The Rockland County Sports Hall of Fame was established to honor outstanding sportsmen and sportswomen, living and deceased, who have gained prominence while residing or competing in, or have brought recognition to, Rockland County. To be considered for nomination to the Hall of Fame, candidates must meet the following criteria:

A. Attain prominence in sports as an athlete, coach, manager, official, owner, writer, broadcaster or supporter.

B. Reside or have resided in Rockland County, competed here at the time of their prominence, or brought fame to Rockland County as a result of their accomplishments.

C. Be a person of integrity and good character.

D. Candidates cannot be considered until 10 years after their high school class graduation, except in special cases.

Our committee encourages the public to send athletic resumes/nominations of prospective candidates to Screening Committee chairman:

Bill Rubbert
Chairman, Selection Committee
Rockland County Sports Hall of Fame
189 Ridge Road
Valley Cottage, NY 10989

Nominees are reviewed by this committee and, if accepted, voted upon for enshrinement by the board of directors.

The Hall of Fame Committee holds monthly meetings the first Tuesday of the month from October to May. Anyone wishing to join the organization should write to Chairman Pete Scheibner: 1 Captain McGovern Drive, Stony Point, N.Y. 10980, or e-mail him at scheibner@msn.com.

Each inductee in the Rockland County Sports Hall of Fame receives a commemorative trophy and is further honored with an individual plaque, The plaques will be housed in their respective high schools attended by the inductees.”

The Rockland County Sports Hall of Fame is more than awards and trophies and dinners, however. It is really about people – Rockland County people who have had an impact in the world of sports. A total of 279 such individuals have been honored since the hall’s inception in 1974.

The Hall of Fame has evolved from those early beginnings to become a recognized presence in Rockland County athletics. In addition to its annual dinner, where it honors new inductees, the hall makes sizable donations to worthwhile local organizations and charities. Included among these donations have been cash gifts to:

• ARC • Varsity Athletes Against Substance Abuse • Salvation Army
• Haverstraw Little League Save the Fields Fund • American Cancer Society
• Special Olympics • Venture • Big Brothers-Big Sisters • Challenger Little League