Article 8 - Specific Eligibility Requirements

a) Athletes

i) Have compiled an outstanding record at national competitions (Canadian Championships and/or Canada Summer Games) over a period of at least seven (7) years; or

ii) Have been a significant contributor at recognized major international competitions (ex. Border Battle, World Championships, Pan American Games and/or Olympic Games) over a period of at least five (5) years.

b) Coaches

i) Have coached with distinction at national competitions (Canadian Championships and/or Canada Summer Games) over a period of at least seven (7) years; or

ii) Have coached with distinction at recognized major international competitions (ex. Border Battle, World Championships, Pan American Games and/or Olympic Games) over a period of at least five (5) years.

iii) Have made notable contributions to the development of coaching in Canada.

c) Officials

i) Have officiated and/or supervised in at least seven (7) Canadian Championships; or

ii) Have officiated and/or supervised in at least two (2) recognized major international competitions (ex. Border Battle, World Championships, Pan American Games and/or Olympic Games).

iii) Have made notable contributions to the development of umpiring in Canada.

d) Sports Builders

i) Have served Softball Canada with distinction nationally or internationally for at least five (5) years; and/or

ii) Have made significant contributions to the game for at least ten (10) years at the provincial/territorial level; and

iii) Have performed the above services in an exemplary manner.

e) Teams

i) A club or national team that has represented Canada and distinguished itself in recognized international competition (ex. Border Battle, World Championships, Pan American Games and/or Olympic Games); or

ii) A club team that has won at least three (3) Canadian Championships within a five year period. When reviewing this accomplishment, the committee must be comfortable that a substantial core of players have remained with the team throughout the period.

NOTE: The Selection Committee will not consider club teams with players who are still actively competing at the national and/or international level.

f) Pioneers

An individual or a team that has compiled outstanding accomplishments or made significant contributions to softball in Canada at the national or international level prior to Softball Canada’s foundation in 1965.