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Posted: May 01, 2014

ACAC Hall of Fame Inductee: Doug Morris

ACAC Hall of Fame Inductee: Doug Morris

Doug started his long association with Grande Prairie Regional College (GPRC) in 1976 as a student-athlete.  Over the course of three seasons, he played basketball, volleyball, golf and badminton.  In 1978 and 1980 he was awarded the badminton Most Valuable Player.  While still a player, Doug assumed the coaching duties in 1979 and over the years has guided the team to bronze medals in 1988 and 1989 and a silver medal in 1992.  Doug was named ACAC Coach-of-the-Year in an unprecedented four consecutive seasons from 1987 to 1990 and was selected as the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Badminton Coach-of-the-Year in 1986-87.

His volunteer contribution includes ACAC Badminton Convenor, and Tournament Chairperson for the 1993 CCAA National Badminton Championships.

An enthusiastic supporter of the College, Doug has been a member of the Wolf Pac Booster Club, including two terms as Chairman.  He is a former member of the GPRC Foundation, and is a member of the GPRC Board of Governors.