The South Carolina Chapter of US Lacrosse created the South Carolina Lacrosse Hall of Fame on July 17th, 2004. The Board of Directors desired to recognize deserving members who have excelled or greatly contributed to the fine sport of lacrosse in the state of South Carolina.

PURPOSE:

To honor those individuals who have rendered outstanding service in furthering the mission of the South Carolina Chapter of US Lacrosse and whose efforts have contributed greatly to the growth of the game. The personal life and character of these individuals should be a credit to the great game of lacrosse and the South Carolina Chapter.

HALL OF FAME STRUCTURE:

The Hall of Fame Committee shall be made up of a committee chairman and at large members, from the Hall of Fame, selected by the committee chairman. The at large committee members shall not number less than two nor more than five. The chairman will serve a term of three years with one year extensions at the pleasure of the chapter board.

NOMINATION AND ELECTION

Nominations will be accepted at any time of the year by the completion of the Hall of Fame Nomination form and mailed to the chapter offices.

The Hall of Fame Committee shall meet to review the nominations no later than one month before the scheduled summer annual chapter board meeting. The committee shall recommend NOT more than 4 potential inductees ( may be less than 4 ) in any given year. One hundred percent (100%) of the members of the HOF Committee must approve of the nominee before sending it's recommendation to the full chapter board for a vote. An "Up" vote by seventy five % ( 75%) of the total board members will be required for election of the recommended nominee.

Nominations of persons not recommended by the Hall of Fame Committee in any given year may be carried over to the following year.

INDUCTION CEREMONY

A Hall of Fame induction celebration dinner, if applicable, shall be held at a convenient time and at a convenient place. Tickets will be sold for this affair to cover the cost. The dress code shall be a minimum of jacket and tie for the men and appropriate dress for the women. Each inductee shall have a presenter after which he /she will have a reasonable time to deliver his / her thanks, memories, and anecdotes. Until such time as an induction dinner is held an induction ceremony may be held at another chapter function.

AWARDS

Each inductee will receive a plaque designed especially for the South Carolina Chapter with engraving of a personalized nature. A master plaque, which shall be on display in the chapter offices, will contain the names of the inductees and the year in which they were honored.

HAL NESS - 2004
Honored as the first inductee to the Hall of Fame for his many years of contribution to the sport of lacrosse... Click here to read more...

MEG HENDY - 2005
An original member of the chapter board. She developed training programs for new umpires and coached championship girls... Click here to read more...

JOHN REYELT - 2005
An original founder of the Chapter and our first president, John has provided outstanding leadership... Click here to read more...

RICH THOMAS - 2005
Player, coach, official, organizer and enthusiastic fan are all terms we can associate with Rich. Click here to read more...

GEORGE S. SCOUTEN - 2006
A standout player in high school and college, George took his teaching and coaching talents to Heathwood... Click here to read more...

SCOTT SHARP - 2006
Player coach, official and organizer of the first high school boys lacrosse team in South Carolina at Hilton Head in 1999 as well as the Bluffton Program in 2005.
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DR. WILLIAM E. HARNER - 2007
BILL STARTED THE FIRST HIGH SCHOOL LACROSSE TEAM IN SOUTH CAROLINA AT HILTON HEAD IN 1999.
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