Quesnel,B.C.  – The Quesnel Sports Hall of Fame will officially welcome its sixth class of inductees this evening at a special event at the Quesnel and District Arts & Recreation Centre.

 

Joining the Hall of Fame this year are: Sharon Chow, Outstanding Contribution to Athletic Development; Liz‐Anne Eyford, Outstanding Athletic Career; and  Shaelynne Macauley,  Kieron Langan, Ryan Appenrodt, Brianne Foley, Wayne Schaefer and the Quesnel U16 Junior A Ringette team for Outstanding Athletic Achievement.

 

Previous Hall of Fame inductees Samantha Wright, Sydney Watson, Cathy Schaefer, Michael Wright and Jonathan Schaefer will also be recognized for their outstanding athletic performances in 2010.

 

“Our local athletes continue to compete strongly at the local, provincial national and international level,” said Quesnel Mayor Mary Sjostrom. “On behalf of City Council, I applaud their successes and thank the parents and volunteers who continue to foster athletic success in our community.”

 

The Hall of Fame ceremony begins at 7 p.m. Admission to the event is free.