The OCAA Hall of Fame recognizes Ontario’s most accomplished collegiate athletes.

From the greatest games and plays to the biggest wins and records, it’s an honour to be recognized. The OCAA Hall of Fame was established in 2003, and after this year, will showcase 484 individuals.

The selection of athletes is made on the basis of their athletic skills and abilities, fair play, leadership, individual statistics, and team accomplishments both while in the OCAA and/or at a higher level after a college career. Every selection has graduated from their respective institutions.

This may, 32 new members will be recognized in the 10th OCAA Hall of Fame ceremony. Among those are two former Falcons. Ian Renfrew and Maria Rocca will be awarded and inducted into the OCAA Hall of Fame for their incredible accomplishments.

Renfrew was a graduate of Fanshawe’s business and data processing program in 1984. He broke the record as Fanshawe’s first ever CCAA All-Canadian in 1983-84, as the top player of the men’s volleyball program.

He was also named a two-time OCAA men’s volleyball league all star, a two-time OCAA tournament all star and won an OCAA silver medal in 1983-84. Renfrew is now a Senior Programmer/Analyst at Masco Canada in Kitchener.

Maria Rocca was a graduate of the Law and Security Administration program. Rocca, who was a member of the Fanshawe women’s basketball team from 1981-1984 flew the birds to an OCAA gold medal in her rookie season with 41 points in three games at the 1981-82 championships.

Rocca was named a two-time OCAA women’s basketball league all star and a two-time OCAA tournament all star.

The following year, the Falcons captured a silver medal and Rocca was named Athlete of the Year. In her last year with the birds, Rocca once again topped the podium averaging 16.7 points a game, leading the team to yet another OCAA title.

The two will be honoured at the Pan Pacific Toronto on May 5.