Originally created in 1991 at the West Side Arena, the Sports Wall of Fame is now located on the second level of the Vale Health & Wellness Centre.
The 2027 Sports Wall of Fame Ceremony will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2027.
To nominate an individual, team, organization, or volunteer for the 2027 class, please complete our nomination form. Applications for inductees will be accepted until the last day of November for the following induction year.
2026 Inductee Ceremony
Sport Wall of Fame Inductees
Audrey Breton was born to Reginald and Marjorie Breton and raised in Port Colborne. Audrey played ball in her younger years then moved on to coaching where her passion is. She married the love of her…
Born in Welland, Ontario in 1931, Bette moved to Port Colborne in 1951. She was heavily involved in the Port Colborne community and sports - starting both the Port Colborne Minor Girls Softball…
Since he was a young boy, sports have been his mainstay and joy. Whether it was the old Westside Arena or the former Teeder Kennedy Youth arena, Brent has been a constant figure for over 30…
Daniel John Olesevich was born in Port Colborne, Ontario on August 16, 1937. Danny played Jr. B with the Burlington franchise in the OHA’s Central Junior Hockey League beginning in the 1953-54 season…
Born in Port Colborne, Ontario, Amell started officiating when he was 21 and in his second year at the Durham College in Oshawa. Amell moved up the ranks pretty quick due to his size and…
Born and raised in Port Colborne, Derek Wills is in his ninth season as the Radio Play-By-Play Announcer for the National Hockey League's Calgary Flames on Sportsnet 960 The FAN. As a teenager, Derek…
Diane Gannon was born on May 31, 1964, and is a resident of Port Colborne. For 35 years, she was a Special Olympics (SO) athlete. Diane medaled at Special Olympics Provincial Games in 1996…
Don Murdoch Sr., born and raised in Port Colborne, played hockey at a travel league level from the age of 5. At 16, Don was invited to both the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings training camps…
Born February 3, 1944 - Dori has lived in Port Colborne her entire life. Married to Raymond A. Schooley (b.1941-d.2007) together they had three children - Michael, Kevin, and Jason.
Schooley has been…
The main force behind the construction of the Port Colborne Humberstone Community Centre or more commonly known as the “Westside Arena” was Ernie Marsh. Through his efforts and those of others, the…