(Sault Ste. Marie, ON, October 23, 2024) – Sault College is proud to announce its new Athletics Hall of Fame which will honour the remarkable achievements and contributions of individuals and teams who have shaped the legacy of Sault College athletics. Nominations for the inaugural induction into the Athletics Hall of Fame are now open to the community and members of the public are invited to submit nominations for consideration by the Hall of Fame selection committee. Nomination forms and criteria can be found on the Sault College Athletics website.
The Hall of Fame will honour individuals and teams in four distinct categories:
- Athlete: Recognizing varsity athletes who have demonstrated exceptional skill, sportsmanship, and achievement during their time competing at Sault College.
- Coach: Celebrating coaches who have achieved significant success in their respective sport while making a lasting, positive impact on varsity athletes and contributed to the growth of sport at Sault College.
- Builder: Honouring individuals whose leadership, dedication, and support have played a pivotal role in the development and success of the athletic program at Sault College.
- Teams: Celebrating exceptional varsity athletic teams whose collective achievements have brought pride, recognition, and championship success to Sault College.
"We are excited to launch the Sault College Athletics Hall of Fame and recognize the exceptional talents and contributions of our athletes, coaches, builders, and teams," said Paul Orazietti, Director of Athletics and Student Engagement at Sault College. "This initiative not only aims to celebrate our rich history in sport but also foster a sense of pride and inspiration among our current and future student-athletes."
The deadline for nominations is November 15, 2024, and the induction ceremony for the first Hall of Fame class will take place in early 2025.
For more information and to submit nominations, please visit https://saultcougars.ca/inside_athletics/Hall_of_Fame/Hall_of_Fame.
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