He represented Canada at the 2023 Parapan American Games, winning medals in both track and road events.

[2] In 2012, Hayward suffered a spinal injury while playing ice hockey.

[2][3] He began playing wheelchair basketball and represented Team New Brunswick at the Canada Games in 2015 and 2019.

[3] He represented Canada at the 2023 Parapan American Games, winning medals in both track and road events.

[2] He also represented Canada during the 2024 Summer Paralympics, winning bronze in the 3,000-metre pursuit.