Hall of Fame
The Australian Sudoku
Hall of Fame was established in 2010 as a way of paying tribute to those people who
have made a significant contribution to sudoku in Australia. While the
number of games played is a consideration, it alone does not determine
eligibility.
The following excerpt from the official Hall of Fame
constitution highlights the main criteria used by the committee in
selecting inductees to the sudoku Hall of Fame:
The Committee shall
consider a candidate’s outstanding service and overall contribution to
the game of sudoku in determining a candidate’s eligibility for
induction.
Without limiting clause 5.1, the Committee may consider a
candidate’s individual record, ability, integrity, sportsmanship and
character.
HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES - 2010
Mark Skiffington. The first
ever Australian captain, Mark was blessed with a sharp mind and even
sharper pencils. A wonderful all-round competitor, he retired from
international competition as Australian sudoku’s highest point scorer.
Mick
Colliss. A former
Australian vice-captain, Mick was known as Mr.Consistent. He
consistently attempted one-star puzzles and consistently performed
poorly. An extremely reliable player who never surprised anyone.
Hamish Sutherland. A gritty,
tough competitor who never shirked the hard puzzles. He had a wonderful
ability to play two or three moves ahead of himself. Was recently named
“Mr.June” in the soon to be released Men of Sudoku Calendar.
Sandy Sutherland. While many
tried to label the youngest Sutherland brother an ‘autistic sauvant’,
Sandy’s ability was simply a reflection of his work rate and dedication.
A fearless competitor, he will be forever remembered for his summation
of the game that brought him such glory: “Sudoku? It’s just numbers in
boxes. There’s nothing to it really.”
The World
Puzzle Federation, Australia,
congratulates the inductees for 2010.
2010 Hall of Fame inductees (L-R) Mick Colliss, Mark Skiffington,
Hamish Sutherland and Sandy Sutherland.
