St. George’s Jack Tolhurst inducted into County of Brant Sports Hall of Fame

A member of Jack’s family accepts the Induction from Mayor David Bailey. Jack passed away in 2005. 

Paris Independent Staff

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Longtime community volunteer recognized as a Builder for decades of dedication to local sports

The County of Brant has announced that longtime volunteer and sports advocate Jack Tolhurst will be inducted into the 2025 County of Brant Sports Hall of Fame in the Builder category.

Born in St. George in 1924, Tolhurst devoted much of his life to developing youth hockey and baseball in his hometown and beyond. He was a founding member of both the St. George Minor Hockey Association and St. George Minor Ball, serving for many years on the executive boards of each organization in nearly every role.

Tolhurst also contributed to the wider hockey community as an executive member of the Grand Valley Hockey League and later as president of the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) from 1983 to 1987. His leadership and commitment to youth development earned him several honours, including the St. George Minor Hockey Award of Merit in 1982, the George Woolcott Trophy in 1985, and the OMHA Honour Award in 1988.

Beyond his administrative achievements, Tolhurst also coached local teams, including the St. George Peanut House League in the 1960s, and was a member of the 1948–49 Troy Hockey Team, which captured the North Brant League title.

The County of Brant Sports Hall of Fame recognizes athletes, teams, and builders who have made significant contributions to local sport. Nominations for the 2025 induction are open until November 30. More information is available at brant.ca/SportsHall.