Cincinnati Semi-Pro Hall of Fame

Selection Requirements Policy

Article I. Purpose

The purpose of the hall of fame induction requirements policy is to set specific guidelines in place for the selection of future CSPF HOF (Cincinnati Semi-Pro Football Hall of Fame) inducted members. This policy is intended to supplement but not replace any and all applicable CSPF HOF policies, as they pertain toward induction requirements into the CSPF HOFs.

Article II. Definitions and Induction Requirements

1.) Minimal criteria for consideration of inclusion into the CSPF HOF has been set at a period of one year of participation on a Greater Cincinnati area semi-pro football team.

2.) Players do not need to be retired for inducted.

3.) Players are judged on talent, athleticism, stats, video evidence, testimonials, and side by side comparisons of player characteristics and abilities of members at similar positions already in the hall of fame. Personal character, and whether or not the prospective candidate was a player that elevated his/her teammates level of play is also considered.

4.) Prospective Hall of Fame nominations will be accepted from any active team in the Greater Cincinnati area, CSPF HOF inducted members, and CSPF Executive BOD.

Article III. Categories of Recognition

1.)     The following categories are recognition are recognized by the CSPF HOF.

1. Player Category
2. Coaches Category
3. Administrators/ Supporters
4. Lifetime Achievement.

 Article IV.  Category Guidelines

1. Players Category
   1.  The CSPF Executive BOD has set a maximum of five players per year to be considered for admittance in the CSPF Hall of Fame, with no minimum.
   2.  Each CSPF HOF BOD member team representative will be excluded from the final vote of any active player on said team that they are directly affiliated with.
   3.  A successful candidate selection is achieved by a two-thirds majority vote of all voting members.
   4.  In the case of a potential candidate not meeting the required minimum by one vote, the Commissioner will cast the deciding ballot.

2.   Coaches Category

1. The CSPF Executive BOD has set a maximum of two coaches per year to be considered for admittance in the CSPF Hall of Fame, with no minimum.
2.  Each CSPF HOF BOD member team representative will be excluded from the final vote of any active player on said team.
3. A successful candidate selection is achieved by a two-thirds majority vote of all voting members.
4.  In the case of a potential candidate not meeting the required minimum by one vote, the Commissioner will cast the deciding ballot.

3.   Administrators/ Supporters

1.  The CSPF Executive BOD has set a maximum of one person per year to be considered for admittance in the CSPF Hall of Fame, with no minimum.
2.   Each CSPF HOF BOD member team representative will be excluded from the final vote of any active player on said team.
3.  A successful candidate selection is achieved by a two-thirds majority vote of all voting members.
4.  In the case of a potential candidate not meeting the required minimum by one vote, the Commissioner will cast the deciding ballot.

4.    Lifetime Achievement

1. The CSPF Executive BOD has set a maximum of one person per year to be considered for admittance in the CSPF Hall of Fame, with no minimum.
2.  Each CSPF HOF BOD member team representative will be excluded from the final vote of any active player on said team.
3. A successful candidate selection is achieved by a two-thirds majority vote of all voting members.
4.  In the case of a potential candidate not meeting the required minimum by one vote, the Commissioner will cast the deciding ballot.