NOMINATION FORM

The St. Francis Xavier University Sports Hall of Fame was founded in 1976 and exists to honour those individuals who have contributed significantly to STFX sports as athletes, teams, or as builders. Those chosen inductees have exemplified the spirit and ideals of Xaverian athletics in their professional and community lives.

The STFX Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony is scheduled annually each fall with the event open to the general public and no charge for admission. 

STFX Athletics is pleased to announce the Class of 2025 inductees into the STFX Sports Hall of Fame, including four athletes: Michel Poirier (X-Men Hockey, 1969), Lisa Fredrich-Dunne (X-Women Cross Country, 1995 & 1996), Ian Bilek (X-Men Soccer, 1996), and Mark Verbeek (X-Men Football, 1997), along with Terry Chisholm (X-Men Football, 1977 & 1978) in the builder category and the 1980-81 X-Men Basketball squad in the team category. For descriptions of all 2025 inductees, CLICK HERE.  

This date of the 2025 induction ceremony, which is open to the public, is Saturday, September 20th at 10:00 am at STFX’s Schwartz Auditorium in the Schwartz School of Business. Tickets are not needed to attend the ceremony. The event will also be webcasted live by CLICKING HERE.

STFX Athletics is pleased to host a Hall of Fame brunch following the event on September 20th at 12:00 pm at the McKenna Centre (4th floor, Schwartz School of Business). The brunch is open to inductees, guests and Athletics supporters and it is a ticketed event. Brunch tickets cost $30/person and must be purchased in advance by Sept. 15th via the following online TICKET FORM.   

StFX SPORTS HALL OF FAME

GOALS
• To honour outstanding contributions which have enhanced St. Francis Xavier University's image and reputation through sport.
• To preserve, record, and celebrate our rich athletic heritage, traditions, and culture and use it to help pave the way for future success.
• To promote sport, and generate increased interest in a more inclusive Sports Hall of Fame.
• To provide fundraising opportunities for the Department of Athletics at St. Francis Xavier University. 

CRITERIA FOR INDUCTION

Athlete
The athlete's contributions to athletics at St. Francis Xavier University should be the primary criteria for nomination. Secondary factors to be considered include the athlete's achievements in provincial, national, and international competition. Consideration will be given to character, leadership, integrity, and non-athletic service to the University. St. Francis Xavier University's national player of the year award winners qualify for automatic induction after the minimum wait period. A minimum ten-year waiting period prior to induction.

Team
The interuniversity performance and contribution of the team should be the primary criteria for nomination. Must have competed with distinction at St. Francis Xavier University. Secondary factors to be considered are non-interuniversity competition and contributions to sport in general. This could include achievements at the national or international level. St. Francis Xavier University's National Championship teams qualify for automatic induction after the minimum wait period. A minimum ten-year waiting period prior to induction.

Builder
This includes members of St. Francis Xavier University, such as coaches, administrators, support staff, and alumni that have made a significant contribution or exhibited outstanding leadership that enhanced the Varsity X-Men or X-Women athletic programs. 

NOMINATION PROCESS
Nominations are accepted via nomination forms and via induction committee on an ongoing basis. Completed nomination forms may be submitted to the Director of Athletics and Recreation. Nominations are due on Nov. 30th of each year for consideration for the induction the following October. The inductees in each of the three categories will be honored at a dinner held in the fall every other year. Selections will be vetted by St. Francis Xavier University prior to any announcement. Nominations forms are available for download by either a printable pdf version, available by CLICKING HERE or a fillable word document by CLICKING HERE. Each elected member will receive a certificate of induction and a keepsake award which may be a sketch or photo. The inductees will appear in the StFX Sports Hall of Fame under their specific category along with a sketch/photo and a short biography. 

INDUCTION COMMITTEE
• Director of Athletics and Recreation - Chair of Committee (non-voting)
• STFX Advancement Designate
• STFX Athletics Designate
• Two StFX Alumni Representatives 
• Community Representative

 

• All committee members shall serve a four year term

• Committee members are permitted to serve no more than two consecutive terms

• All committee members shall be knowledgeable in STFX sports history  

• The STFX Advancement designate shall be appointed by the VP, Advancement

• The STFX Athletics designate shall be appointed by the Director Athletics & Recreation

• The Alumni and Community representatives shall be nominated by the current Induction Committee