Leduc Sports Hall of Fame inducts four new members

LEDUC -- Trevor MacAulay was one of four individuals inducted into the Leduc Sports Hall of Fame this past weekend.

The induction ceremony took place on November 1, 2025, at the Coast Nisku Inn and Conference Centre. The inductees for the Class of 2024 were Terry Volsky, Bob Thompson, the late Mark Lynch, and local rugby star Trevor MacAulay. Speaking to 93.1 The One, MacAulay gave his thoughts on being honoured. 

"Well, it was quite a bit of a shock really," said MacAulay. "I never really got into rugby for honours and accolades, and stuff like that, I basically just wanted to win championships and hurt people on the field!" 

MacAulay began his rugby journey in 1995 with the LA Crude and went on to be named LA Crude Man of the Year twice and the Edmonton Rugby Player of the Year three times. He also represented Canada at the World Rugby Classic for five years and was selected to represent the Canadian Classics for 10 years on the Can-Am series.

"By the end of my first practice I knew that it was going to be the sport for me," said MacAulay. "I just liked the ruggedness of it, and the tackling, and the hard hits. Then, through the years, just growing a passion to improve myself and win some championships for the LA Crude.

Two of the other inductees, Terry Volsky and Bob Thompson, were inducted for their contributions to building sport in the City of Leduc. Volsky put together a Midget A division under the North Central League and also helped develop the baseball facilities at William F. Lede Park. For Thompson, he was instrumental in building local football in Leduc, having created the Leduc and District Minor Football Association. He also helped save the Alexandra Outdoor Pool in 1995 when it faced threats of demolition. 

Finally, Mark Lynch was the fourth member inducted to the Leduc Sports Hall of Fame for his incredible athletic accomplishments in track and field. In February 1983, at the age of 15, Mark set an astounding record: competing in the Indoor Provincial Track and Field Championships at the Kinsmen Field House in Edmonton, he earned gold in the 50 metres, 200 metres, 400 metres, 800 metres, 1500 metres, 3000 metres and the long jump. Over the next two years, Mark set four provincial indoor records and two provincial outdoor records that have still not been broken.

He passed away in 2004 at the age of 35 and is remembered as not only for his exceptional abilities but also his modesty and kindness.