U.S. Figure Skating Outstanding Sportsmanship Award Award ...

U.S. Figure Skating Outstanding Sportsmanship Award
Award Overview
U.S. Figure Skating presents an annual Outstanding Sportsmanship Award. This award
recognizes an individual or individuals who have shown an unparalleled example of
sportsmanship.
In 2001, Richard Gillam was presented with the first Sportsmanship of the Year award.
Gillam was a competitor in the 2001 State Farm U.S. Figure Skating Championships
senior pairs event. During an official practice, Steve Hartsell was seriously injured and
Gillam responded immediately to assist the fallen skater. Gillam’s training in the military
prepared him to professionally direct the procedure of administering first aid. He
unselfishly forfeited his own practice to ensure Hartsell’s well-being. He displayed the
character of a true sportsman.
In 2004, Jacyln Klann was the recipient. She assisted her Fraser Eclipse teammate,
Kendyl Diederich, who had suffered an arm injury while skating at the 2004 U.S.
Synchronized Team Skating Championships. Diederich spent four days in the hospital
but thanks to the quick assistance and care from Klann, her injury was minimized.
Diederich said, “I think Jacyln is a true hero. Her main concern was to put pressure on
my arm and get me off the ice to the medical station as soon as possible. Jacyln is the
captain of our team, and she acted with true leadership that day.”
How to Nominate Someone
Nominees should be individuals who best exemplify the ideals of sportsmanship,
including but not limited to: fairness, civility, honesty, unselfishness, respect of the rules,
setting a good example and acting responsibly.
Any current member of U.S. Figure Skating in good standing can nominate an award
recipient. The 2006 nomination period will run from January 1, 2006, to December 15,
2006. The nomination application is on the back of this document or can be downloaded
from the U.S. Figure Skating web site at
http://www.usfigureskating.org/Athletes.asp?id=213.
Nomination forms must be mailed to:
Danielle Hartsell-Minnis
Athlete Advisory Committee Chair
12308 Gayton Bluffs Lane
Richmond, VA 23233.
Deadline: December 15, 2006

Outstanding Sportsmanship Award
Nomination Form
Your Name: Your U.S. Figure Skating #:
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Address:
City: State: Zip:
Daytime Phone:
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Nominee:
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Please explain in detail how this individual has shown an outstanding act of sportsmanship. Please
include: when the act took place, who was present, what happened, and why this person should receive
the award. Please include additional paper if needed. Nominee stories may be published in SKATING
Magazine or on U.S. Figure Skating Online.
Your signature:
If you are under 18 years of age, a signature of parent or guardian is required:
Parent/Guardian signature:
Parents/Guardian name:
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Please return to:
Athlete Advisory Committee Chair
Danielle Hartsell-Minnis
12308 Gayton Bluffs Lane
Richmond, VA 23233
Deadline: December 15, 2006