PNS Hall of Fame

PNS Hall of Fame Class of 2010

On July 31, PNS inducted the 2010 class into the Hall of Fame.  Two athletes, two coaches and two contributors were elected into the Hall.  Backstroke standout from Puyallup in the 1990's Jamie Reid (now of Orlando, FL) was inducted based on her string of National Championships.  Don Winant (now living in Spokane), distance swimmer from the 1970's was ranked 9th in the world in the 400 IM.  Puyallup Aquatic Club (now South Sound Titans) coach Rick Benner (who coached Megan Quann and Jamie Reid in their teen years, and now resides and coaches in Manassas, VA) was inducted as a Coach member, as was Tacoma Swim Club's Jay Benner.  Jay's accomplishments included coaching Dana Kirk and Nathan Adrian. Long-time PNS volunteer and coach Klaas Schenk  (Head Coach - Bellevue Club Swim Team) was recognized for his contributions to the PNS Board of Directors and swimming in the Pacific Northwest.  Lyle Campbell (recently retired from 39 years at the South Snohomish County Dolphins) was also inducted due to his selfless history of volunteering at the PNS Board and Committee level, as well as on the National stage.
 
The induction ceremony was held on deck at the PNS Long Course Championships as a prelude to the Finals Session on Saturday night.  Existing Hall of Fame members Bob Regan, Dick Hannula, Bob Miller, Rick Collela and Lynn Collela Bell were on hand to present the induction plaques and welcome the latest inductees into this distinguished Hall of Fame.
 Pictured left to right are Don Winant, Klaas Schenk, Lyle Campbell, Rick Benner and Jay Benner  

PNS Hall of Fame Criteria

• Athlete
  A swimmer must have met the selection criteria as a PNS member and at least 4 years must have passed since meeting the selection criteria. Selection and voting for achievement by a PNS member’s swimmer should be based upon the following criteria, using this hierarchy guide for consideration:
  1. Olympic Individual Event Medallist
  2. World Record Holder
  3. Olympic Relay Event Gold Medallist
  4. World Championship Medallist (Individual or relay).
  5. U.S. Summer Long Course Individual Event Champion.
  6. American Record Long Course.
  7. U.S. Olympic Team Member. Non Medallist.
  8. World Championship Team Member. Non Medallist.
  9. American Record Short Course.
  10. International Regional Swimming Champions, Individual Event Gold Medallist only.
      a.    Pan American Games, Pan Pacific Championship, World University Games.
      b.    Prioritize by number of gold medals attained, if necessary.
  11. U.S. National Short Course (or Spring Championship whether short or long course) Individual Event Champion.

   **(all of the above as a USA swimmer or USA team member)

• Coach
  Acoach must have a significant PNS record coaching at least one swimmer who as met the above as prioritized. He/she must have been coaching not less than 20 years or at least 4 years if their career was cut short for exceptional reasons, such as illness or death.

• Contributor
  A contributor must have a significant PNS impact and have been active not less than 20 years. This would include coaches for consideration who may not have met the coach honoree criteria but who have made a significant contribution.

• Milestone Achiever
  A milestone achiever must have innovated or achieved in a profound manner within the PNS.