FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2012
19th Bi-Annual Event . . .
REQUEST FOR NOMINATIONS
The directors of the Collingwood Sports Hall of Fame invite the residents of our community to submit nominations for consideration of member Induction in the COLLINGWOOD SPORTS HALL OF FAME.
Nominations within the ‘Builders’, ‘Athletes’ and ‘Team’ categories will be accepted commencing Tuesday, March 6 through Friday, April 20, 2012 at 4:30 pm. Official guidelines and nomination forms will be available at the Collingwood Town Chambers – Leisure Services Department for completion of the essential information. This process will provide the Selection Committee with the required facts in their consideration and endorsement.
On Wednesday, May 23, the successful nominee(s) will be informed of their forthcoming Induction followed by an official press release for the media distribution.
The Hall of Fame, situated at the Eddie Bush Memorial Arena, was established to celebrate the rich sporting heritage of our community. Currently, the Hall of Fame features a grand total of 145 local builders & athletes that have moved into a professional sports career or achieved provincial/national amateur championships.
Upon the Selection Committee’s recommendation for member Induction, the public will be welcomed to participate in the Collingwood Sports Hall of Fame Dinner planned this coming fall.
This event will mark the 38th year since the Hall’s inception in 1974.
For further information, please contact:
Mark Rich
Chairperson
(705) 443-5504
Email: mrich@bluemountain.ca
