Celebrating local heroes, inspiring our community.
The North Shore Sports Hall of Fame celebrates the achievements of the North Shore’s greatest athletes, coaches, sport builders and teams who have created a legacy through their lifetime of sport accomplishments.
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HistoryOriginally launched in 1967, the North Shore Sports Hall of Fame first class of inductees included:lacrosse player Henry Baker; tennis stars Caroline Deacon and Eleanor Young Stonehouse; track and field runners Harry Jerome and Bill Parnell; Olympic swimmer Elaine Tanner; North Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club pairs Sam Gardiner and Dick Williams; and former BC Soccer president and North Shore soccer builder Jim Spencer.
Then the Hall of Fame took a break until 1971 when it inducted: gymnast Sandra Hartley; figure skater Jay Humphry; archer Dorothy Lidstone; and soccer builder Tommy Nelson.The Hall of Fame then went dormant until 2019 when it was relaunched thanks to North Vancouver Recreation & Culture, West Vancouver Community Services and a dedicated group of community members.Hall of Fame CommitteeThe new Hall of Fame committee includes a number of North Shore residents who have long been sports supporters, leaders and builders. It includes: Leslie Buchanan, Len Corben, Doug Green, Ron Holbrook, Gerry Karvelis, Keith Miller, Darcie Montgomery, C.J. Pentland, Andy Prest and David Porter.Contact
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Following a delay due to the global pandemic, the 2020 Hall of Fame inductees will be announced at the 2024 North Shore Sport Awards event on Tuesday March 12, 2024 at 7pm in the West Vancouver Community Centre atrium.
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1967 North Shore Sports Hall of Fame inductees 
The first Hall of Fame class included (back row, left to right): runners Harry Jerome & Bill Parnell; builder Jim Spencer; lawn bowling team Sam Gardiner & Dickie Williams; (front row) lacrosse player Henry Baker (represented by his daughter); tennis player Eleanor Young Stonehouse; & swimmer Elaine Tanner (represented by her parents). Photo: North Shore Citizen, Len Corbin collection Swimmer Elaine Tanner won three medals at the 1968 Summer Olympics was an original inductee. Photo: Canadian Press/Canadian Olympic Committee 1967 inductees Henry Baker - Athlete, lacrosse
Caroline Deacon - Athlete, tennis
Sam Gardiner & Dick Williams - Team, lawn bowling
Harry Jerome - Athlete, athletics
Jim Spencer - Athlete/builder, soccer
Elaine Tanner - Athlete, swimmer
Eleanor Young Stonehouse - Athlete, tennis
Bill Parnell - Athlete, athletics1971 inductees Sandra Hartley - Athlete, gymnastics
Jay Humphry - Athlete, figure skating
Dorothy Lidstone - Athlete/builder, archery
Tommy Nelson - Builder, soccer2019 inductees Kristen Barnes - Athlete, rowing
Paul Kariya - Athlete, hockey
Karen Magnussen - Athlete, figure skating
Xwechtaal Andrew Paull – Builder, lacrosse
Maelle Ricker - Athlete, snowboard cross
Linda Moore Curling Rink - Team, curling -
How to nominate
Anyone can make a nomination. Nominations can be submitted throughout the year for consideration by the selection committee. To submit a nomination or contact the committee, please email Darcie Montgomery.
Hall of Fame categories
- Athletes
- Coaches
- Builders (including officials, administrators & media)
- TeamsCriteria
All nominees must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Connection to the North Shore community
a. Individuals must meet at least one of the following:
- Person lived on the North Shore during much of the time of their significant sports achievements.
- Person spent their youth on the North Shore involved in sports.
- Person was born on the North Shore.
b. Teams must represent the North Shore or a North Shore club or school.
Length of time for nominees to be retired
a. Athlete: an athlete is eligible for nomination three years following retirement from the level of sport competition for which they are being nominated, with the exception of participation in masters or senior competition.
b. Coach & builder: a coach or builder is eligible for nomination three years after retirement from their position for which they are being nominated, or after a significant contribution to sport in the community.
c. Team: a team is eligible for nomination three years following the year in which the team achieved its success.
Length of time nominations can remain on the nomination list
A nomination can remain on the list of potential inductees as long as there is majority support from the selection committee.
Amendment of criteria
The selection committee has the right to alter any of these rules and procedures.
