In July 1995, Bill Chaves Jr. presented the idea of an Athletic Hall of Fame to the Town Council of Enfield, CT. The support was granted, and the organization was formed. Bill Chaves drafted a life-long friend, Mike Cotnoir, to act as his co-Chair. The organization started with its first induction ceremony in August 1966. A few years later, Chaves moved on to pursue his dream of becoming an Athletic Director for a Division. 1 University. He is currently Athletic Director at University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND. His career stops along the way included: Eastern Washington University, University of Northern Colorado, Baylor, UMASS, Northeastern and Quinnipiac University. Mike Cotnoir has led the organization as Chairman since Bill Chaves departure in 1999.
If you are interested in learning more about the Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame, please write to us at 299 Elm Street Enfield, CT 06082 or contact@enfieldathletichof.org
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THE INDUCTION CEREMONY:
The 29th annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony for the Class of 2026 will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Topstone Golf Course in South Windsor, CT. The Class of 2026 is: Jeff Beiler, Kathy Carbone, Jill Greenleaf, David Sanchez, Ray Stoll, and Leehna Ware. Tim Jensen will posthumously receive the George Daly Jr. Special Recognition Award. The 2006 Fermi Boys’ Soccer (Class L Runner up) & the 1984 & 1985 Fermi Girl’s Volleyball teams will be honored with the team awards.
REGISTRATION FOR THE 2026 INDUCTION CEREMONY: Banquet – Enfield Athletic Hall Of Fame
Come see the permanent location of the Enfield Athletic Hall Of Fame next to the Enfield High School gym at 1264 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT. The Hall of Champions and Hall of Fame hallway is open to the public for limited times after school days, and during events held in the gym.
