Eligibility
Athletes and Teams - An individual or team that has excelled in sport(s) in competition with peer athletes or teams.
Builder - A builder is an individual whose interest in and work for sport resulted in a climate which benefited sport in Newmarket.
Nomination Process:
Nominations to the Sports Hall of Fame will be open once every two years. During the nomination period, nominations may be submitted by athletes, media and any member of the community with an interest in sport in the Town of Newmarket. Nominators are encouraged to supply as much supporting detail as possible while completing the nomination. The Committee will be responsible to obtain any additional research and validate the factual basis of each submission.
Level of Achievement
An athlete or team's level of achievement in competitive sport, more than any other consideration should determine their candidacy for the Hall of Fame. Those admitted to the Hall must have a proven record of excellence in competitive sport, taking into consideration such factors as the level of competition (local, provincial, national or global), the classification (open, senior, intermediate, masters), the records set, the number and significance of awards won, the skill and ability levels, and the standards achieved.
A Builder will be viewed not on the level of achievement, but most importantly on the significance and importance of their contribution to sport. The variety and the level of positions held, the importance of work done, awards and honours earned, advancements made and their role in provided opportunities are all important factors to consider
Residency
Eligibility is restricted to Newmarket athletes and builders of sport. The athlete/team or builder involved must have been a resident of Newmarket at the time of performance, or have performed outside of Newmarket while still being considered a resident or product of Newmarket. In addition, the athlete or builder may be considered if from an outlying area, if it can be documented that they were viewed by the province or nation as being from Newmarket, and thereby having conferred honour upon Newmarket.
Active Status
Athletes nominated must have concluded their careers in the sport, or at the level, for which nominated, at least five years prior to nomination, or have reached the age of fifty years.
Builders may include officials, sponsors, executives, trainers, owners, coaches, etc, whose work over an extended period has been outstanding in providing a consistently high level of contribution to the sports community. Any person nominated in the builder category shall be eligible at any time, as that person might be active in their role over an entire lifetime.
