MINNESOTA ADAPTED ATHLETICS ASSOCIATION RUSS BAKKO AWARD FOR Most Valuable Bowler Award Nomination Form Russ Bakko gave many years of service to the ideals of Adapted Athletics. He served the MAAA as Board of Directors President and CI Division Schedule Coordinator. Russ was instrumental in helping Adapted Bowling become a reality and he served as the State Bowling Tournament Manager for its initial years. CRITERIA: 1. The athlete needs to have competed at a high level. 2. The athlete needs to have demonstrated play that was vital to the success of his/her team's success. 3. The athlete needs to have demonstrated good sportsmanship. 4. The athlete needs to have demonstrated positive leadership. 5. Consideration will be given to positive school contributions. 6. The athlete needs to be a senior. SELECTION SCORING Points can only be earned for during the 4 years of high school (9th grade-12th grade). 1. 1 point earned for every season played. Maximum 4 points. 2. 1 point earned for every state tournament played in. Maximum 8 points. 1 point for each event, singles, doubles, and team in each state tournament. 3. 5 points earned for school and community service activities. Maximum 5 points. PROCEDURE: 1. Nominations must be submitted to the Executive Secretary on or before April 1, 2012. The award recipient will be announced at the MAAA Board Meeting on May 2, 2012. Nominee Information: Name: ___________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ City/State/Zip Code: ___________________________________________________ Phone: ___________________________________________________ Team Name: ___________________________________________________ Division: _____ C.I. _____ P.I. Nominating Coach Information: Name: ___________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ City/State/Zip Code: ___________________________________________________ E-mail: ___________________________________________________

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