Derek Wisdom

 

  • Known throughout New Brunswick as "Mr. Soccer"
  • Helped establish Soccer New Brunswick in1966; served as executive director from 1992-98 and is currently president
  • His organizational skills and passion for the sport are credited for its phenomenal growth throughout the province (from 350 registered players in 1966 to over 17,000 in 2005)
  • Responsible for bringing several international matches to New Brunswick including Canada vs. Italy in 1984; the Under 19 World Cup women's match in 2000; and the men's Olympic qualifying game between Canada and the US Virgin Islands in 2003
  • Played an integral role in attracting national events to the province including Canadian Soccer Association's AGM and several age class championships
  • Has been a national referee assessor since 1977 and is responsible for training and evaluating officials in New Brunswick
  • A member of the Canada Soccer Association referee's committee for over 17 years
  • Received the CSA's Aubrey Stanford Award for service and contribution to development of soccer in Canada in 1988
  • Received the Lifetime Volunteer Achievement Award from Sport New Brunswick in 2001

Additional Info

  • Category: Builder | Bâtisseur
  • Sport: Soccer
  • Hometown: Rothesay
  • Year Inducted: 2006
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