sports FINE CHINESE DINING 'A wonderful adventure in fine dining" - Danny Hall Of Fame Steve Stein I Contributing Writer T he application deadline for nomi- nees for the 2015 class of the Michigan Jewish Sports Hall of Fame isn't far away. It's April 1. No fooling. Applications for athletes and non- athletes are on the Michigan Jewish Sports Foundation's website at www. michiganjewishsports.org . The not-for-profit foundation runs the Hall of Fame. It oversees the nomination and selection process and hosts an annual induction dinner each fall. The 31st annual dinner will be held in October at the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield. Foundation Executive Director David Blatt said he's impressed each year with the quality of the Hall of Fame nominees considered by the selection committee. He's also gratified when there are nominees whose athletic careers were sidetracked or halted by military ser- vice, family obligations or an injury. In other words, circumstances beyond their control. "Not everyone has the same opportuni- ties:' he said. Another important consideration for him is inducting those who are still alive so their family and friends can celebrate the honor with them. Here are some facts to consider for those thinking about nominating them- selves or someone else for the Hall of Fame. Athletes and non-athletes must have at least one Jewish parent, consider himself or herself to be Jewish, and/or have com- pleted conversion. Also, nominees must have been born and/or raised in Michigan, or spent no less than four years in the state. To be considered for induction, an ath- lete must have accomplished at least one of the following: • Elected into the major hall of fame in his/her sport. • Recognized in Michigan for making a significant contribution in his/her sport. • Won a national or world champion- ship or major title in his/her sport. • Had a successful career as a profes- sional athlete. • Won a Division 1 high school state championship in Michigan in his/her sport. • Received Division 1 all-state honors in Michigan for his/her sport (all-region, all-metro, all-county, all-area and all- conference also are considered). • Drafted as a professional athlete in his/her sport. • Received a college scholarship in his/ her sport (NCAA Division I, Division II or Division III, junior college or NAIA). • Been a premier high school athlete who could not continue in his/her sport because of circumstances above and beyond his/her control, such as war or an injury. The Hall of Fame has a veterans com- mittee, similar to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. Here's how it gets involved in the selec- tion process: Nominees not picked for induction by the selection committee are placed on the following year's ballot. If not elected for seven years, the nominee becomes eligible for selection by the veterans committee. The foundation board of directors can choose one person each year for induc- tion based on a recommendation from the veterans committee. Applications have room for background information, accolades and references, and places to note if foundation board or committee members are related to the nominee and if the nominee has been convicted of a major crime. Transparency is crucial in the nomina- tion and selection process. Newspaper articles and videos about the nominee can be submitted with appli- cations, which must be sent to the foun- dation in the mail or filed electronically. Blatt is the answer man for questions. He can be reached at (248) 592-9323 or dblatt@michiganjewishsports.org . Is He Or She Jewish? "I wonder if he's Jewish:" That question is asked occasionally when Jews watch a college or professional athlete compete on television or read about the athlete in the media. Coaches and team officials also are fair game. The answer isn't always clear. For instance, New England Patriots star and Super Bowl hero Julian Edelman's father is Jewish and his mother is not. Edelman has been quoted as saying both "I'm kind of Jewish" and that he is Jewish. Patriots owner Robert Kraft is defi- nitely Jewish. Wondering if an athlete, coach or team official is Jewish? Write me at the email address at the end of the column and I'll get an answer to your question. ❑ Please send sports news to sports@thejewishnews.com. 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