INDUCTION
Induction into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame is the highest level of sports recognition in Canada. Each year, a class of Canadians who have achieved the highest level of accomplishment in their sport and who have the purpose and passion to promote Canada’s shared values beyond their sport successes are officially inducted.
ELIGIBILITY
- Exceptional athletes who have been retired from major competition for at least four years
- Builders demonstrating a lifetime commitment to the development of sport in Canada
- Deceased pioneers of Canadian sport
- Makes a defining contribution to their sport and/or Canadian society
PROCESS
All Canadians are invited to nominate athletes and builders of Canadian sport for induction into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame through our annual nomination process. To nominate an athlete or sport builder, please complete a nomination form and mail or email to Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame before midnight on January 31, 2027 to:
Mail: 169 Canada Olympic Road SW, Calgary, AB T3B 6B7
Email: nominations@cshof.ca
In 2021, Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame’s Hall of Famer Selection Committee met to review its nomination and selection criteria. The Selection Process Policies document was updated and significant updates include: athlete eligibility; a definition of sport; and maximum length of time a nomination will be considered. We encourage nominators to review this document and our FAQ document when considering a submission.