Hall of Fame

Builder Category

Builders are individuals who have made outstanding and extraordinary contributions to the development, advancement and promotion of SPN and may include volunteer or paid administrators, coaches, managers, sponsors, authors or others.

Criteria for Selection:

• Contribution to the development or advancement of the SPN program

• Commitment and dedication over an extended period of time (minimum 10 years)

• Creativity or innovation in the sport of slo-pitch

Candidate Pool:

• Administrators in the sport including current and former members of the SPN National and/or Provincial Executive Committees

• Individuals/consultants who have represented SPN on organizations affiliated with slo-pitch at national or international levels

• Authors who have produced material promoting slo-pitch or contributing to the technical development of slo-pitch

• Coaches or managers of teams who have made an outstanding contribution to the development of slo-pitch

Coach/Manager Category 

Coaches/Managers to be recognized by this award are individuals by whose efforts and expertise, in the development and training of slo-pitch players and teams, has made an outstanding and extraordinary contribution to the SPN program.

Criteria for Selection:

• Contribution to slo-pitch for at least 15 years

• Participant at Provincial and National Championship levels

• Leadership and character

• Sportsmanship and integrity

• Contribution to slo-pitch in other categories will be considered

Candidate Pool:

• Competed in the SPN program for at least 10 years

• Competed at SPN Provincials and Nationals

Player Category

Player recognition in the Hall of Fame will be awarded to individuals who have achieved outstanding and extraordinary success as competitors in the SPN program. Players must have competed for a minimum of 10 years in the SPN program.

Criteria for Selection:

• Contribution to slo-pitch for at least 15 years

• Participant at Provincial and National Championship levels

• Leadership and character

• Sportsmanship and integrity

• Contribution to slo-pitch in other categories will be considered

Candidate Pool:

• Competed in the SPN program for at least 10 years

• Competed at SPN Provincials and Nationals

Umpire Category

Umpires nominated for induction into the Hall of Fame are individuals whose efforts and expertise in the development and training of slo-pitch officials or in the performance of their duties as umpires have exhibited exemplary skill and commitment. Their dedication and proficiency should have resulted in the promotion and development of SPN.

Criteria for Selection:

• Contribution to the training and development of other umpires

• Recognized ability as an umpire at the Provincial and National levels

Candidate Pool:

• Current or former umpires in the SPN program (minimum 10 years)