The Scottish Swimming Hall of Fame, launched in 2010 by Scottish Swimming, is an accolade (and virtual platform) to recognize and celebrate the lifetime achievements of memorable Scottish athletes in all fields of aquatic sports. It is an event that takes place in a Commonwealth Games year, with the ceremony held at the annual awards dinner.[1]
Criteria
editNominations can be made by Clubs, Districts, SASA Life Members, Board, Council or National Committees.[1] Nominees should contain full details of their aquatic career.[1]
Nominees must have been an athlete.[1] Nominees must have retired from International Competition for at least two years in the Discipline for which they are being nominated (not including Masters Events).[1]
Nominees should have achieved one of the following standards. However, achievement of one of the following standards is not a guarantee of an automatic nomination or of a nomination being accepted.[1]
- An Olympic or Paralympic Games Medallist
- A World Championship Medallist
- A European Gold Medallist
- A Commonwealth Gold Medallist
- Been awarded 50 GB Senior Caps for Water Polo
When nominations are being considered medalists from individual events are recognized ahead of relay medalists.[1]
Hall of Fame
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2010editThe inaugural event was held at the Glasgow Science Centre in September 2010.[2]
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2014editThe event was held at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum on 13 September 2014. It was hosted by former Olympian and BBC commentator, Steve Parry.[10][11]
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2018editThe event was held at the Radisson Blu hotel in Glasgow on 29 September 2018. It was hosted by TV Presenter and journalist, Lee McKenzie.[17][18]
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References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g "2018 Hall of Fame Letter Citation Form" (PDF). SAFA. 1 May 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
- ^ "Wilkie Wades into Swimming Hall of Fame". Colin Hattersley. 11 September 2010. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
- ^ "Olympic hero David Wilkie admits he could find swimming 'soulless'". The Scotsman. 19 September 2010. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
- ^ "Swimming: Legend Wilkie to dip in at Warrender club bash". The Scotsman. 14 October 2010. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
- ^ Williams, J. (2014). A Contemporary History of Women's Sport, Part One: Sporting Women, 1850-1960. Routledge Research in Sports History. Taylor & Francis. p. 210. ISBN 978-1-317-74666-9. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
- ^ "Elenor Gordon: Scotland's first female Commonwealth Games champion has died". SAFA. 9 July 2014. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
- ^ "British swimming sends condolences to Sir Peter Heatly's family". British Swimming. 18 September 2015. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
- ^ "Diver Peter Heatly honoured at the Royal Commonwealth Pool". The Edinburgh Reporter. 19 September 2016. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
- ^ "Alison Sheppard (1972-)". Scottish Places. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
- ^ "Commonwealth Games Medallists amongst those Recognised at Swimming's Night of Celebration". SAFA. 13 September 2014. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
- ^ "Ross Murdoch Earns Top Honors at Scottish Awards (Photo Gallery)". Swimming World. 14 September 2014. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
- ^ "JIM THE SWIM ANDERSON MBE, OBE INSTALLED IN THE SCOTTISH SWIMMING HALL OF FAME". SASA East Districy. 14 September 2014. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
- ^ "West Lothian swim star Jim Anderson scoops top award". Daily Record. 25 September 2014. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
- ^ "Water Polo Role of Honour". Menzies Whitehall. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
- ^ "Blether with Brown: Hall of Fame inauguration for Annette". Evening Telegraph. 1 October 2014. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
- ^ "Blether with Brown: Menzieshill High School was an academy of sporting success". Evening Telegraph. 29 June 2016. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
- ^ "Scottish Swimming celebrate a year of success". SAFA. 1 October 2019. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
- ^ "DUNCAN SCOTT & STEVEN TIGG EARN TOP SCOTTISH SWIMMING HONORS". Swim Swam. 1 October 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
- ^ "Local Paralympic Swimmer inducted into Hall of Fame". Sport Aberdeen. Retrieved 13 April 2019.