The objective of the Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame is to recognize and honour the achievements of Oshawa individuals and teams who have attained prominence and distinction in sports as well as those who have made a major contribution to the development of sport.
Located inside the Tribute Communities Centre, the Sports Hall of Fame plaques and citations are displayed on the main level walls. The 3600 square foot Museum housing artifacts, memorabilia and photographs is also located on this level at the west end behind Section 119. The new Museum location opened officially in the spring of 2008.
Year Inducted: 2016
Birth Date: February 17, 1944
Home Town: Oshawa
More about Peter Stephenson:
Peter Stephenson was born in Oshawa on February 17, 1944. Although a strong player, Peter also had a major impact on the sport as a builder, where he has served as a coach, official and administrator, he was a coach at the 1974 Canada Winter Games, received a certificate of recognition for achievement in amateur sport in Ontario in 1986, won the Ontario Badminton President Award in 1987, 2004 and 2008, earned a Celebration 88 certificate of merit from the Canadian government in 1988, became a Badminton Canada life member in 2003 and won the Syl Apps special achievement award in 2007.He is a certified Level 2 coach, has been a national referee for more than 15 years, a national umpire for over 30 years and has officiated at all levels, including provincial and national championships and the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria. Peter started and coached a badminton program at Durham College and has served as president at the Oshawa YMCA, district president for the Ontario Central Region, and a director for the Ontario Badminton Association.Also prominent in the Boy Scouts of Canada for more than 35 years, Peter was recognized with the Silver Acorn Award, one of the highest awards for volunteering honors, in 1999.
Wednesdays: 11am - 2pm
Also open during every Oshawa Generals home game
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