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ACAC Hall of Fame Builder Inductee: Curtis J. Phillips
January 31, 2024
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.
ACAC Hall of Fame Builder Inductee: Gregg Meropoulis
January 31, 2024
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.
ACAC Hall of Fame Inductee: Murray McAuley
May 13, 2017
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.
ACAC Hall of Fame Inductee: Yvonne Becker
May 13, 2017
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.
ACAC Hall of Fame Inductee: Tim Tollestrup
May 01, 2014
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.
ACAC Hall of Fame Inductee: Bob Bennett
May 01, 2014
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.
ACAC Hall of Fame Inductee: Lorne Moen
May 01, 2014
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.
ACAC Hall of Fame Inductee: Albert Qually
May 01, 2014
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.
ACAC Hall of Fame Inductee: Mary Matthiessen
May 01, 2014
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.
ACAC Hall of Fame Inductee: Bernie Masterson
May 01, 2014
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.
ACAC Hall of Fame Inductee: Dr. Ellery Pullman
May 01, 2014
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.
ACAC Hall of Fame Inductee: LeRoy Johnson
May 01, 2014
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.
ACAC Hall of Fame Inductee: Wayne Thomas
May 01, 2014
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.
ACAC Hall of Fame Inductee: Dr. Bob Waldenberger
May 01, 2014
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.
ACAC Hall of Fame Inductee: Al Bohonus
May 01, 2014
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.
ACAC Hall of Fame Inductee: Garry Meadus
May 01, 2014
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.