WinSport

Field of Fame #8

Field of Fame #8 at WinSport Day Lodge

Field of Fame #8

WinSport

WinSport  owns and operates Canada Olympic Park in Calgary, one of the key legacy facilities from the 1988 Winter Olympics. WinSport provides a wide range of programs and facilities to help all ages discover, develop and excel at sport.

In Winter, Canada Olympic Park is home to one of Canada’s largest ski and snowboard schools. It features terrain for all abilities, a world-class halfpipe, andFIS-sanctioned slopestyle course, a terrain park, and  Western Canada’s largest tube parks for family fun. In summer, ride the lift up and mountain bike downhill on the trails and the skills centre, or play mini-golf course with your family.

At Canada Olympic Park, the Markin MacPhail Centre has an international-sized arena with seating for 3,000,  and three NHL-sized ice rinks. Two gym facilities provide opportunities for high-performance athletes and the public. WinSport also hosts hundreds of events each year. WinSport also operates the Bill Warren Training Centre at the Canmore Nordic Centre; and the Beckie Scott High Performance Training Centre on the Haig Glacier in Alberta.

Our Champions

A brief introduction explaining how this individual made a lasting impact on Alberta and why they are featured in our Fields of Fame.

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Gwen DAVIES 1941-2020

Gwen Davies was a champion golfer and community leader who inspired others through her achievements in adaptive sports and advocacy.
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Dr. Dennis KADATZ – 1938-2019

Dennis Kadatz was a Calgary sports leader and educator who played a key role in developing university athletics and preserving the city’s Olympic legacy.
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Frank KING, P. Eng., OC, LL.D. (Hon) 1936 – 2018

A visionary leader, Frank King helped bring the 1988 Winter Olympics to Calgary, leaving a lasting legacy in sport, community, and Canadian pride.
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The Honourable Norman (Normie) KWONG (Kwong Lim Yew), CM, AOE, LL.D (Hon) 1929-2016

A legendary athlete and community leader, Norman Kwong broke barriers as a Chinese-Canadian football star and went on to serve Alberta as Lieutenant Governor.
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Doug MITCHELL, CM AOE, LL.D (Hon), KC (1939-2022)

A leader in law and sport, Doug Mitchell helped shape Canada’s athletic landscape through vision, leadership, and lifelong dedication.
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Bob NIVEN, PEng 1942 -2023

An entrepreneur at heart, Bob Niven’s working career spanned 45 years in the oil and gas industry.
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Joan Colleen SNYDER, CM, LL.D. (Hon) 1932-2022

(Photos Courtesy of University of Calgary)