Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
Alberta Sports Hall of Fame inducts National and International Volleyball Builder Dr. Lorne Sawula
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Dr. Lorne Sawula’s impact on volleyball in Canada is staggering, from the local club level to the most competitive matches on the international stage. He has been a coach, clinician, teacher, administrator and an author.
Lorne has coached over 600 international volleyball matches, including at the Olympics, the world championships, and the Pan Am Games. He has coached another 500 matches at the university and college level, both men’s and women’s, including at the University of Alberta where he led the Pandas to 4 of 6 consecutive CIS national championships. He has also coached at UBC, the University of Ottawa, Dalhousie University and NAIT. However, Lorne’s contributions go far beyond wins and losses.
As technical director for the Canadian Volleyball Association from 1977 to 1982, Lorne coordinated the first technical guidelines and wrote content for the original coaches instructor manuals. He was instrumental in bringing the sciences into volleyball education. Lorne has co-authored several books including Soviet Gold and Volleyball Coaches Diary, and has written numerous articles and papers promoting new ideas and helping to evolve the game. In his career, Lorne has taught over 2000 volleyball clinics in Alberta, Canada and internationally.
In 2007, Lorne started a volleyball sport school at Edmonton’s Vimy Ridge Academy and created Aspire Volleyball in 2010. Through Aspire Volleyball, he focused on transitioning young athletes and parents from club level through to national level competitions. Lorne always saw volleyball as a life-long endeavour and has been most proud of his athletes maintaining their involvement in sport when their athletic careers were over through coaching, refereeing, or administrative duties.
Todayville is proud to have produced the video profiles of this year’s Inductees. Learn more about the 2018 inductees here.
Since it’s inception in 1957, hundreds of Albertans have been inducted into the Hall of Fame. We invite everyone to join us in this celebration of both new Inductees and returning Honoured Members, and their lasting impact on sport in our province. If you would like more information on the Induction Banquet or to order tickets, please call (403) 341-8614.
Read and watch more video profiles of the 2018 Alberta Sports Hall of Fame inductees:
Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
THE HALFTIME REPORT News from the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame
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Alberta
Shining a spotlight on Alberta athletes, sport leaders
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Alberta’s government is continuing to support the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame, so it can showcase the province’s sport legacy for years to come.
The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame celebrates the accomplishments of more than 1,600 Albertans, from Olympic gold medallists to community sport leaders. To continue supporting this long-standing legacy, the government is providing $302,500 to the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame Museum. This funding will support the operations of the facility and the organization’s management and delivery of the annual Alberta Sport Recognition Awards.
“Alberta’s future is stronger when we understand and preserve our history and celebrate our successes. Places like the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame help us do just that. I’m proud our government is supporting it, as it spotlights Albertans with incredible athletic achievements and community contributions.”
“The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame has long been a cherished attraction in our community, offering Albertans inspiration and a window into the remarkable legacy of our athletes and community sport leaders. With our government’s investment in this institution, Red Deer’s tourism will undoubtedly grow, bringing significant benefits to our community and surrounding areas.”
“I am pleased to see the government’s support for the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame continue. This organization enriches the sport community in central Alberta, inspires the next generation of athletes and preserves our province’s history in sport excellence.”
The Hall of Fame provides a space where the accomplishments of the sport community in Alberta are preserved and inspires the province’s future athletes and community leaders. Albertans recognized in the Hall of Fame include Melody Davidson, who was inducted in 2008 for her excellence in hockey, serving as a two-time Olympic gold medal-winning head coach for Team Canada women’s hockey, and Lanny McDonald, who was inducted in 1993 following a long and successful career in professional hockey. Last year, 12 inductees were nominated, including Patrick Jarvis and Theresa Maxwell for their success in Paralympics and volleyball.
This funding will ensure that Albertans can continue to celebrate the province’s turning-point moments and growing legacy in sport.
“We are grateful for the support we have received from the Alberta government. Their funding has played a pivotal role in sustaining the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame, allowing us to preserve and celebrate the rich sporting history of our province. This support not only enhances our ability to showcase the achievements of the athletes, teams and sport champions but also reinforces the significant role sport plays in our community.”
“Red Deer proudly stands as a hub for sports excellence, and the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame plays a pivotal role in preserving and promoting our province’s rich athletic legacy. The City of Red Deer is grateful for the Alberta government’s continued support, ensuring that this institution continues to inspire future generations by showcasing the remarkable achievements of our athletes and community leaders.”
The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame helps grow tourism in Red Deer and the surrounding area by attracting visitors to the facility to enjoy interactive sport-oriented games and activities and sport memorabilia. In the past two years, an estimated 20,000 people have visited the Hall of Fame annually. Exhibits on different sports and sport organizations, including the Hall of Fame Gallery that showcases the athletes and sport builders who have been inducted annually since 1957, are also available to view.
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