We are saddened to share the news that our long time official, and 2017 Hall of Fame Inductee, George Walters, has passed away.

George played a major role in the development of athletics through the Legion Camp Program, earning himself more than 50 years of volunteer experience in the Thunder Bay area. His roles as both an official and meet director have allowed him to successfully organize hundreds of competitions, including a number in Manitoba.

He represented the North Western Region on the OTFA Board of Directors and was the key contract for OTFA in the region throughout his time in Thunder Bay. He played leading roles in organization of the 1981 Canada Summer Games (Chairman of Officials) and OFSAA Championships in Thunder Bay. Additionally, George officiated in many local, regional, provincial, national, and international meets, including the 1983 World University Games (Edmonton) and the 1993 World Indoors (Toronto).

You can find more information about George’s life here.