Coach Phillips Inducted into Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame
Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame member comments pertaining to
Legion Athletic Camp Head Coach/Founder George Phillips
2010 Inductee
"If the truth be known, Mr. George Phillips is probably one of the most important individuals in the amateur sport scene in Manitobas sport history, " Maureen Dowds, track and field (inducted 1988)
"One of the most significant events that moved the development of sport in Manitoba forward was the inauguration of the Legion Sports Camp at the Peace Gardens. George Phillips not only had the vision for the Camp, but the energy and commitment to translate that vision into a reality." Vic Pruden, basketball (inductee 2004)
"I believe that his greatest legacy lies in the hundreds of men and women, who after their own athlete careers ended, give back to the young people of Manitoba as coaches, teachers and volunteers," Bruce Pirnie, track and field (inducted 1987).
"George Phillips has dedicate a large part of his life to making life better for the youth of Manitoba and surrounding areas. Many of those individuals will and have gone on to continue this legacy, because of the opportunity that George Phillips has given them .," Garth Pischke, volleyball (inducted 1989)
"Since the early 1960s', he has been one of the greatest builders of many sports in our province. He is generally considered to as The Father of the internationally famous Legion Athletic Camp at the International Peace Gardens. He has always dared to be different, unconventional and innovative," Brian Marshall media.
“During my sports career I attended many sport camps and training centers, but after my first visit to the Legion Athletic Camp I realized that George Phillips put together the multi Sport Package at the Peace Gardens which is hard to match. This is one of the reasons that he has tremendous respect and recognition from all of the athletes and coaches.” Mark Berger , judo (inductee 1994)
