The Greater Capital Region Track, Field and Cross Country Hall of Fame
Established August 2017
OPERATING PROCEDURE
The Capital Region Track and Field and Cross Country Hall of Fame was founded to provide recognition to those athletes, coaches, and officialswho have achieved superlative performances or have made significant contributions to the history and growth of these sports in the Greater Capital Region area of upstate New York.Organizational Structure:
The Capital Region Track and Field and Cross Country Hall of Fame organizational structure shall consist of a President, Treasurer, and between six and ten trustees.
Timeline for Hall of Fame Selections:
On our about January 5, the committee will convene to review plans for the year and make it known that the Hall of Fame will be accepting nominations. The President will be responsible for media and other contacts related to soliciting nominations for the year. Nominations will be accepted through April 15.
Potential inductees will be informed of their nomination for the Hall of Fame. On or about the third week of April, the selection committee will meet to choose inductees for that year.
The Induction Ceremony will be held in the fall of each year.
The nomination materials of unsuccessful nominees will remain active for subsequent review for three years.
Criteria for eligibility for nomination to the CRTFCCHOF:
Athlete Nominees
- Must be five years removed from high school graduation.
- Must have spent a significant portion of their athletic careers in the Greater Capital Region.
Potential achievements of athlete nominees may include but necessarily be limited to:
- Outstanding performances such as school, sectional, state or national records
- Recognition in high school, college or other halls of fame
- Selection for league/conference all-star teams
- High place finishes in state, national or international competition
- Honors won, professional leadership positions on the state, local, and national level.