Nominations are being called for entry into the Central Coast Sporting Hall of Fame.
Twenty-four Coasties have previously been inducted into the elite Hall, including surfer Ross Clarke-Jones, cricketer Alan Davidson, equestrians Vicki and Wayne Roycroft, golfer Billy Dunk and rugby league players David Fairleigh and Graham Eadie, to name a few.
There are strict criteria to gain membership.
You do not need to know someone personally to nominate them but family and friends are more than welcome to nominate.
Nominees must have been a resident of the Central Coast region during the time in which they developed their basic athletic skills which led to their distinction as an athlete, or a permanent resident of the Central Coast region for a period of not less than five years during which time they distinguished themselves as an athlete.
Nominees must have competed at the highest elite level in their chosen sport in open competition and distinguished themselves in international or world championships.
This does not include age restricted competition, school sports, junior or masters titles or representation of such teams.
Where national representation or the elite competition is the highest level in their chosen sport, such as AFL, these athletes will be considered on the same basis as athletes who have competed internationally.
Nominees will not be considered until three years following their retirement from major competition.
This stipulation can be vetoed if the athlete is competing in sports where age is not a barrier such as equestrian, sailing or golf, or they are still active having reached the age of 40, or if the performance of a particularly outstanding athletic achievement warrants special recognition such as winning an Olympic or Commonwealth medal or world title.
If the Central Coast region is the nominee’s place of birth, consideration may be given to those whose athletic success has been achieved elsewhere.
Likewise, if an athlete has had to move to another region, state or country to further their career, this will not impede their nomination.
If the nominee has been a member of a team sport, they will be considered on the same basis as individual athletes.
Nominees will be assessed on athletic achievement only and cannot be nominated for coaching, management, administration or officiating achievements.
In addition to a nominee’s individual sporting achievements, that person’s integrity, sportsmanship and character will also be taken into consideration.
If you have any questions that you’d like to discuss prior to nominating contact Sheldon Kidd on 0428 447 191 or email mycoast2@bigpond.com.
To nominate a sports person, fill out the nomination form that can be found at sportcentralcoast.org.au
