David Daye, a native to Woodstock, was born in 1944. Following graduation from Woodstock High School, he elected to pursue a career as a professional educator - first attending teacher’s college, and then the University of New Brunswick. It was during these post-secondary years, while a member of these institutions’ respective basketball teams, that his life-long passion for the game as spawned.

Upon completion of his formal education, David endeavored to pass on his love of sports to the youth of his community - a mission that was to span more than 30 years. These endeavors brought numerous achievements to himself and the community.

·   10 N.B.I.A.A Provincial Championships from 1972-1996

·   7 N.B.I.A.A Provincial Runners-Up from 1974-1995

·   Provincial & Maritime Champions 1973 & 1978

·   Basketball New Brunswick Coach of the Year 1985

·   B.I.A.A. Coach of the Year 1986

·   Volleyball NB Official of the Year 1994

His skills and subsequent success as a coach, referee, and a clinician evolved to include a range of sports: field hockey, baseball, volleyball, track and field, and rugby - earning him respect and honor among his students, peers, and pears colleagues, locally, provincially, and internationally.

Underlying his devotion to the skills of the game was his eagerness to embody, in young athletes, not only a passion for the game, but the ideals of fair-play, sportsmanship, character development, and self-worth. David’s aspirations paid off. His success as a mentor and nurturer of these steadfast principles came to manifest themselves as many of his young protégés went on to become successful athletes and leaders in their community and universities... a legacy in perpetuity.

~ INDUCTION MAY 9TH, 1998 ~