| Early in
1963 a group of lacrosse enthusiasts decided that, with the
historical background that New Westminster has in the National
game, it would be an appropriate location for a Canadian
Lacrosse Hall of Fame. With the blessings of the New Westminster
City Council, the interested parties applied to the Canadian
Lacrosse for a charter.
Their interest was rewarded after an
aggressive campaign. The charter was awarded in November of 1964
and the Hall of Fame was incorporate under the Societies Act in
1965.
Selection committees were appointed in
both the east and west to name the charter members. The
committees met in Montreal on January 19, 1966 and 48 were
initially selected. Introduction of new members is made on an
annual basis in five categories, Field Players, Box Players,
Builders, Veteran Players (added in1997) and Team (added
in1998).
On May 17, 1967, Tom Gordon, then
President of the Canadian Lacrosse Association, officially
opened the Hall of Fame premises, located in New Westminster’s
Centennial Community Centre. Since opening, a steady flow of
historical and championship pictures, famous players’ lacrosse
sticks, sweaters, plaques, medals and trophies have been
donated. In 1980 extensive alterations and additions were made
to the Hall of Fame to allow for better presentation and
understanding of the items on display and of Canada’s National
Summer Sport.
For information on the Canadian Lacrosse
Hall of Fame please call or write:
Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame
c/o 302 Royal Avenue
New Westminster, BC
Canada, V3L 1H7
E-mail:
allan@lacrosse.ca
(604) 527-4640
(604) 527-4641 (fax) |