Purpose
The purpose of the Region 8 Gymnastics Hall of Fame is to recognize outstanding Regional gymnasts, coaches, officials and other people who have made a major contribution to the gymnastics tradition of Region 8. In honoring recipients worthy of this recognition, the inductees should have possessed lifestyles which identify each as a positive role model for the youth of our community in addition to excelling in the particular endeavors.
Nomination
The Region 8 Committee should nominate and elect inductees through a balloting process using an application form that, among other items, provides for a biographical sketch of each nominee. This process is complete when the number of candidates determined originally by the Committee has been selected. The number inducted will reviewed annually. For nomination to the Hall of Fame, a quorum of at least 80% of the Region 8 Committee must be in attendance, and the candidate must receive a minimum of 75% of the votes. Voting will be secret ballot.
The prospective inductee:
- Must be at least 25 years of age
- Must be a current or past athlete, coach, official trainer or other person who has made exceptional contributions to Region 8 gymnastics and who has lived a lifestyle as a positive role model.
- Will be evaluated on accomplishments while in Region 8 or accomplishments since becoming a resident of Region 8
In addition, inductees must have met one of the following criteria:
- A native of Region 8
- Competed at a gym in Region 8
- Live in Region 8 sufficient length of time to be considered a resident.
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