Special guests

Frédérique Guay, Honorary President

After graduating from law, Frédérique decided to study radio and television. She discovered her passion for sports journalism while reporting on cultural topics, and produces her first RDS report at 25.

Today, Frederique is a well-known TVA Nouvelles reporter and a sports host for TVA Sports. She is also the anchor of the weekend edition of LCN’s Québec matin. With a thirst for knowledge, her interests range from sports to international politics. She also has a great passion for fitness and nutrition.

Christine Long, Emcee

Christine Long’s thirst for adventure has led her on a journey around the globe. She worked as a photographer in Canada and England before pursuing a BA in English and Communications, and Public Relations Management at McGill University.

After joining the Canadian Forces and working as a part-time DJ, she moved to Tokyo for two years, working in radio and travelling throughout Asia. For the past 20 years, she has been working at CTV Montreal as an arts and entertainment reporter and producer, while also supporting charitable organizations and raising two teenagers.

Larry Robinson

Larry Robinson is a former professional ice hockey player and coach. Born in 1951, in Winchester, Ontario, Robinson played his entire NHL career as a defenseman for the Montreal Canadiens from 1972 to 1989, and three additional seasons for the Los Angeles Kings until 1992. During this time, he won six Stanley Cup championships and was named to the NHL First All-Star Team four times. Robinson was also a member of the Canadian national team and won a bronze medal at the 1978 IIHF World Championships. He was honoured as the greatest defenseman in the Montreal Canadiens’ history as part of the team’s 100th-anniversary celebrations held in December of 2009.

After retiring from playing, Robinson worked as an assistant coach for the New Jersey Devils, helping them win the Stanley Cup in 2000 and 2003. He later served as head coach for the Devils, as well as the Los Angeles Kings and San Jose Sharks. Robinson was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1995 and was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in 2017.

Did you know? Every team that Robinson has been affiliated with has either won or reached the Stanley Cup Finals.

Annie Larouche

Born in Montreal, Annie has been immersed in professional sports for over 30 years. She gained her professional experience with the Montreal Alouettes where she held various roles for 25 years. She has also collaborated with many sports teams in Montreal during her career.

In addition to leading the professional basketball team in Montreal, Annie sits on various boards of directors: Baseball Quebec, Basketball Montreal and she is president of the Fédération de Cheerleading du Qc and the Association de parents du Collège St-Jean-Vianney. She is also an ambassador for the Espace Leadership Féminin and a mentor for the Parcours La Relève at HEC.

Joel Anthony

Joel Anthony, a 10-year NBA veteran and two-time NBA champion from Montreal attended Dawson College in Montreal before graduating from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Joel began his NBA career with Miami in the 2007-08 season and was part of championship teams in 2011-12 and 2012-13. He played with the Boston Celtics in 2013-14, Detroit Pistons in 2014-15 and 2015-16, and finished his NBA career with the San Antonio Spurs in 2016-17. All total, Anthony played in 490 regular season and 66 playoff games during his 10 NBA seasons.

Valérie Sardin

A native of St-Bruno-de-Montarville, Valérie Sardin first made her mark on the Quebec media when she won the “Devenez chroniqueur pour Caféine” contest on V (formerly TQS), which put her in front of the cameras.

She joined the RDS team in 2006 and quickly distinguished herself as a journalist covering amateur sports. Valérie had the opportunity to cover several Quebec Games, the Canada Games, and the Vancouver 2010 and London 2012 Olympic Games. She also hosted CrossFit from 2011 to 2017 at RDS. She is now a social media columnist for 5 à 7. Valérie is also a spokesperson for the Children’s Foundation of Canada and the Défi Famille en Forme.

Amy Walsh

As a professional soccer player for over a decade, Amy played for the Canadian Women’s National Soccer Team 102 times and went to the 1999 and 2007 World Cups as well as the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

She is an honoured member of both the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame and the Quebec Soccer Hall of Fame.

Amy is a sideline reporter for TSN 690 and a contributor/analyst for TSN/RDS and recently joined CFMontreal as a consultant to develop, grow and promote women’s soccer. For the last decade, she has also worked with athletes in the Montreal area as a strength and mobility coach.

Danny Desriveaux

Danny Desriveaux has played in the Canadian Football League for six seasons and is a three-time Grey Cup winner. From 2007 to 2011, he was with the Montreal Alouettes and in 2012, with the Toronto Argonauts. As an assistant coach, he also won a Vanier Cup with the Université de Montréal Carabins in 2014, the first in their history!

Danny, who holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and an MBA, has been working as a football analyst with RDS since 2020 while also working as a Financial Advisor. In 2022, he becomes a shareholder of a barbecue company. Through his many successes, Danny has also grown as a public speaker with nearly 200 conferences under his belt.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Forum de Montreal and luxury in transit (LIT): Title Sponsor and Cart

Fervel Enterprises: Gifts

TD Bank: Co-Brunch

Incotel-ISQ: Golf Ball

Garland Canada: Hole and refreshment tent

Magna Stainless, IG Wealth Management, Faxinating Solutions, BPG Coop, Telus: Hole and On-course Contest

City of Westmount, PLANiT Construction, Vozwin: Sustainability

Astral Media, Burgundy Asset Management, CF Montreal, Copicom Solutions, Damy and Pat Landscaping, Desjardins Group, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Mar-mat: Hole

Bell Horizon: Hole and Snack

Oburo: Driving Range

Liquitex, Levine Bros. Plumbing: Gift Bag Donor