Rick and Diana Griffiths

Hall of Fame

Holding a passion for sport in all seasons: This is what Diana and Rick Griffiths epitomized.

Diana Griffiths immersed herself in many activities. She joined four others for formed the Whitehorse Swim Club in 1968. Within the Club she served as Secretary Treasurer (1968-69), Vice-President (1970) and then President (1971-72). In recognition of her accomplishments, she was the first person awarded a lifetime membership to the Whitehorse Swim Club. Even when her final term concluded, she remained active in the club for another couple of years. Diana also served on the boards for the Klondettes Gym Club, Yukon Sports Federation and the Whitehorse Minor Hockey Association.

Rick was also committed to hockey and swimming. After arriving in Whitehorse in 1968, he realized hockey needed more regulation and standardization. Rick travelled to Grande Prairie to become a certified referee. He returned to Whitehorse and trained others to referee minor hockey games. Rick served on the executive for minor hockey and dedicated countless hours as a coach, leading his Juvenile Hockey team to the 1971 Canada Winter Games.

Rick was also a head swimming coach. Coaching twice daily, he took a team to the 1973 Canada Games. He was a driving force in getting a permanent roof for the Lions Swimming Pool and in appreciation of his efforts, he received a Lions Club Award. Rick also served as the first president of the Yukon Sports Federation in 1973-74. 

Year-round, Diana and Rick ensured Yukoners had the opportunity to play and advance in their chosen sport.