U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2013 Nominees
(11/27/12) - Lawrence Mondschein, the chair of the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame Nominating Committee, today announced the official ballot for the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame Class of 2013.
"Once again, we have an esteemed group of individuals who have made significant contributions to our sport in a variety of different capacities, as athletes, coaches, choreographers and administrators," Mondschein said. "The electors to the U.S. Hall of Fame will have a challenging task ahead of them, as each of these candidates is worthy of serious consideration to be inducted into the Class of 2013."
All nominees on the ballot have met criteria established by the Nomination Committee. An esteemed panel of 85 electors will cast votes for the Class of 2013, which will be announced Dec. 17. Induction ceremonies will be held at the 2013 Prudential U.S. Figure Skating Championships, which will be held Jan. 20-27, in Omaha, Neb.
CATEGORY A: Outstanding Competitor / Ladies
- None
CATEGORY A: Outstanding Competitor / Men
- Rudy Galindo
- Robert Specht
- Michael Weiss
CATEGORY A: Outstanding Competitor / Ice dancing
- None
CATEGORY A: Outstanding Competitor / Pairs
- None
CATEGORY B: Outstanding Coach
- Lynn Benson
- Thomas McGinnis
CATEGORY C: Outstanding Contributor (non-athletic)
- Albert Beard
- Franklin Nelson
- Claire Waters Ferguson
CATEGORY D: Outstanding Contributor (creative impact)
- Lori Nichol






















