Jack Weststrate

Inducted into the Brockville and Area Sports Hall of Fame: June 13th, 2008

While Jack Westrate was an Ontario-level athlete in track and field, he made his mark in helping young people reach that level in a 30-year high school teaching career at TISS. Westrate was best known for coaching cross-country, along with track and field. He helped the Pirates develop into a provincial power in both sports, coaching numerous athletes to multiple gold medals. Helping them to achieve U.S. Scholarships. He covered major track and field meet events, along with officiating.

Westrate was honoured by the Leeds and Grenville and Provincial Associations for his leadership. Dedication, spirit and love of all sport, along with his coaching accomplishments. He has also given back to his community, coaching minor fastball and minor hockey.