Caledon Sport Hall of Fame to induct new members on January 29, 2025

October 2, 2024 (CALEDON, ON) – The Town of Caledon is thrilled to announce the eight new inductees, including one inductee entering in two categories, for the upcoming annual Caledon Sport Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, taking place on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, from 7-9 p.m. at the Caledon East Community Complex (CECC) banquet hall.

2025 Inductees

Athlete Category:

  • Lisa Bentley - Triathlete
  • Beverly (McKnight) Holden – Synchronized Swimmer
  • Zoe MacKinnon – Field Hockey
  • Keith McCreary – Ice Hockey
  • Douglas Wood – Pole Vaulter

Builder Category:

  • Angus Doughty – Nordic Skiing Coach/High School sports coach
  • Barrie Shepley – Triathlon Coach
  • Douglas Wood – Pole Vaulting Coach

Team Category:

  • 1967 Bolton Kinsmen Juvenile ‘C’ Team
    • Don Casey, Jim Casey, Bill Clements, John Deachman, Jim Farquharson, Eugene Fewster, Perry Ford, Wayne Kirby, Karl Koper, Dale Lemon, John Lostchuck (manager), Chris Markey, Peter Markle (trainer), Bruce Matson, Roy McKay (coach), Harvey Newlove, Ted Praught, and Rob Salvian.

These inductees join the nine current members of the Caledon Sport Hall of Fame, which is located on the second floor of the Caledon East Community Complex.

“We are excited to gather in January to celebrate our newest inductees to our Sport Hall of Fame, representing a wide array of sports in our community,” said Mayor Annette Groves. “Our first annual ceremony was a great success this past January, and I encourage our community to get involved by purchasing tickets and/or becoming a sponsor for this fantastic event.”

Tickets

Tickets to the CSHOF induction ceremony are $65 per person or tables can be purchased for $350 (6 tickets). To purchase tickets and for more information on current hall of fame members and our new inductees, please visit Caledon.ca/CSHOF.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Interested in getting involved with the Caledon Sport Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony? Sponsorship opportunities are available. The Town is currently accepting applications for the following categories of sponsorship: Presenting Sponsor; Awards Sponsor; Print Sponsor; and Community Sponsor.

For more details and to apply contact sponsorships@caledon.ca.

“This year is Caledon’s 50th anniversary, and throughout the year we have celebrated through a variety of initiatives. Today, we are pleased to announce the newest inductees to our Sport Hall of Fame who have made a lasting impact on the history of sports in our community,” said Catherine McLean, Commissioner of Community and Human Services. “The Town is committed to continuously looking for opportunities to improve community vitality and livability, and annually honouring our outstanding athletes, builders and teams is a great example of that. Be sure to join us at our ceremony in January!”

Caledon Sport Hall of Fame Ceremony 2025

 

Media contact:
Communications
905-584-2272 | communications@caledon.ca
www.caledon.ca | @TownofCaledon

 

About Caledon
Caledon is home to close to 80,000 residents and 4,000 businesses and is well-known for its natural attractions, rural charm and vital role in the economic engine of the Greater Toronto Area. It will soon be one of Ontario’s fastest growing communities as it prepares to become a city of 300,000 residents and 125,000 businesses by 2051. Under its current strategic plan, Caledon’s priorities remain environmental leadership, community vitality and livability, enhanced transportation and mobility, and service excellence and accountability. For more information, visit Caledon.ca or follow us on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.