Quesnel Sports Hall of Fame to honour inductees

The Quesnel Sports Hall of Fame will officially welcome its sixth class of inductees on Friday Feb. 4 at its annual induction ceremonies. Seven people, plus one ringette team, make up the class of 2010.
The event begins at 6 p.m. at the Quesnel and District Arts & Recreation Centre with the Quesnel Art Gallery Art from the Heart Group Show Opening of “My Heart Sings . . .” and a reception. The Hall of Fame ceremony begins at 7 p.m. Admission to the event is free.

“Our local athletes continue to compete strongly at the local, provincial national and international level,” said Quesnel Mayor Mary Sjostrom. “On behalf of City Council, I applaud their successes and thank the parents and volunteers who continue to foster athletic success in our community.”

“On behalf of the Cariboo Regional District, I applaud all of our athletes and volunteers from the north Cariboo who have the distinct honour of being inducted into the Quesnel Sports Hall of Fame for 2010,” says CRD Vice‐Chair Ted Armstrong. “We are very proud of their accomplishments and how they have admirably represented Quesnel and the north Cariboo through athletic endeavours. I wish all of you the best of luck for continued success.”

Joining the Hall of Fame this year are: Sharon Chow, Outstanding Contribution to Athletic Development; Liz‐Anne Eyford, Outstanding Athletic Career; and Shaelynne Macauley, Kieron Langan, Ryan Appenrodt, Brianne Foley, Wayne Schaefer and the Quesnel U16 Junior A Ringette team for Outstanding Athletic Achievement. Previous Hall of Fame inductees Samantha Wright, Sydney Watson, Cathy Schaefer, Michael Wright and Jonathan Schaefer will also be recognized for their outstanding athletic performances in 2010.

This event is funded by the City of Quesnel, the Cariboo Regional District, the Province of British Columbia, the Assembly of British Columbia Art Councils and the Quesnel and District Community Arts Council.
The Quesnel Sports Hall of Fame takes nominations throughout the year in each of three categories, Outstanding Athletic Achievement, Outstanding Contribution to Athletic Development and Outstanding Athletic Career. The North Cariboo Recreation and Parks Commission evaluates potential inductees.