HALL OF FAME
PROCEDURE GUIDE:
Mission Statement
The University of Delaware Hockey Hall of Fame recognizes selected players, coaches or persons who have demonstrated meritorious service making a long lasting impact on the hockey program at U of D.
Process
Nominees are divided into three categories, players, coaches, and meritorious service.
A document, no longer than 750 words, detailing why the nominee is worthy of induction must include player/coach statistics or specific examples of service supporting the nomination. The document is submitted to the Hall of Fame committee.
No more than three inductees will be selected each year prior to the annual alumni weekend.
Nominees not selected will remain in a selection pool for consideration in subsequent classes with repeated nomination recommended.
Nominees must have played at least three years with the team and have received a degree from the University of Delaware.
Suggested criteria for selection are as follows:
Players
· Player nominations should consider but are not limited to the following accomplishments:
o All-American, All-League, and Honorable Mentions
o National or League Tournament MVP
o Academic All-American or All-League
o Exhibited leadership by serving as Captain or Alternating Captain
o Multi-Year winner of team awards
Coaches
· Coaches are eligible three years after the completion of their coaching tenure at U of D (required).
· Consideration should be given to coaches that have earned but are not limited to the following accomplishments:
o Coached at least three years at U of D (required).
o A winning percentage of 70% or greater.
o National and/or league Coach of the Year recognition.
Meritorious Service
· The nominee of this service award must have demonstrated significant exemplary service and contributions to the growth and development of the U of D hockey program.
· Meritorious service nominees shall have volunteered their time, expertise, or resources to the hockey program from a minimum of three years.
Hall of Fame Committee:
The committee consists of existing U of D hall of fame members. The role of the committee is to act as a governing body for the nomination and voting process ensuring that candidates meet the requirements to be inducted. Once the committee has confirmed eligibility, the candidate must then be voted in eligible players and coaches. The committee will also ensure that all voters for a candidate on the ballet are eligible. Committee members must have played with or coached nominees to be eligible to officially vote for the nominee.
1. Nominations may be made by any current or past member of the University of Delaware Ice Hockey Team (Statistics and records, personal recommendations by coaches, fellow players, and staff are all considered)
2... The Hall of Fame Committee will screen each candidate. After ascertaining that nominations satisfy the requirements, the nominees are placed on the ballot. (The ballot also carries names of candidates held over from the previous year. These carryover names are decided upon by the Hall of Fame Committee.)
3. Candidates who do not make the ballot must be re-nominated to be eligible for the following year's ballot.
4... The ballot of players and coaches is e-mailed to all eligible members (Current coaches and Alumni), for a member vote, of which results are provided to the Hall of Fame Committee as part of the information for its meeting.
INDUCTION CLASS RULES.
1. No more than 3 inductees in a given year.
2. Every Candidate must get ballot approval from the Hall of Fame Committee
3. Each Candidate must receive at least 70% approval from his voting class with a minimum of 10 votes from that class.
4. Eligible voters must have coached or played with the candidate for at least one year to be able to vote for a nominee.
5. Exception Process: The HoF committee will consider nominees that don’t meet the requirements of 3 years of playing at U of D, and/or not graduating from U of D. If the committee feels the candidate is worthy of an official vote, the candidate will be submitted on the ballot but will require an 80% yes vote with a minimum of 15 votes.
a. Note: A player’s case for exception is not subject to annual review. If a player does not get the necessary votes to have their exception approved, their case will not be considered again for a period of 3 years.
PROPOSED TIMING:
1. Nominations accepted from September 1 until two weeks before Alumni Weekend.
2. Hall of Fame committee to put ballot of nominees out to general vote (limited to nominated players teammates).
3. Hall of Fame committee to meet annually to discuss results and make final decision on eligible class. Class members to be contacted at this time.
4. Hall of Fame class inducted at following Alumni Weekend.