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Bill Hyde passing

The Baseball community lost a long time contributor this past Monday. 

Bill Hyde not only coached, but realized that coaches in the province needed support in order to develop better players and better citizens.   He and a group of others embarked on the creation of the Baseball Coaches of British Columbia.  Bill believed that every child deserved the best opportunity and the feeling that they were cared about.  He was always willing to give of his time, to any coach or player regardless of what association they were a part of. 

His family wants to thank all of those who have offered their support and condolences.  In lieu of flowers the family has requested a donation be made to any local chapter of Kid Sport.  Kid Sport is a non-profit organization that raises money to pay for kids fees to play sports, they also collect and distribute donated equipment to families in need.

Bill Hyde

Born: Vancouver, March 9th, 1942

Passed: Port Coquitlam, May 27th, 2013

Survived by his wife (Sharron), two sons (Steve and J.J.), grandson (Justin) and granddaughters (Emily, Gabriella, and Annika)

Coaching: Port Coquitlam Minor Baseball, Coquitlam Reds, Coquitlam Athletics (Pacific International League), Ridge Meadows Minor Baseball

Accomplishments:

President of Port Coquitlam Amateur Athletic Association

1988, Head Coach Poco Minor, Pony Provincial Champions, attend nationals in Chatham, New Brunswick

1989 Assistant Coach, Provincial Champions, Coquitlam Reds, National silver medalist 

1990 Assistant Coach, Provincial Champions, Coquitlam Reds, National silver medalist

1991 Assistant Coach, Provincial Champions, Coquitlam Reds, finished 4th at National Championships, Newcastle, New Brunswick

1995-2000 Assistant Coach, Coquitlam Athletics

2005-2012 Assistant Coach Ridge Meadows Minor Baseball

1995-Present...Po Co Minor Baseball Mosquito Tournament named in his honor

Was a founding  member  and First President of Baseball Coaches of British Columbia