At the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame, we believe in the importance of celebrating the extraordinary success stories of athletes, builders and coaches. These incredible stories are shared in hopes of inspiring the next generation.
Step 1 – Represented Disciplines
The following are the disciplines considered:
- Alpine
- Biathlon
- Cross Country
- Freeride
- Freestyle
- Nordic Combined
- Ski Jumping
- Snowboard
- Telemark
Step 2 – Categories and Subcategories
The categories for nominations are as follows:
1. Competitive Athlete
2. Non-Competitive Athlete
3. Coaches, Trainers, Technicians and Instructors
4. Builders
a) Administrators
b) Officials
c) Contributors
i) Volunteers
ii) Athlete Supporter
iii) Pioneer
Step 3 – Category Definitions
1. Competitive Athlete
An athlete considered for nomination is one that is accomplished in snowsports. The athlete category accommodates all athletes including those with physical or intellectual challenges, including Paralympic or Special Olympics athletes.
2. Non-Competitive Athlete
A non-competitive athlete will be considered for nomination upon having achieved fame for a unique story that has left an indelible mark and positive impact on the sport.
3. Coaches, Trainers, Technicians and Instructors
Coaches, Trainers, Technicians and Instructors that have led an athlete to particular success or stands out among the many as a pinnacle for motivation, training and assisting athletes to achieve greatness in snow sports. Instructors (directors of ski/snowboard schools) who stand out and have been widely recognized for their impact and advancement of techniques and teaching that have influenced learning and skill development for snowsports participants in general.
4. Builders
Anyone that has meritoriously enhanced, developed, or improved snowsports in a sustained and significant manner. The Builder will be recognized by those in the industry as having maintained effective relationships with organizations and individuals with the goal of continually improving the future of snowsports. An example of a Builder could be (but not limited to) a resort/ski area or product industry leader, an author, filmmaker, photographer, or celebrity who has gained fame and had a positive impact through their snowsports exploits.
Further ‘Builder’ examples are provided in the sub-categories below.
a) Administrators
An administrator is an individual that has established and maintained an organizational climate that has continually encouraged the development and retention of athletes. This individual has also provided a measurable and recognized high level of morale among athletes and supporting individuals involved. The individual will have proven ability and record of organizing, promoting, and maintaining effective relationships with supporting organizations and partnerships with the goal of continually improving the future of the sport and organizations involved.
b) Officials
Any individual charged with the duty to administer rules of snowsports as defined in the snowsport disciplines.
c) Contributors
A contributor is an individual who has provided paid or unpaid service and has achieved long-term impact in the advancement of snowsports either directly through hands-on work in the sport or indirectly such as a sponsor or philanthropist.
i) Volunteers
Volunteers are individuals who have provided unpaid service and have generally achieved long-term impact in the advancement of snowsports.
iii) Athlete Supporter
Athlete Supporters are individuals who have either directly (through “hands-on” work in the sport) or indirectly (such as a sponsor or philanthropist) have significantly impacted the advancement of athletes.
iii) Pioneers
Pioneers are individuals who are among the first to develop, use or apply a new method, area of knowledge, or activity pertaining to the improvement of snowsports.
Step 4 – Criteria
*If you are planning to nominate anyone in the above categories, please read the Criteria below before attempting to complete the nomination forms.
General Statement
Any individual who has achieved and been recognized for outstanding achievements or has attained prominence in snowsports and whose conduct brings distinction and positive acclamations to the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame, will be considered eligible.
In addition, any individual who has made a major contribution to the development and advancement of snowsports in Canada shall be eligible for induction to the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame.
Other general criteria required for all Categories are as follows:
- Canadian citizens whose achievements have impacted snowsports Nationally or Internationally; or a non-Canadian who has specifically impacted snowsports within Canada.
- Sustained involvement in the sport.
- Positive Impact and legacy for Canadian snowsports.
Criteria Categories
Competitive Athlete Criteria
There are 5 descriptive categories for Competitive Athlete Criteria, which will be used in the Voting Process.
- Record & Level of Achievement
- Competition Level
- Perseverance & Dedication
- Sustained Commitment
- Character must be supported by letters of recommendation and answer the 6 Pillars of Character; Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship.
Non-Competitive Athlete Criteria
There are 5 descriptive categories for Non-Competitive Athlete Criteria, which will be used in the Voting Process.
- Description of Achievements
- Competitive Level (if applicable)
- Perseverance
- Sustained Commitment
- Character must be supported by letters of recommendation and answer the 6 Pillars of Character; Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship.
Coaches, Trainers, Technicians, and Instructors
There are 5 descriptive categories for Coaches, Trainers, Technicians, and Instructors, which will be used in the Voting Process.
- Record & Level of Achievement
- Athlete Performance
- Perseverance & Dedication
- Sustained Commitment
- Character must be supported by letters of recommendation and answer the 6 Pillars of Character; Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship.
Builders
There are 4 descriptive categories for Builders, which will be used in the Voting Process.
- Record & Level of Achievement
- Perseverance & Dedication
- Sustained Commitment
- Character; must be supported by letters of recommendation and answer the 6 Pillars of Character; Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship.
We invite snowsports organizations, historians and members of the public to nominate their favourite candidate! Learn more about eligibility, process and criteria by reading the next section.
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Policies
The Canadian Ski Hall of Fame is governed by Policies and Procedures that have been reviewed and accepted by the Board of Directors (February 2021). The Policies are in place for the Selection Committee to provide concise, measurable and transparent guidelines for the Committee who are responsible for the decision of selecting deserving individuals for induction into the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame. The Selection Committee is appointed by the Board and follows specific guidelines for eligibility to serve on the Committee. There are detailed guidelines for categories, criteria and voting processes.
Voting Policies
Once all of the qualified nominations have been accepted and the deadline has closed, each member of the Selection Committee will review and vote privately. It is a highly confidential process.
Step 5 – Click below to the Nomination Form Page
Nominations
