Victoria, B.C. – The Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors are pleased to announce that five athletes, one coach, one official and one builder will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on November 7, 2026 at the Induction Dinner & Ceremony, presented by TD Bank.
This year’s inductees represent excellence across a wide range of sports and contributions to the sporting community—locally, nationally, and internationally. Each inductee has made an enduring impact on the sporting landscape of Greater Victoria and beyond.
“This year is the 32nd induction ceremony and dinner for the Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame and this year’s inductees are great champions of their sports,” said Doug Jennings, President of the GVSHoF Board of Directors. “I look forward to celebrating their accomplishments on November 7, 2026 with their many friends and family members as well as our community members and supporters.”
Athletes being inducted this year include Ron Grahame (hockey), Phil Mack (rugby), Riley McCormick (diving), Melanie McQuaid (XTERRA and Triathlon) and Bruce Twamley (soccer). In the Coach category, Peter Vizsolyi (swimming), Official category, Keith Newell (athletics), and Builder category (Royal Victoria Yacht Club) are being inducted.
“We’re proud to support an organization that celebrates achievement across all sports and creates space for diverse stories to be recognized,” said Bruce Gray, District Vice President, TD Bank Group. “The Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame helps make sport more accessible and inclusive while bringing people together to celebrate its rich history and future. Honouring these achievements helps inspire future generations and strengthen the connections that make communities thrive.”
“The Greater Victoria community has a rich sporting history and so many outstanding athletes, coaches, officials and builders,” said Chris Graham, Chair of the Induction Nominations Committee. “Each year, the Induction Nominations Committee has a difficult job to decide which names to put forward for induction to the Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame.”
The Induction Dinner & Ceremony will be held at the Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort on November 7, 2026. Tickets for the Induction Dinner & Ceremony are available online. Following the dinner, a visual representation of the Inductees will be added to the physical Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame display at the Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre concourse (Gate 3).
Over 275 athletes, teams, coaches, officials, builders, and media personalities have been inducted into the Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame since 1991.
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