Wayne Carroll began his wrestling career at Goshen High School; and has distinguished himself as an outstanding wrestler, coach and referee. His dedication and service to the sport has continued for over 50 years. As a wrestler, Wayne earned championship credentials. He is a three-time League Champion and in 1975 Wayne became a Section IX Champion at 145 pounds. Wayne placed 5th at the NY State Wrestling Championships helping Section IX to its first and only NY State Sectional team title. As an official Wayne, has served Sections I and IX, as well as the State Officials Association with skill and integrity for 38 years. He was selected to and officiated in 44 Division I and Division II Sectional Championships, also officiating at the NYS Wrestling Championships 10 times. In further service to the referee ranks, Wayne has held different leadership positions in various official organizations including the President-Elect, President and Past President for the NYS Wrestling Officials Association during the years 2004-2010. Wayne is the recipient of various awards and honors related to wrestling. He has been inducted into both his High School and College Hall-of-Fames. Wayne was further honored with the Section IX John Bell Lifetime Service Award, 2006; the NYS Wrestling Officials Outstanding Service and Dedication Award, 2011; Friends of Section IX Official-of-the-Year, 2013; and has received a number one ranking of all the officials in Section IX an incredible 15 times.