Hall of Fame and Awards Info

UConn Ultimate Alumni Presents

The First Annual UConn Ultimate Hall of Fame Awards Nominations and Induction Ceremony

April 2008

Please Note: There will also be regular awards Saturday. You know, Best Attempted Layout, Tightest Shorts , Most Unnecessary Leaping - the usual. :)

ELIGIBILITY AND CATEGORIES:

Candidates must meet the following requirements in order to be eligible for Induction into the UUHOF:

Player: A player must be fully graduated for five years before being eligible for induction. He/she may then be considered for Induction in the sixth year of graduation. Should a player not graduate, as defined by the UUHOF, his/her case and eligibility for Induction shall be reviewed on an individual basis.

Leaders: A leader, captain or coach must be either fully graduated for five years or, if still an active coach, have coached as either a fulltime assistant or head coach on the high school and/or college and/or professional level for a minimum of 25 years. That person will then be considered for Induction in the sixth year after graduation or 26th year of active coaching.

Supporters: This category honors those persons who have spent their careers out of the spotlight, performing as backup for major players on and off the field of play. Though they often play a key role in the creation of memorable games, the public rarely knows them by name. A separate committee, composed primarily of producers, selects the inductees in this category. A supporter must be fully insane for five years or, if still an active supporter, have had a certified psychological evaluation within the last month. That person will then be considered for Induction in the sixth year after first insanity certification or 26th year of supporting. What constitutes a "significant support" shall be determined by the UUHOF, its Screening Committee(s) or Honors Committee(s). Supporters include Significant Others, Friends of Players, Tail Gaters, Parents, Always Injured Players and Other Victims.

Early Influences: Persons whose influence predated the change in drinking age from 18 to 21, but had an impact on the evolution of UConn Ultimate and inspired UConn Ultimate’s leading players.

The Dan Hurtado Memorial Award: This award in not an induction into the UUHOF, but a special recognition of a Current Player. The Dan Hurtado Memorial award is in honor and remembrance of our teammate Dan Hurtado, who passed away unexpectedly in 2007. This award is to be given to a current team member who exemplifies appreciating the here and now. This person should be friendly, loyal and trustworthy. This person is the kind of player who makes you happy that you showed up, rain or shine, win or lose. Life is unexpected and this award is for a player that helps us appreciate today.

The Jane Metzler-Potz Memorial Award - This award is in memory Jane Metzler-Potz, who was staunch Supporter of UConn Ultimate. Jane was a loved friend of many Alumni and has been missed dearly since she passed away in 2006. Considered by many to be an "angel on earth," Jane exemplified fairness, civility, and joyfulness. Therefor, this award is for a current player or alumni who strongly represents Spirit of the Game; Sportsmanship, Mutual Respect and Joy of Play.

NOMINATION FORM

One nomination per form, thank you!

If you are going to email in your nomination, please copy and paste JUST this section into a new message. Send it to Becky. Category (pick only one):

____Player ____Leader ____Supporter ____Early Influences

____Ron Hurtado Award ____Jane Metzler-Potz Award

Name of Nominee:

Year/s Played:

Reason for Nomination:

Your Name:

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