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Category
Builder
Sport
Gymnastics
Hometown
Moncton
Year Inducted
2003
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Daniel MacDonald
HONOURED MEMBER
Biography
He moved to New Brunswick to earn a Physical Education degree at UNB in 1966 - and has been here ever since. His life-long commitment to artistic gymnastics began when he joined the Sokoi Gymnastics Club in his hometown of Noranda, Quebec. Successful though he was as an age-class, university and open competitor, he achieved local, provincial and national recognition (and gratitude) as a coach, judge, club founder, organizer and executive member. In 1976 he was selected to manage the Canadian Men’s and Women’s gymnastics teams at the Montreal Olympics; three years later he served in a similar capacity at the World Championships in Texas. Enrolled in the New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame, June 7th, 2003.
Quick Facts
Competed for New Brunswick at the 1967 Canada Winter Games
Founded Moncton gymnastics club and introduced the sport at Université de Moncton
Served as coach, official and administrator with NB Gymnastics Association since 1972
President of NB association 1975-1980
On the board of Gymnastics Canada for 17 years
Was instrumental in restructuring the national organization
Manager of Canadian gymnastics teams at the 1976 Olympic Games and the 1979 World Championships
Officiated at several national championships