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Hometown: Fredericton
Category: Builder
Called the “Builder” of New Brunswick’s Sports BuildersDeveloped, and headed, the School of Physical Education at UNB, guiding an estimated 2,500 graduates during his 31 year careerLocally, conducted hundreds of hockey clinics and National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) courses Assisted and advised in the design/construction of gymnasia, hockey arenas, tennis courts and outdoor fields for schools and communities all over Eastern CanadaOriginator, and director, of the 1967 NB Winter Games, the first provincial games in New BrunswickThree-time member of NB mission staff at the Canada Games (‘67, ‘69 and ‘71)Co-authored (with fellow Honoured Member Vance Toner)“The First Steps - A Master Plan for Sport In New Brunswick” in 1978Provincially, conducted hundreds of workshops for coaches, physical education teachers and recreation personnelNationally, served three terms (1963 - 1966) on federal government’s Fitness and Amateur Sport Advisory CouncilAuthored three major, national reports including 1969's “Amateur Hockey in Canada - A Blueprint for the 70's” Recipient of Honor Awards and Certificates of Merit from the Atlantic Provinces Health, Physical Education and Recreation as well as the Canadian Association of Health, Physical Education and Recreation Recipient of Queen’s Silver Jubilee Medal in 1977, awarded in recognition of worthy and devoted serviceNamed to
Inducted: 2009
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