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ICSA Hall of Fame


All American Trophy Overview


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Since 1967, ICSA has recognized the achievements of its sailors through selection to the ICSA All-America Sailing Team. Sailors are recognized for their competitive excellence in the following categories:

  • Skippers in open events (men or women)
  • Women’s Skippers in open events
  • Crews in open and women-only events
  • (Honorable Mention honors are awarded in the first two categories)

In addition, the recipients of the Everett Morris Memorial Trophy for College Sailor of the Year, the Quantum Women’s Sailor of the Year, the Robert H. Hobbs Sportsmanship Award and the James Rousmaniere Award for Student Leadership are also included as members of the ICSA All-America Sailing Team.

In 1983, Sailing World Magazine began recognizing outstanding crews for enthusiasm, dedication, and talent.  In 1995, ICSA voted to change the designation to “ICSA All American Crew” and upgraded the honor to full recognition as a member of the ICSA All-America Sailing Team.

Criteria for Selection to the All-America Sailing Team

The ICSA, through the All-America Committee, annually confers All-American honors on sailors who demonstrated outstanding performance in competition during the year. The Committee uses each sailor's competitive record—their results in interconference competitions as well as Conference and National Championships—to form a pool of potential honorees. They may then consider results from in-conference, non-championship regattas to compare records.

To determine the quantity and quality of a record, the Committee has particular regard for the following factors:

  • How the record compares to those of fellow sailors
  • The quality of competition in which the record was achieved
  • Results achieved competing with different skippers and crews
  • Whether the record spans the Fall and/or Spring seasons
  • How the record compares to those of All-Americans selected in previous years

The Committee does not consider the following factors:

  • Sailors’ records in previous years
  • Sailors’ records in non-college events
  • The breadth of teams and conferences represented

The Committee selects All-Americans in the following categories:

  • Open Skipper - Up to 18 All-American and additional Honorable Mentions, together totaling not more than 25
  • Women Skipper - Up to 14 All-American and additional Honorable Mentions, together totaling not more than 20
  • Crew - Up to 20 All-American and additional Honorable Mentions together totaling not more than 30. Selection based on the following:
    • Competitive record, based on factors above
    • Proven ability to improve of the results of the skipper(s) with whom they sail
    • Outstanding body mechanics and boat handling skills
    • Team leadership that demonstrably improves the team’s performance