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Reid Saxby – 2022 – Coach / Team Official of the Year

Reid Saxby has been coaching the Georgian College men’s volleyball team since 2002. He was assistant coach from 2002 to 2014. In 2015 he took on head coaching duties, leading his team to the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) championships, … Continue reading

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Martin Carl – 2022 – Builder

Portrait by Sheila Romard Portrait sponsored by Barrie Sports Hall of Fame Martin Carl was born in 1959. He relocated to the Barrie area in 1984 after receiving his Bachelor of Education degree from Lakehead University. Between 1984 and 1989, … Continue reading

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David Mills / Paul Marley – 2022 – Builders

Portrait by Gisele Lapalme Portrait sponsored by Barrie Rotary Club Dave Mills and Paul Marley have both been actively involved with the Barrie Baycats since the teams’ inception over 20 years ago. Dave Mills served as President and Paul Marley … Continue reading

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Gary Goodridge – 2022 – Athlete

Portrait by Keith Diemer Portrait sponsored by Simcoe Building Centre Gary Goodridge was born in Trinidad and Tobago in 1966 before relocating to Barrie in 1973. While in high school at Eastview S.S., he was involved in both Rugby and … Continue reading

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2022 Induction Ceremony

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David Maxwell Whyne – 2021 – Athlete

Portrait by Keith Diemer Portrait sponsored by Barrie Rotary Club David Whyne has been involved in Special Olympics Barrie since 2009. He is a year-round athlete, competing in Nordic Skiing, Alpine Skiing, Snowshoeing, Soccer, Track and Golf. After competing at … Continue reading

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Jade Irvine – 2021 – Athlete

Portrait by Gisèle Lapalme Portrait sponsored by Simcoe Building Centre Jade Irvine joined Special Olympics Barrie in 2013. She is a multi-sport athlete, competing in snowshoeing, swimming, soccer, track and 5 pin bowling. Jade has competed in Provincial Games for … Continue reading

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Michael Wimbs – 2021 – Athlete

Portrait by Elvira Lusa-Dzumhur Portrait sponsored by Barrie Sports Hall of Fame Society Michael Wimbs became involved with Special Olympics in the early 2000’s. After a brief hiatus, he returned to active participation in Special Olympics in 2014, participating in … Continue reading

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2021 Induction Ceremony

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Ron Andrews – 2019 – Builder

Portrait by Keith Diemer Portrait sponsored by Barrie Rotary Ron Andrews was born in Brampton in 1965 and was an outstanding multi-sport athlete in high school. Ron was introduced to rugby while at Brampton Centennial SS and was described as … Continue reading

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