2024 Huntsville Sports Hall of Fame inductees announced

The Huntsville Sports Hall of Fame has existed in Huntsville since 1990. Since then, it has inducted over 80 individuals and 16 teams. 

The purpose of The Hall is to recognize and honour Huntsville’s sporting legends and high achievers. Along with a wall plaque naming these individuals, they also have an interactive touch screen where one can find out the details of the Inductees. Both are located in the lower level viewing lobby of the Don Lough arena. President Wendy McConnell is proud to announce the 2024  Inductees: 

Athletes:  

Bob Peppler – Hockey & Lacrosse

Dan Shirtliff – Auto Racing

Coach:

Nancy Tapley – Equestrian

Builders:

Rusty Drew – Curling 

Claude Doughty – Community & Sports Infrastructure

Team:

1999 HHS Nordic Ski Team

John Cowan – Coach

Alison Waddington – Coach 

Girls – Tarah Habermehl 

            Kaitlyn Habermehl

          Sarah Strickland

           Heather de Legran

           Katie McPherson

Boys –   Greg Baker

              Matt Wilson

              Dave Tovee

              Ian Drennan

              Ryan Sandilands*

Our organization boasts a lengthy list of nominees, but of course, are always looking for new nominees. The process to nominate someone is very simple. Just complete the nomination section on the Hall’s website at HSHF.ca. All nominations are kept in confidence and are never removed from the list until such time as the nominee is inducted into The Hall. The Induction Ceremonies will take place on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at The Active Living Center commencing at 7:30pm sharp.

Tickets will be available on line at HSHF.ca  in the coming weeks.  Tickets are $ 25.  

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