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Holiday Hours
Spend your holiday with the
Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame!
Gallery Hours:
Monday – Friday 10:00am – 4:30pm
Monday, December 24 – Closed
Tuesday, December 25 – Closed
Wednesday, December 26 – Closed
Thursday, December 27 – 10:00am – 4:30pm
Friday, December 28 – 10:00am – 4:30pm
Saturday, December 29 – Noon – 5:00pm
Monday, December 31 – Closed
Tuesday, January 1 – Closed
Regular Gallery hours resume on Wednesday, January 2, 2019
From all of us at the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame, we would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.
THANK YOU: 2018 Induction
Induction 2018 was a great success thanks to our sponsors, the Class of 2018, our volunteers and the many parade inductees who joined us for the celebrations. Events got underway with numerous family members, friends and media joining us Saturday afternoon at the SSHF for the Inductee Open House. This was an opportunity to grab a few autographs, check out the individual exhibits within Dedication to Sport, and visit with those about to enter the Hall of Fame.
Our formal induction celebrations were hosted at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina, SK as we recognized the contributions and achievements of the Class of 2018 comprising: Kimberly Bergey Kaip (Judo & Wrestling), Lisa Franks (Athletics & Basketball), Johannes “Johnny” Gottselig (Hockey), Robert “Bob” Haver (Rowing), Richard Melville “Dick” Nash (Rodeo), David Pagan (Baseball), and the 1984 Randy Woytowich Mixed Curling Team. To each of the inductees we extend a heartfelt thank you for the privilege of working with you over the past few months. We certainly look forward to having you as part of the Hall of Fame family.
Special thanks are also extended to our Master of Ceremonies, Carlyle Fiset from Global Regina and Saskatoon, who also had the task of moderating a hotstove panel featuring four members of our new Induction Class. This was an opportunity for everyone in attendance to get to know our new inductees a little better, and it turned out to be a highlight of the evening! Thank you as well to all of our sponsors who helped to ensure that the induction events were a great success.
Access Communications
Pro AV
Fire Cube Video
Signature Print-It
Molson Coors
Hotel Saskatchewan
Barker’s Trophies Awards & Gifts
Bruce Vasselin/Designer Photo
Images on Ice
sharpshooter photography
Barb’s Badges
Conexus Arts Centre
T.G. Marketing
Finally, thank you to everyone who helped to make the 2018 Induction Weekend a success. We look forward to another fantastic year ahead.
*Event photographs coming soon!
Become a Member Today!
Our membership campaign email went out in January, but just in case you missed it, here’s what you need to know:
Since 1966, the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame (SSHF) has played an instrumental role in preserving, recognizing and educating the public on the tremendous sports heritage of our province. None of this would have been possible without the support of our members every step of the way.
Because of you we are able to:
• Provide educational programs to youth throughout the province
• Offer a diverse range of exhibits on a quarterly and annual basis
• Showcase our traveling exhibit trailer at special events in Regina and beyond
• Engage and promote our inductees in activities throughout the province
• Ensure that everyone has equal access to Saskatchewan’s sport heritage
Your purchase of a membership brings the following benefits:
• Unlimited access to the SSHF and our adaptive curling ice & multi-sport simulator interactives
• Subscription to our quarterly news publication, For The Record (mailed or emailed)
• “What’s On” eBulletin providing up-to-the-minute information on SSHF activities
• Invitations to exhibit openings and other special events hosted at, or by, the SSHF
• Invitation (based on location) to the annual President’s Reception hosted in Regina and Saskatoon
• Voting privileges at the Annual General Meeting
The SSHF is proud of its achievements to date. We hope that you will continue to help us achieve our strategic goals through the purchase of an annual membership.
The 2018 donation campaign is targeted to the purchase of additional exhibit props including mannequins and torsos to better showcase and protect the collection on display. Our financial target is $5,000. All donors will be recognized on a plaque displayed in the SSHF galleries.
Please complete the online form by clicking the link below.
Join or Renew or Donate Today!
In order to maximize your support, we would appreciate memberships and donations by March 31, 2018. Thank you for your support!
Remembrance Day : Lest We Forget
If you’ve been to the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame recently, you may have noticed the poppies on our walls. Each poppy is placed next to an inductee that has served their country. How many in total, you ask? 85.
Remembrance Day is a time each year when we pause to reflect and honor those who have served our country, and those who continue to on a daily basis. It is a day that reflects only a small portion of appreciation for the freedom we enjoy as a result of the sacrifice of a brave and dedicated few.
They gave up time in their lives, away from family, friends, sport and home fighting for their country with some making the ultimate sacrifice. The reasons why they chose to fight are obvious in that they believe the preservation of our freedoms is paramount and are willing to do whatever it takes to see that they remain intact.
At the SSHF we honor those who are considered heroes in the realm of sport, but at the same time we realize that this is one of the many things we are privileged to have. Without the dedication and work of these committed and courageous individuals the opportunities to enjoy these sports would potentially not exist. So it is with that in mind that we humbly offer what homage we can to the people who make life as we know it possible.
There exists a list of individuals who not only served their country in the form of our armed forces, but who also contributed to the progression of sports on an elite level. Their skill sets are among the best in history as their physical and mental talents helped raise their respected arenas to the level they are enjoying today. Without these remarkable names it would be impossible to be where we are at.
So with that in mind, here is a small token of our appreciation. A list which recognizes the people who help build both sport as well as this country. Let us take a moment to remember their contributions to both, and honor everything they have done for us.
-Lest we forget.
| Abel | Sid | Hockey | |
| Abbot | Edward | Captain | Hockey |
| Adams | Robert | Athletics | |
| Archer | Sandy | Football | |
| Arn | Bob | Dr. | Football |
| Audette | Julien | Soaring | |
| Austman | Joseph | Rifle Shooting | |
| Bailey | Harry | Swimming | |
| Bath | Leonard | General | |
| Bentley | Max | Hockey | |
| Boesch | Garth | Hockey | |
| Bower | Johnny | Hockey | |
| Bricker | Calvin | Athletics | |
| Charlton | Ken | Football | |
| Cote | Tony | Multi Sport | |
| Creswell | Aurthur Austin | LT | Hockey |
| Decoteau | Alex | Athletics | |
| Dojack | Paul | Football | |
| Ebbels | Bill | Tennis | |
| Eichel | Aston | Boxing | |
| Elliot | Eldon | Broadcasting | |
| Forsyth | William | Athletics | |
| Foster | Frank | Hockey | |
| Francis | Emile | Hockey | |
| Fowler | Norman “Heck” | Hockey | |
| Germann | Frank | Hockey | |
| Girgulis | James Harry | Shooting | |
| Glasser | Anton | Bowling | |
| Glover | Stanley | Athletics | |
| Grassick | Gordon “Greg” | Football | |
| Greyeyes | David | Soccer | |
| Griffiths | Joe | Athletics | |
| Griston | William “Bill” | CPL | Hockey |
| Gutheridge | Stanley ‘Hub’ | Basketball | |
| Harrison | Stanley | Captain | Equestrian |
| Herlen | Ernest ‘Ossie’ | Boxing | |
| Hill | Alfred | Curling | |
| Howes | Rollin Henry “Roly” | General | |
| Hunter | William ‘Bill’ | Hockey | |
| Irvin | Dick Sr. | Hockey | |
| Juckes | Gordon | Hockey | |
| Kartusch | Mike | Hockey | |
| Kirkpatrick | J.B. ‘Kirk’ | Tennis | |
| Knutson | Art | Curling | |
| Landa | Sam | Dr. | Sport Medicine |
| Leddy | Jack | Dr. | Golf |
| Leicester | John | Dr. | Tennis |
| Livingstone | R.C. ‘Scotty’ | Football | |
| Lynn | Victor | Hockey | |
| Maddia | Jack | Hockey | |
| McCool | Charles | Hockey | |
| McCulloch | Frederick | Hockey | |
| McCutcheon | Robert | Hockey | |
| McNab | Ernie | Group Captain | Hockey |
| Melville | Tom ‘Scotty’ | General | |
| Metz | Don | Hockey | |
| Metz | Nick | Hockey | |
| Mitchelmore | Harold | Athletics | |
| Obodiac | Stan | Hockey | |
| Otton | Charles | LT | Hockey |
| Orban | William ‘Bill’ | Sport Medicine | |
| Penfold | Bert | Figure Skating | |
| Petit | Claude | Private | Boxing |
| Prediger | Peter | Baseball | |
| Pyle | David Ironside | Wrestling | |
| Ramsay | William Beatty | Hockey | |
| Rayner | Chuck | Hockey | |
| Reid | Robert ‘Bobby’ | General | |
| Reid | Robert | Dr. | Golf |
| Ritchie | Al | Hockey/Football | |
| Ross | Tom | Golf | |
| Saunders | Lloyd | Media | |
| Smith | D’Arcy | Hockey | |
| Staniowski | Ed | Hockey | |
| Stewart | John ‘Jack’ | General | |
| Stinson | Edgar ‘Wally’ | General | |
| Taylor | Neil ‘Piffles’ | Football | |
| Thomson | Earl | Athletics | |
| Van Impe | Robert | Softball | |
| Ward | George | General | |
| Warwick | Claude | Boxing | |
| Watson | Harold ‘Harry’ | Hockey | |
| Whittleton | Alfred S. | Hockey | |
| Wilken | H.J. “Pete” | Curling | |
| Wilson | Fred | Football |
Holiday Hours
Gallery Holiday Hours:
Saturday, July 1: Closed
Sunday, July 2: Noon – 5:00 p.m.
Monday, July 3: Noon – 5:00 p.m.
*We will return to regular hours on Tuesday, July 4:
Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: Noon – 5:00 p.m.
Will you be at Wascana Park to celebrate Canada 150 on July 1st? Watch for our Traveling Exhibit, parked behind the Royal Saskatchewan Museum!
SSHF – Annual Report – 2016
Each year, the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame strives to preserve and promote the history of sport in Saskatchewan, and 2016 was no exception. Our 50th Anniversary was an incredibly exciting and successful year for the SSHF.
We started this year of celebration with an enthusiasm that kept gaining momentum with each new success. To finish the year by being named Tourism Saskatchewan’s Business of the Year Award (Under 20 Full-time Employees) was amazing recognition. We could never have imagined a more perfect end to our 50th Anniversary year.
Special thank you to all members of the Hall of Fame, your support over the past year has been overwhelming. We look forward to another 50 years!
You can download a copy of the 2016 Annual Report, right here:
Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame Annual Report 2016
SSHF a WINNER!
SASKATCHEWAN SPORTS HALL OF FAME NAMED
SASKATCHEWAN TOURISM AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE WINNER
Regina – Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame (SSHF) was named Business of the Year (Under 20 Full-time Employees) during the 28th annual Saskatchewan Tourism Awards of Excellence Gala, which was celebrated on April 5 at the Sheraton Cavalier Saskatoon Hotel. Other finalists in our category included Harvest Eatery and Fresh Market, Shaunavon, and Last Mountain Distillery, Lumsden.
The SSHF nomination was derived on the basis of our 50th Anniversary year and the “big three” activities including Diamond Girls, 50th Anniversary Traveling Exhibit and 50th Anniversary Gala. We would like to recognize and thank a number of key people and organizations who were instrumental in making our 50th Anniversary events, and thus this award selection, successful. Maureen Ulrich for her engaging & entertaining Diamond Girls script, Malia Becker for bringing history alive through her stellar performance of 21 characters!, director Kenn McLeod, technical director William Hales, and stage manager Shelby-Lyn Lowe. All of our inductees, some of whom traveled great distances, and chose to participate in one or more of our anniversary events including our 50th Gala reunion celebrations. And last, but not least, to our key sponsors who shared the vision and passion in taking Saskatchewan’s sport history to the entire province including Saskatchewan Lotteries, Community Initiatives Fund, Saskatchewan Blue Cross, Creative Display, Sterling Truck & Trailer Sales, Hornoi Leasing, SaskTel and SGI.
We also wish to extend a heartfelt thank you to Tourism Saskatchewan for this award, as well as to our award sponsor, the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority. We could never have imagined a more perfect end to our 50th Anniversary year.
For more information, contact:
Sheila Kelly, Executive Director: 306-780-9233, [email protected]
Autumn McDowell, Communications Coordinator: 306-780-9203, [email protected]
For The Record: February/March 2017
With the close of 2016, and our 50th anniversary celebrations behind us, the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame (SSHF) is embarking on another exciting year.
We were delighted to learn that the SSHF has been named a finalist for a Saskatchewan Tourism of Excellence Award in the category of “Business of the Year” (under 20 full-time employees). We are thrilled to receive that nomination and look forward to attending the Gala awards in April.
In 2016 we did not have an induction as the anniversary kept us very busy. However, in 2017 we will once again have an induction ceremony to welcome new inductees into the Hall. The media announcement to introduce this year’s class will be held at the SSHF on Thursday, April 27th.
Throughout the summer, our traveling exhibit will again be visiting a number of locations throughout the province. The exhibit was so well received last summer and it truly gives rural Saskatchewan a taste of what the SSHF has to offer.
We are also excited about some sporting events that Saskatchewan will be hosting in 2017 and 2018. The 2017 Skate Canada International, 2018 Memorial Cup and the Brier will each be located in Regina. These events bring awareness as well as drives sports fans to the city. We will certainly be showcasing these sports during those events and will be looking to draw fans to the Hall where we can promote the history and success of Saskatchewan athletes.
The SSHF staff continues to run education programs and the displays are changed frequently so each time a person visits, they see something new. We have been adding technology to our repertoire and our social media channels keep expanding with more followers. Thanks to all the staff, we appreciate that they are continually thinking of new ways to show us off!
Our Board still dreams of a new location where we can find space to break many items out of storage, and no doubt, one day we will find it. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I want to thank you for your support. We strive to have our inductees remain connected to the SSHF, and to have the general public share in the history and sporting successes of this great province.
Website: www.sasksportshalloffame.com
Facebook: SaskSportsHF
Instagram: SaskSportsHF
Twitter: @SaskSportsHF
Review us on TripAdvisor
Best wishes,
Linda Burnham, President
To find out more on our latest happenings at the SSHF, download the full version of the newest For The Record, right here:
MEDIA RELEASE
For immediate release: March 6, 2017
SASKATCHEWAN SPORTS HALL OF FAME AMONG
SASKATCHEWAN TOURISM AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE FINALISTS
Regina – Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame (SSHF) has been named among the finalists for the Saskatchewan Tourism Awards of Excellence for 2016. Tourism Saskatchewan announced the list of finalists today (visit IndustryMatters.com for the full details).
The SSHF was nominated in the category of Business of the Year Award (Under 20 Full-time Employees). Other finalists in our category include Harvest Eatery and Fresh Market, Shaunavon, and Last Mountain Distillery, Lumsden.
The SSHF nomination was derived on the basis of our 50th Anniversary year and the “big three” activities including Diamond Girls, 50th Anniversary Traveling Exhibit and 50th Anniversary Gala. We would like to recognize and thank a number of key people and organizations who were instrumental in making our 50th Anniversary events, and thus this nomination, successful. Maureen Ulrich for her engaging & entertaining Diamond Girls script, Malia Becker for bringing history alive through her stellar performance of 21 characters!, director Kenn McLeod, technical director William Hales, and stage manager Shelby-Lyn Lowe. All of our inductees, some of whom traveled great distances, who chose to participate in one or more of our anniversary events including our 50th Gala reunion celebrations. And last, but not least, to our key sponsors who shared the vision and passion in taking Saskatchewan’s sport history to the entire province including Saskatchewan Lotteries, Community Initiatives Fund, Saskatchewan Blue Cross, Creative Display, Sterling Truck & Trailer Sales, Hornoi Leasing, SaskTel and SGI.
The SSHF is also pleased to announce that past president, Trent Fraser, will be a recipient of the Tourism Builder Award. This award recognizes individuals who have made tourism an important part of their life’s work resulting in a positive impact on the industry they serve. Trent has been instrumental in the strategic stewardship of the SSHF for the past seven years which culminated in our successful 50th celebrations. He is a most deserving recipient of this award.
The finalists and award recipients will be honoured at the 28th annual Saskatchewan Tourism Awards of Excellence Gala, which will be celebrated on April 5 at the Sheraton Cavalier Saskatoon Hotel. The Tourism Builder Award will also be presented that night.
For more information, contact:
Sheila Kelly, Executive Director: 306-780-9233, [email protected]
Autumn McDowell, Communications Coordinator, 306-780-9203, [email protected]
Cultural Access Passes Welcome Here!
Use your CAP card to visit the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame for free!
The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame is extremely proud to announce that we now accept Cultural Access Passes! Stop by the SSHF to see the accomplishments that individual athletes and teams have made in the province. The Hall of Fame was established to honour outstanding Saskatchewan athletes, championship teams and sport builders as well as to preserve the history of Saskatchewan sport. To see more tourist attractions in Saskatchewan, visit the CAP directory!
There are more than 1,300 of Canada’s best museums, art galleries, discovery centres, historic sites and nature parks that you can visit for free with your Cultural Access Pass. More attractions join the program all the time. Be sure to visit the Cultural Access Pass website regularly for the most up-to-date listings.
For more information on the CAP and its destinations, please click below:
For the Record: November/December
MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT LINDA BURNHAM
Our 50th anniversary year is coming to a close and what a year it has been!
The celebrations throughout 2016 have included 3 major events, a 12 months-12 events series, as well as a dedication each week to one of our 51 represented sports.
Our first major event was Diamond Girls. This was a one-woman play depicting the stories of the Saskatchewan women who played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. The play travelled throughout the summer and received great reviews on every stage.
Next came our travelling exhibit. A semi-trailer, which has been retrofitted to house a display of artifacts, spent the summer travelling to a number of locations throughout the province. Our inductees represent over 140 Saskatchewan communities and the travelling exhibit enabled us to take the Hall to the people. If you missed your chance to see it this year, watch for us again in 2017!
The Gala was our last major event of the year. This was a very entertaining evening and we provided those in attendance with a view into the history of the SSHF. More details of this memorable event can be found throughout this newsletter.
We wish to thank everyone who attended our events throughout the year. We are very grateful for the support we received, and while we did not have an induction ceremony this year, we are currently reviewing the nominations for induction in 2017!
Our Board of Directors and staff also recently spent time at our annual retreat where we enjoyed getting to know each other, and also had a full day of business where our Strategic Plan was the focus of discussion. That plan will take us into the future with goals and direction that we continually work towards.
Throughout this hectic year it has become evident that our staff and board members are very committed and engaged, which will ensure that the SSHF continues to celebrate, preserve and promote the phenomenal sports history of our province.
On behalf of the Board of Directors I would like to wish everyone a wonderful holiday season. We hope you will connect with the SSHF personally as well as through our social medial channels.
Website: www.sasksportshalloffame.com
Facebook: SaskSportsHF
Instagram: @SaskSportsHF
Twitter: @SaskSportsHF
Review us on TripAdvisor
Best wishes,
Linda Burnham, President
To find out more on our latest happenings at the SSHF, download the full version of the newest For The Record, right here:
50th Anniversary Sponsors
The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame would like to extend a sincere thank you to all of our wonderful sponsors. The planning and execution of our three exciting 50th anniversary projects would not be possible without all of their support.
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact Sheila Kelly, [email protected] or 306-780-9232.
Diamond Girls: Updated
Diamond Girls
Work continues on the development of this one-woman, one-act play written by Maureen Ulrich of Menagerie Productions. As with the majority of creative projects, changes are being encountered throughout the development process. Since the release of our February/March 2016 newsletter there have been a number of changes to the previously announced performance schedule. We would like to take the opportunity to provide everyone with a revised schedule in order to facilitate the planning of audience members to attend a performance in their vicinity. Full details with regard to ticket price and purchasing options will be released in early May.
Performance Dates (to date):
- June 20 & 21 (Estevan) – Frehlick Hall, SVT – 2 performances
- June 26 & 27 (Weyburn) – Tommy Douglas PAC – 2 performances
- June 28 (Regina) – The Artesian – 1 performance
- July 4-10 (Regina Fringe) – 5 performances (dates and venue TBD)
- July 11-24 (Winnipeg) – 7 performances (dates and venue TBD)
- Aug 11-21 (Edmonton) – 7 performances (dates and venue TBD)
- *Aug 23 & 24 (The Battlefords) – 2 performances
- Aug 28 (Saskatoon) – Broadway Theatre – 1 performance
- Sept 26 (Calgary) – Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame – 1 performance
- *Sept 27 (Calgary) – The Pumphouse Theatre – 1 performance
- Sept 28 (Swift Current)
- Sept 29 (Moose Jaw) – Mae Wilson Theatre – 1 performance
- Oct 1 (Regina) – The Artesian – 1 performance
*unconfirmed