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BC Sports Hall of Fame honours the 2013 Inductees at 45th Annual Banquet of
Champions presented by Canadian Direct Insurance
Vancouver, BC, September 26, 2013: Close to nine hundred sports fans,
honoured members of the BC Sports Hall of Fame, family and friends helped
celebrate the BC Sports Hall of Fame's 2013 inductees at the 45th
anniversary of the Banquet of Champions induction ceremony, Thursday,
September 19th, 2013 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
The Class of 2013 honoured at the 45th Annual Banquet of Champions presented
by Canadian Direct Insurance were:
ATHLETE CATEGORY
KEVIN ALEXANDER - Lacrosse
. From Victoria
. One of the greatest goal-scorers in Canadian lacrosse history
. Won one Minto Cup and two Mann Cups during his career
DAWN COE-JONES - Golf
. Born in Campbell River
. 25-year LPGA veteran considered one of the most successful
Canadian female golfers ever
. Won three LPGA Tour events and over $3 million in career earnings
BRENT HAYDEN - Swimming
. Born in Mission
. Three-time Canadian Olympian who captured a dramatic bronze medal
in the 100m freestyle at the London 2012 Olympics finishing with a time of
47.80 seconds, he was the first Canadian ever to medal in the highly
competitive event.
. 2007 world champion in 100m freestyle
ROBERT 'RO' HINDSON - Rugby
. From Naramata, attended UVIC and UBC
. Dominant physical presence in both the 15-a-side and 7-a-side
versions of rugby
. Represented Canada abroad for eighteen years earning a then-record
31 international caps
PETER REID - Triathlon
. From Victoria
. Three-time Ironman Triathlon world champion and also has three
2nd-place and one 3rd-place world championship finishes
. Owns the third-fastest Ironman triathlon time ever run at 7 hrs 51
min 56 seconds
BUILDER CATEGORY
KATHY SHIELDS - Basketball
. From Victoria
. Possibly the most respected coach in Canadian women's basketball
history
. Over 22-year coaching career at UVIC, she won a CIS-record eight
national titles
KEN SHIELDS - Basketball
. From Victoria
. The most successful coach in the history of Canadian university
basketball
. Won a CIS-record seven straight national championships beginning
in 1980 while coaching at UVIC
MEDIA CATEGORY
LARRY ISAAC - Sport TV Producer
. From Coquitlam
. Worked as a producer of countless local, national, and
international television broadcasts during 35-year career
. Produced CBC's Hockey Night in Canada, CKVU's Sports Page, Olympic
Games broadcasts, as well as golf, tennis, track & field, among others
TEAM CATEGORY
1965 OCEAN FALLS AMATEUR SWIMMING CLUB
. From small, isolated company town of approximately 3000 people
. Won the combined (men and women) team trophy at the Canadian
Swimming Championships
. Defeated much larger 'city' teams to take the championship
Team Members:
Bob Fisher (coach)
Sandy Gilchrist
Ralph Hutton
Rudi Ingenhorst
Jack Kelso
Anne (McDaniel) Linton
Marguerite Wahl
PIONEER CATEGORY
LARRY KWONG - Ice Hockey
. Born in Vernon, currently living in Calgary
. First Chinese Canadian to play in the National Hockey League
. First player from the Okanagan to reach the NHL, only the 4th BC
born-and-raised player
W.A.C. BENNETT CATEGORY
PAT QUINN - Ice Hockey
. One of the most recognizable faces in Canadian Sport, has made an
enormous contribution to sport in British Columbia as an athlete, coach,
general manager and owner
. Holds the fifth highest all-time winning percentage amongst NHL
coaches with 657 wins to his name.
. Twice led teams to the Stanley Cup Final - first with Philadelphia
in 1980 and of with Vancouver in 1994
"Congratulations to the 2013 Inductees to the BC Sports Hall of Fame, we are
so proud to share your exceptional stories at the Hall and in the community.
We trust your induction will inspire all British Columbians to strive for
excellence. These inductees represent the best of the best in British
Columbia sport. We truly thank all of our guests, sponsors and volunteers
for their support of the 45th Annual Banquet of Champions." said Allison
Mailer, Executive Director of the BC Sports Hall of Fame.
"Canadian Direct Insurance prides itself on giving back in the communities
we live and work in. We have supported the BC Hall of Fame for the past few
years and are excited about being the presenting sponsors of the inspiring
Banquet of Champions. The effort and commitment the newest class of
inductees have shown over the course of their careers is inspiring and sets
a great example to the youth of today of how sport can positively impact
their lives. Congratulations to all of the 2013 inductees, thank you for
generously sharing your stories during the memorable evening." shared Colin
Brown the COO of Canadian Direct Insurance, the presenting sponsors of the
event.
In conjunction with the official Induction ceremony for the BC Sports Hall
of Fame; the Banquet of Champions presented by Canadian Direct Insurance
raised more than $160,000 (net). The funds support the BC Sports Hall of
Fame and the Hero In You Youth Education Programs.
About the BC Sports Hall of Fame
The BC Sports Hall of Fame is located at Gate "A" of BC Place with an
inspiring Hall of Champions, Vancouver 2010 Gallery and many other
exceptional galleries. The BC Sports Hall of Fame, a non-profit society, is
the 'go to' organization for BC sport heritage. For over 40 years, we have
honoured BC's teams, builders, athletes, pioneers, and media through the
annual induction ceremony the Banquet of Champions. To date 334 individuals
and 55 teams have been inducted onto the BC Sports Hall of Fame. The
collection of the BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum includes over 25,000
artifacts and 20,000 archival documents representing 100 years of sporting
accomplishments in British Columbia. In everything it does, the BC Sports
Hall of Fame honours, educates, and inspires through the Hero In You Youth
Education Programs . The BC Sports Hall of Fame is open daily at Gate A of
BC Place from 10am-5pm. Go there. Experience. Be proud. Be inspired. For
more information please visit: <http://www.bcsportshalloffame.com>
http://www.bcsportshalloffame.com follow us on twitter at bcsportshall and
like us on facebook/bcsportshall
About Canadian Direct Insurance
Canadian Direct Insurance is a Canadian federally chartered property and
casualty insurance company that provides personal insurance solutions for
its customers in British Columbia and Alberta. For more information go to
www.canadiandirect <http://www.canadiandirect%3chttp:/www.canadiandirect>
<http://www.canadiandirect> .com or call us 1.888.225.5234.
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Media Contact:
Allison Mailer
Executive Director
BC Sports Hall of Fame
604 687 5520 extension 32
778-839-8576
<mailto:allison.mailer at bcsportshalloffame.com>
allison.mailer at bcsportshalloffame.com
ALLISON MAILER
Executive Director
BC Sports Hall of Fame
p: 604.687.5520 x 32
Located at Gate A, BC Place, Vancouver
<http://www.bcsportshalloffame.com/> Group Tours
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