OPERATION 2012 - British Columbia's Sports Hall of Fame
- by brian zelley
Last September, the 2011 inductees were recognized at the
induction ceremony , the iuductees for 2012 have not been
released as of November 30, 2011, but the process is already
starting for "THE BANQUET OF CHAMPIONS" ceremony,
The Banquet committee chair is Marvin Storrow, and the
event manager is Shelley Johnson.
The induction ceremony for 2012 is scheduled for
September 26, 2012. According to Jason Beck,
Curator of the society, current nominations that
have been received will be sent to the Selection Committee
by November 30, 2011, Following the appropriate
review process and ratification by the Board of Directors
notifications will be sent out to relevant individuals and
organizations. For those that do not make it, they will
be re-considered for another two years.
A look at the past and present action n Canadian sports. From the 1954 British Empire Games in Vancouver to the 2011 Canada Games in Halifax there are many moments to remember.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Sunday, November 13, 2011
CANADIAN BOXING HALL OF FAME
THE CANADIAN BOXING HALL OF FAME: By Brian Zelley
Introduction
A process has started to renew, revive or begin a new
Canadian Boxing Hall Of Fame that will be established
to recognize and remember some of the past greats
from the old timers like GEORGE DIXON and
SAM LANGFORD to others like GEORGE CHUVALO,
ART HAFEY and many others such as JIMMY MCLARNIN.
OTHER HALLS:
A good starting point is to revisit the many Hall of Fame
sites to list those that have been recognized for their role
in the sport of amateur and/or professional boxing.
WESTERN CANADA - SPORTS HALLS:
1. BRITISH COLUMBIA AMATEUR BOXING
HALL OF FAME:
The above 25 names are the ones recognized in 2010 and 2011.
There will be others in 2012, also the process of selecting some
administrators for 2012 is presently being decided with four
ready to serve as of November 11. The final decision will be
done by December 31, 2011.
- Six of the first 15 -
Freddy Fuller, Eddie Haddad, Frankie Scott
Dale Walters, Dick Findlay, Fred Desrosiers
2. BRITISH COLUMBIA SPORTS HALL OF FAME
Seven boxing inductees:
Jimmy McLarnin, Billy Townsend, Tommy Paonessa, Bert Lowes,
Harold Mann, Lennie Walters, and Dale Walters.
3. ALBERTA SPORTS HALL OF FAME:
Allan Ford, Bill McGrandle, Charlie Smallface, Havey Reti, Kai Yip,
Jack Dunbar, Paul Hortie, Scotty Olson, and Wilf Greaves.
4. MANITOBA SPORTS HALL OF FAME
Frank Battaglia, Donny Lalonde, Steve Trojack, Herb Embuldeniya,
Eddie Haddad, Terence Fowler, and Peter Kawalia.
EDDIE HADDAD
Eddie not only is an inductee in the
Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame, but
is a member of:
.Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame,
.Canadian Military Hall of Fame,
.British Columbia Amateur Boxing
Hall of Fame.
SASKATCHEWAN SPORTS HALL OF FAME:
Lee Donison, Gaston A. Eichel, Adam Faul, Ken Goff,
George Goff, Hank Hartenberger and Claude Warwick.
.Coach Hank Hartenburger of the Weyburn Soo Line Boxing Club
with Kerry Fahlman, and kneeling Morgan Williams and Ian Weir.
.following the Western Canadian Championships, Weir would move
to Victoria and be part of the rebuilding of boxing.
BEYOND THE PROVINCIAL HALLS - The Municipalities:
GREATER VICTORIA SPORTS HALL OF FAME:
The two key inductees for boxing are:
Eddie Haddad and Mike Caird
MIKE CAIRD, 2009 Inductee GVSHOF
Caird began boxing in Victoria in the
Fifties and boxed until 1964. During that
time one of the tournaments that he was
victorious was the 1963 BC Golden Gloves.
His prime coach was Nick Lystar.
After 1964, Caird would become a boxing
coach and work with a number of boxing
clubs and work with a number of other
coaches in Greater Victoria.
(photo by Dorothy Zelley, 2009 Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame
induction Cermony at the Pacific Institute of Sports Excellence, November 21st.)
Group: Tom Turnbull, Ian Weir, Mike Caird, Jason Heit, Don Orr and Brian Zelley.
PRINCE GEORGE SPORTS HALL OF FAME:
Inductees comprised of:
Harold Mann, Laurie Mann, Jack Meda, Sid McKnight,
Allan Bain, Boyd Bain and Wayne Sponagle.
1970 CANADIAN CHAMPIONS - including JACK MEDA, far right.
BURNABY SPORTS HALL OF FAME:
Boxing inductees for the municipality of Burnaby, BC
includes DES ARCHER, AL PRINCIPE,
MANNY SOBRAL, DALE and LENNIE WALTERS.
Dale Walters Lennie Walters
EDMONTON, ALBERTA "Sports Hall of Fame"
In 2011, ex- boxer SCOTTY OLSON was the latest addition
into the City of Edmonton Hall of Fame for Sports. The
hall was started in 1959.
EASTERN CANADA: THE SPORTS HALLS
NOVA SCOTIA SPORTS HALL OF FAME:
The Nova Scotia sports hall of fame has about 38 boxing inductees
from legends of long ago such as George Dixon and Sam Langford
to modern fighters such as Chris Clarke and Rickey Anderson and
builders such as Murray Sleep and Taylor Gordon.
A sample of the other names include:
Art Hafey, Blair Richardson, Carroll Morgan, Clyde Gray,
Dave Downey, Harry Trainor and George "Rock-a-bye" Ross.
CLYDE GRAY
Introduction
A process has started to renew, revive or begin a new
Canadian Boxing Hall Of Fame that will be established
to recognize and remember some of the past greats
from the old timers like GEORGE DIXON and
SAM LANGFORD to others like GEORGE CHUVALO,
ART HAFEY and many others such as JIMMY MCLARNIN.
OTHER HALLS:
A good starting point is to revisit the many Hall of Fame
sites to list those that have been recognized for their role
in the sport of amateur and/or professional boxing.
WESTERN CANADA - SPORTS HALLS:
1. BRITISH COLUMBIA AMATEUR BOXING
HALL OF FAME:
The above 25 names are the ones recognized in 2010 and 2011.
There will be others in 2012, also the process of selecting some
administrators for 2012 is presently being decided with four
ready to serve as of November 11. The final decision will be
done by December 31, 2011.
Freddy Fuller, Eddie Haddad, Frankie Scott
Dale Walters, Dick Findlay, Fred Desrosiers
2. BRITISH COLUMBIA SPORTS HALL OF FAME
Seven boxing inductees:
Jimmy McLarnin, Billy Townsend, Tommy Paonessa, Bert Lowes,
Harold Mann, Lennie Walters, and Dale Walters.
Allan Ford, Bill McGrandle, Charlie Smallface, Havey Reti, Kai Yip,
Jack Dunbar, Paul Hortie, Scotty Olson, and Wilf Greaves.
4. MANITOBA SPORTS HALL OF FAME
Frank Battaglia, Donny Lalonde, Steve Trojack, Herb Embuldeniya,
Eddie Haddad, Terence Fowler, and Peter Kawalia.
Eddie not only is an inductee in the
Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame, but
is a member of:
.Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame,
.Canadian Military Hall of Fame,
.British Columbia Amateur Boxing
Hall of Fame.
SASKATCHEWAN SPORTS HALL OF FAME:
Lee Donison, Gaston A. Eichel, Adam Faul, Ken Goff,
George Goff, Hank Hartenberger and Claude Warwick.
)
(Phote: "The Weyburn Review", May 9, 1974)
.Coach Hank Hartenburger of the Weyburn Soo Line Boxing Club
with Kerry Fahlman, and kneeling Morgan Williams and Ian Weir.
.following the Western Canadian Championships, Weir would move
to Victoria and be part of the rebuilding of boxing.
BEYOND THE PROVINCIAL HALLS - The Municipalities:
GREATER VICTORIA SPORTS HALL OF FAME:
The two key inductees for boxing are:
Eddie Haddad and Mike Caird
MIKE CAIRD, 2009 Inductee GVSHOF
Caird began boxing in Victoria in the
Fifties and boxed until 1964. During that
time one of the tournaments that he was
victorious was the 1963 BC Golden Gloves.
His prime coach was Nick Lystar.
After 1964, Caird would become a boxing
coach and work with a number of boxing
clubs and work with a number of other
coaches in Greater Victoria.
(photo by Dorothy Zelley, 2009 Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame
induction Cermony at the Pacific Institute of Sports Excellence, November 21st.)
Group: Tom Turnbull, Ian Weir, Mike Caird, Jason Heit, Don Orr and Brian Zelley.
PRINCE GEORGE SPORTS HALL OF FAME:
Inductees comprised of:
Harold Mann, Laurie Mann, Jack Meda, Sid McKnight,
Allan Bain, Boyd Bain and Wayne Sponagle.
BURNABY SPORTS HALL OF FAME:
Boxing inductees for the municipality of Burnaby, BC
includes DES ARCHER, AL PRINCIPE,
MANNY SOBRAL, DALE and LENNIE WALTERS.
Dale Walters Lennie Walters
EDMONTON, ALBERTA "Sports Hall of Fame"
In 2011, ex- boxer SCOTTY OLSON was the latest addition
into the City of Edmonton Hall of Fame for Sports. The
hall was started in 1959.
EASTERN CANADA: THE SPORTS HALLS
NOVA SCOTIA SPORTS HALL OF FAME:
The Nova Scotia sports hall of fame has about 38 boxing inductees
from legends of long ago such as George Dixon and Sam Langford
to modern fighters such as Chris Clarke and Rickey Anderson and
builders such as Murray Sleep and Taylor Gordon.
A sample of the other names include:
Art Hafey, Blair Richardson, Carroll Morgan, Clyde Gray,
Dave Downey, Harry Trainor and George "Rock-a-bye" Ross.
CLYDE GRAY
NEW BRUNSWICK SPORTS HALL OF FAME
Edwin Connolly, Paul Doucet, Yvon Durelle
Robert Edgett
John Lifford, Richard O'Brien, Ralph Thomas
Thursday, November 10, 2011
2012 PROVINCIAL BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS
CHAMPIONSHIPS ACROSS CANADA: by brian zelley
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
The following linked story is about boxers from the
Niagara boxing club named Josh and Gabe Lapia
and coaches Billy and Michael Irwin. Both of
the boxing brothers won gold in Sarnia, and are
hoping to compete in the Nationals.
Brothers win boxing championships - Niagara Advance - Ontario, CA
BRITISH COLUMBIA BOXERS PREPARE FOR ACTION:
The BC Provincials will take place in Revelstoke
with the REVELSTOKE BOXING CLUB
being the host club under the leadership of
Sam LeRose.
Boxers from various parts of
British Columbia will arrive
in Revelstoke for the action
scheduled to take place on
November 26 and 27 th.
Known competitors include
Jag Seehra.
Kenny Lally from Prince George should also be there.
BOXING ALBERTA PROVINCIALS in RED DEER
2012 Provincial championships will commence on November 19th.
All champions will be expected to compete in Saskatchwan
in December.
Boxing Alberta - Look back at 2011
.Some of the 2011 special award winners:
Best junior boxer is Coralee Wilson,
Best youth boxer is Brandon Cardinal
Best senior male is Alex Rynn
Best senior woman is Susan Haas
Coach of the year: LEE TANGHE
Some of the senior open champions from 2011:
Can O'Connell, Darren Orbubor,
Paul MacKenzie and Moe Nassar.
Some other names that may be in the running for 2012:
Devon Reti, Terrell Morriseau and Jesse Jacobson.
BOXING SASKATCHEWAN
Scheduled for November 26, 2011 is the fourth annual
Regina Golden Cup followed by the hosting of a
multi-provincial tournament for Dec. 3rd and 4th.
BOXING NOVA SCOTIA
The 2012 Provincials are scheduled to take place at Membertou
on November 26, 2011 and hosted by "Ring 73". The contact
person will be Willie McNeil.
BOXING NEW BRUNSWICK
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
The following linked story is about boxers from the
Niagara boxing club named Josh and Gabe Lapia
and coaches Billy and Michael Irwin. Both of
the boxing brothers won gold in Sarnia, and are
hoping to compete in the Nationals.
Brothers win boxing championships - Niagara Advance - Ontario, CA
BRITISH COLUMBIA BOXERS PREPARE FOR ACTION:
with the REVELSTOKE BOXING CLUB
being the host club under the leadership of
Sam LeRose.
Boxers from various parts of
British Columbia will arrive
in Revelstoke for the action
scheduled to take place on
November 26 and 27 th.
Known competitors include
Jag Seehra.
Kenny Lally from Prince George should also be there.
BOXING ALBERTA PROVINCIALS in RED DEER
2012 Provincial championships will commence on November 19th.
All champions will be expected to compete in Saskatchwan
in December.
Boxing Alberta - Look back at 2011
.Some of the 2011 special award winners:
Best junior boxer is Coralee Wilson,
Best youth boxer is Brandon Cardinal
Best senior male is Alex Rynn
Best senior woman is Susan Haas
Coach of the year: LEE TANGHE
Some of the senior open champions from 2011:
Can O'Connell, Darren Orbubor,
Paul MacKenzie and Moe Nassar.
Some other names that may be in the running for 2012:
Devon Reti, Terrell Morriseau and Jesse Jacobson.
BOXING SASKATCHEWAN
Scheduled for November 26, 2011 is the fourth annual
Regina Golden Cup followed by the hosting of a
multi-provincial tournament for Dec. 3rd and 4th.
BOXING NOVA SCOTIA
on November 26, 2011 and hosted by "Ring 73". The contact
person will be Willie McNeil.
BOXING NEW BRUNSWICK
Monday, October 31, 2011
GREATER VICTORIA SPORTS HALL OF FAME
2011 Induction Ceremony: By Brian Zelley
The process began with an introduction by the
Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame president
Nick Tuele. Also, his detailed message appeared
in the official program for the 18th annual ceremony.
Included in his message was the following announcement:
"Tonight we are also pleased to announce that the
Hall of Fame is bestowing an 'honorary life membership'
on Dave Unwin."
Inductees:
.Gail Archibald, Athlete/Softball,
.Bob Bolitho, Athlete/Soccer,
.London Boxing Club, 1974/75 Premier Soccer Team,
(Frank Grealy and George Pakos accepted the award
on behalf of the team member).
.Roland Green, Athlete/Cycling,
.Gary Johnston, Builder/Rugby,
.Max Low, Sports Media (The Sid Thomas Award),
.Oak Bay Tennis Club
Board of Directors:
Nick Tuele, Robert Hope, Andre Knight, Doug Jennings,
Irene Harrison, John Bate, John Devlin, Jeevan Dillon,
Nirmal Dillon, Murray Thomas, Gordie Strongman,
Fern Perkins and Bob Wheaton.
Contributors:
Alan Perry, Stacy Ross, Steve Duffy, Dan Descoteau,
Save-On-Foods, Brown's The Florist, Strathcona Hotel,
Keith and Ian Bridge, Dan Lomas, LMG Pringle Insurance,
and Accent Inn. Media Sponsors: Times-Colonist,
CHEK TV and CFAX 1070.
Presenting Sponsor: IBM
Gold Sponsors:
Pacific Institute for Sports Excellence, Victoria Foundation,
and island Savings.
Silver Sponsors:
Howe Gramlich, Little & Davies, Brian W. Zelley,
Mann Moulson & Co.
Other Sponsors:
Vancouver Island Soccer League, and
Ryder Hesjdal Tour De Victoria.
Preliminary entertainment included a photo
parade of past inductees by year, a cross-section
of names were:
Kevin Alexander, Dave Cutler, Billy Foster,
Gary Kershaw, George Pakos, Gar Tayor,
Hans DeGoede, jack Short, and Victoria Centennials
Baseball Club.
HISTORY OF THE HALL OF FAME:
As we look back from 1991 to 2011, there have been
numerous of inductees from Archery to Wrestling.
The sport of wrestling has only one inductee by the
name of TARAS HRYBIN inducted in 2002. Taras
was also inducted into the Canadian Wrestling Hall
of Fame in 1988.
The process began with an introduction by the
Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame president
Nick Tuele. Also, his detailed message appeared
in the official program for the 18th annual ceremony.
Included in his message was the following announcement:
"Tonight we are also pleased to announce that the
Hall of Fame is bestowing an 'honorary life membership'
on Dave Unwin."
Inductees:
.Gail Archibald, Athlete/Softball,
.Bob Bolitho, Athlete/Soccer,
.London Boxing Club, 1974/75 Premier Soccer Team,
(Frank Grealy and George Pakos accepted the award
on behalf of the team member).
.Roland Green, Athlete/Cycling,
.Gary Johnston, Builder/Rugby,
.Max Low, Sports Media (The Sid Thomas Award),
.Oak Bay Tennis Club
Board of Directors:
Nick Tuele, Robert Hope, Andre Knight, Doug Jennings,
Irene Harrison, John Bate, John Devlin, Jeevan Dillon,
Nirmal Dillon, Murray Thomas, Gordie Strongman,
Fern Perkins and Bob Wheaton.
Contributors:
Alan Perry, Stacy Ross, Steve Duffy, Dan Descoteau,
Save-On-Foods, Brown's The Florist, Strathcona Hotel,
Keith and Ian Bridge, Dan Lomas, LMG Pringle Insurance,
and Accent Inn. Media Sponsors: Times-Colonist,
CHEK TV and CFAX 1070.
Presenting Sponsor: IBM
Gold Sponsors:
Pacific Institute for Sports Excellence, Victoria Foundation,
and island Savings.
Silver Sponsors:
Howe Gramlich, Little & Davies, Brian W. Zelley,
Mann Moulson & Co.
Other Sponsors:
Vancouver Island Soccer League, and
Ryder Hesjdal Tour De Victoria.
Preliminary entertainment included a photo
parade of past inductees by year, a cross-section
of names were:
Kevin Alexander, Dave Cutler, Billy Foster,
Gary Kershaw, George Pakos, Gar Tayor,
Hans DeGoede, jack Short, and Victoria Centennials
Baseball Club.
HISTORY OF THE HALL OF FAME:
As we look back from 1991 to 2011, there have been
numerous of inductees from Archery to Wrestling.
The sport of wrestling has only one inductee by the
name of TARAS HRYBIN inducted in 2002. Taras
was also inducted into the Canadian Wrestling Hall
of Fame in 1988.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Mandy Bujold in 2011 Pan American Games boxing final
CANADIAN BOXER in 2012 PAN AM GAMES: By Brian Zelley
It has been many years since Canadian boxers made a large
statement at the Pan Am Games. For the 2012 Boxing Canada
team, they have had an interesting journey.
The following link is just one of many stories..
Canada's Mandy Bujold books berth in Pan American Games boxing final
The article mentions her victory in the semi-finals to earn a spot in the finals.
Also, in the story was boxer BRODY BLAIR who wins a bronze medal
after his loss in the semi-finals bout.
BRODY BLAIR
It has been many years since Canadian boxers made a large
statement at the Pan Am Games. For the 2012 Boxing Canada
team, they have had an interesting journey.
The following link is just one of many stories..
Canada's Mandy Bujold books berth in Pan American Games boxing final
The article mentions her victory in the semi-finals to earn a spot in the finals.
Also, in the story was boxer BRODY BLAIR who wins a bronze medal
after his loss in the semi-finals bout.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
VANCOUVER ISLAND SPORTS
GREATER VICTORIA:
PAST CHAMPIONS AND BUILDERS: by brian zelley
Introduction
Greater Victoria has a great history of amateur and pro
sports. Some of the builders, teams and athletes have
been recognized in the Greater Victoria Sports Hall
of Fame, others have been recognized in Provincial
or different sports halls of fame, and a few of the many
have been inducted into several halls of fame.
THE BUILDERS of Greatness and Excellence:
No great athlete or team of athletes can reach the top
of the mountain without the help of many trainers
and coaches or even managers and officials in the
specific sport. But then there are the news reporters
and sports reporters that tell the story such as MAX
LOW, SID THOMAS, and CLEVE DHEENSAW.
In the Victoria area one of the all time stand-out names
is ARCHIE MCKINNON. But, there were many others
throughout the decades in a variety of sports such as
RICK BROUGH, HOWARD CURLING, and RON JACKS.
But, we cannot forget such names as Leona Peterson,
Judy Bourne. and Ed Ashmore.
THE MANY SPORTS
From Archery to Wrestling, Boxing to Track and Field,
and those team sports of basketball, hockey, soccer and
lacrosse there have been many golden moments from
local arenas and fields, to the world stage.
ARCHERY:
One of the important names of importance in the sport
of archery in Victoria is FRED USHER.
AUTO RACING:
With spinning wheels and the black and white flag,
Greater Victoria has produced many great names
in Auto Racing including the tragic BILLY FOSTER.
An important local place for the drivers was the
"Western Speedway".
BOXING:
One of the great names of boxing in the area was
EDDIE HADDAD. But many others have performed
well such as FRED DESROSIERS and DONNIE ORR.
One of the top clubs in the Sixties was the London Boxing
Club and in 1976 a club of interest was the Victoria
Athletic Club followed by the Victoria Jaycees Boxing Club.
Former boxers and coaches involved in amateur boxing
(photo by Dorothy Zelley, at the 2009 Induction Ceremony of the
Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame )
BASKETBALL
In recent decades the high profile team has been the "U. Vic Vikings"
but, there have been many other teams throughout the decades.
PAST CHAMPIONS AND BUILDERS: by brian zelley
Introduction
Greater Victoria has a great history of amateur and pro
sports. Some of the builders, teams and athletes have
been recognized in the Greater Victoria Sports Hall
of Fame, others have been recognized in Provincial
or different sports halls of fame, and a few of the many
have been inducted into several halls of fame.
THE BUILDERS of Greatness and Excellence:
No great athlete or team of athletes can reach the top
of the mountain without the help of many trainers
and coaches or even managers and officials in the
specific sport. But then there are the news reporters
and sports reporters that tell the story such as MAX
LOW, SID THOMAS, and CLEVE DHEENSAW.
In the Victoria area one of the all time stand-out names
is ARCHIE MCKINNON. But, there were many others
throughout the decades in a variety of sports such as
RICK BROUGH, HOWARD CURLING, and RON JACKS.
But, we cannot forget such names as Leona Peterson,
Judy Bourne. and Ed Ashmore.
THE MANY SPORTS
From Archery to Wrestling, Boxing to Track and Field,
and those team sports of basketball, hockey, soccer and
lacrosse there have been many golden moments from
local arenas and fields, to the world stage.
ARCHERY:
One of the important names of importance in the sport
of archery in Victoria is FRED USHER.
AUTO RACING:
With spinning wheels and the black and white flag,
Greater Victoria has produced many great names
in Auto Racing including the tragic BILLY FOSTER.
An important local place for the drivers was the
"Western Speedway".
BOXING:
One of the great names of boxing in the area was
EDDIE HADDAD. But many others have performed
well such as FRED DESROSIERS and DONNIE ORR.
One of the top clubs in the Sixties was the London Boxing
Club and in 1976 a club of interest was the Victoria
Athletic Club followed by the Victoria Jaycees Boxing Club.
(photo by Dorothy Zelley, at the 2009 Induction Ceremony of the
Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame )
BASKETBALL
In recent decades the high profile team has been the "U. Vic Vikings"
but, there have been many other teams throughout the decades.
Friday, October 21, 2011
GREATER VICTORIA SPORTS HALL OF FAME
THE GVSHOF and THE 2011 INDUCTION CEREMONY: By Brian Zelley
2009 Induction Ceremony Mike Caird, Boxing snd sponsor Brian Zelley
The Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame is ready for the
2011 Induction Ceremony and Dinner on October 29, 2011
at the "Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence".
The Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame is ready for the
2011 Induction Ceremony and Dinner on October 29, 2011
at the "Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence".
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
WOMEN BOXERS of CANADA
CANADIAN WOMEN BOXERS - Past and Present:
-By Brian W. Zelley
Since the 1970's women boxers have grown and expanded
into world title high level performance in amateur and
professional boxing.
Canadian Amateur Women's Boxing
Top Senior Open Women Boxers - 2011
(BOXING CANADA RECORDS)
Likely the one that has been in the public eye as a potential
Olympic boxer for 2012 is MARY SPENCER of Ontario.
Some other names of interest in recent years are
JACQUELINE PARK, STEPHANIE WALKER and KANDI WYATT.
RECENT NEWS - PAN AM GAMES QUALIFICATION
In recent days, three women boxers have qualified for the
2011 Pan Am Games including :
MANDY BUJOLD, SANDRA BIZIER and MARY SPENCER.
Canadian Professional Women's Boxing
On the pro scene, the standout Canadian women's boxer is former
Vancouver Islander JEANINE GARSIDE. She currently holds
several world title belts in the featherweight divisio and as an amateur boxer
she is one of the few Golden Girls of British Columbia Golden Gloves.
-By Brian W. Zelley
Since the 1970's women boxers have grown and expanded
into world title high level performance in amateur and
professional boxing.
Canadian Amateur Women's Boxing
(BOXING CANADA RECORDS)
Likely the one that has been in the public eye as a potential
Olympic boxer for 2012 is MARY SPENCER of Ontario.
Some other names of interest in recent years are
JACQUELINE PARK, STEPHANIE WALKER and KANDI WYATT.
RECENT NEWS - PAN AM GAMES QUALIFICATION
In recent days, three women boxers have qualified for the
2011 Pan Am Games including :
MANDY BUJOLD, SANDRA BIZIER and MARY SPENCER.
Canadian Professional Women's Boxing
On the pro scene, the standout Canadian women's boxer is former
Vancouver Islander JEANINE GARSIDE. She currently holds
several world title belts in the featherweight divisio and as an amateur boxer
she is one of the few Golden Girls of British Columbia Golden Gloves.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Boxing gold to Brown - mission city boxing club
CODY BROWN
- MISSION CITY BOXING CLUB
- Cody is just one of the Mission City boxing club members to compete
in National Tournaments. At the present time, JESSIE BROWN
is a member of TEAM BC in the 2011 CANADA GAMES in Nova Scotia
Boxing gold to Brown
the story "Boxing Gold to Brown" was a "Abbortsford-Mission Times"
article February 8th. with a focus on Cody winning a junior championship
in Quebec with a victory over SHELDON WILCOX of Hamilton.
- MISSION CITY BOXING CLUB
- Cody is just one of the Mission City boxing club members to compete
in National Tournaments. At the present time, JESSIE BROWN
is a member of TEAM BC in the 2011 CANADA GAMES in Nova Scotia
Boxing gold to Brown
the story "Boxing Gold to Brown" was a "Abbortsford-Mission Times"
article February 8th. with a focus on Cody winning a junior championship
in Quebec with a victory over SHELDON WILCOX of Hamilton.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Keep going back - Sports - The Guardian
TEAM NOVA SCOTIA - CANADA GAMES
Keep going back - Sports - The Guardian
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
NEW BRUNSWICK SPORTS
NEW BRUNSWICK SPORTS HALL OF FAME
(recognizing past achievements of athletes, builders and others)
Interesting cross-section of builders and athletes such as MARK ALBERT
for Volleyball, inducted in 2001.
The 2010 Inductees:
Alicide Bourque, Pat Doble, Garrett MacFadyen,
Katherine McCormick, Roland Melanson, and Dianne Norman.
Team NL off to 2011 Canada Games - Sports - The Southern Gazette
2011 Canada Games moments
The Newfoundland group of about 200 will comprise 14 teams in 13 sports.
Also, several folks will be involved in the National Artists Program.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Boxing’s last bout at Canada Games - Sports - The News
Boxing’s last bout at Canada Games - Sports - The News
the important team manager for Boxing Nova Scotia.
JIM WORTHEN is the Canada Games' team manager for
seven boxers and the coaches.
the important team manager for Boxing Nova Scotia.
JIM WORTHEN is the Canada Games' team manager for
seven boxers and the coaches.
JOHN DECOSTE: Kings' kids at Canada Games - Columns - Opinion - The Register/Advertiser
NOVA SCOTIA and It's Sporting History: By Brian Zelley
One only needs to check out the Nova Scotia Sports Hall of Fame to
understand the sporting history of Nova Scotia
And, follow the 2011 Canada Games for the here and now as Nova Scotia's athletes
compete against a select group from across Canada. The John Decoste article is
one of many that will highlight and document the 2011 Games in Halifax and look
back at some past achievements of current and past athletes, coaches and officials.
CANADIAN SPORTS
CANADA GAMES, OLYMPIC ACTION and MORE: By Brian W. Zelley, B. com, CA
Introduction
The sporting world of Canada has an interesting past and a bright future.
However, for large mei outlets, some of the amateur activity gets lost in the shuffle.
Introduction
The sporting world of Canada has an interesting past and a bright future.
However, for large mei outlets, some of the amateur activity gets lost in the shuffle.
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