Categories, Selection Criteria and Nomination process. 

Celebrating success is a hallmark of a successful organisation. A Hall of Fame not only celebrates success, but also acts as a living history, so as people change within the organisation, 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. 

The NZ Water Ski Association Hall of Fame is proud to honour and recognise the special accomplishments of its athletes and the significant contributions of its builders and stewards. 

There are four categories of induction into the Hall of Fame – Athlete, Life Member, Pioneer and Legend. 

Location of Hall of Fame 

The NZWSA Hall of fame will be a web based identity similar to other organisations in the Sporting field. It will be a section on the NZWSA main website with appropriate links to each category 

Categories 

• Athlete: Includes all NZWSA present and past recognised disciplines 
• Life Member: Includes Coach, Administrator, Manager, Official etc 
  
• Legend: An individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the sport of water skiing over many years. 
  
• Pioneer : This category is neither defined nor definable but is intended for individuals, whose major contributions to the NZ National and/or International aspect of our sport, do not fall into the other categories. 
  
  

Selection Criteria 

Athlete Selection Criteria 

• Must have retired from Open competition for a period not less than 2 years however may still be active in age divisions. 
• NZ Citizen. 
  
• Where held, must have represented in World, Regional or National Championships. And must have shown an active and continued participation for a period not less than 10 years. 
  
• Must have achieved significant Regional and/or National and/or International success. 
  
• Must demonstrate the following qualities: leadership, sportsmanship, overall service to the sport. 
  
• The Selection Committee will consider, in addition to a Nominee's individual achievements, that person's integrity, sportsmanship, character and adherence to the National bodies rules and regulations. 
  

Life Member Selection Criteria 

• The current NZWSA Life Membership process as per the Constitution and policy book will remain. 
• NZ Citizen. 
  
• Has made an outstanding contribution to the sport over many years. (No less than 10) Has demonstrated quality of leadership, overall service to the sport. 
  
• In most cases key achievements will outweigh length of service when reviewing long term Officials. 
  
• The Selection Committee will consider, in addition to a Nominee's individual achievements, that person's integrity, sportsmanship, character and adherence to the National bodies rules and regulations. 
  

Legend Selection Criteria  

• NZ Citizen
• Has made unique and outstanding contribution to the sport over many years. 
  
• The Selection Committee will consider, in addition to a Nominee's individual achievements, that person's integrity, sportsmanship, character and adherence to the National bodies rules and regulations. 
  

Pioneer Selection Criteria 

• NZ Citizen 
• Has made a significant contribution towards innovation, progression and or development of the sport. 
  
• The Selection Committee will consider, in addition to a Nominee's individual achievements, that person's integrity, sportsmanship, character and adherence to the National bodies rules and regulations. 
  

Nomination process 

• There are no automatic inductions 
• A nomination can be made by any member of a NZ Club, Division or NZWSA 
  
• Nominations must be received using the Official NZWSA Hall of Fame Nomination form, which is available on the NZWSA Website. 
  
• Nominations will be reviewed annually by the selection committee. 
  
• If a nomination is not successful, it may be resubmitted in future years. 
  
• Any variation to the nomination process will be considered and must be approved by the NZWSA Exec. 
  
• Nominations need to be submitted by 31 Dec of each year. 
  

Selection Committee 

• The NZWSA exec will select the Hall of Fame Selection Committee as required. 
• The Selection Committee shall comprise of four members, ideally one from each division. 
  
• Selection Committee members (Selector) shall be reviewed by the NZWSA exec every year. 
  
• A casual vacancy as a Selector may be filled by the NZWSA exec as required. 
  
• The Chairman of the Selectors will be nominated by the Selection Committee. 
  
• Any variation to the rules relating to composition and or appointment of the Selection Committee will be considered and must be approved by the NZWSA Exec. 
  

Induction Process 

• Inductions require a simple majority in favour vote of the Selection Committee. 
• The Chairman of the Selectors will provide a list of inductees for ratification by the NZWSA exec by 28th Feb of each year. 
  
• Inductees must be ratified by a simple majority vote in favour by the NZWSA exec. 
  
• Induction ceremonies will take place on a rotation period, and manner as determined by the Selection Committee. 
  
• Any variation to the induction process will be considered and must be approved by the NZWSA Exec.