Selwyn Hughes was inducted to the Hall of Fame for his outstanding
contribution to the T.E.S.T. program (Territorial Experimental
Ski Training).
Selwyn became a main contributor to this program when he arrived
in the Yukon in 1969. Over the years he touched the lives of
hundreds of youth aged 12 to 16 that were a part of the T.E.S.T..
He was dedicated to the youth of the program, working through
Christmas holidays, spring breaks and summer holidays. He
introduced them to a variety of activities including cross-country
skiing, running, canoe trips and hiking trips. Selwyn also
chaperoned and coached the annual four week T.E.S.T. trip to
France and in the summer of 1995 he took a group of T.E.S.T. youth
to Wales for a three week hiking trip.
Through his dedication he has taught youth what commitment
and responsibility really means. He was instrumental in
developing the goals of the T.E.S.T. program and establishing
the reputation the now enjoys in many parts of Canada.
|