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Call For Sporting Hall Of Fame Nominations

Latrobe City Council is calling for nominations for its Sporting Hall of Fame, a celebration of local sporting history and heroes.

By Latrobe City - 18th July 2014 - Back to News

Latrobe City Council’s mayor, Councillor Sharon Gibson, said that nominations were divided into two categories: legends and members.

"Legends are athletes who achieved sporting excellence by competing at the highest level, perhaps by gaining selection to a national team, or by excelling at the highest possible level for their chosen sport.

"The member category is designed to recognise the contributions of individuals who may not have actually competed, but made a significant contribution to their chosen sport. This might be a coach, official or umpire at elite level," Cr Gibson said.

"From 1 August, members of the community can nominate their sporting heroes, whether they are past or present players or athletes or club managers, officials or mentors. The nominees must have lived in or played their chosen sport in Latrobe City.

"Since the inception of Latrobe City Council’s sporting hall of fame in 2006, there has been a rich history of inductees to both categories. Many sports are represented, including boxing, athletics, volleyball and cycling which is testament to the quality and achievements of our local sporting heroes.

"We look forward to receiving nominations across both categories in a wide range of sports and we will honour those selected at a ceremony on Australia Day in January 2015," Cr Gibson concluded.

Nominations for the Latrobe City Sports Hall of Fame open on 1 August 2014 and close on 10 October 2014. For further details and to obtain a nomination form, visit the Latrobe City website www.latrobe.vic.gov.au or one of our service centres.


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