Virginia Sports Hall of Fame

The 2025 inductee nomination deadline is approaching, on September 1st! To submit your nominations, visit the attached links below! As a reminder, you must be joined as a VSHF insider to submit your nominations. consider becoming an insider to be more involved with the Hall of Fame!

To become an insider, visit: https://vasportshof.com/become-an-insider/

To submit your nominations, visit: https://vasportshof.com/nomination-form/

Virginia's sports history is filled with outstanding college athletes, some went on to represent the Commonwealth and the United States at the Olympics. 🏅 Check out this Virginia Sports Hall of Fame display featuring past Olympians Francena McCorory, Anne Donovan, and more in the lobby of the Armada Hoffler tower!

📍 222 Central Park Avenue

takes us up to the Henrico Sports & Events Center!

NASCAR had a big weekend at the Richmond Raceway, where Jeff Burton won in 1998! Check out his trophy and more at the Henrico Center! Henrico Sports & Entertainment Authority

More on Jeff Burton: https://vasportshof.com/inductee/jeff-burton/

Happy Birthday to Megan Silva Schultz! Megan started for Yellow Jackets all four seasons at Randolph-Macon, tallying up over 2k points, 700 assists, and 446 steals. Megan was a 3x ODAC player of the year and All-American, and helped lead the Yellow Jackets to an NCAA Championship appearance in 2005. HBD, Megan Schultz!

Read more on Megan Silva Schultz: https://vasportshof.com/inductee/megan-silva-schultz/

Nominations for the 2024 Student-Athlete scholarship is open now! Nominate your favorite student-athlete today! Visit the link below for details and submissions!

https://vasportshof.com/2024-student-athlete-achievement-awards-nomination/

The Hall of Fame is saddened to learn of the passing of 2020 Inductee, Mike Cubbage. Cubbage passed away yesterday at the age of 74 following a battle with cancer.

More on "Cubby" from JerryRatcliffe.Com

https://jerryratcliffe.com/former-cavalier-mike-cubby-cubbage-dies-at-74/

Remembering Olympic swim coach Ray Bussard on his birthday. Bussard coached the University of Tennessee's swim team for 21 seasons, from 1968 to 1989. In his time there, he won 8 SEC championships and lead the Vols to a NCAA Swimming Championship in 1978. He also coach the US Swim team in the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles.

Read more on Raymond Bussard: https://vasportshof.com/inductee/raymond-a-bussard/

Virginia's sports history is filled with outstand college athletes, some who were good enough to represent VA & the United States at the Olympics. Check out this display featuring Francena McCorory, Anne Donovan, and more college standouts!

Visit Center of Virginia Beach to see this display!

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The VSHF/Priority Auto Golf Classic is one month away, September 6th! As we get closer, there are still opportunities to participate in the event and support the VSHF and its Student-Athletes awards! Can't wait to see you there!

To sign up visit: https://vasportshof.com/2024-golf-classic-virginia-beach/

2024 Olympic Gold Medalist in the Men's 100M Sprint, Noah Lyles was a finalist in our 2015 Student-Athlete Achievement Awards!

Lyles was a star student, community member, and student-athlete at T.C. Williams High School, now Alexandria City High School. He is now a World and Olympic Champion! Alexandria City Public Schools

We are now accepting nominations for our 2024 Student-Athlete Achievement Awards. Follow the link below to learn more!

https://vasportshof.com/2024-student-athlete-achievement-awards-nomination/

As the second week of Olympic play begins and more gold medals begin to roll in, here’s a peek at our own gold medal! 2011 class inductee Jeff Rouse’s 1996 gold medal from Atlanta! Jeff won Gold as captain of the US Swim team in both 100m Backstroke and 4x100 medley relay. Check out Jeff’s medal, along with more Olympic memorabilia at the Virginia Beach Sports Center and in Virginia Beach Town Center!

Attention high school seniors, parents, coaches, and administrators!
The 2024 Student-Athlete scholarship nomination form is now available for submissions! Be sure to get your applications in by October 18th, 2024 to be considered for this year's scholarship! Criteria for eligible students is listed in the graphic below.

For more information and scholarship forms, visit: https://vasportshof.com/2024-student-athlete-achievement-awards-nomination/

The 2024 VSHF/Priority Auto Sports Radio Golf Classic is 5 weeks out! Friday, September 6th! As we get closer, there are still opportunities to participate in the event and support the VSHF and its Student-Athletes awards! Can't wait to see you there!

To sign up visit: https://vasportshof.com/2024-golf-classic-virginia-beach/

WAVY TV 10 Sports Director, Craig Loper, recently caught up with Class of 2020 Inductee, Lawrence LoJo Johnson Oly to discuss his Olympic experiences, and post competitive days as a coach.

Johnson won a silver medal in the pole vault at the 2000 Sydney Games.

Life after the Olympic spotlight: Lawrence Johnson Lawrence Johnson won a silver medal in the pole vault in the 2000 games in Sydney. In the process, he became the first Black pole vaulter to medal in the Olympic games. Despite his accomplishment, the Norfolk native and Great Bridge High School graduate felt more disappointment than cause for celebr...

The 2025 HOF nomination deadline is September 1st, 1 month away!
As a reminder, to submit nominations you must be a VSHF Insider! Be sure to join the VSHF as an insider and submit your nominations ASAP!

For more on becoming an insider visit https://vasportshof.com/become-an-insider/

Thank you to the Richmond Times-Dispatch for their coverage of our recent Olympic exhibit updates at the Henrico Center, and long-term exhibit strategy.

We love having a presence in Central VA, to complement what is already in place in Hampton Roads. If you're ever in Henrico County, check out our displays at the HSEC!

Henrico Sports & Entertainment Authority, Will Driscoll

In Glen Allen, an exhibit traces Virginia Olympians The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame is displaying an Olympics and other exhibits at the Henrico Sports & Events Center, featuring some of the state's greatest athletes.

Taking a look at our National Hall of Famers who've been to the Olympics! This exhibit includes:
Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker (Boxing) - 1984
Angela Hucles (Soccer) - 2004 & 2008
Latasha Colander Clark (Track) - 2000 & 2004
Melissa Belote Ripley (Swimming) - 1972 & 1976
Benita Mosely Fitzgerald (Track) - 1980 & 1984
Dawn Staley (Basketball) - 1996, 2000, 2004, & 2008

Check out our National Hall of Famers exhibit and more at Town Center of Virginia Beach!

Thank you to WAVY TV 10 for highlighting our recent exhibit updates in Virginia Beach. We have used our exhibits on the Tour in Town Center of Virginia Beach, and the display case at the Virginia Beach Sports Center to feature some of our Olympic Inductees. In total, 31 VSHF inductees have competed in 51 Olympiads, brining home 45 medals.

Visit Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach City Government

Va. Sports Hall of Fame celebrates Olympic inductees VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame has Olympics fever, with 31 inductees into the Hall of Fame having competed for Team USA in the Olympics. The Hall is highlighting some…

The Hall of Fame is saddened to learn of the passing of 1991 inductee, Dr. John Mapp. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

VMI Athletics

John Alfriend Mapp Obituary (2024) - Virginia Beach, VA - H.D Oliver Funeral Apartments - Laskin Road Chapel View John Alfriend Mapp's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

Our Student Athlete Achievement Award applications will be available one week from today, August 5th! Be on the for more information coming soon!

2017 Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Student-Athlete of the Year, Leah Crouse, is representing Team USA at the 2024 Olympics! Crouse, a Cox High School alum in VBSchools, earned a spot on the USA Field Hockey Women's National Team for the Paris Olympics.

Congratulations Leah! GO 🇺🇸

Virginia Beach City Government

Story via WHRO Public Media

From Virginia Beach to Paris, Team USA’s Leah Crouse is focused on leading women’s field hockey to its first medal in 40 years Leah Crouse began playing field hockey at 10 years old before playing for Cox High School, Duke University, the University of Maryland, the national team and now, the Olympic team.

with the Youth Sports Mental Health & Wellness Alliance

As fall sports season quickly approaches, there are many families who are beginning their youth sports journey. Our friends at the Positive Coaching Alliance have created a guide with 10 tips for first time youth sports parents/care givers. Each tip helps create a positive sports experience for the athletes and their families.

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters (CHKD)

Ten Tips for First-Time Sports Parents/Caregivers - Positive Coaching Alliance Rather than concern with the scoreboard and wins and losses, PCA hopes that you, as a sports parent/caregiver, keep your eye on the Big Picture - the life skills that sports can help develop - such as teamwork, resilience, overcoming adversity, communication skills, etc. Here are 10 tips for parents...

Happy Birthday to Anthony Poindexter! One of the hardest hitters on the gridiron, Poindexter was the heart of UVA's defense, earning himself 1st Team ACC honors three times and 1st Team All-American honors twice. Anthony helped the Cavaliers reach three bowls games while there, including their 1995 Peach Bowl win over Georgia. HBD, Anthony!

Read more: https://vasportshof.com/inductee/anthony-poindexter/

Happy Birthday to gymnast Hope Spivey! She represented the USA in the 1988 Olympics in Seoul. Following the Olympics, Spivey went to the University of Georgia, where she would dominate for the Bulldogs. Spivey finished her time at Georgia with 27 perfect 10s, which at the time was an NCAA record. HBD, Hope!

2014 Virginia Sports Hall of Fame inductee and current HOF Board Chairman, Marty Miller, will be honored by the Norfolk Tides tonight with induction into the Tidewater Baseball Shrine! Another well deserted honor for the Norfolk State Athletics baseball legend.