Celebrating success is a hallmark of a successful organization. A Hall of Fame not only celebrates success, but also acts as a living history, so as people change within the organization, its successes are not lost. A Hall of Fame is a legacy for future generations of water skiers to learn from the past in shaping the sport of tomorrow.

CATEGORIES
1. Athlete: Includes all WSWC recognized competitive disciplines.
2. Builder: Includes Coach, Trainer, Media (journalist/broadcaster), Administrator, Manager, Official, etc.
3. Pioneer: This is not definable but is meant to catch contributions to the sport which don't fit under the definition of Athlete or Builder.

SELECTION COMMITTEE
1. The WSWC President appoints a Hall of Fame Selection Committee Chairperson.
2. The Chairperson appoints 4 additional committee members, through an "open call" process. A selection committee member cannot be a Hall of Fame nominee during his/her tenure on the committee.
3. In the first year, 2 members will sit for a 2 year term, the other 3 members will sit for a 3 year term. All future terms will be 2 years in length.
4. Committee members can sit on the committee for an indefinite number of terms.

ATHLETE SELECTION CRITERIA
1. A nominee must meet the following minimum criteria:

• Canadian Citizen.
• Retired from Open competition for at least 3 years. However, may still be active in age-based divisions.
• Must have skied in the National Championships at least once.
• Must have achieved significant International success.
• Must demonstrate the following qualities: leadership, sportsmanship and community service.

BUILDER SELECTION CRITERIA
1. A nominee must meet the following minimum criteria:

• Canadian Citizen.
• Has made an outstanding contribution to the sport over many years.
• Has demonstrated quality of leadership and community involvement.

PIONEER SELECTION CRITERIA
1. A nominee must meet the following criteria:

• Has made a unique and outstanding contribution to the sport.
• This category is not meant for yearly selection.

NOMINATION PROCESS
1. There are no automatic inductions.
2. A nomination can be made by any individual or organization or by the committee.
3. Nominations must be received using the Official WSWC Hall of Fame Nomination form available on the Website or from the National Office.
4. Nominations will be reviewed by the selection committee annually. The deadline for nominations will be September 1 for consideration for induction in the following year.
5. If a nomination is not successful, it will be automatically reconsidered by the Committee for the following two years. After this three-year process an unsuccessful nomination will have to be resubmitted.

INDUCTION CEREMONY
1. A maximum of 2 Athlete and 2 Builder inductions will occur in any given year. A Pioneer induction may or may not occur in any given year, and if so, shall be limited to one annual induction. Increase in these numbers may, from time to time, be considered by the Executive Board.
2. Inductions require a majority vote of the selection committee members.
3. Induction Ceremonies will take place at the Inductee's National Championships, the Water Ski & Wakeboard Canada Annual Congress or other suitable location as determined by the Committee.
4. Inductees will receive a framed Citation, a Lapel Pin and Hall of Fame Crest, or other suitable item of recognition as deemed appropriate by the Committee.

Hall of Fame Nomination Form [Word version]

Hall of Fame Nomination Form [PDF version]
(nominations due by September 1 each year)