Outrigger Canoe Club’s Volleyball Courts were named after Thomas “Daddy” Haine after his death in 1994. A plaque honoring “Daddy” was placed on the wall at the parking lot entrance to the courts in December 2022 during the 29th Annual Daddy Haine Four-Man Volleyball Tournament.
Inscription
DADDY”S COURT
These courts are named after and dedicated to
Thomas “Daddy” Haine
Who “Held Court” here from 1964-1994
Daddy was a two-time president of the Outrigger Canoe Club, original Winged “O”, Captain of the 1968 U.S. Olympic Volleyball Team, captain of the 1968 U.S. Pan American Games silver medalist team, member of the International Volleyball Hall of Fame, YMCA Volleyball Hall of Fame, Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame, 18-time All-American, 2-time AAU National Open Champ, 4-time USVBA Masters Champion, and recipient of the USVBA All-Time Great Player Award in 1990.
It is here that Daddy won the Hawaii Territorial Doubles Championship in 1951 and went on to win the Hawaii State Doubles Tournament 12 times.
Daddy was an inspiration to generations of Junior ‘Riggers, many of whom went on to win state high school championships, college titles, and some who followed him onto U.S. Olympic teams both indoors and on the beach.
After they’d paid their dues on the Baby Court, young players coveted Daddy’s invitation to be his partner on his court and will never forget the games they played with him.
Daddy demanded good sportsman, hard play and good language from everyone on his court. He competed harder than anyone but never sacrificed sportsmanship or goodwill for winning.