Athletes Hall of Fame - The USARS Athletes Hall of Fame was instituted in 1983 to honor those individuals and teams who have made exceptional contributions to the sport of roller skating. Only those who, through their skating performances, have materially influenced and enriched the sport shall be considered for election to the Hall. Election to the Athletes Hall of Fame will be considered annually by the USARS Hall of Fame Committee for those persons who have transformed competitive roller skating through their athletic achievements in their chosen event or discipline. Such contributions must be of a lasting nature. See below criteria.

Coaches Hall of Fame - The USARS Competitive Coaches Hall of Fame was instituted in 1991 to honor those individuals who as coaches have made exceptional contributions to the sport of roller skating throughout the organized history of our sport. Selection of candidates will be considered annually by the USARS Hall of Fame Committee. See below criteria.

Distinguished Service Hall of Fame - The USARS Hall of Fame for Distinguished Service to Competitive Roller Skating was instituted in 1994 to honor those individuals who have made exceptional contributions of talent and effort over an extended period of time to assist with the organization and success of competitive roller skating in the United States. Through their efforts they have materially influenced and enriched the sport. While their contributions to roller skating may not have been previously widely understood or acknowledged, there must be clear evidence of such over a protracted length of service. See below criteria.

Athletes Hall of Fame - The USARS Athletes Hall of Fame was instituted in 1983 to honor those individuals and teams who have made exceptional contributions to the sport of roller skating. Only those who, through their skating performances, have materially influenced and enriched the sport shall be considered for election to the Hall. Election to the Athletes Hall of Fame will be considered annually by the USARS Hall of Fame Committee for those persons who have transformed competitive roller skating through their athletic achievements in their chosen event or discipline. Such contributions must be of a lasting nature. See below criteria.

Purpose: The USARS Athletes Hall of Fame was instituted in 1983 to honor those individuals and teams who have by their skating prowess made exceptional contributions to the sport of roller skating. Election to the Athletes Hall of Fame will be considered annually by the USARS Hall of Fame Committee for those persons who have transformed roller skating through their athletic achievements in their chosen event or discipline. Such contributions must be of a lasting nature.

 Criteria: The person/team must have influenced all other competitors in his or her discipline through one or more of the following: innovations in movement or style; high performance standards; training or competitive techniques; or persistent and inspirational leadership.

The numbers of skating titles won by an individual or team, or the length of their amateur career is not an automatic qualification for election to the Hall. However, these factors may be taken into account in considering the individual's high performance standards or their persistent and inspirational leadership.

The individual's contribution to the sport of roller skating must have been made during the time he or she was an athlete.

Eligibility for election to the Hall of Fame shall not be limited to skaters from one or more specific roller skating bodies. Specifically, not only skaters affiliated with USARS shall be considered, but also those individuals who competed under the auspices of other roller skating sports organizations. These include, but are not limited to: United States Federation of Amateur Roller Skaters, United States Amateur Roller Skating Association, Roller Skating Rink Operators Association, and other, pre-1937 federations such as the Western Skating Association, International Skating Union of America, and the Amateur Roller Skating Association of America.

 Regardless of which organization the individual skated under, or how great his or her accomplishments are said to be, proof of the individual's contributions to the sport of roller skating must exist for the individual to be eligible for election to the Hall of Fame. Such documentary proof shall consist of published archival and library items, and reports of interviews conducted with the individual's contemporaries. If possible, all of the individual's contributions should be confirmed in at least three different sources.

Although the selection of individuals to the Hall of Fame shall not be limited to American citizens, only those skaters who have made significant contributions of a lasting nature to the sport of roller skating in the United States shall be eligible.

Individuals must be retired from official national or world competitions and must not have competed at the elite level of that discipline for a minimum of five (5) competitive seasons to be eligible for election to the Hall of Fame.

In the case of the death of an outstanding skater who meets all of the requirements, other than listed above, the USARS Board of Directors, by unanimous secret ballot, may waive the time requirement listed above

 The annual number of individuals or teams that may be inducted in the Athletes Hall of Fame is limited to three or less nominees in the Current category (five years or more retired from competition) and one additional

Purpose: The USARS Competitive Coaches Hall of Fame was instituted in 1991 to honor those individuals who as coaches have made exceptional contributions to the sport of roller skating throughout the organized history of our sport. Selection of candidates will be considered annually by the USARS Hall of Fame Committee.

Criteria: Hall of Fame considerations will involve the following criteria: Coaching innovations; instructional research and development; the quality of skills consistently demonstrated by students; student performances that have materially influenced and enriched the sport of roller skating; and consistent championship successes:

The coach must have directed his or her students through one or more of the following accomplishments: (a) Innovations in movement or skating style, (b) highest standards of performance, (c) extraordinary training or competitive techniques, (d) consistent and inspirational achievement. No coach will be considered for the Hall of Fame unless such characteristics as enumerated are broad based and extend over a long period of time. A single champion or a lone idea advanced should not be considered sufficiently meritorious.

 The number of skating titles won by athletes under their direction, or the length of their coaching career, cannot be considered automatic qualification for election to the Competitive Coaches Hall of Fame. However, these factors may be taken into account when considering the individual's merit as a coach.

Candidacy for Hall of Fame does not necessarily need support of institutional memberships or licenses. The test of an individual's contributions will be based on results rather than credentials.

 Consideration shall be given to the individuals who are themselves responsible for the development and encouragement of successful coaches, who were one time students of the candidate. In other words, a teacher of teachers. Consideration will be given to individuals who over many years have contributed to development of outstanding skaters, even if these pupils achieved their titles later under different coaches. This is recognition given to candidates who consistently produce skaters with quality fundamentals, the clay from which future champions are molded

Documentary evidence of a coach’s accomplishments must be presented with nomination for the Competitive Coaches Roller Skating Hall of Fame. Such proof shall consist of published archival and library items, reports or interviews conducted with the candidate’s contemporaries

The selection of individuals to the Competitive Coaches Roller Skating Hall of Fame shall not necessarily be limited to American citizens, however, only those coaches who have made significant and lasting contributions to the sport of roller skating in the United States shall be eligible.

Only coaches who were or are active in the sport of roller skating for at least ten years may be considered for the Hall of Fame.

In the event of the demise or retirement of an outstanding coach who does not meet the above longevity requirements, the USARS Board of Directors may waive item #8 above by unanimous secret ballot at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors.

USARS Board approves awarding Elite coaching status to USA Roller Sports Coaches Hall of Fame inductees.

Annual Selection Process The annual selection process for the Hall of Fame of "Current" coaches that meet the minimum coaching service requirements of ten years or more will be limited to three (3) individuals or teams for a calendar year. One (1) additional coach in the "Veterans" category may be selected for the Hall of Fame if they have a minimum of fifteen years coaching experience.

 Purpose: The USARS Hall of Fame for Distinguished Service to Competitive Roller Skating shall honor those individuals who have made exceptional contributions of talent and effort over an established period of time to help with the organization and success of competitive roller skating in the United States. Through their efforts they have materially influenced and enriched the sport. Should a candidate's contributions to roller skating not have been previously widely understood or acknowledged, there must be clear evidence of such activity over a protracted period of service.

Criteria: The individual's contribution to the sport of roller skating as an administrator/official must be measurable, significant and noteworthy.

 The accumulated efforts of the individual must be predominantly positive, working on behalf of the national organization and for the progress of the sport, nation-wide.

The candidate for the Hall of Fame must have selflessly devoted his efforts to the sport and the organization and not for personal gain or self aggrandizement.

 Eligibility for induction into the USARS Hall of Fame for Distinguished Service to Competitive Roller Skating shall be considered on the basis of distinguished service in this Hall of Fame category and shall not preclude anyone previously inducted in the Hall of Fame as an athlete or coach.

 The USARS Hall of Fame for Distinguished Service will be open to all individuals who have contributed to the advancement of the sport of roller skating in the United States, either affiliated with USARS or with other organizations outside of USARS, provided their actions are verifiable and benefit the sport.

No annual specification is established on a maximum or minimum number of enrollments for the Distinguished Service Hall of Fame. Initial enrollment will begin in 1994 with examination of the era 1937-60; 1995 will consider the era 1961-72 (incorporation of USARS); and 1996 will bring installation up to date. From 1997 onward, nominations will be as required.

The USARS Hall of Fame Committee shall be responsible for nomination of candidates for Distinguished Service to Competitive Roller Skating according to established Hall of Fame procedures.