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Sports Hallof Fame Induction Ceremony
November 19, 2015 @ 7:00 am - 9:00 am
$100
The Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame proudly welcomes six new inductees
The COSHF honours athletes, coaches, teams, builders & pioneers who have excelled on local, national or international sports scene. The Sports Hall of Fame began admitting inductees in 2008 and has since been inspiring the community to celebrate the rich legacy of sport in the Okanagan. Each year the Sports Hall of Fame grows, furthering the mandate to preserve & showcase our rich local sports history.
2015 Inductees
Athlete Category: Sarah Charles
Sarah began her gymnastics career at age 5 and at age 17 won her first World championship in the Double Mini Trampoline (2003) and added another World title in 2007. She is a gold medalist at the 2004 Pan Am Games and Indo-Pacific Games.
Athlete Category: Christie Van Hees
Christie is a 6-time Canadian National racquetball champion (1997-2008) and a 2-time World champion (1998 & 2006). She captured a silver medal at the 1999 Pan Am Games and was the #1 ranked player in the world in 2005.
Pioneer Athlete Category: Wayne Hicks
To date, Wayne is the only Kelowna player to have his name on the Stanley Cup. He won the Cup as a member of the 1961 Chicago Blackhawks. He played 117 NHL games with Chicago, Boston, Montreal, Philadelphia & Pittsburgh. He helped Kelowna win it’s first-ever BC Midget hockey title in 1953.
Builder Category: Rod Belinski
As a head coach, Rod guided the KLO Cougars to 5 Provincial high school boys volleyball titles. His teams qualified for the Provincials in 20 of his 21 years as coach. Rod was instrumental in moving the BC Volleyball Championships to Kelowna in 1993 and served as Tournament Chair for 19 years.
Bennett Award (Special Recognition): John & Jennifer Hindle
The Hindles started the Kelowna Apple Triathlon in 1983. John helped build the junior racing programs at Big White & Silver Star Mountains. Jennifer was a
tireless volunteer in the Kelowna arts scene helping with the Ballet & Symphony.
Join us for breakfast to honour those who inspires & succeed in sports.
The Induction Gala Breakfast will host 300 guests, as well as videos, keynote speakers, and presentations highlighting our inductees and local sports history. Tickets available for sale at the Okanagan Heritage Museum.