Walter Becker began his football career at John Oliver Secondary in 1968, where he served as captain in Grades 10 and 12. He later played for the Vancouver Blue Bombers and UBC Thunderbirds.
Walter’s coaching career started in 1974 as an assistant at Templeton Secondary. In 1977, he joined North Delta Secondary, where he coached for 34 years, the last 20 as Head Coach. His teams won the 1994 “A” BC Provincial Championship and the 1995 “AA” Championship. He also served as a conference representative and was honoured with a BCSSFA Life Membership in 2013.
Transitioning into officiating, Walter has refereed over 950 games at the high school, college, and junior levels, plus more than 180 CFL games as a sideline official. He has served as Vice-President responsible for high school football, worked with George Oswald to ensure full officiating coverage, and delivered officiating clinics across BC.
His honours include:
- BC School Sports Honour Award (2006)
- Inaugural BCSS Citation of Excellence in Officiating (2023)
- BC Lions Orange Helmet Bob Ackles Lifetime Achievement Award (2020)
Walter has devoted his life to improving football for officials, players, and coaches at every level.
