We send our condolences to the family of inductee Chris Hall who died on December 21, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. There will be a celebration of his life on January 12 at 3:00 pm in the Carson Room, Level 2, Victoria Conference Centre, 720 Douglas Street.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Shamrocks Alumni University Scholarship program in memory of Chris Hall. Cheques payable to "Victoria Shamrock Alumni" c/o 4174 Thornhill Crescent, Victoria, V8N 5E5.

Click here to see Cleve Dheensaw's article in the Times Colonist.

The Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame (GVSHOF) and the University of Victoria Department of Athletics and Recreation are pleased to announce Vikes men's soccer player, Michael Baart, as the fifth winner of the annual Bate Family Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame Award.

The St. Michaels University School graduate is a first-year Engineering major who is passionate about computer science and aspires to pursue a degree in software engineering. See the VIKES website for more info on Michael.

David Bate, whose family has created the generous award, started off as a UVic student in the late 1980s.

"The University of Victoria needs the financial firepower and community platform to attract local athletes to its teams," said Bate. "Hopefully, this award marks the beginning of a greater opportunity for local kids to get a world-class education while playing on varsity teams at UVic. I also hope their contributions help these teams perform well and enhance Victoria's long legacy of athletic achievements that continues to make Victoria one of the best communities to live in."

Bate Family Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame Award - Past recipients
2014-15: Michael Baart, Soccer, St. Michaels University School
2013-14: Stephanie Polomark, Rowing, Belmont Senior Secondary
2012-13: Sarah Douglas, Soccer, Glenlyon Norfolk School
2011-12: Patrick Psotka, Track, Oak Bay High
2010-11: Julia Schmidt: Swimming, Lambrick Park Secondary

320 patrons sold out our 2014 Induction Ceremonies and Dinner at the Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort and Spa on Saturday evening. It was an inspirational event as all nine inductees provided moving speeches!!

Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame inductees are, front left to right, Eli Pasquale, Stephanie Dixon, Lynne Beecroft and Maureen Hibberson and, back left to right, Al Howie, Stan Peterec, Jim Reed, Jim Carter (representing the 1994 Commonwealth Games sport committee) and Chris Hall. Photograph By DARREN STONE, Times Colonist

The 1994 Commonwealth Games Sport Committee with sponsor Robert Bettauer, CEO of the Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence.

Ultra Marathoner Al Howie with sponsor David Gramlich of Howe & Gramlich Wealth Management Inc.

Lynne Beecroft with sponsor Clint Hamilton, Director of UVic VIKES.

Builder Jim Reed with sponsor Hugh MacDonald, Executive Director of SportHost Victoria.

All rounder Maureen Hibberson with sponsor Tom MacGregor of Mann, Moulson & Co.

Athlete Eli Pasquale with sponsor Ken Shields of the UVic VIKES.

Athlete Stan Peterec with sponsor Bryce Little of Little & Davies Insurance and Financial Planning.

Athlete Stephanie Dixon with sponsor Ron Jacks of Pacific Coast Swimming / UVic VIKES.

All rounder Chris Hall with sponsor Jeevan Dillon of Zieglers Janitorial Ltd.