Brantford Sports Council

04/20/2026

Congratulations to all Sports Award Winners

The Brantford Sports Council would like to congratulate all the winners of the awards presented at the 20th Anniversary Sports Awards & Recognition Ceremonies on Saturday April 18.

WINNERS in each category are as follows:
Team of the Year - Brantford Ice Cats U11 A Team
Lifetime Sports Volunteerism - Trevor Cherewka
Lifetime Sports Sponsorship - Rogers tv
Sports Volunteer of the Year - Nick Esposito, basketball
Coach of the Year - Teodora Stefanovic, tennis
Excellence in Sports Officiating - Andrew Advincula, volleyball
Male Youth Leadership - Trudeau Gulati, multi-sports
Female Youth Leadership - Ryleigh Lofgren, multi-sports
Sportsmanship & Dedication - Will Finch, football
Sport Event Excellence Award - Brantford Harlequins Rugby Football Club
Community Ambassador Award - Bill Harding

WINNERS of the Domino’s $1,000 Bursary are Sydney Kipp, softball and Noah Terejko, swimming.

A Special Award was presented to the La Ronde family in memory of Jason La Ronde who passed away last December. Jason was a longtime Board member and friend of the Brantford Sports Council.

The Brantford Sports Council appreciates the outstanding support from all our community partners and we again congratulate all the winners, finalists and everyone who participated in this year’s awards ceremonies.

04/17/2026

Youth Sports Appreciation Week

The Brantford Sports Council official Flag raising took place on Friday April 17 at Harmony Square, to kickoff the annual celebration of “Youth Sports Appreciation Week” from April 17 to April 24.

Tell us about your favourite sport experience this past year and what you enjoyed most about it. Send us a brief write up about your experience.

Visit our website and fill out a form at www.brantfordsportscouncil.ca

Be a “VOICE 4 SPORT” in Brantford.

“Sport has the power to change the world…it has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair. It is more powerful than government in breaking down racial barriers” Nelson Mandela

03/27/2026

Brantford Sports Council is pleased to announce all FINALISTS for the 2026 Sports Awards.

Awards will be presented at the 20th annual Sports Awards and Recognition Ceremonies on Saturday, April 18.

FINALISTS in each category are as follows:
Kevin Finney Memorial Award – Sportsmanship and Dedication
Aisha Eldaoub, Multi-Sports
Annika Dobrocky, Swimming
William Finch, Football

Phyllis Gretzky Memorial Award – Female Youth Leadership
Kianna Lamoureux, Artistic Swimming
Ryleigh Lofgren, Multi-Sports
Sophie Vandenbrink, Multi-Sports
Sydney Kipp, Softball

Frank Bricker Memorial Award – Male Youth Leadership
Noah Terejko, Swimming
Trudeau Gulati, Multi-Sports
William Finch, Football

Dave Levac Award – Excellence in Sports Officiating
Andrew Advincula, Volleyball
Jason Little, Baseball
Maddison Smith, Hockey

John Macklin Memorial Award – Coach of the Year
Alison Purkiss, Figure Skating
Julia Wheeler, Artistic Swimming
Teodora Stefanovic, Tennis

George Churchill Memorial Award – Sports Volunteer of the Year
Dave Herriot, Minor Hockey
Nick Esposito, Basketball
Tom Hawke, Girls Hockey
Jack Calbeck Memorial Award – Lifetime Sports Sponsorship
Beck’s Printing Services
Millards Chartered Professional Accountants
Rogers tv

George Jones Memorial Award – Lifetime Sports Volunteerism
Dave Carrol
Matt Dean
Trevor Cherewka

Jimmy Wilkes Memorial Award – Team of the Year
BCI Senior Boys Rugby
Brant Artistic Swimming 11-12
Brantford Bisons U18 Football
Brantford Ice Cats 11U A

Sport Event Excellence Award
Brantford Harlequins Rugby Football Club

Community Ambassador Award
Bill Harding

Domino’s will also present a $1,000 Bursary to a Male and Female athlete.

Location: Laurier Research and Academic Centre West,150 Dalhousie St.
Doors open at 10:00 am
Program begins at 11:00 am to 1:00pm
Lunch compliments of Domino’s following the Ceremonies

Join us and support the Finalists, purchase your tickets today!
$25.00 per person

https://brantfordsportscouncil.ca/product/20th-sports-awards-recognition-program-ticket/

03/14/2026

FINAL WEEK 2025 Nominations for Sports Awards

Is there someone in your organization who deserves to be recognized for their achievements, contributions and support of your organization?

Nominate them for any of these awards:
Sportsmanship & Dedication
Female Leadership
Male Leadership
Sports Official
Coach of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Team of the Year
Lifetime Sponsorship
Lifetime Volunteerism

Deadline is Sunday March 22 to receive Nominations for 2025!
https://brantfordsportscouncil.ca/nomination-forms/

01/07/2026

Sad news Jason La Ronde passed away!

It is with great sadness we share that Jason La Ronde recently passed away. Jay was a dedicated member of the Brantford Sports Council Board of Directors for many years, actively involved in a variety of roles over the years.

Our deepest condolences to his wife Lori and his children Jessie and Josh.

Rest in peace Jay, you will be missed!

01/07/2026

SAVE THE DATE 2026 Sports Awards & Recognition Celebrations!

SAVE THE DATE
 2026 SPORTS AWARDS & RECOGNITION CELEBRATIONS SATURDAY APRIL 18, 2026. LAURIER RESEARCH AND ACADEMIC CENTRE WEST, 150 DALHOUSIE ST. We are pleased to announce that the 20th annual Brantford Sports Council Sports Awards & Recognition Celebrations will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2...

01/07/2026

2025 Nominations are being accepted now. Nominate someone today!

2025 NOMINATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED The Brantford Sports Council is now accepting nominations for the 20th annual Sports Awards and Recognition Celebrations. The Sports Awards recognize the outstanding achievements of local athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, teams and sponsors who are act...

04/11/2025

OLYMPIANS AS COMMUNITY AMBASSADORS

Brantford has a proud tradition of sporting excellence — from grassroots to the Olympic stage — and we’re thrilled to recognize two hometown heroes who continue to inspire our community.

Claire Scheffel earned a Bronze Medal in Artistic Swimming at the 2024 Summer Games.

Suzanne Paulins, CEO of Swimming Canada, represented our nation’s swim team at the same Games.

Though they couldn’t join us in person, both Claire and Suzanne shared special video messages for our Sport Awards Program — and you can now watch them online!

Watch their videos and celebrate their incredible achievements.

Celebrating Claire Scheffel and Suzanne Paulins Brantford has long been a city where sport thrives — from local gyms and pools to national and international arenas. That spirit was on full display during this year’s Youth Sport Appreciation Week, as we proudly welcomed messages from two Olympic-...

04/11/2025

Everyone has a sports story — what's yours?

Whether it’s a game-winning goal, a moment of teamwork that stuck with you, or how sport helped shape your life or the life of someone you love - we want to hear it.

The Brantford Sports Council is collecting stories from across our community to celebrate the impact of local sports at every level. Share your experience below and help us highlight the passion, perseverance, and power of play that brings Brantford together.

This is your chance to be a Voice for Sport - because every story matters.

Click below to share your sports story.

https://brantfordsportscouncil.ca/whats-your-sports-story/

The Brantford Sports Council’s focus remains on the future and building strong grassroots programs for all to participate in while developing the social and physical skills throughout their sports journey.

A Sports Story to Tell! Behind every jersey, whistle, and sideline cheer is a story worth sharing. As part of our 4th Annual Youth Sport Appreciation Week, the Brantford Sports Council is inviting you to be part of the celebration by sharing your personal sports story or experience. Whether you're a...

04/11/2025

What makes Canada great in sport isn’t just what happens on the Olympic stage — it’s what happens in our local rinks, fields, and courts.

Team Canada is showing the world how excellence, respect, and bravery go beyond the podium. These values start at the grassroots level — in the communities where young athletes learn, grow, and fall in love with sport.

Like Team Canada, the Brantford Sports Council is proud to support safe, inclusive, and barrier-free environments where every young person can play and thrive. We believe that when youth feel welcomed, supported, and inspired. That’s when our community is at its best.