November 19th, 2011
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Updated HOF Criteria & Applications

  • The HOF committee will always have at least 3 HOF members who may or may not also be directors.
  • HOF Committee will work with board and others to validate a candidate’s bio and accomplishments.
  • If more than 5 candidates are eligible for Superior Performance category in any given year, the HOF committee will rank and place the top 5 on ballot. Additional candidates will be on ballot in subsequent years and will not be required to be renominated but will be part of ranking process if more than 5 candidates. Once on the ballot the candidate will then remain on the ballot for up to 4 years.
  • If a candidate is not elected after 4 years, he/she will have to be renominated. The same ranking process (if necessary) and 4 year cycle will apply. If candidate does not get elected after two 4 year cycles, he/she would have to be nominated in veteran or meritorious service category.

New Superior Performance
HOF Criteria

Section 1 – In order for nominee to be placed on the ballot the following credentials must be met:

  1. Nominee must have adult membership in the GDUSBC for at least fifteen (15) years and be at least 35 years of age by March 31st of the nomination year.
  2. Nominee must be a member in good standing with the GDUSBC and the USBC.
  3. Nominee must have bowled at least five (5) honor scores (300 game and/or 800 series). Honor scores must have been accomplished in at least three (3) different centers.
  4. Nominee must have at least one of the following (handicap and scratch count as separate titles):

a) Two (2) GDUSBC city titles (includes Mixed, Women’s, Men’s and Senior events)
b) One (1) Ohio USBC state title
c) One (1) USBC national title
d) One (1) PBA/LPBA national or regional title

 

Section 2 – In order for nominee to be placed on ballot he/she must also have 5 of 6 of the following criteria:

  1. Bowled in at least 10 adult GDUSBC local city tournaments
  2. A top 3 placing in the City GDUSBC tournament in addition to titles in section 4a above if used. For example if a bowler has two city titles and another top 3 finish then both areas would be satisfied. If a bowler has one city title and one state title then both areas (4a and 2) would be satisfied.
  3. A top 10 placing in the State USBC tournament in addition to 4b above if used. For example if a bowler has a state title and another top 10 at state then both areas would be satisfied
  4. A top 50 placing in the National USBC tournament in addition to 4c above if used. For example if a bowler has a national title and another top 10 at nationals then both areas would be satisfied.
  5. A top 3 placing in an additional tournament besides the city, state or national USBC tournaments (i.e., City Queen’s, K of C, Bradley, Derby, Fillies, American Legion, State Queen’s, Hoinke, 700 club, Officer’s, Pot of Gold, Team USA, etc.). This must be verifiable.
  6. Member of a GDUSBC All City Team.

 

The following can be used to replace criteria in section 2 above. Up to two replacements can be used:

  1. Another title from #4 in section 1 above. For example, if nominee has 2 city titles and a state title, but no top 50 placing at National USBC tournament, 4b from section 1 would replace 4 in section 2.
  2. GDUSBC Local High Game or Series score for 5 person, 4 person, 3 person, 2 person, or individual (series only) during a season. This can include mixed team. This must be verifiable.
  3. National USBC Recognition for top 5 High Game or Series score person, 4 person, 3 person, 2 person, or individual (series only) during a season. This can include mixed team. This must be verifiable.

 

Applications

HOF ages and years for various associations

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