Barrie Sports Hall of Fame

Welcome to the Barrie Sports Hall of Fame

Dedicated to recognizing and honouring outstanding achievements within our local sporting community. 

Upcoming
Events

  • Induction Ceremony

    Join us at 7pm on Wednesday, October 7th, 2026 at General John Hayter Southshore Centre as we honour the Class of 2026. (Doors open at 6:30pm, ceremony begins at 7:15pm)

The Barrie Sports Hall of Fame is proud to welcome the

Class of 2026 Inductees

BSHOF Class of 2026
Pictured: Lee Barkell, Deborah Islam, Dan Forgrave, Joe Rockbrune, Greg Hotham, Jessie Eldridge, Ann Scully, and Sydney Shawyer

The Barrie Sports Hall of Fame congratulates our

Class of 2026 Award Recipients

Roger Gillespie

Roger Gillespie

John Crawley Award
"Local Lifetime Achievement"

Bert Logan

Bert Logan

Jean McCann Award
"Unsung Hero"

Wayne Kennedy

Wayne Kennedy

Memorial Trophy
"Coach of the Year"

Jeff Pratt

Jeff Pratt

Rick Schaly Award
"Officiant of the Year"

Jadyn Keeler

Jadyn Keeler

Corson-Johnston Trophy
"Amateur Athlete of the Year"

Shine Some Light On Your Stars!

Become a Teammate of the BSHoF!

Are you a part of a local sports organization or group?

We want to highlight and celebrate your athletes’ exciting achievements!

Become a Teammate and help us share the love of your game!

Become a Teammate!
Honour the past. Celebrate the present. Inspire the future.

Since 1984, the Barrie Sports Hall of Fame has been dedicated to recognizing and honouring outstanding athletes, coaches, and sports builders from our local community. 

Each October, the Hall of Fame inducts individuals who have made significant contributions to sports in Barrie, achieving excellence in their respective fields locally, nationally, and internationally.

The City of Barrie graciously allowed the Allandale Recreation Centre to become the home of the Barrie Sports Hall of Fame. It’s here that the portraits celebrating the great men and women from Barrie’s sporting history – both past and present – have been displayed for over forty years.

Board Members Wanted!

Are you tired of coaching? Have your kids grown up and out of sports? Sick of mandatory organization and team meetings, commitments,  and fundraising?

You could spend 100s of volunteer coaching hours or 40-50 hours annually volunteering with the BSHoF. We have a place for you - no parent interaction, no fees, only 6-8 meetings per year.

Keep your finger on the past, present, and future of sporting heritage in Barrie. Help us collect our rich sporting history as we move to a new 5000 s.f. south end city recreation centre.

We are 40 years proud, not for profit, charitable organization. Join our team! 

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Our Motto

Honour The Past

Barrie is rich with sport history and excellence. We are proud to honour those who have excelled in their sporting careers and share their legacy with our community.

Celebrate The Present

With some many amazing sports organizations operating out of Barrie, we want to do our part to highlight and celebrate our local athletes' exciting achievements in our area.

Inspire The Future

By Honouring the Past and Celebrating the Present, we hope to Inspire the Future stars of Barrie athletics to strive for excellence in their sporting fields so that one day, maybe they will be recognized by the Barrie Sports Hall of Fame.

Message from Our Chair

Tom Ewles

Tom Ewles

I’ve met and worked with many talented volunteers over my 20 years with the Barrie Sports Hall of Fame, and each year, despite the challenges, these talented Board members have made things happen. Last year’s 40th gala ceremony was a huge success not only because of these individuals, but also because of the audience who came out to support us that night.

This year, we were able to move our successful inductee flag program to the parking lots at the 3 major Community Centres. We contracted a well-respected community company, with long-time community roots and involvement in the fabric of this city, to write our first Strategic Plan.  Hopefully we will engage in a workshop to flesh out the details of the plan and to act on and implement the recommendations.

We have strengthened our relationship with our sponsors and donors, and in particular the City of Barrie Council and the Recreation & Culture Department.  Our displays in the 3 major community centres – with over 2.5 million visitors passing through – have been well received. The Hall continues to reach out to community and service organizations and Tourism Barrie.

Next year, we will continue the growth as we build our foundation in the city and work towards the development of our new 5,000 sq ft home in the new South End Community Centre.

Stay tuned to our website and social media for more details. Thanks for your support!

Annual
Induction Ceremony

Each October, the Barrie Sports Hall of Fame hosts its annual Induction Ceremony. The Hall inducts individuals who have made a significant contribution to sports in Barrie, achieving excellence in their respective fields locally, nationally, and internationally.

The Hall also presents several other awards, including Amateur Athlete of the Year, Lifetime Achievement, Unsung Hero, Team Official of the Year, and Honoured Team.

Click the button below to review our most recent Induction Ceremony.

Latest News

The Class of 2026 Induction Ceremony

Wed. Oct. 7th, 2026 • 7pm
General John Hayter Southshore Centre

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