United States Figure Skating Hall of Fame
Award
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The United States Figure Skating Hall of Fame is a hall of fame that honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the sport of figure skating in the United States. It is managed by the U.S. Figure Skating. To be inducted into it is considered the highest achievement an American figure skater can attain. It was founded in 1976. It is located in the World Figure Skating Museum and Hall of Fame, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. Nominees are formally inducted at an annual ceremony held during the U.S. Figure Skating Championships.[1]
Selection Process
Nominations are accepted from both the skating community as well as the general public for four categories: Competitors, Coaches, Non-Athletic Contributors, and Creative Impact Contributors. Competitors must have been retired from skating for at least five years prior to being nominated. The U.S. Hall of Fame Committee puts out a ballet which is voted on by selected, distinguished, electors. Candidates that receive 66% of the votes are inducted.[1]
Inductees
All entire 1961 U.S. World Team were killed aboard Sabena Flight 548 and were honored posthumously to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of their deaths.