Adam Dixon
Induction Award
At the age of ten Adam was diagnosed and underwent radical leg surgery to treat Ewing’s Sarcoma. Adam and his parents sought out a Sledge Hockey Association team which might allow him to continue to play the game he loved and at which he had excelled. Thus began his six years of playing in his Dad’s home town with the Elmvale Bears. By seventeen Adam officially joined the Canadian National squad for the 2006-07 season. A year later, he was on Team Canada at the Winter 2010 Paralympics. Adam has been an “on-ice” leader and a fierce competitor who has earned both Individual and Team achievements. Off ice, he has readily engaged in mentoring younger players and teams. He has been an active ambassador in increasing the awareness and achievements of Para Athletes.
Member Details:
Category: Athlete
Year of Induction: 2021
Sport(s): Para Ice Hockey (Sledge Hockey)
Nominator: Jim Dixon
Date/Place of Birth: August 13, 1989 / Midland, Ontario, Canada
Residence: Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Springwater Connection: Played for Elmvale Bears Sledge Hockey Team for six years.
A Waiting period exemption is deservedly applied to this accomplished athlete who honed his incredible skills in Springwater.
Highlights:
2018- Silver - 2018 Paralympic Winter Games, PyeongChang, South Korea ...more highlights
Narrative:
(from Canadian Paralympic Committee Website). ...more narrative
Galleries
Quotes:
From Adam and/or in Reference to Adam Dixon
Drew Rigden (Mildand Sports Hall of Fame Narration re Adam) “Adam exemplifies the true spirit of what an athlete is all about. He is a fierce competitor on the ice…Off the ice he is an extremely courteous and helpful young man. He is responsible, dependable and trustworthy, ...more quotes
Links:
♦ Para Hockey player heads to his fourth Paralympics (Radio Interview)
♦ Team Talk with Dixon & Crane (Video Para Hockey Team Interview)
