Hall of Fame – Nomination Criteria

GENERAL CRITERIA – ALL CATEGORIES

1. Must demonstrate exemplary values and personal characteristics
2. Must have made a defining contribution to the sport of field hockey (inclusive of indoor hockey) in Canada

COACH

1. Through dedicated efforts and expertise over a period of at least five years raised the Canadian team performance significantly in international competition
2. Recognized as a leader in the sport of field hockey both internationally and domestically
3. Provided leadership to the development of high performance coaches in Canada over a period of at least five years
4. Coached Canadian teams in the Olympic Games, World Cups, Pan Am Games, Commonwealth Games or other high-level International competitions

ATHLETES

1. Retired from playing at the international level for at least five years
2. Attained a significant record of achievement on the field of play while playing for Canada
3. Brought honour and recognition to Canada both on and off the field of play
4. Played for Canada in the Olympic Games, the World Cup, Pan Am Games, Commonwealth Games or other high level international competition

OFFICIAL

1. Recognized for expertise as an outstanding umpire or technical official at the international level for a period of more than five years
2. Been appointed as an official for at least 75 international matches including the Olympic Games, World Cups, Pan Am Games, Commonwealth Games or other high level competitions
3. Provided strong leadership to the development of top level international officials in Canada over a period of at least four years

BUILDER

1. An individual outside of the field of play who has contributed significantly and extraordinarily to the growth and development of Canadian field hockey over at least a 10 year period
2. A Builder may be active or inactive to be considered and will be evaluated on contributions and impact.

TEAM

1. To be nominated in the Team Category, a team shall have achieved an outstanding placing in a Continental or World level competition, thereby making a defining contribution to the development of competitive hockey in Canada.