The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame has announced the ten (10) inductees who will become the newest members to be enshrined as part of the Class of 2012. The inductees, including six in the athlete category, three in the category of builder and one in the team category will be officially inducted at the 46th Annual Induction Ceremony to be held at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina on Saturday, June 16, 2012.
The 2012 inductees are:
IN THE ATHLETE CATEGORY:
- Darcey Busse (Outlook – deceased) – Volleyball
- Orland Kurtenbach (Surrey, BC) – Hockey
- Michael Mintenko (Colorado Springs, CO) – Aquatics
- Vanessa Monar Enweani (Saskatoon) – Athletics
- Fiona Smith-Bell (Stonewall, MB) – Hockey
- Donna Veale (Saskatoon) – Softball
IN THE BUILDER CATEGORY:
- Don Clark (Regina) – Wrestling
- Karin Lofstrom (Ottawa) – Multi Sport
- Judy Peddle (Saskatoon) – Athletics
IN THE TEAM CATEGORY:
2012 is an exciting year for the Saskatchewan Sport Hall of Fame,” said Linda Burnham, Co-Chair of the Induction Weekend. “We have a strong slate of new inductees who have achieved success and recognition in their chosen sports as either athletes or builders. We are pleased to honour them at our Induction ceremony and their accomplishments of excellence will be displayed at the Hall to ensure their place in Saskatchewan’s sport history.”
SPONSORS
Sharon (Lofstrom) Gilbert on said:
Congratulations Karin! Wish I could be there to share in this fantastic honour! I am so proud of you. Enjoy all the accolades bestowed upon you-you have earned it!
Lots of Love- Your little sis Sharon