(Ottawa, ON – December 7, 2020) – Water Polo Canada (WPC) is excited to open up nominations for the inaugural class of inductees for the Canadian Water Polo Hall of Fame (CWPHOF). The purpose of the CWPHOF is to recognize Canadians' outstanding achievements and contributions to the sport of water polo.
The CWPHOF recognizes accomplishments in eight categories:
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Athletes
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Coaches
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Officials
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Teams
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Builders
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Clubs
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Historical Figures or Historical Teams
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Distinguished Alumni
WPC officially launched the CWPHOF earlier this year, and the class of 2021 will include an inductee in each category. Nominations are open until January 31, 2021. A short-list of nominees for each category will be announced in March 2021.
Each nomination received will be assessed according to a series of objective criteria that have been established by the CWPHOF Committee. Detailed criteria for each category are provided on the CWPHOF Nomination Form. All nominations must include supporting documentation as identified.
The CWPHOF Committee will choose the final winners by a system of ranked-choice voting. The inductees will be announced in conjunction with National Championship League celebrations, should they go ahead, or otherwise virtually by no later than June 15.