Nominations for the BMX Hall of Fame close on Friday January 31st
Jan 08, 2014
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Time is running out if you want to nominate somebody for consideration for the National BMX Hall of Fame. Nominations will close on Friday, January 31st. Anyone can nominate an individual by completing the following NOMINATION form. This is the first step in getting someone inducted into the Hall of Fame. Yet, it does not guarantee that your nomination will make it onto the final nominee ballot. All nomination forms will be reviewed by the National Hall of Fame Selection Committee and the final list of 5 nominees will be created. Inductees will then be voted in by past inductees, industry, media and a select few BMX history experts.CRITERIA: When considering all Hall of Fame Nominations, the selection committee looks for individuals who have made a serious impact on the sport of BMX; whether it be through performance, competition or accomplishments.
Nominees in the Freestyle, Pioneer, Woman, and Racer categories are required to be inactive from professional competition for at least five (5) years.
Nominees in the Industry category may still be active in the BMX industry.
Also - there is no need to nominate the following people - as they were runnerups last year and receive Automatic Nominations for 2014:
PIONEER: Tracer Finn and Frank Post
RACER: Charles Townsend and Christophe Leveque
INDUSTRY: Jim Jannard and Jim Alley
FREESTYLER: Martin Aparijo and Brian Blyther
WOMAN: Deanna Edwards-Jamieson and Tara Llanes
NOTE: You only need to nominate a person ONCE. Multiple nominations for the same person does not increase a person's chances.
NOMINATION CUT-OFF DATE: JAN. 31st, 2014
Mark your calendars: for 2014 - the National BMX Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will again take place at the upper pavilion at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in
Chula Vista over the weekend of September 26-28, 2014.
Stay tuned for more details and for ticket sales.
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ABOUT THE NATIONAL BMX HALL OF FAME:
Established by the ABA in 1985, the BMX Hall of Fame's mission is to recognize, honor and salute the pioneers, makers and shakers in the sport of Bicycle Motocross.
Each year, USA BMX (The American Bicycle Association) inducts 5 new members to the BMX Hall of Fame. They are: two legendary racers, one legendary freestyle rider, one influential Industry person, and one influential BMX woman. Special Recognition inductees may also be included.
LOCATION: The official home of the National BMX Hall of Fame is currently located at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, CA. - at 2800 Olympic Parkway, Chula Vista, CA 91915.
For hours of operation, check with the U.S. Olympic Training Center @ (619) 656-1500.
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