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Recognize someone who built this industry.

An Event By USIndoor · May 11–13, 2027 · Hilton Atlanta

Nominations are open for the USIndoor Hall of Fame Class of 2027. The new class will be inducted in May at the 27th Sport Facility Conference & Expo in Atlanta.

Nominations close December 31, 2026.

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Meet past inductees

About the Hall of Fame

The USIndoor Hall of Fame honors the people who built the indoor sports facility industry, including owners who opened the first facilities, builders who engineered the playing surfaces, and innovators who changed how facilities are run. Since the first class was inducted in 2022, the Hall has recognized founders, operators, suppliers and association leaders whose work has positively impacted the industry for decades.

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The first class inducted in 2022

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9 inductees to date

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Inducted at the USIndoor Sport Facility Conference & Expo

Induction Categories

Owner/Industry Leader

Owners, operators and executives who built successful facilities and businesses, and who helped the industry grow beyond their own walls.

Builder

The people who design, construct and supply the facilities and surfaces the industry plays on.

Innovator

Pioneers whose new products, programs, software or operating models changed how facilities work.

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Inducted in front of the industry

The Class of 2026 will be honored at the 27th Sport Facility Conference & Expo, May 11–13, 2027, at the Hilton Atlanta.

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Past Inductees

Class of 2025

In 2025, the Hall of Fame expanded its recognition beyond individuals to include organizations whose vision and dedication have helped shape the indoor sports industry. 

Lil’ Kickers
Jason Clement, Founding Partner and CEO
Dev Pathik, Founder
Bryan Finnerty, Co-Founder
Eric Sullivan, Partner

The Sports Facilities Companies
Karen Crowe, Partner
Ty Redinger, President
Gene Hogan, National Director

Class of 2024

Norm Gill
Managing Partner
Pinnacle Indoor Sports

Afrim Nezaj
Owner/Founder
Afrim's Sports

Pete Spanos
Founder
Vetta Sports

Class of 2023

Don Crowe
CEO
Arena Sports

Said Sanhoury
Director of Officials
USIndoor

Tom Higginson
President Emeritus
Let's Play Sports

Class of 2022

Don Shapero
Founder/Past President
USIndoor Sports Association

Hank Aldrich
Founder and President
Soccer and Tennis Surfaces Company

Jim Cline
Founder and Principal
The Goals Group

What Makes a Strong Nomination

Anyone can nominate. The selection committee looks for:

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Lasting impact on the indoor sports facility industry, not just one business

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Specific achievements and milestones you can name

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Service to peers through mentoring, teaching, board service or the conference

Nominate a candidate for the Class of 2026

This takes about 10 minutes. Have two or three of the nominee's milestones in mind before you start.

FAQs

  • Yes. Submit one form per nominee.

2026 Conference Photos

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