Receiving his induction into the Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame was a humbling honour for Darren Reisig, who credits the many teammates, coaches, family and friends who supported his career. Born in Vancouver and raised in Victoria from 1981, Darren built a lasting legacy in Canadian lacrosse as an elite player, coach, and program leader. Beginning in North Delta, he joined the Victoria Seaspray and advanced to the Jr. A Esquimalt Legion, earning Rookie of the Year and leading the league in scoring in 1989. From 1993 to 2000, he represented Team Canada at two World Championships, winning Silver in 1998.
A cornerstone of the Victoria Shamrocks from 1990 to 2003, Darren captured Mann Cup titles in 1997, 1999, and 2003 while also playing professionally with the Vancouver Ravens, San Jose Stealth, and Portland Lumberjax. His accolades include WLA MVP, Ross Cup MVP, and 2002 NLL All-Star. Inducted into the Victoria Shamrocks Hall of Fame (2010) and Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame (2023), Darren continues to inspire as a coach and mentor at Claremont Sports Institute.
Sponsored by Victoria Shamrocks.
Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Dave Campbell moved to Victoria at 13, where his passion for running quickly took root. A standout in high school track and field, he broke the four-minute barrier in the 1500m in his first year and trained under coach Stan Gill, who fostered his drive for excellence. Competing for both the University of Victoria Vikes and the Victoria Mercuries, Dave became one of Canada’s top middle-distance runners, setting personal bests from 800m to 10,000m and earning a place on the national team.
On the international stage, Dave represented Canada at the 1988 Seoul Olympics in the 1500m, winning medals at the 1986 Commonwealth Games (Bronze, 1500m) and 1989 Francophone Games (Gold). His career highlights include victories at the 1987 Indoor Grand Prix and 1990 Vancouver Sun Run, as well as strong showings at World Cups and Pan American Games. Named Victoria’s Athlete of the Year in 1986, he remains a celebrated figure in Canadian athletics.
Inductee sponsored by Pacific Institute for Sport Education.
