Barry Spector

  • Native of Calhoun, GA; 1976 graduate of Calhoun HS

  • Outstanding high school wrestler at Calhoun HS for NWHOF coach Reggie Glaze

  • Attended International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Apprentice School (1976-80)

  • 37 years as a Georgia High School Association official including 3 years as an NCAA referee

  • Began officiating with the Rome Area Wrestling Officials Association the fall following his high school graduation; called his first area tournament that season (1977)

  • GHSA wrestling official for 37 years in period from 1976-present; absent for some years in early 1980’s;  still active with Rome Area WOA - has served as officer for 37 years

  • Officiated Traditional area tournaments each year for 37 years - head official numerous times

  • Officiated Area Dual Tournaments each year since it began

  • Officiated Sectional Tournaments each year since it began - head official numerous times

  • Officiated State Duals - 6X; Officiated GHSA traditional tournament - 32X

  • Officiated numerous USA Wrestling tournaments including Virginia Beach National Duals (4X), USA Wrestling, USA Kid’s State, USA Kid’s State Duals

  • NCAA level official - 3 years

  • Owner of Backyard Creations of North Georgia - Swimming pool builder

  • Wife, Kim; adult children; Heath, Haggan, Reagan Matthews (deceased)


Awards:

Year
2022
Award
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter/Region
Georgia

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