April 19, 2013 (Dalhousie, NB) – The names of the six new members who will be inducted into the New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame later this year were recently announced. “These inductees are true role models, not only as athletes, but as human beings, and are most deserving of this prestigious recognition,” said Healthy and Inclusive Communities Minister Dorothy Shephard, who is responsible for sport and recreation.

“By inspiring others to participate in sport, more New Brunswickers will be able to enjoy some of the many benefits and contribute to rebuilding stronger, healthier communities.”

The members will join the hall when it holds its induction ceremony at Dalhousie Regional High School on June 8. The inductees will bring the total number of honourees to 231.

“We are proud to announce that these six distinguished athletes and builders are to be inducted into the hall of fame,” said Jean-Guy Poitras, chair of the hall’s board of governors. “We are also excited to have Dalhousie host this year’s event and look forward to honouring these worthy New Brunswickers.”

George LeFeuvre of Jemseg has been involved with the sport of Cross Country Skiing for nearly 40 years. He is recognised internationally for his talent for trail-grooming and track-setting and has participated in the preparation of six Olympic Games (Calgary, Albertville, Lillehammer, Salt Lake City, Torino & Vancouver), eight FIS Nordic Cross Country Ski Championships in addition to many National and Provincial Championships.

He is so highly regarded in his field that he was asked to help improve the JACA tracksetter snow grooming machine, the world standard for the preparation of international events. Always willing to share his vast knowledge, George regularly travels to give training clinics and seminars of his craft. In 1999, George was awarded the Dave Rees Award by Cross Country Canada for his long-term contribution to the sport of Cross Country Skiing.

Full list of inductees HERE.