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.