USA Racquetball

HISTORY OF THE NATIONAL RACQUETBALL HALL OF FAME

• 1973 - The Hall of Fame was called “Helms Hall of Fame”.
• 1974 - Helms Hall of Fame changed to “Citzen Savings Hall of Fame”.
• 1978 - Hall of Fame criteria changed – Must be retired from serious competition for five years.
• 1978 - Citizens Hall of Fame changed to “IRA Hall of Fame”.
• 1979 - IRA Hall of Fame changed to “AARA Hall of Fame”.
• 1988 - Hall of Fame inductees voted on by Board of Directors only.
• 1990 - Hall of Fame voting committee revised to 30 at large people.
• 1991 - Vote to maintain Hall of Fame for amateurs only.
• 1991 - Hall of Fame committee expanded to 100 voting members.
• 1993 - Hall of Fame qualification changes to include gold points.
• 1995 - Hall of Fame qualification changes – 2 categories: athlete and distinguished service.
• 1996 - Hall of Fame expanded to include professionals.
• 1997 - AARA Hall of Fame changed to “USRA Hall of Fame”.
• 2003 - a.   Hall of Fame voting group reduced to 23 voters.
             b.  Hall of Fame age limit changed to 40 years old.
• 2004 - USRA Hall of Fame changed to “USAR Hall of Fame.
• 2004 - a.     Hall of Fame new rule – a professional must be retired for at least 3 years.
             b.     Hall of Fame new rule – all 23 voters must make conference call.
• 2005 - Hall of Fame “Other Policies and Procedures put on web.
• 2007 - Criteria for a Professional Player was established.
• 2013 - Amateur Player category changed to Amateur Open Player.  Also Amateur Age Player and
              Outdoor Player categories added.