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ABOUT THE YORK SPORT HALL OF FAME
The York University Sport Hall of Fame was initiated by the XY Club (Alumni Association of Yeomen and Yeowomen) in 1980. The Sport Hall of Fame honours individuals who have significantly contributed to York University Athletics & Recreation as athletes, coaches and administrators and who have exemplified the spirt and ideals of York University sport in professional or community life.
From 1980 to 1986, York celebrated the achievements of 27 remarkable individuals by inducting them into the Sport Hall of Fame. After 1986, the inductions were suspended as a result of decreased resources. The Hall of Fame was revived in May 2001 with the induction of an additional 10 outstanding individuals, and to appropriately showcase the tremendous
achievements of all inductees, a permanent Hall was created at this time. All historical plaques were reconstructed to incorporate the new design developed for the revival of the Sport Hall of Fame. The permanent Hall is prominently location in the link corridor between the Tait McKenzie Centre and the York Student Field House at York University.
The School of Kinesiology & Health Science is now committed to sustain the program so that the accomplishments of former student-athletes, coaches and administrators can be duly celebrated.
Classification
Individuals will be inducted in one of three categories:
- Student-Athlete
- Builder / Administrator
- Coach
Selection Committee
A selection committee, different from the Organizing Committee, will be formed to oversee the nomination entries of possible inductees. The committee will announce their decision on the new Hall of Fame inductees two months before the ceremony is to take place.
The selection committee includes:
- Executive Director of Athletics and Recreation
- Chair of the School of Kinesiology and Health Science (or designate)
- York University President (or designate)
- Associate Director of Athletics
- York Sport Council President (student)
- York Sport Council Vice-President (student)
- Three York University Alumni (appointed/named by the Chair and Executive Officer)
- Director of Alumni Affairs (or designate)
- Sport Information Coordinator
Criteria for Nomination
In order to be nominated, a student-athlete must be a graduate of York University and must have been a member of an varsity team for a minimum of two (2) years. Those nominated in the "athlete" category shall not generally be considered initially until after a ten (10) year waiting period following their last attendance at the University. This may be waived by the Selection Committee because of a particular outstanding performance at provincial, national or varsity levels.
A coach must have completed a five (5) year term as head coach of an varsity team at York University in order to qualify as a nominee. Those nominated in the coach category shall normally be eligible after a five (5) year waiting period following their last official involvement at the University.
A builder or administrator is a member of the University community who has made a significant contribution to York's sport program for a minimum of five (5) years. Normally, consideration for a selection as a builder will not be given to an individual until ten (10) years after their initial involvement/appointment or a five (5) year absence from York University.
