Nominating Procedures
AYSO Hall Of Fame Nominations
While we may consider every AYSO volunteer, coach, referee and administrator an all-star, induction into the prestigious AYSO Hall of Fame is an honor reserved for those who have made a significant contribution to our organization on a national level.
The National Board of Directors highly recommends that each AYSO Section, Area and Region establish a local recognition - Hall of Fame - for their exemplary volunteers.
Information about establishing a local Hall of Fame
Nomination Process
Any present or former AYSO volunteer or player is eligible for nomination, except current Executive Members and National Office staff. Any present or former AYSO volunteer or player may submit a nomination, and may also nominate him or herself. The National Office must receive a completed Hall of Fame Nomination Form and three letters of endorsement by Jan. 3, 2012.
The Selection Committee will review all nominations, collect necessary information, conduct interviews if appropriate, etc., and make its recommendations to the National Board of Directors in mid-January. They may call on individuals endorsing a candidate. Individuals endorsing a candidate should refrain from writing or calling members of the Selection Committee or members of the National Board regarding candidates
The National Board of Directors shall review the nominations and make its decision with respect to induction. Selected candidates will be notified in writing of the National Board's decision by the end of January 2012.
Selection Criteria
Volunteers
For volunteers, candidates shall be considered by, but not limited to, the following:
- Years of service
- Contributions to AYSO, youth development and/or the sport of soccer
- Leadership
- Dedication to young people
- Commitment to AYSO philosophy
Players
Player candidates must be former players (i.e., persons who have played in an AYSO program for at least two seasons) who have distinguished themselves by the level of their contribution to the game of soccer and their continued commitment to the principles of the organization.
Nomination Procedure
- The Nomination Form and procedural information is available from the National Office or may be downloaded.
- Completed nominations, along with three letters of endorsement, must be received at the National Office by Jan. 3, 2012.
- All nominations shall be confidential.
- Candidates who are not selected for induction may be reconsidered in subsequent years.
2012 Hall of Fame Nomination Letter
2012 Hall of Fame Nomination Form
