Barry Maister
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Barry John Maister Template:Post-nominals (born 6 June 1948) is a former New Zealand field hockey player, who was a member of the national team that won the gold medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. He is also a former member of the International Olympic Committee.
Early life and family
Maister was born in Christchurch on 6 June 1948, and is the younger brother of Selwyn Maister.[1] Barry Maister was educated at Christchurch Boys' High School, and then studied at the University of Canterbury, graduating BSc(Hons) in 1971, before completing a Diploma of Teaching at Christchurch Teachers' College.[1]
In 1970, Maister married Cheryl Chamberlain, and the couple went on to have three children.[1]
Sporting career
During his hockey career he played 85 games for New Zealand as a centre forward, and represented his country at three Olympic Games—in 1968, 1972, and 1976—winning a gold medal with the New Zealand team in 1976.[2][3] He later coached the New Zealand junior academy team, and served on the executive of the New Zealand Secondary Schools Sports Council.[1]
Maister was an International Olympic Committee member from 2010 until 2018 when, according to protocol, he retired from the role after turning 70.[2][4]
In 1991, the New Zealand hockey team that won the men's team gold medal at the 1976 Olympics was inducted into the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame.[1] In the 2012 New Year Honours, Maister was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to sport.[5] He was promoted to Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to sport and the community, in the 2020 Queen's Birthday Honours.[6]
Teaching career
Maister taught at Christchurch Boys' High School for 16 years, including two years as deputy principal.[1] He then worked as principal of Riccarton High School, before moving to St Andrew's College where he was rector.[1]
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