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2016 Annual Report Message from the President & CEO On behalf of ’s Sports Hall of Fame, I am pleased to present the 2016 Annual Report.

2016 was a difficult year for the Canadian economy, especially in , leading to cuts in funding and Government support significantly impacting the -based museum operation. Despite these and other challenges, our 2016 Sport Heroes Celebration and Golf Tournament and the 2016 Induction Celebrations presented by Canadian Tire were both very successful and well attended events. We inspired more than ever before through our events, programs, and exhibits, and continue to develop great new partnerships while appreciative of the many longstanding partners that make our charitable work possible.

We wish to thank Colin MacDonald, retiring Chair of the Board of Governors, for his commitment and leadership over the last six years which greatly benefited the museum on a national scale. Mr. MacDonald is passing the torch to Robert R. Rooney, Q.C. who we welcome as incoming Chair. Mr. Rooney has served on the Board since 2013 and we look forward to his leadership in the years to come.

Thank you to our inducted Honoured Members, Board of Governors, donors, sponsors, partners, Honoured Member Selection Committee members, staff, and volunteers for their tireless efforts and dedication to Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. Our ability to recognize Canada’s greatest athletes and builders and to share their stories to inspire Canadians is possible only because of you! We look forward to a wonderful 2017 full of celebrations for Canada’s 150th anniversary and delivering a new Social Media strategy called #InspireCanada to inspire even more Canadians in sport, school, work, and life.

Sincerely,

Mario Siciliano President & CEO Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame #InspireCanada Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame 2016 Induction Celebrations

Presented By Canadian Tire Induction into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame is the highest sporting honour in Canada. Each year, a class of the country’s most influential and inspiring athletes and sport builders are inducted at the biggest annual celebration of sport in Canada. On November 1, 2016, the Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame 2016 Induction Celebrations presented by Canadian Tire took place at the Four Seasons Centre for Performing Arts, in Toronto. The event was broadcast nationally on Sportsnet throughout November. All funds raised through the event support Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame’s national programs and services.

L-R: Michael “Pinball” Clemons (Football), Stephanie Dixon (Para ), Dr. Frank Hayden (Builder, Special Olympics), Colleen Jones (Curling), Annie Perreault (), Sue Holloway (Cross Country Skiing & Canoe-Kayak), and Bryan Trottier (Ice Hockey).

Honoured Member, Curt Harnett Honoured Members, , Horst Bulau Olympian with & 2016 Inductee Michael Clemons & Dr. Honoured Member, 2016 Sport Heroes Celebration & Golf Tournament

Presented By Calgary Sport Tourism Authority The 2016 Sport Heroes Celebration & Golf Tournament had a great turnout and tremendous support from the Calgary community. Sponsors included: Calgary Sport Tourism Authority, AMJ Campbell, Nike, FGL/ Sport Chek, Progress Energy, Molson Coors Canada, Hamptons Golf Club, Burnet Duckworth & Palmer, First Energy, INLIV, KPMG, TransCanada Pipelines, X-Cel Communications, City Group Media and Metro Calgary. 36 Honoured Members from across Canada, including the Class of 2016 Inductees, participated in the event. Over 200 people attended the Sport Heroes Celebration reception held at Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame the evening before the golf tournament. Cassie Campbell-Pascall emceed an inspiring discussion during the celebration featuring the Class of 2016.

L-R: Bryan Trottier, Annie Perreault, Colleen Jones, Sue Holloway, 2016 Sport Heroes Celebration & Golf Tournament Honourary Co-Chairs Dr. Frank Hayden, Stephanie Dixon, & Michael “Pinball” Clemons Honoured Member, Cassie Campbell-Pascall & Heather Culbert

Honoured Members, Don Jackson, , & Michelle Cameron Honoured Members (L-R) Pat Stapleton, Serge Savard, Jamie Salé, , Coulter with 2016 Inductee Stephanie Dixon , Mark Tewksbury and

Honoured Member, Lori-Ann Muenzer with golf team Honoured Member, Michelle Cameron Coulter, Co-Chair Honoured Member, Marnie McBean with golf team Heather Culbert & golf team Thank you to the Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Honoured Members who participated in our events throughout 2016 including:

• • Dr. Frank Hayden • Annie Perreault • Doug Anakin • • Ken Read • Don Awrey • Sue Holloway • Gareth Rees • Sylvie Bernier • Dennis Hull • Jamie Salé • Horst Bulau • Don Jackson • Serge Savard • • • Beckie Scott • Michelle Cameron Coulter • Angela James • Rod Seiling • Cassie Campbell-Pascall • Maria Jelinek • Margaret Southern • Michael Clemons • Otto Jelinek • Pat Stapleton • Gary Cowan • Colleen Jones • Marlene Stewart Streit • Bill Crothers • Dr. • Ron Taylor • Stephanie Dixon • Kerrin Lee-Gartner • Mark Tewksbury • Ron Ellis • Catriona Le May Doan • Bryan Trottier • Sharon Anne Firth • Archie MacKinnon • Linda Thom • Craig Forrest • Marnie McBean • Cliff Thorburn • Brian Glennie • Lori-Ann Muenzer • Marina van der Merwe • Laurie Graham • • Bill White • Curt Harnett • Dr. Susan Nattrass

Education Programs 10,000 students participated in education programs in 2016 with over 2,300 underpriviledged students participating in our education programs at no cost to the schools thanks to our sponsors. We also launched our Virtual Distance Learning Program pilot with successful test runs to schools in Alberta, , Northwest Territories and Prince Edward Island to a total of 150 students.

Education program in Toronto for 25 Grade 12 students from Father Henry Rural Alberta youth meet their heroes Honoured Member, Catriona Le May Carr school presented by Honoured Member, Gareth Rees, and the Class of Doan (far right) and Olympian, Monique Sullivan (far left) on March 16, 2016. 2016 as part of the 2016 Induction Celebrations day on November 1, 2016. Facility Rentals & Events

55 corporate events were hosted at Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame throughout 2016, providing over 3,700 guests with an inspiring, unique, and interactive experience.

Exhibits & Collections Admissions Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame, the first national museum located outside of the Ottawa capital region, continues a 62 year legacy of celebrating Canada’s greatest sport heroes. With the largest Olympic and Paralympic collection in Canada and an overall collection of more than 100,000 artefacts, we aim to inspire all Canadians in sport, school, work, and life through the stories of the inducted Honoured Members.

Follow the Spirit: Rio 2016 ’s F1 Race Car Removal Olympic & Paralympic Exhibit on November 28, 2016 to make room for the new Horses in Sport Exhibit.

The Locker Room Gallery features the Class of 2016 Inductees. Artefacts include Clemons’ 1991 Grey Cup Ring; Dixon’s Gold Paralympic Ring and her first swimsuit with the leg sewn; Trottier’s last jersey he wore as a New York Islander in 1990 when he scored his 500th goal as well as his Eagle Feather, the highest honour awarded to First Nations peoples.

Terry Fox Exhibit Launch & Media Conference on September 13, 2016

Darrell Fox, Terry’s younger brother, who accompanied Grades 3 and 4 students from Colonel J Fred Scott School Terry during the Marathon of Hope who attended the exhibit launch and media conference Snapshot of 2016 Gross Revenue

Retail/Offsite Exhibits/Misc. $44,987 Education Programs $38,729 Facility Rentals $95,040

Program Grants $106,120

Admissions $120,216

Sport Heroes Celebration $144,360 Induction Celebrations $1,238,526

Donations & Sponsorships $448,706

Total fundraising and revenue sources = $2,236,684

This information is taken from the complete financial records of the organization. To obtain the full audited financial statements, contact (403) 776-1080 or visit sportshall.ca #InspireCanada

We Need Your Help! We are an institution created in the public interest with a mission to inspire all Canadians in sport and in life. Government, corporate, and private donations are critical to the success of the museum. Your help is more important than ever. Please consider making a gift to Canada’s sport heroes and to the next generation as part of Canada’s 150th anniversary.

Please contact Mario Siciliano, President & CEO of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame, to discuss your financial gift, recognition opportunities, and charitable tax receipts. We greatly appreciate your support!

Mario Siciliano, President & CEO at 403-776-1080 or [email protected]

Nominate Your Sports Hero! Induction into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame is the highest sporting honour in Canada. Each year, a class of the country’s most influential and inspiring athletes and sport builders are inducted. All Canadians are invited to nominate individuals and teams for induction. Nominations are due by January 15th of each year.

New inductees become Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Honoured Members in one of two categories: • The Athlete category for outstanding athletic achievements as an individual or a team • The Builder category for outstanding contribution to Canadian sport as a leader, administrator, official, coach, business leader, or media

For more information and to download the nomination form, visit www.sportshall.ca/nominate-your-hero.html

Museum Hours: 10am to 5pm, Wednesday to Sunday and all holiday Mondays. Open 7 days a week during July and August.

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