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12 local sports standouts to be inducted to the Nepean Sports Wall of Fame

Class of 2023 brings total number of inductees to 94

Nepean, ON — September 12, 2023: Lisa Weagle, whose long list of incredible curling success includes a women’s world title, three Canadian championships and two Olympic appearances, highlights a stellar cast of 2023 inductees into the Nepean Sports Wall of Fame.

The diverse group of 12 honourees, including some of Nepean’s best and brightest athletes and builders, will be officially recognized at an October 26, 2023 ceremony at the Nepean Sportsplex.

“We are truly excited to hold an in-person ceremony again,” said David Rattray, Chair of the Board of Directors. “Plans are well underway for what will be a memorable evening of celebrating and honoring sports achievement in Nepean.”

The class of 2023 includes former Canadian junior diving sensation Henry McKay, along with his renowned coach, Fernando Henderson, who have helped bring international attention to the Nepean Ottawa Diving Club.

The Wall also proudly welcomes Erika Hoffmann, an elite international race car driver, along with Kaitlyn Youldon, a standout national ringette star for more than a decade.

Ada Chan, who won five medals, including a gold, in rhythmic gymnastics at the 2003 Special Olympics World Summer Games and was an all-around champion at the 2002 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games, will also be honoured.

The 2022 Nepean Knights Junior B box lacrosse squad, which found innovative ways to train during the COVID-19 pandemic, earned its way into the Wall thanks to an unparalleled season that culminated in a national championship, the first Ottawa-area junior box lacrosse team to capture such an honour.

In an effort to recognize the significant past and present impact of the vast support system for sports in Nepean, the Wall of Fame is also recognizing five fantastic builders: former Board chair and Nepean Raiders owner Gavin Leishman, gymnastics club founder Agnes Laing, figure skating guru Karen Butcher and passionate rugby supporter Richard Fleming.

Gord Wilson, radio colour commentator for the Ottawa Senators for more than three decades, and a proud product of Nepean’s J.S. Woodsworth High School is also being inducted in the media category.

Tickets for the October 26 induction ceremony at the Nepean Sportsplex cost $95.00  and can be purchased here: https://tinyurl.com/k8rxj4n9

During the past two years, the Nepean Sports Wall of Fame has undergone a significant rebranding exercise. That effort includes a new video display at the Nepean Sportsplex, a new user-friendly and bilingual website, a modernized logo, and a community outreach effort aimed at giving community sports groups a bigger voice in the selection of Wall of Fame members.

The Nepean Sports Wall of Fame is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors with deep ties to the Nepean community. The organization owns a vision to honour, preserve and celebrate Nepean’s sporting excellence, while upholding the principles of Excellence, Community, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion through sporting pursuits.

For more information, visit nepeansportswalloffame.org and follow us on  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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For media inquiries, please contact:

Sherry Pang

Board of Directors, Nepean Sports Wall of Fame

636-222-3897 | info@nepeansportswalloffame.org

The sport community and sport tourism profressionals are invited to socialize, network, and compete for prizes at the Spo Ho Skillz Competition & Dinner, a standalone evening social event that is part of the 1.5-day Spo Ho Xperience gathering (Oct 11-12), but is open to anyone to attend.

Guests will enjoy delicious food, drinks, and interactive, gamified activities and challenges. Attendees have the option to sit back and mingle or join a team for the chance to earn prizes and gifts from the event sponsors. Those joining a team will have the pleasure of smashing things in the Vengeance Van, frolicking in the Bubble House, tracking down photos for the photo scavenger hunt, spinning the prize wheel, and hitting a 1-2 punch to box their way into earning more points.

This social event is the perfect team building activity for NSOs and MSOs based in Ottawa or local hoteliers, venue managers, sport business students or recent grads, or anyone else interested in networking with people who work in the sport hosting industry across Canada in a fun and informal atmosphere.

Tickets are $145 CAD + tax and are available at www.SpoHoXperience.ca. 

The Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif conference (#SLS23) is Canada’s largest conference for coaches, researchers, sport executives, and administrators. It consists of learning, professional development, and networking with the top minds and leaders of the Canadian sport, business, and education communities. We are excited to welcome delegates from across the country to join us from November 2 – 3 at the Westin Calgary Hotel.

Markel Canada is pleased to be hosting Sport Law and the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) as they facilitate a legal, leadership and True Sport workshop to increase the capacity of sport leaders to manage the complexities of leading an ethically driven and legally sound sport organization.

The Hope on the Horizon Tour was conceived as part of Sport Law and the CCES’s commitment to meaningfully support the community that we have been a part of for over 30 years.  In response to increased expectations on ethically managing and governing provincial, territorial and community sport organizations, these workshops will focus on supporting the leaders that are an instrumental part of the Canadian sport landscape.

“We believe that hope is the one thing that can change everything, which is why we have committed to launching the Hope on the Horizon Tour. We are so excited to make Toronto our latest stop on this national initiative this month for a coordinated effort that connects, educates, and inspires leaders to modernize their business practices,” shared Steve Indig, Sport Law partner.

Markel Canada will host the Hope on the Horizon Tour on September 12, 2023, at their downtown Toronto location (200 Wellington Street). The workshop will be hosted in Toronto for national, provincial and community sport organizations in Ontario who are seeking meaningful support to ethically managing and governing their organizations. To confirm your participation please, please email hello@sportlaw.ca.

“The CCES believes in working collaboratively to address unethical behaviours and promoting a values-based approach that will ensure positive sport experiences for all. As part of our commitment to fostering safe and welcoming environments through True Sport, we are excited to support provincial and territorial sport leaders who are integral to making sport better, and look forward to bringing this event to Toronto.” said Karri Dawson, Executive Director, Values-Based Sport, CCES.

The Hope on the Horizon Tour is being hosted across Canada, for more information on upcoming events, click here. For media inquiries and to learn more about the Hope on the Horizon Tour, please contact Dina Bell-Laroche, Sport Law Partner, at 613-294-4118 or dblaroche@sportlaw.ca.

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About Sport Law
Sport Law has been providing strategic insight to the Canadian sport community since 1992. We offer a full range of consulting, leadership coaching and legal services to the Canadian sport community. We are accessible, affordable, highly skilled, and bring experience and common sense to every project. Our vision is to elevate sport. To learn more about us please visit www.sportlaw.ca.

About the CCES
The CCES works collaboratively to ensure Canadians have a positive sport experience. Through its programs, the CCES manages unethical issues in sport, protects the integrity of Canadian sport, and promotes True Sport to activate values-based sport on and off the field of play. The CCES is an independent, national, not-for profit organization that is responsible for the administration of the Canadian Anti-Doping Program. The CCES acknowledges funding, in part, from the Government of Canada. For more information, visit cces.ca, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.

This two part event blends concussion education with the excitement of a live CFL game at BMO Field. We are dedicated to making learning about concussions in sport simple and captivating. The event is designed to help you gain valuable insights and to equip you with the knowledge you need to navigate the world of head injuries in sport. Network with other coaches, teachers, athletic therapists and sport leaders to see how we can all work together to tackle sport concussions in our communities. Our educational event combines real life stories, live panel sessions with experts, and evidence based information on concussions you can count on.

Panel Discussions: Concussion Recognition, Diagnosis and Active Recovery & Understandings Risk Perceptions and Prevention

Once the education session has concluded, each attendee will have tickets to watch a live CFL game between the Toronto Argonauts and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats as their rivalry ignites once again in a thrilling game in the heart of Canadian football. Enjoy an electrifying evening at the iconic BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario, where these two Canadian Football League (CFL) powerhouses will battle it out. This game will showcase the essence of Canadian football, where every down matters, and the intensity never wavers. The electrifying atmosphere, combined with the passionate chants and cheers from fans, will create an unforgettable experience for everyone in attendance.

For over 50 years, we have supported young Canadians through training and competition in track and field. The Legion Nationals are the country’s premier and only nationwide competition for U16 and U18 athletes. Be a part of it!

Rugby In The Square is a live demonstration of the skills, values, and inclusivity of rugby as a sport, as evidenced in the active play of a diverse group of 22 teams, competing on 3 turf pitches, with 5 on 5, in the middle of the iconic Nathan Phillips Square – all competing for the final championship.

The event is free for everyone to attend.

Gameplay starts at 9 am; Opening Ceremonies at 10:20am; the Mixed Ability Showcase at 1:20pm.

Organized by Rugby Ontario and the Toronto Inner City Rugby Federation. Sponsored by PUMA, Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, Metro Supply Chain, BioSteel, Toronto Arrows, and the Abilities Centre.

Join us for a morning of empowerment through sports and physical activity with Ontario Cycling! This Power Hour includes a Fast and Female curriculum-based workshop, fun physical activity, and Q&A with our REAL (Relatable, Empowering, Active Leaders) Role Models, and more. Participants will enjoy high-quality time with women athlete role models.

WHEN: Saturday, June 3, 2023, from 10:00 am – 11:30 am (registration opens at 9:30 am)

WHERE: Hardwood Ski and Bike (402 Old Barrie Rd W, Oro Station, ON L0L 2E0)

WHO: Girls ages 9 – 12 year olds

Cost: FREE!

REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

Event Schedule:

*Please note that you do not have to be a cyclist to participate! All are welcome to attend and have fun!*

WHAT TO BRING:

Donate Today! Please consider making a donation to support Fast and Female Canada programs. Visit www.fastandfemale.com/donatenow for more details.

If your daughter/participant you are registering needs additional support or if there’s anything we should know ahead of time, please email us and let us know: mdanford@fastandfemale.com

Join Sport for Life to celebrate the latest Sport for Life ambassadors as we offer a variety of our virtual workshops—and
with NCCP professional development points available!

 

From June 12-24, join our next cohort of Learning Facilitators as they facilitate their first workshops alongside an
experienced Master Learning Facilitator. Registration for each workshop throughout the Education Series is open now!

Sign up today for one (or more!) of the selected workshops, for just $20 per workshop! Learn more here: sportforlife.ca/education-series.

CSEP Professional Development Days are back in-person! Join your colleagues, peers and mentors in the field of exercise science for a day of learning in the areas of:

  • Cancer & exercise
  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Sports Nutrition
  • Exercise & Osteoporosis
  • Evidence informed nutrition