WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS TRACK & FIELD OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION
​                                                                      NATE HALE AWARD
                                                   * Outstanding Senior Male Track & Field Athlete *

​​ABOUT NATE HALE: Nate Hale taught General Science and Agriculture at Arms Academy and Mohawk Trail Regional High School. He was instrumental in starting Cross-Country in Franklin County and Western Mass. He was also one of the founders of the WMTFOA. Nate Hale stressed sportsmanship and fair play in athletics. He encouraged his athletes to act responsibly, assist their teammates, and always lead by example. Candidates for this award should also demonstrate these qualities.

​​WHO IS ELIGIBLE: Any senior male athlete who has competed in track and field for at least 2 years.

​​REQUIREMENTS: All candidates must demonstrate good sportsmanship.  Each should be a leader on the team and possess a good work ethic. Each must always represent himself, his school and the sport of track and field in a positive manner.

​​A COMPLETE NOMINATION INCLUDES: 
​ • Completed Athlete Information sheet (see below)                ​• HS transcript
​ • Athlete essay                                                                          • Letter(s) of reference from coaches, teachers, counselor, principal or employer.

​SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Submissions must be received by Friday, JUNE 5, 2020 @ 5:00pm

​​E-mail PDF file to: CoachPell@comcast,net             
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​​Direct questions to: CoachPell@comcast.net

WMTFOA NATE HALE AWARD INFORMATION SHEET (To be completed by coach)
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​ ATHLETE’S INFORMATION:  Name: _______________________________________________________________________________

Number of years on your track team: __________________________________  Captain?: _______________________________________​​​​

Academic achievement:  Honor Society?: _______________________Class Rank: ________________________  GPA: ________________

Academic Honors and Awards: _______________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

School and Community Involvement:  Clubs / Committees / Sports / Volunteer Work / Community Service: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________​​​​​​​​​​​​​

COACH'S INFORMATION:  Name: ___________________________________  Address: ______________________________________ 

​​City: ___________________________    State: ________________ Zip: ___________  Phone: _____________________________________​​

e-Mail: _____________________________________________________​​

​Please attach the following information:
​ • HS transcript
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​• Reference (s) Must be Typed – from coach, teacher, principal, councilor or employer. Remember it is helpful to include: # years on Track and Field team, positive personal traits, community service, academic achievements (honor society, class rank, GPA), clubs and interests outside of track and field, and any other qualities you feel makes him/her deserving of this award.

​​• Athlete’s Essay: Must be typed.   Please submit a one-page (maximum) essay describing how track and field has influenced your life. Also include school and community involvement and how these experiences have influenced you.