Planning is underway for the annual Scugog Sports Hall of Fame inductions. The ceremony is scheduled for Thursday April 25, 2024, said an announcement.
Inductees will be selected by the committee this fall. Nominations are being accepted now and must be received by September 1 2023 in order to be considered for the 2024 class of inductees. Nominations received after September 1 will be kept on file and reviewed for future induction, it explained.
The committee is also looking for submissions for volunteers who have contributed significantly to a Scugog sports organization or sports in Scugog and youth (under 18) athletes that should be recognized for their athletic achievements. Submissions may be emailed to liashbridge@gmail.com, it said.
Sports clubs and associations celebrating a special anniversary in 2024 may contact the Township of Scugog Recreation Department to be included in the ceremony.
The notice said the Sports Hall of Fame summer exhibit entitled ‘Jackets, Jerseys and Summer Memories’ is now open for visitors. The exhibit features baseball and softball history from around Scugog.
In addition to the summer exhibit on the main level in Pad 2 area a new exhibit featuring Rick Finlay and his Port Perry Angels has been added to the main exhibit on the second floor.
The hall is accepting donations towards the preservation and display of the artifact collection. All donors will be recognized at the induction event.