User:Buffalkill/sandbox/Chilliwack Sports Hall of Fame
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| Established | 2012 |
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| Location | Prospera Centre, Chilliwack, British Columbia |
| Type | Hall of Fame |
| Director | Eric Welsh (President) |
| Website | Chilliwack Sports Hall of Fame |
The Chilliwack Sports Hall of Fame was established in 2012, and made its first inductions in 2013.[1] It is located at the Prospera Centre in Downtown Chilliwack. Since 2013, the Chilliwack Sports Hall of Fame has inducted 9 teams and individuals.
Criteria[edit]
The three major induction categories, each with their own set of criteria, comprise: Athlete, Builder, and Team.[2]
Athlete[edit]
Must have participated successfully in amateur or professional sport at the Provincial and National or International level as an individual or a member of a team, and performing in such a way as to bring special honour to Chilliwack. Said athlete must have been a resident of Chilliwack at the time of their achievement(s) or represented an Chilliwack institution or team.
Builder[edit]
A coach/builder can be defined as an administrator, coach, coaching staff, referee, official, trainer or volunteer. Must have attained a high level of excellence and brought recognition or honour to Chilliwack sport through ongoing dedication to building of athletes, teams or sport itself. Said coach/builder must have been a resident of Chilliwack at the time of achievement(s) or represented an Chilliwack sporting body.
Team[edit]
Must have attained a high level of excellence and brought honour to Chilliwack sport at a Provincial, National or International level in relation to junior, senior or university / college level. Teams representing Chilliwack or universities, colleges or high schools will only be considered.
Inductees[edit]
- Dave Archibald - Athlete, Hockey
- Chilliwack Turbo - Baseball, Team
- Joe Ogmundson - Basketball, Builder
- 3-Field Squadron - Hockey, Team
- Rick Kalssen - Athlete, Football
- CMHA Midget AAA 1993/1994 - Hockey, Team
- Jack Covey - Builder, Football
- Harvey Smyl - Builder, Hockey
- Lara Mussell Savage - Athlete, Ultimate
References[edit]
- ^ "First class revealed for Chilliwack Sports Hall of Fame". Chilliwack Progress. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
- ^ "Nomination Criteria". Chilliwack Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved 9 February 2017.