National Hall Of Fame Qualifications
There are two ways in which an individual can be selected for
induction into both the State and National Strength and Power Halls of
Fame.
1) Athlete:
In order to be inducted into the National Strength and Power Hall of
Fame as an athlete, all of the below stated qualifications must be met.
*Athlete must have competed at national, international, and/or world
competitions.
*Athlete must have been a top ten ranked national, or greater,
competitor at least once. Or, placed no worse than 5th in a national,
international, or world competition.
*Athlete must be at least 40 years of age (at time of application)
*If the athlete is applying based on post 1984 credentials and
accomplishments, he or she must be drug free, and can not have
tested positive for any banned and/or illegal substance via urinalysis
or other US or International Olympic Committee methodology. The
athlete must have competed in a drug free organization and must
have been tested at least once (see below for organizations that test).
*If the athlete is applying based on post 1984 credentials and
accomplishments, he or she must have a resume that reflects a tested
performance that meets the criteria stated above
*If the athlete is applying based on pre 1984 credentials and
accomplishments, it is understood that testing was not consistently
done. However, applications highlighting pre 1984 accomplishments
but including competitive experiences beyond 1984 in non-tested
organizations shall be viewed as suspicious and may be grounds for
disqualification.
*The athlete must submit a resume with at least one letter from an
official representing a drug tested organization or submit a certificate
or other form of proof that he or she competed and met the ranking
and/or placing qualifications in a drug free organization. An example
would be a certificate or magazine article demonstrating a finish no
worse than 5th in an organization that actively tests for substance
abuse (such as the AAU). There are other forms of proof as well and
will be considered for admission once received.
*The athlete must demonstrate a high level of character and moral
values!
*The athlete must have a resume that reflects an effort to grow
strength and power sports. Examples of this would be conducting
seminars, demonstrations, coaching, engaging in charity events, and
other things of the like.
*The National Strength and Power Hall of Fame Selection Committee
is under no obligation to induct any applicant. Although the selection
committee strives to be fair, the process of applicant review remains
somewhat subjective and perceptions differ. Applicants are only
notified once they have been admitted into the Strength and Power
Hall of Fame. Athletes are welcome to reapply as often as he or she
likes.
Accepted Organizations and Federations: USPA (Drug Free Division)
ADAU
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USAPL
WNPF
USA Weightlifting
All-Round Weightlifting
All sports governed by the US Olympic Committee
Or any other organization that tests athletes—The burden to prove
testing shall be placed upon the athlete and must be included with
resume. One example of “proof” would be a letter from the
organization’s president.
2) Contributor:
In order for a contributor to be inducted into the Strength and Power
hall of Fame, the following qualifications must be met.
*The contributor must be of outstanding moral and ethical character
*The contributor must be involved (giving of one’s time to others) in a
number of charitable organizations. Although monetary commitment
(donations) are wonderful, that is a matter of support and not
involvement. Therefore, monetary donations shall not constitute as
involvement.
*The contributor must be charitably involved with at least one strength
and/or power organization.
Examples: Volunteer coaching for the Special Olympics, YMCA,
YWCA, USAW, WNPF, Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs, etc
*The contributor must have been, at a minimum, a state level (top 10)
former competitive strength and power athlete, or coach of a top 10
state ranked strength and power athlete, or developed or directed a
program that has substantially changed the lives of those in the
strength and power world.
Message us to inquire about nominating your strength or power athlete