education program and is very excited to join the College of the Rockies family. Beckett mentioned "she chose College of the Rockies as it offers her program through UVIC but with much smaller class sizes and it's an opportunity for me to get back into the sport I love to play"
John Swanson mentioned "Megan Beckett will be a tremendous addition to our present roster. As a coach who had to game plan against her during Pacwest league matches it will be a nice change to have her now on our side of the net. Knowing the quality of person and player Megan is will not only improve the team's ability to compete on the court but her presence will also compliment the expectations of the team off the court".