The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) Induction Ceremony is shaping up to be a star-studded weekend with multiple events spread out over three days in beautiful Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Make your plans now to attend the weekend of May 18-20, 2018! ISHOF Members can purchase the Weekend Package and Save!
This year’s International Swimming Hall of Fame honorees include Swimmers: Rebecca Adlington (GBR), Amanda Beard (USA), and Libby Trickett (AUS); Water Polo Player: Brenda Villa (USA); Contributor: Andy Burke (USA); Diver: Irina Lashko (USSR, RUS, AUS) ; Coach: Bill Sweetenham (AUS); Synchronized Swimmer: Miho Takeda (JPN); Open Water Swimmer: Petar Stoychev (BUL); and Pioneer Synchronized Swimming Contributor: Joy Cushman (USA). Ian Crocker (USA) was a part of the Class of 2017, but was unable to attend the induction due to Hurricane Harvey. We will be officially celebrating his induction as part of the class of 2018.Reserve Your Hotel Rooms and Purchase Your Tickets Today!
The Weekend Lineup
Friday, May 18th – Paragon & ISHOF Awards Night
5:30 Cocktails, 6:30 PM ISHOF and Paragon Awards at ISHOF Museum
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2018 Paragon Award Recipients:
- Frank Busch for Competitive Swimming
- Dr. Ben Rubin for Diving
- Bob Corb for Water Polo
- Jennifer Gray for Synchronized Swimming
- David Bell for Recreational Swimming
- Jill White for Water Safety
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2018 ISHOF Award Recipients:
- Anthony Ervin and Constantine Markides – Buck Dawson Author Award: “Chasing Water: Elegy of an Olympian”
- Gay DeMario – ISHOF Service Award
- Lana Whitehead – Judge G. Harold Martin Award
- Johnny Johnson – Virginia Hunt Newman Award
- Kathy Bateman – John K. Williams, Jr. International Adapted Aquatics Award
- Bob Ingram – Al Schoenfield Media Award
Saturday, May 19th – Induction Day Schedule
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Multiple Events Throughout The Day
- Luncheon from 11:30-12:30 PM ISHOF Banquet Hall
- ISHOF Clinic for Kids produced by Fitter and Faster with Olympian Cammile Adams 11-2 PM At Hall of Fame Pool
- Autograph Session at the Hall of Fame Pool
- Possible NISCA High School Coaches Clinic – (To Be Announced)
- Possible CSCAA High School Recruiting Seminar – (To Be Announced)
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Official 54th Annual International Swimming Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
VIP Reception 6:00 PM, Induction Ceremony 7:00 –10:00 PM at Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort and Spa
Honor Swimmers
Rebecca Adlington (GBR)
Amanda Beard (USA)
Libby Trickett (AUS)
Honor Water Polo Player
Brenda Villa (USA)
Honor Diver
Irina Lashko (USSR, RUS, AUS)
Honor Synchronized Swimmer
Miho Takeda (JPN)
Joy Cushman – Pioneer Contributor (USA)
Honor Open Water Swimmer
Petar Stoychev (BUL)
Honor Coach
Bill Sweetenham (AUS)
Honor Contributor
Andy Burke (USA)
Special Recognition Inductees
Ian Crocker (USA) Honor Swimmer was part of the Class of 2017, but was unable to attend the induction due to Hurricane Harvey. We will be officially celebrating his induction as part of the class of 2018.
Sunday, May 20th – Celebration Day
- Swim Across America Fundraiser for Cancer Awareness 8-11 AM at the Hall of Fame Pool
- Farewell Brunch 10:30 – Noon at Hall of Fame Banquet Hall
- ISHOF Clinic for Kids produced by Fitter and Faster with Olympian Cammile Adams 11AM -2 PM Hall of Fame Pool
WEEKEND TICKET INFORMATION
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MAY 18-20 Complete Weekend Package (Includes Paragon/ISHOF Awards Night, Luncheon, and Induction Ceremony)
ISHOF Members $305 ISHOF Non-Members $400 BEST PRICE!!
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MAY 18 ISHOF and Paragon Awards Night (Hors D’oeuvres and Free Bar) 5:30 PM
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MAY 19 Luncheon
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MAY 19-20 ISHOF Swim Clinic Produced By Fitter and Faster
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MAY 19 INDUCTION CEREMONY AND DINNER 6:00 PM
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May 20 Swim Across America 8:00-11:00 AM
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MAY 20 Farewell BRUNCH 10:30 AM
HOTEL INFORMATION
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Host Hotel: Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
Four and a half star upscale retreat with private beach access, two pools, four restaurants, full service spa and Oceanside bar. Location
of the Saturday evening induction ceremony. ¼ mile south of the International Swimming Hall of Fame.- 3030 Holiday Drive, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 (954) 525-4000;
- Special ISHOF Guest Rate of $224 per night Book your group rate for International Swimming Hall of Fame
- NOTE: RESORT FEE IS INCLUDED in the $224 rate
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Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach
- 440 Seabreeze Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 (954) 524-8733;
- Special ISHOF Guest Rate of $159 per night
- Please call 954 524-8733 and mention Swimming Hall of Fame Honoree Ceremony for the special Rate of $159.
For more hotel or ticket Information contact Meg Keller-Marvin meg@ishof.org / 570-594-4367
