Doveton Netball Service Awards Criteria

In the 64-year history of this club 1959-2023 there have been no Life Memberships, Hall of Fame or Legend status given.

On August 19th, 2023, the Doveton Netball Club with its nominated committee has initiated a Hall of Fame for the Club and the additional award of Legend status to any past/present members who have given exemplary service and an extended commitment to the club.

A Legend may be someone who has received a Life Member appointed through long-term service to the Club. However, a Legend award may also be offered to players, coaches who have developed out of the Doveton junior programs and have moved onto higher honours and have left a legacy through performances at state and national levels.

Only a select few wills be invited to be a member of the Doveton Hall of Fame and a proportion (up to 10%) of Hall of Fame members may be further honoured as a Doveton Legend.

Selection Criteria for Recognition of Life Membership, Hall of Fame and Hall of Fame Legend status:

To be eligible for an award of Life Membership, the following criteria must be met:

The person will have represented the Club and the sport of netball as a player, coach, umpire, administrator, manager or other support role over an extended period.

Whilst player Life Memberships may continue to be awarded to recognise extended playing careers, it is expected that Life Membership at Doveton will only be awarded to an individual who has contributed to and served the Club in a capacity other than just a player.

As a Life Member, a person must have offered meritorious and sustained service and support to the Club over a period that is generally judged to be approaching, or of the order of 10 years or 200 games.

The Life member must be a person of integrity, good character and good standing in the community.

To be eligible to be inducted into the Doveton Hall of Fame, the following criteria must be met

1. The person will have represented the Club and the sport netball as a player, coach, umpire, administrator, manager or other support role over an extended period.

2. Induction into the Hall of Fame will only be offered to a select few who are recognised as superior achievers outside the scope of what is expected in their usual role

3. The award recognises individuals with outstanding sporting achievements at the highest level of sport, and/or people who have achieved significant success in their overall contribution to the sport of netball and the Club. It will generally be reserved for people who have inspired and motivated others to be better.

4. The award represents a higher level of peer recognition for an individual's contribution to the sport of netball or the Club, than an award of Life membership.

5. A Hall of Fame member will have a demonstrated track record in leadership, sportsmanship, character and adherence to the values of Doveton Netball Club.

6. Achievements outweigh length of service when considering a person for induction into the Hall of Fame

7. To be a member of the Doveton Hall of Fame, a person must have retired from open competition for a period of at least two years.

To be eligible for selection as a Legend of Doveton, the following criteria must be met:

1. The person will have represented the Club and the sport of netball as a player, coach, umpire, administrator, manager or other support role/ However, the status of Legend will be reserved only for the special few who have truly earned the recognition taking in to account the following.

2. The status of Doveton Legend is an extension of the Doveton Hall of Fame but is expected only a proportion of Hall of Fame members will be deemed eligible to be given the additional status of Legend.

3. This award is for an illustrious group of the Club's most respected and celebrated champions that span the test of time. It is the best of the best.

4. Individuals that may be awarded Legend status if they are deemed to have caused the game and the standing of the Club to have changed significantly for the better. This envisages outstanding achievements and contributions of the extraordinary within the ambit of the Club. If may include being recognised as one of the most influential and greatest contributors to the development and standing of the Club and/or the game.

The person will have demonstrated track record of exemplary service to the Club and the game and must have demonstrated exceptional loyalty to the Club. Long-term service considered suitable to be awarded Life Membership of the Club is not sufficient.

If under consideration as a player, the person must be accepted as a product of Doveton Netball development pathway and be recognised as one of the most talented players ever at the Club. Be influential in winning major titles at the highest levels and having achieved something special and unique as a player for the Club or Country. Being selected to represent the State or Australia as a player is not sufficient, will need to meet further criteria.

If under consideration as a coach, extended service at lower grades is not sufficient. It envisages a person is instrumental in rebuilding and/or developing our Clubs culture, multiple premierships at the highest level and recognition across the broader netball community.

The person must have contributed as a level that has become a standard for future generations, having introduce new ideas and concepts never known before in the game or the Club and/or changing achievements in roles supportive to participants in the sport of netball may be relevant.

A legend must be a person of integrity and of honourable character, who has operated at the pinnacle as a sportsperson, coach, umpire or administrator as has left behind a legacy and an unforgettable impression on others.

Selection Process

Selection criteria is to ensure the selection process is objective and defensible. The selection process must exhibit clear reasoning and consistent expectations of the required standard of achievement. As this is the highest honour Doveton may confer on a person. It is important that the selection criteria is applied with adequate vigour so as to preserve the value and prestige of the award.

An Awards Subcommittee of at least five members is to be formed annually by the Doveton Management Committee, with at least one current Doveton Life Member once initial inductions have been made. The Awards Subcommittee meets and considers nominees against the Awards Criteria. The Awards Subcommittee selects qualified candidates and reports these to the Doveton Management Committee for ratification.

After the initial induction the number of Hall of Fame and Legends members inducted maybe limited to a maximum of between 1-3 per year to ensure the sustainability and prestige of the award.

No member of the Doveton Management Committee, or the Awards Subcommittee will be eligible to be present or contribute in any way to consideration of any nomination for themself to be an inductee.

To be considered for induction, players must be retired from senior competition for at least two years before they become eligible, while coaches, umpires and administrators are eligible once criteria have been met and the Subcommittee is satisfied the requirements for loyalty to the Club will not be breached.

The Doveton Management Committee will be able to make awards posthumously and will have the power to revoke a person's status if requirements for loyalty or integrity as set out in these criteria are subsequently compromised.