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Inductees by Category: Builders

Behind the scenes there are a lot of individuals who come together to make sports possible for us all to enjoy and for the athletes have a platform to display their talents and gifts. These builders have contributed in ways that deserve gratitude and recognition.

Doug Ross has served at least 25 years as a member of the Burnaby District board of directors and has been recognized as winner of a district Pioneer Award and
Dave Nonis played his minor hockey with the Burnaby Minor Hockey Association, moving up the ranks and playing on the Association’s top Rep teams as a strong defenseman.
Although he had a good playing career growing up in Burnaby it’s his two decades of excellence off the floor and field where Steve Govett has made his mark.
John Berry is a long-time baseball and soccer administrator who is active in promoting accessibility of sports fields for Burnaby youth and who has worked on various field committees and
Benjamin Seebaran’s cricket roots were planted in Trinidad but grew deep in Burnaby. Seebaran came to Canada in 1960 to attend the University of British Columbia not only to further
John Adams has been a leading figure in the development of Burnaby rugby, especially at the youth level. His creation of the Burnaby Buffalo Junior program during the 1980 and
Bill Popowich is a Burnaby native and Burnaby South grad began coaching in the New Westminster high school district and soon after became involved at the executive level in staging
Merv Magus has been a familiar sight around Burnaby sports facilities for decades. Coaching teams throughout his 33 years, the Burnaby teacher increased his athletic involvement in his retirement years.
Dr. Jack Taunton is respected as one of the top Sport Medicine doctors in North America. He was Chief Medical officer at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, Sydney 2000 Olympics
Ken Lind turned a career-ending leg injury into a life-long service to the game of soccer. With a promising soccer career behind him, Lind embarked on a 30-year crusade to

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