Garry Bates

Inducted into the Brockville and Area Sports Hall of Fame: June 13th, 2008

Garry Bates has always been heavily involved in sports. Whether it’s been playing, coaching or organizing so others can enjoy athletics. While he played fastball, baseball and hockey, Bates coached all sports as a teacher at Benson and Prince of Wales Public Schools. He helped organize track and field tournaments. He was key in establishing a basketball referees organization where he officiated. He was also the President and then acted as an evaluator for young officials for more than 30 years.

Bates was also the well-organized Chairman of the successful Memorial Invitational Golf Tournament that raised more than $500,000 for Palliative Care in its 20-year run. He was also a longtime volunteer on committees at the Brockville Country Club.