Celebrate the third annual Sports Wall of Fame induction ceremony on November 7 at 2:00 p.m.
On Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., the Town of St. Marys is hosting the third
annual Sports Wall of Fame induction ceremony. This event will be held at the Pyramid
Recreation Centre (317 James St. S) and will recognize the 2026 class of inductees.
Nominations are accepted annually in April, with the successful inductees announced in
May of each year. For the third iteration of this recognition program, the Recreation and
Leisure Advisory Committee has chosen three impressive representatives of athletic
achievement and sport development in the community.
The 2026 inductees are as follows: Mike Teahen, Amie Shackleton, and Loiey Moir. (Please
note that Mike Teahen will be recognized in next year’s induction ceremony as he is unable
to attend this year’s event).
An accomplished baseball player, Mike Teahen had a lengthy career as an active athlete.
After starting his competitive ball journey right here in St. Marys, eventually being called up
to the Inter-County Senior League representing Stratford. Mike then went on to play
professionally in Alberta for 6 seasons and has represented the country as a member of
Canada’s National Men’s Baseball team five times playing in World Championships, Pan
Am Games, and more. Teahen has received further acclaim when named
Most Valuable Player of the Alberta Major Baseball League in 1978 and was named as All
Star for the same league three years later in 1981.
Amie Shackleton has cemented herself as a prolific curler in her field and is now being
recognized in her home community. From her early years of involvement in the sport, Amie
has been a trailblazer for women’s curling both locally and across the province.
Throughout her decades-long competitive career, Amie has amassed countless medals,
trophies, banners, and more. Some highlights of her esteemed career include multi
season appearances at Trophy Provincials, Silver Tankards, Ontario Mixed Curling
Championships, Intermediate Women’s Provincials, and at the Scotties Tournament of
Hearts. Shackleton’s prestigious career has set a standard of success and elevated the
curling community in St. Marys.
Loiey Moir, an accomplished ladies fastball player who began her career playing minor ball
in St. Marys, has been selected as an Athlete inductee. Loiey was instrumental in the
expansion and development of ladies fastball in town and competed as a member of the
St. Marys Pullets who won the Ontario provincial championship in 1962 and 1963. Moir
went on to play catcher for the Kitchener Kieswetters starting in 1965; winning the 1971
Canadian National Championship. The pinnacle of Loiey’s success occurred in 1972 when
she represented Canada at the World Ladies Fastball Tournament in Italy where the team
secured a second-place finish. From humble roots as female athlete of the year at
St. Marys DCVI in 1954, 1956, and 1957, Loiey Moir has demonstrated outstanding athletic
success in her field.
"This Sports Wall of Fame is a tribute to the athletes, teams, and builders who have made a
lasting impact on our community’s sporting legacy," says Joannah Campbell, Recreation
Manager for the Town of St. Marys. "We are proud to honor both the achievements and the
dedication that help make St. Marys a vibrant sports hub."
Everyone is welcome to attend the ceremony. Free refreshments will be available in the
EndZone upstairs at the Pyramid Recreation Centre following the event, courtesy of the
Town.
The next call for Sports Wall of Fame nominations will open in April 2027. An
announcement will be made when nominations open through the local media, social
media (facebook.com/pyramid.centre), and the Town’s website
(www.townofstmarys.com/sportswall).
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Contact:
Joannah Campbell, Recreation Manager
519-284-2340, ext.626 | jocampbell@town.stmarys.on.ca
For Media Inquiries:
Kaleigh Siegner-Robertson, Corporate Communications Coordinator
519-284-2340, ext. 432 | krobertson@town.stmarys.on.ca