Inductees and Award winners to be recognized at the Induction Ceremony in October.
Barrie, ON: Volunteers of a local sports institution are hoping the 40th anniversary will be a hall-of-fame year all around. The Barrie Sports Hall Of Fame (BSHOF) plans on making the best of its Ruby Jubilee with a larger presence in the community to be capped off with the organisation’s Barrie Sport Heroes Dinner and Induction Ceremony on October 1, 2025.
Two city recreation centres, East Bayfield CC and Peggy Hill Team CC, will serve as satellite facilities, along with the Hall’s home at Allandale Recreation Centre, for the opportunity of over 2.5 million visitors to be exposed to artifacts of local heroes.
The sport celebrity dinner and induction event in October will lead the BSHOF in a new direction of reaching out and letting the community know of the city’s rich sporting heritage. Inductee banners on Lakeshore Drive and City owned facilities from May to October will show everyone their drive to let Barrie know not only who they are but, hopefully, open doors to schools to adopt an inductee and teach the youth who, what, and when of our local heroes, let the world know who and where Barrie is.
As for how to place a nomination for an inductee or award recipient, first, the nominator must be a member (as per the constitution) which requires a $25 lifetime membership.
>> Click here for the Membership Form.
>> Click here for Nomination Form.
Award categories are as follows:
- The John Crawley Local Lifetime Achievement Award: This award honours local athletes and/or builders who have contributed to local sports for a significant number of years.
- The Corson-Johnston Amateur Athlete of the Year Award: Presented to a local amateur athlete for outstanding achievement in any field of sport during the 2023-24 season. It normally is won by someone who has excelled at the provincial/national or international level.
- The Coach/Official of the Year: Presented to a volunteer coach or team official for outstanding achievement, or contribution in any field of sport. The coach/team official must live or contribute to their sport within the city of Barrie. Although it is normally presented for accomplishments in the previous year, it can also recognize the individual’s contributions over a period of time.
If you are aware of a deserving candidate for the above awards, please submit them for consideration to the Barrie Sports Hall of Fame.
About the Barrie Sports Hall of Fame:
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 has graciously allowed the Allandale Recreation Centre to become the home of the Barrie Sports Hall of Fame. It is here that portraits celebrating the great men and women from Barrie’s sporting history, both past and present, have been displayed for over twenty years.
Website: barriesportshalloffame.ca • Facebook / Instagram: @barriesportshalloffame
