GARRY MCWILLIAM

Gary McWilliam first got involved in the sport of volleyball as a coach in 1970, but quickly realized that for the sport to thrive, the sport would need to build upon its most scarce and valuable resource: qualified and highly trained officials. In 1971, Gary received his Provincial referee designation ,and continued on, earning his Regional referee designation in 1977 and his National referee designation in 1980 – serving as B.C.’s Regional Officials Chair (ROC) from 1979-88. In his time as ROC Gary improved the standard of officiating in B.C. by implanting several changes and programs, such as, a monthly newsletter, a Novice officials program, roll-out of the new local level one official’s certification and a more professional looking standard dress code for officials. Gary has also mentor Volleyball BC Hall of Fame Officials, Jeff Gogol, Howard Hum, Vale Savege and Harish Dalpatram, as well as, officiated several high level volleyball events.