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Rugby Ontario Hall of Fame

Rugby Ontario is pleased to announce the return of the Hall of Fame & Awards. The 2022 Rugby Ontario Hall of Fame inductees and Annual Award winners will be honoured at the awards ceremony in Mississauga, ON, on the evening of Saturday, November 12, 2022.  The awards ceremony will be held at the Maple Banquet Hall (Map: 1325 Eglinton Ave E, Mississauga, ON). The Ceremony, as in 2019, will be held in conjunction with the Rugby Ontario Awards recognition event.

2022 Hall of Fame Class

Aaron Carpenter (Player)

Aaron Carpenter is one of the more decorated rugby players in Canadian history. He holds the Canadian record for most caps on the Canadian Senior Men’s National Team with 80. He represented Canada at three Rugby World Cups (2007, 2011 and 2015) and captained Canada 15 times. Aaron has recorded 17 international tries, most by a Canadian forward. He played professionally in England for Coventry, Plymouth Albion, Cornish Pirates, London Welsh and Doncaster. Aaron learned the game at Brantford Collegiate Institute and the Brantford Harlequins RFC and represented Ontario at all age grade levels. During his professional career and while playing for Canada, Aaron always dedicated time to return to his local community to support programs. Since his retirement as a player, he has turned to coaching, both at club and provincial levels, and formerly with the Toronto Arrows RFC – Canada's first professional rugby union team. 


Dan & Mike Pletch (Players)

Dan & Mike Pletch were staples at the provincial and national level throughout their playing careers. Both began their playing careers at London St. George’s RFC and Medway High School before going on to have successful careers at McMaster University winning four OUA titles. The Pletch brothers went on to represent Ontario at the Junior level and were members of the Ontario Blues Senior Men’s Program. Both Dan & Mike were members of the Canadian Senior Men’s National Team for over seven years and represented Canada at the 2007 Rugby World Cup and earned 31 and 26 caps respectively. Identical twins and front row partners on the field, the Pletch brothers are widely regarded for their work ethic as players and continue supporting the rugby community at various levels in coaching and refereeing.  


Lee Powell (Builder)

Lee Powell has a tremendous record of service to the sport of rugby in Ontario as a player, administrator, coach, referee, instructor and volunteer for nearly 50 years. He began playing at the University of Manitoba before returning to Ontario and playing for the Ottawa Irish RFC, winning five McCormick Cups and representing the EORU Senior Men’s side. He has been instrumental in the high school and club rugby systems, coaching and administrating in the Ottawa region for many decades, including stints with four Ottawa clubs over 17 years. Lee also coached at university level for both Carleton uOttawa over a 14-year period, as well as numerous EORU representative teams for 13 years. His devotion as a volunteer earned him many leadership roles, including President of the Ottawa Irish (1988), the EORU (2010-11), Twin Elm Rugby Park (2017-22) and the Rugby Ontario Board of Directors (2010, 2013). He has also chaired organizing committees for numerous well-attended and successful national and international rugby events in Ottawa. More recently, Lee has led numerous efforts to raise funds in support of rugby in Ottawa and Twin Elm Rugby Park. Lee continues to play into his 70s, most recently with the Barrhaven Scottish Old Boys, but has also played with Ottawa Scottish (1992), Barrhaven Scottish (2002) and Bytown Blues (2005).  


Steve Scott (Official)

Steve Scott is one of the most storied rugby rugby referees in Ontario. His officiating career began in 1986 and he continues to officiate to this day. Since his officiating career began, Steve has been a member of the Niagara Rugby Referee Society. He earned a spot on the Ontario Referee Panel in 1989 and the Rugby Canada A Panel from 1993-2001. Over his career, Steve has served as the Head Referee for major domestic competitions such as the McCormick Cup final in 2001 and 2002, Rugby Canada Super League finals and numerous national championships. Steve has also refereed in multiple International Test matches, three as a Head Referee and eight more as an Assistant Referee. Steve has refereed domestic competitions in Scotland, Australia and New Zealand as part of the Rugby Canada Referee Exchange Program and in 1998 was the only Canadian or American referee invited to the World Classic Tournament in Bermuda. Off the field, Steve has been committed to developing Match Officials in Canada. He has served on the Referees and Laws Committee, a group responsible for national workshops and official development. He also was the Referee Manager at the Churchill Cup and the Director of Referee Development and Ontario Rugby Referees Society Board member for over five years.


Tony Godziek (Player)

Tony Godziek has been a prominent player and coach in Ontario since 1970. Tony’s playing days began at Oakville Trafalgar High School and the Oakville Crusaders Rugby Club where he quickly earned a reputation as a tough and smart opponent. Tony had a lengthy run in representative programs, earning 32 appearances (12 as captain) with the Niagara Rugby Union and 54 for Ontario (15 as captain) in the late ‘70s and through the ‘80s. He excelled onto the Canadian Senior Men’s National Team in 1982 earning eight caps and an appearance at the Hong Kong 7s in 1984 and 1985. He served as both a player and a coach at Crusaders and went on to lead other clubs such as the Brampton Beavers and Yeomen Lions. Tony is still involved with the game serving as a coach with the Burlington Centaurs, a club he has been involved with since 1996 playing a key role in the club's promotion into the Marshall League.

Nomination Details

At this stage, the Hall of Fame & Awards Committee (chaired by Domenic Scuglia) is seeking nominations for the Hall of Fame.

Who Can Nominate?

Nominations may originate from a member of a club, association, or Rugby Ontario’s Board of Directors, that are in good standing with Rugby Ontario.

What are the classes for nomination? 

There are 5 classes of Hall of Fame Inductees (Players, Teams, Coaches, Officials and Builders). 

Where do I submit a nomination?

Please complete and submit nominations on the Rugby Ontario Hall of Fame Nomination Form and send to awards@rugbyontario.com. Please note there are two nomination forms, one for builders and one for players/coaches/match officials/teams. Please see the Supplementary Documents section below for the nomination forms

When is the deadline for nominations?

The deadline for nominations is Friday, August 19th, 2022

How is a nomination assessed?

All nominations received are assessed against the Hall of Fame Evaluation Rubric. This rubric contains five criteria (see table below) which are each scored on a 1 to 6 basis, providing for a possible maximum of 30 points. Each Hall of Fame Committee member votes on each nomination. A nominee requires a minimum of 20 points on 2/3 of the ballots submitted to be inducted, with a maximum of six candidates (plus ties) to be inducted in any one year. 

To assist the Committee to give full and proper consideration to all nominations received, only nominations submitted on the official nomination form providing information on each of the evaluation criteria, will be accepted. 

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Players/Coaches/Officials/TeamsBuilders
Overall career
Length of service to rugby
National, Provincial, Regional Representation
Programs developed
Awards or Recognitions
Leadership within rugby and the community
Community Involvement, development of the sport in the community
Widely recognized contributions
Winning championships/officiating championships, win loss records
Awards or Recognitions

Should I provide letters of endorsement?

It is strongly recommended that a minimum of three letters of endorsement are provided with a nomination.

Further Information

If there are any questions with regards to the Hall of Fame selection process please do not hesitate to contact awards@rugbyontario.com

Supplementary Documents:

Hall of Fame Nomination Form 2022 Builders

Hall of Fame Nomination Form 2022 Players/Coaches/Officials/Teams

Hall of Fame Guidelines 

HALL OF FAME - CLASS OF 2022

Rugby Ontario Hall of Fame Class of 2022 - From left to right: Mike Pletch, Tony Godziek, Steve Scott, Aaron Carpenter, Lee Powell, Dan Pletch


Rugby Ontario Hall of Fame Inductees (ALL TIME):


INDUCTEE
AFFILIATION
INDUCTION YEAR
Scott, SteveCrusaders Rugby Club2022
Powell, LeeOttawa Irish & Barrhaven Scottish2022
Pletch, Dan & MikeLondon St. Georges2022
Godziek, TonyBurlington Centaurs & Crusaders RFC2022
Carpenter, AaronBrantford Harlequins2022
Toronto Scottish Women 1996-2005
Toronto Scottish2019
Steen, Glen
Brantford Harlequins2019
Pither, Ron
Oshawa Vikings2019
O'Mahony, William
Sarnia Saints2019
Myers, Paul
Balmy Beach2019
Boos, Bob & Ferras, Mick
Brantford Harlequins2019
McAuley, Colette
University of Guelph Gryphons2018
Hodgson, Wayn
Niagara Wasps2018
Gallo, Maria
University of Guelph Gryphons2018
Gadjovich, George
Ontario & Toronto Rugby Referees Societies
2018
Carr, Norman
Ottawa Irish2018
Billingsley, John
Ottawa Irish2018
Barrow, Bob
Brock RFC

2017

Di Nardo, Barb
Toronto Saracens

2017

Gray, Steve
Ottawa Beavers / Ottawa Irish

2017

Higgins, Pearse
Ontario & Toronto Rugby Referees Societies

2017

Nichols, Kyle
Balmy Beach RFC

2017

Stuart, Bill
Niagara Rugby Union / Hamilton Hornets / Grimsby Gentlemen

2017

Balmy Beach 1st XV, 1980-81

2017

Courser, Ken
Brantford Harlequins

2016

Gage, Bruce
Balmy Beach RFC

2016

Gage, Tubs & Gee
Balmy Beach RFC

2016

McGann, Julie
Brampton Beavers

2016

Moody, Cec
Toronto Scottish

2016

Harris, David
Markham Irish Canadian RFC

2015

Lipsett, Bob “Red”
Balmy Beach RFC

2015

Lougheed, Dave
Balmy Beach RFC

2015

McGann, Tony
Balmy Beach RFC

2015

Markham Irish 1st XV 1962-73

2015

Ottawa Irish 1st XV, 1986-92

2015

Jenkins, Robert

2014

McMillan, Ian
Toronto/Aurora Barbarians RFC

2014

Svoboda, Karl
Ajax Wanderers RUFC

2014

White, Phil
McMaster University

2014

Williams, Mike
Toronto Scottish

2014

Burnett, David
Burlington Centaurs RFC

2013

Jones, Trevor
Markham Irish RFC

2013

Piggott, Allen
Ontario & Toronto Rugby Referees Societies

2013

Reich, John
Aurora Barbarians RFC

2013

Blackwell, Simon
Ottawa Irish & Eastern Ontario Rugby Union

2008

Chatland, Brian
Toronto & District Referee Society

2008

Greig, Iain
Toronto Scottish Rugby Club

2008

Jones, Ken
Brampton Rugby Club

2008

McGeein, Bob
Brantford Harlequins Rugby Club/Rugby Ontario

2008

Tarver, Glenn
Balmy Beach Rugby Club/Rugby Ontario

2008

Ambrose, Paul
Balmy Beach Rugby Club

2007

Illman, Bob
Southwest Rugby

2007

Jones, Kevin
Toronto Saracens RFC

2007

Wesch, Natascha
Rugby Ontario/University of Western Ontario

2007

Wilson, Paul
Peterborough Pagans Rugby Club

2007

Charron, Al
Ottawa Irish Rugby Club

2006

Kaira (Nee Russell), Helen
Ajax Wanderers Rugby Club

2006

Mitchell, Malcolm ‘Mac’
Ajax Wanderers Rugby Club

2006

Moss, Ron
Ajax Wanderers Rugby Club

2006

Postlethwaite, Tony
Bytown Blues Rugby Club

2006

Ambrose, Heather
Balmy Beach Rugby Club

2005

Benyon, Hedley
Brampton Rugby Club

2005

McCann, Jim
Niagara Rugby Referees’ Society

2005

Nicoll, Ian
Toronto Scottish Rugby Club

2005

Curtis, Bill
Hamilton Hornets Rugby Club

2004

Elder, Bob
Ottawa Irish Rugby Club

2004

Heald, Monty
Burlington Centaurs Rugby Club

2004

Young, Murray
London St. Georges Rugby Club

2004

Guilfoyle, John
Burlington Centaurs Rugby Club

2003

Minutillo, Gina
Toronto Saracens Rugby Club

2003

Mitchell, Ed
Eastern Ontario Rugby Union

2003

Swift, David
Niagara Rugby Referees’ Society

2003

Fletcher, Denis
Toronto Nomads Rugby Club

2002

Nancekivell, Larry
Yeomen Rugby Club

2002

Platts, John
Ottawa Beavers‐Banshees Rugby Club

2002

Smith, Ken
Irish Canadian Rugby Club

2002

Young, Millar
Toronto Scottish Rugby Club

2002

Browner, Eamonn
Irish Canadian Rugby Club

2001

Hamilton, James Hugh
Ajax Wanderers Rugby Club / ORU President

2001

Jones, Ron
Stoney Creek Camels Rugby Club

2001

McCormick, Vic
Toronto Nomads Rugby Club

2001

Russell, John
By-town Blues Rugby Club

2001

Woodburn, Stan
Toronto Nomads Rugby Club

2001

Carson, George
Toronto Irish Canadians Rugby Club

2000

Earl, Anthony
Toronto Barbarians Rugby Club

2000

Fowler, Arthur
Ajax Wanderers Rugby Club

2000

Jones, Dai Rhys
Hamilton Hornets Rugby Club / Niagara Rugby Union

2000

Krause, Chris
Oshawa Rugby Club

2000

Pay, George
Referees and ORU President

2000

Boswell, David
Toronto Welsh Rugby Club

1999

Brown, John
York County Rugby Club

1999

Donaldson, Norm
Toronto Scottish Rugby Club

1999

Jones, George
Brantford Harlequins Rugby Club

1999

Jones, Vince
Lindsay Rugby Club

1999

Marshall, Bishop Guy
Ontario Rugby Union

1999

Miller, Rev Fred
Toronto Nomads Rugby Club

1999

Rowan, Hal
Toronto Scottish Rugby Club

1999

Williams, Brian
Toronto Nomads Rugby Club

1999

About the Rugby Ontario Hall of Fame:

Formed in 1999, the purpose of the Rugby Ontario Hall of Fame is to honour and perpetuate the names and accomplishments of players, coaches, officials, and members of the provincial rugby community whose dedication and competitive achievements have brought lasting fame to the sport of rugby in Ontario.
To date, 91 individuals and four teams have been inducted into the Rugby Ontario Hall of Fame.

For more information on the Hall of Fame, please contact: 

Myles Spencer
CEO, Rugby Ontatio
Rugby Ontario
mspencer@rugbyontario.com

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Statement On Covid-19: Suspension Of Rugby Activities

(WHITBY, ON) – Rugby Ontario has been closely monitoring the rapidly evolving situation relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, and in response to growing concerns and public health directives, a decision has been made to suspend all rugby activities effective from midnight March 13, 2020 until at least April 10, 2020. During this time, no sanctioned rugby activity is permitted, including training sessions.

“Rugby Ontario’s number one priority is the safety and well-being of players, coaches, officials, volunteers, employees and parents participating in our sport across Ontario,” said Rugby Ontario CEO Myles Spencer. “The rugby community is a strong and resilient one, and we hope to see everyone enjoying the sport they love again very soon. We encourage all members to take care and stay in good health during this unprecedented time.”