Living or deceased graduates, coaches, administrators, and supporters of Fountain Valley School athletics are eligible for induction into the Athletic Hall of Fame. All nominees must meet the specified criteria below and be in good standing or in special circumstances as determined by the Committee members. Nominees must have competed in an FVS-sanctioned sport and must have excelled in such sport. Both individual and team accomplishments will be taken into account, as well as individual or team records held, impact on teams and the overall athletic program during their time at FVS and after. Under special circumstances, a candidate who didn’t compete in an FVS-sanctioned sport may be inducted if they have achieved recognition in a sport on the national, international or professional stage.
Special consideration will be given to nominees who are graduates of reunion milestone years.
Athlete Criteria for Nomination
- Graduated from FVS a minimum of 5 years ago
- Lettered in the sport for which they are being inducted
- Achieved significant distinction in that sport. Examples include, but are not limited to:
- All-American
- State Champion (individual or team)
- State, Conference, or School Record holder
- All-State or equivalent (first team, second team, honorable mention)
- Accomplishments at a college, university, or professional level
- Conference Player of the Year
- All-County or “All-Area” recognition
- Special consideration can be given to nominees who set a world record, participated in the Olympics (or similar level competition), and/or played for or won an amateur national championship or professional championship on a team or as an individual
- Nominated by someone other than themself
- Nomination must include significant detail to be considered
- Represented FVS in a positive fashion both as an undergraduate and alumnus
Coaches Criteria for Nomination
- Coached a sport at FVS for a minimum of five years
- Completed coaching at FVS at least five years prior to induction
- Demonstrated an unusually high level of success in the sport for which they are being considered as measured by wins, league championships, success in regional and state competition, and/or respect given to the coach by peers, athletes, parents, and administration
Team Criteria for Nomination
- Demonstrated outstanding achievement at FVS at least five years prior to induction
- Outstanding achievement may include, but is not limited to:
- State Champion
- Regional Champion
- District Champion
- Conference Champion
- 1st Team Academic State Championship
At Large Candidates
In extraordinary cases, by votes of the Hall of Fame Committee, FVS community members and former athletes may be inducted into the Hall of Fame without satisfying the stated requirements. These include:
- Contributors to FVS athletics who were not graduates, student-athletes, or coaches are also eligible for induction to the Hall of Fame based on their contributions to the athletic department if they are five years removed from employment at FVS or have reached age 60
- Respected FVS alumni who have earned a varsity letter and bring honor to their alma mater by making significant contributions to society in their chosen field
In order to be considered, these individuals must have conducted themselves in a fashion such as to bring credit to FVS athletics, and have a nomination submitted on their behalf detailing the specific nature of their contributions to FVS athletics
Deceased contributors to FVS athletics in any of the above categories are immediately eligible for induction into the Hall of Fame