The pandemic is showing no signs of going away anytime soon and that’s prompted a change of course for the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame committee.

The group announced Monday it will postpone all activities associated with the induction of new entrants into the hall for the 2020-21 period. No new nominations will be accepted, however  all nominations already submitted will be retained for consideration once the induction process resumes.

The hall currently has 78 individuals, teams and builders already inducted. Once nominations begin to be accepted again for the 2022 class, the nominating committee will be encouraging the public to consider adding new members who have made significant contributions or accomplishments in their chosen sport or sports.

To qualify for consideration, potential entrants must meet the following criteria:

Athlete or team

–              Must have attained excellence at a national or international level of senior competition and performed in a manner to bring special honor and recognition to Prince George.

–              A person must have been born, attended school, or lived in Prince George for a minimum of seven years

Coach or builder

• Must have lived in the community for at least 10 years.
• Coached, encouraged, and/or promoted any of the listed sports in the community over a period of at least 10 years or more.

Administrator

• Same time requirements as a coach or builder.
• Actively assisted in the organization and promotion of one or more of the listed sports.

Professional athlete

• Same qualifications as an athlete, however the athlete has achieved success at the professional level.
• A professional athlete must have already completed, no longer competing in, his/her professional career.

Pioneer athlete

• An athlete who prior to the 1970s performed in a sport or sports at a high level and brought recognition to the City of Prince George. Consideration in this category will also be given to the athlete who has contributed to a sport/ sports at a coaching/ organizational level.

Official

• An individual in this category is one who has officiated in a recognized sport over a period of 10 years or more. Recognition will be given to those who have assisted over the years with the instruction of game officials.
• An individual in this category is one who has officiated in a recognized sport over a period of 10 years or more. Recognition will be given to those who have assisted over the years with the instruction of game officials.

For more information call Kathy Mears-  250-561-0661 or 250-565-4529.