Jim Mailey

James Anthony Mailey was involved in just about every kind of sport available in Trail and will always be remembered as someone who always had the sport's best interest at heart.

Jim was born in Vegreville, Alberta.

He played junior hockey with the Trail Smoke Eaters and the Nanaimo Clippers and senior hockey with the Trail Smoke Eaters.

Jim coached Midget, Juvenile, Junior and Intermediate hockey in Trail.

He refereed at all levels of hockey, including Junior, Senior and the Allan Cup finals. He also organized and instructed referee clinics in B.C.

Jim was very active as President, Secretary and Director of the Trail Minor Hockey Association for many years. He held positions with the B.C. Amateur Hockey Association, including Referee-in-Chief and representative to the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association. For many years, he was also very active with the Trail Athletic Association.

Together with Bobby Kromm and Art Misisco, Jim established the Bobby Kromm Summer Hockey School in Trail.

Jim was presented with the Diamond Stick Award in 1978, one of only four area residents that have received this honour.

In 1984, Jim was named Kiwanis Sportsman of the Year. This award is bestowed upon a Trail citizen who has given endlessly, over a long period of time, to sports in Trail, The Home of Champions.