Heather Wilson-Banks was first capped for Canada’s national women’s rugby team against Wales at the 1994 World Cup.
Wilson-Banks, a back row forward, went on to represent her country 15 times, primarily at the No. 8 position.
The Burnaby firefighter played in two other World Cups for Canada, in 1998 and again in 2002. She captained the national team on two separate occasions.
Wilson-Banks played her club rugby for the Burnaby Lake Rugby Club for 12 seasons.
Recognizing and celebrating those who have brought honour to Burnaby through their incredible achievements in the arenas of sport.
Sports have the unique ability to cut across differences in age, gender, ethnicity, politics and wealth to unify, inspire, entertain and amaze. Our Inductees, Members and our Scholarship Winners certainly are living proof of this!
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The Bill Copeland Sports Centre
3676 Kensington Ave.
Burnaby, BC V5B 4Z6
General Inquiries: 604-294-7385
E-Mail: info@bshofbc.com
Recognizing and celebrating those who have brought honour to Burnaby through their incredible achievements in the arenas of sport.
Sports have the unique ability to cut across differences in age, gender, ethnicity, politics and wealth to unify, inspire, entertain and amaze. Our Inductees and our Scholarship winners certainly are living proof of this.
Located in:
The Bill Copeland Sports Centre
3676 Kensington Ave.
Burnaby, BC V5B 4Z6
General Inquiries: 604-294-7385
E-Mail: info@bshofbc.com
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