Nominate Players For 2009 Tennis Hall of Fame Ballot
Posted by Aaress Lawless on Feb 20, 2008 | Print |
The International Tennis Hall of Fame is now accepting public nominations for its class of 2009.
To nominate former players eligible for induction, submit your ballot at www.tennisfame.com.
Printable nomination forms are also available online, while nomination forms may also be obtained by directly contacting the International Tennis Hall of Fame, 194 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 / Phone: 401-849-3990 / Fax: 401-849-8780 / Email: newport@tennisfame.com.
Players are elected based on a distinguished record of competitive achievement at the highest international level, with consideration given to integrity, sportsmanship and character.
The International Tennis Hall of Fame has two categories for players. The Recent Player category is for those who were active in the sport within the last 20 years, but not a significant factor on the ATP (men’s) or WTA (women’s) tour within five years prior to induction. The Master Player category is for those players that have been retired from the sport for at least 20 years.
In addition, a Contributor category recognizes administrators, coaches, officials and members of the media, whose exceptional contributions have furthered the growth, reputation and character of the sport. Nominees in the Contributor category do not need to be retired from their activities related to the sport.
All nominations will be reviewed by the Hall of Fame’s Eligibility Committee to determine those who have met the minimum criteria for induction.
Nominations must be received on or before April 1, 2008 for induction eligibility in 2009. The ballot for 2009 induction will be announced during this year’s US Open, and those elected by the Hall of Fame’s voting panels will be announced early next year.
The official induction ceremony will take place in July 2009 at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island.
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