Born in Britannia Beach in 1945, but the family eventually settled in North Vancouver, where Bruce was employed as the City Clerk and where he still resides. His passions are family, football, skiing, and running.
In his early years he participated in Gordon Sturtridge Football, 1956-1959, High School Track and Field. 1960-63 as a Long Distance Runner, Wrestling 1964-1965 UBC Intramurals, Vancouver Marathon Runner 1989. Time 3 hours 29 minutes.
Coached flag football (1980 – 1983) in the Gordon Sturtridge League.
Began football officiating with the GSL in 1969 and then in 1970 with the BC High School American Officials Association. Shortly thereafter he also added Junior Football, where he officiated many local and Canadian Finals. At the University level a few Hardy Cups, the Mitchell Bowl, Uteck Bowl and two Vanier Cups (1999 and 2005). At the high school level many Subway Bowl games over the years.
Bruce was President of the BCFOA for two terms in the 1980’s and was also very proud to have convinced Larry Rohan to come and educate the crew at Langara College with game film from recent UBC and Junior Football games. It was a major shift in upgrading our on field competence. Big thanks to Larry!
CFL years: 1991-1995 inclusive (5 years) as Head Linesman. Also worked on the CFL stick crew for years and then started on-field timing in 1996, moving to official timer about 2005, a position that he still fulfills.
He has mentored and developed many officials for the past 50 plus years. His son Dave has officiated in the CFL and currently officiates in the NFL #107.
Bruce’s extraordinary contributions and outstanding service to the BCFOA is truly appreciated amongst the membership.