George Morfitt has achieved remarkable success as a competitor and administrator across tennis, squash, and racquetball for decades. As a junior, he ranked in the B.C. and Pacific Northwest Top 10 in singles and doubles tennis and competed with Modesto Junior College, winning two California State Championships, later playing for UBC. In his 30s, he captured BC 30+ tennis singles titles before turning to squash, where over 35 years he claimed numerous provincial, national, and international Masters championships, including Canadian, U.S., and Mexican titles, and contributed to Pacific Coast’s US National Team Championship. He also won multiple racquetball titles, becoming the only player to have BC and Canadian National Masters titles in all three racquet sports.
Beyond competition, George has shaped Canadian sport as president of national and provincial associations, chair of Canadian Sport Centre Pacific, and Canadian delegate to the International Squash Federation. His leadership earned him Sport Canada Executive of the Year and induction into the BC Sports and Canadian Squash Halls of Fame.
Inductee sponsored by Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame
Operation Trackshoes was a pioneering provincial sports festival for British Columbians with developmental disabilities, held annually at the University of Victoria for over 50 years. Founded in 1971 by Judith Armstrong, the event provided track, field, and swim competitions tailored to participants of all ages and abilities, fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment. Attendance grew to nearly 900 competitors, each supported by volunteer counsellors who stayed in dorms to provide guidance, encouragement, and friendship, creating a camp-like experience.
Entirely volunteer-run, Operation Trackshoes relied on up to 1,000 volunteers annually, with leadership recognized through awards such as the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal, the BC Good Citizenship Award, and the Leadership Victoria Lifetime Achievement Award. The organization prioritized high-quality, adaptable equipment and responsible use of funds to ensure safety, participation, and sportsmanship.
Celebrating its 50th and final event in 2023, Operation Trackshoes left a lasting legacy of inclusion, community engagement, and empowerment, inspiring generations of participants, volunteers, and supporters across British Columbia.
Inductee sponsored by Peninsula Co-op
