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905-771-8800
225 East Beaver Creek Road, Ground Floor, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4
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The Richmond Hill Sports Hall of Fame is located on the second floor of Elgin Barrow Arena at:
43 Church Street South
Richmond Hill ON, L4C 1W1
Our Sports Hall of Fame was started in 1991 and features exhibits and photos of the 57 current inductees. We recognize athletes, teams, officials, and sports builders who have shaped the sports community in Richmond Hill.
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Call for Nominations
The Richmond Hill Sports Hall of Fame recognizes and honours the athletes, teams, officials and builders who achieved a high level of success and have made significant contributions to sport in Richmond Hill.
Download your copy of the Inductee Nomination Guidelines and Application Form.
Submit your nomination online now via the Inductee Nomination Form.
Nominations are now open for the 2019 Induction Ceremony. Deadline for applications is Friday April 27, 2019 at 4 p.m.
Criteria for Nomination:
All Nominees must have a direct connection to Richmond Hill by at least one the following qualifications:
- Was born in Richmond Hill; or
- Was raised or spent their formative years in Richmond Hill; or
- Achieved their athletic prominence in Richmond Hill; or
- Made their contributions to athletics and sports in Richmond Hill
| Athletes |
Athletes are competitors in amateur or professional sport whose exceptional achievement(s) warrant special recognition.
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| Officials |
| Officials are an integral part of competitive sport and include referees, linespeople, judges, scorers, etc. The officials are responsible for keeping the game organized while enforcing and clarifying the rules of the game.
This is a new category for the Richmond Hill Sports Hall of Fame. The intent is to recognize officials who compete or have completed significant training to officiate at a high level of competition. The nomination should include information on how the sport promotes and awards officials the honour to officiate at the highest levels of competition. In hockey, for example, officials contend as athletes in competition. The officials are judged and the winning officials are granted the honour of officiating the championship games.
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| Teams |
| Teams shall be considered on the merits of the team as a whole. |
| Builders |
| Builders include financial supporters, administrators, trainers, coaches, journalists, etc. – whose contribution to sport over an extended period of time has been significant to sport in Richmond Hill. Builder’s nominations shall be eligible at any time as the person may still be active in the role(s) for which they are being nominated. |
The nomination must be supported by documented evidence of the Nominee’s achievement(s) of excellence in sport or contribution to sport. This includes two (2) letters of reference and any documents to verify the nomination.
Nomination Process
Nominators must submit:
- Nomination Form
- Biography including:
- A brief outline of the nominees career as an athlete, team or builder
- Information on the nominees leadership skills, character and contributions to sport in the community
- A list of achievements of the nominee, in chronological order
- Two letters of reference for each nomination
- High resolution digital headshot of the nominee
- Please attach copies of articles, photographs, awards, testimonials, etc., concerning the nominee that will support their accomplishments and contributions
Nominees cannot self-nominate.
Nomination forms must be complete. Incomplete forms will not be accepted.
Complete the nomination form online.
Nominations can be mailed or delivered to: Richmond Hill Sports Hall of Fame, 43 Church Street South, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 1W1
Selection Process
All Nominations will be reviewed and evaluated by the RHSHF Selection Committee. Final approval is required by the RHSHF Committee. Nominators and nominees will be notified of the decision of the RHSHF Committee.
Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. 2001, C.25, and will be used for the purpose for the Sports Hall of Fame Induction nomination process. Inquiries regarding this collection should be directed to the Office of the Clerk at 905-771-8800.
| Inductees |
| Learn more about the current inductees of the Richmond Hill Sports Hall of Fame |
| Induction Ceremonies |
2017 Induction CeremonyCongratulations to the 2017 inductees! Here are the photos from the ceremony held on October 5, 2017. 2016 Induction CeremonyCongratulations to the 2016 inductees! Here are the photos from the ceremony held on October 6, 2016. |
| Richmond Hill's Sports Awards |
| The Sports Hall of Fame recognizes local athletes and coaches through the Sports Awards. You can nominate an athlete, team or coach for a Sport Award to recognize their athletic ability or their support of sports in our community. |
| Richmond Hill Sports Hall of Fame Committee |
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The Richmond Hill Sports Hall of Fame is led by a committee of community volunteers, with staff support from the Recreation and Culture Division. Chair: Paul Eden Vice Chair: Carmen James Treasurer: Scott Passmore Committee Members: Howard Binstock, Stan Daneman, Sharon Deebrah, Adam Grachnik, Ann Gunther, Ed Hoogenboom, Vanessa Ley, Walter Novachefski, Ed Sackfield Staff: Robin Taylor-Smith
Do you want to get involved in the Sports Hall of Fame? We are looking for additional members. For more information, please contact us at 905-508-7012 ext.225 or email sportshall@richmondhill.ca. |
| Call for Memorabilia |
| We are looking for donations of items your organization can donate to us so we can showcase the memorabilia and artifacts from each and every sports organization in Richmond Hill.
Suggested items for donation:
We thank you for your generosity! We will receive, safeguard and respectfully honour and display these artifacts. We would also gladly accept crests, jerseys, medals, photos and referee gear. To donate items, please call 905-884-1368 ext. 225 or email. We look forward to showcasing your organization in our displays! |
| Thank you to the Sports Hall of Fame Supporters |
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The support of these organizations make the events and activities of the Sports Hall of Fame possible.
Presenting Sponsor: Print Sponsor: Champion Sponsors:
Community Sponsors:
Friends of the Sports Hall of Fame
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Sports Hall of Fame Past Events |
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International Midget Hockey Tournament Reunion and Sports Hall of Fame Open House Thank you to everyone who attended the event on Sunday, August 26, 2018. On behalf of the Sports Hall of Fame Committee, we hope you enjoyed the afternoon of celebrating and sharing memories of the successful tournament that ran for over 30 years in Richmond Hill. View photos of the event. It's in the news! Article and photos by Steve Sommerville, York Region Media Group. Pre-event article by John Cudmore, York Region Media Group. Stay tuned for future Sports Hall of Fame activities and events. |