https://www.acac.ab.ca en-us https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/20240131cjp The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) is thrilled to announce Curtis J. Phillips of the Keyano Huskies as a 2024 inductee into the ACAC Hall of Fame in the Builder category. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/20240131cjp https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/20240131gm The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) is thrilled to announce Gregg Meropoulis of the NAIT Ooks as a 2024 inductee into the ACAC Hall of Fame in the Builder category. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/20240131gm https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/20170517bmm Murray McAuley’s journey in sport administration began in the 1970’s when he coached the Mount Royal College men’s volleyball team from 1970-1972 while completing his university education. Upon completion of his degree,he was hired in 1976 by the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) in the role of Assistant Coordinator of Student Athletics while also coaching the Trojans women’s volleyball team and coordinating the Campus Recreation programs. Sat, 13 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/20170517bmm https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/20170517byb Dr. Yvonne Becker’s important contributions to the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference during her illustrious career simply cannot be overstated - and her accomplishments, while not often headline grabbing material, are both impactful and abundant. Sat, 13 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/20170517byb https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/201606030j7xmx Tim Tollestrup’s impact on Lethbridge College evolved from local basketball playing legend, including a stint on Canada’s national team, to the Kodiaks men’s basketball coach to eventually taking the reigns as Director of Athletics. During his 20 years as the former Lethbridge Community College (and now Lethbridge College) AD, Tim turned the Kodiaks program into one of the ACAC’s best winning CCAA national championships in basketball, soccer and cross country running. Thu, 01 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/201606030j7xmx https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/201606030k6chm Bob Bennett joined Grant MacEwan College in 1972 in a combined position of Student Counselor and Athletics Coordinator. He was officially the first administrator in Griffins athletics. Bob helped create the Edmonton Colleges Athletic League (ECAL) providing the Griffins an opportunity to compete. Thu, 01 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/201606030k6chm https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/201606030l48vn Lorne Moen is considered by many to be the ‘founding father’ of Portage College athletics as he was the individual credited with shepherding the Voyageurs to their ACAC membership. Lorne was the Athletic Director at Portage College (formerly AVC Lac La Biche) from 1986 to 2013, representing the institution’s interests at ACAC Conference Council meetings during that time. Thu, 01 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/201606030l48vn https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/201606030m8qji Al was born in Rose Valley Saskatchewan, attended high school in Rocky Mountain House, and played volleyball for the University of Calgary, graduating in 1972. Al worked for Alberta Forestry before beginning a 31 year career at Olds College as Athletic Director & Coordinator of Recreation. Coached a variety of successful teams; Men’s and Women’s Volleyball, curling & golf. Thu, 01 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/201606030m8qji https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/201606030niegg While athletes and most coaches come and eventually go, and even in some cases Athletic Directors, Mary Matthiessen was the constant in the Rattlers’ Athletics Department for almost 3 decades overseeing administrative duties from 1983 to 2009. Amongst many responsibilities, she was accountable for eligibility records, scholarship allocations, and coordinating all team travel arrangements. Thu, 01 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/201606030niegg https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/201606030olxq0 Bernie Masterson was the long-time athletics director at Concordia, and served the school in that capacity for 38 years, 22 of which were spent the ACAC when Concordia joined in 1992. When Bernie first became the Athletics Director, he was tasked with building the department from the ground up. Thu, 01 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/201606030olxq0 https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/201606030ppkfl Ellery Pullman was Athletic Director at Briercrest for three years (2003-06). He served as the President of the ACAC from 2006 until 2008 and as ACAC Past President 2008 to 2009. Thu, 01 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/201606030ppkfl https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/201606030qulgq Mr. Leroy Johnson originally attended Augustana University College in Camrose before moving on to the University of Calgary, University of Alberta and eventually the University of Montana where he earned a Masters Degree in Education. In 1967 Leroy was appointed high school principal at Camrose Lutheran College, where he worked to help the institution develop from its high school status into a degree-granting institution. Thu, 01 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/201606030qulgq https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/201606030szb7x Wayne Thomas started with Keyano College as the Recreation Director in 1981. In May, 1985 he spearheaded the application that led Keyano College into the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference and became Keyano's first Athletic Director. Thu, 01 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/201606030szb7x https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/201606030u1rw7 Bob arrived at Grande Prairie Regional College (GPRC) in 1966. He was one of the original faculty members of GPRC and proceeded to establish the Department of Physical Education and Athletics. During the early years, Bob not only taught physical education courses and directed student services, but also kept busy with a heavy coaching load. Thu, 01 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/201606030u1rw7 https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/201606030v1m12 Al Bohonus is a widely recognized named around Mount Royal as a number of awards and scholarships are named after the long-time Athletic Director. Al’s name is also widely regarded around the ACAC as he was an influential figure in the growth of the ACAC in the early eighties. Thu, 01 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/201606030v1m12 https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/201606030w4f52 Perhaps no one has a more significant influence of the development of the NAIT Athletics Program than its founder Garry Meadus. In 1963 when NAIT first opened it’s doors, Student Services was a one man operation and that one man was Gary Meadus. Thu, 01 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/201606030w4f52 https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/201606030xhgex Dr. Robert Day served The King’s University College as Athletic Director from 1983 until 2002 and was instrumental in developing a first class athletics program. Bob was not only the first Athletic Director at King’s, but was involved in planning the new campus and athletic facilities eventually constructed. Thu, 01 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/201606030xhgex https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/201606030yl778 As Coordinator of Intramurals and Intercollegiate Athletics from 1968-98, Irwin Stifler played a key role in shaping the development of sport at NAIT. His philosophy of “sport for all” realized opportunities for student athletes of all skill levels and under his direction NAIT developed one of the most comprehensive intramural and Intercollegiate athletic programs in Canada. Thu, 01 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/201606030yl778 https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/201606030zh0mo Allan J. Buttle is genuine founding figure in the formation of the ACAC, as he was one of the original participants in meetings in the early ‘60s discussing the creation of a collegiate athletics conference in Alberta. At the time, Buttle was the originator, developer, and the first Athletic Director/Administrator at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) Athletics Department. Thu, 01 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/201606030zh0mo https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/2016060310eadr From day one, Ken provided the conscientious leadership essential to the growth and development of a quality program of athletes for men and women, consistent with the new opportunities for competitions at the intercollegiate level, and with more comprehensive needs of an expanding student population in the areas of intramural and recreational sports. Thu, 01 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/2016060310eadr https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/201606031409lr Al graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 1970 with Masters of Sport Science and Post-graduate diploma in Administration, 1986. He lectured at the University of Lethbridge and started at Red Deer College (RDC) in 1973, where he served as Academic Chair for six years, Athletic Director for 18 years and men’s hockey coach for 14 years. Thu, 01 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/201606031409lr https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/20160603qr086b Wayne Lalor was the original Physical Education Instructor when the Red Deer Community College opened its doors September 1, 1964. He was Department Head for many years, and instrumental in creating the combined faculty/coaching model that persists to this day at RDC and several ACAC schools. Thu, 01 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acac.ab.ca/hall-of-fame/releases/20160603qr086b