NATIONAL TEAM AND UK TALENT SQUAD INTERNATIONAL SELECTION MANUAL

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1 2017/2018 SEASON NATIONAL TEAM AND UK TALENT SQUAD INTERNATIONAL SELECTION MANUAL (Incorporating squad structure, talent identification and athlete agreement) NISA International Selection Manual and Athlete Agreement

2 This manual is for use by athletes seeking qualification and selection to NISA squads in the Singles, Pair, Ice Dance and Synchronised Skating events for the 2018 World Figure Skating Championships This manual also outlines the nomination process for the 2018 Winter Olympic Games. Contents 1. Introduction a. Winter Olympics Qualification Requirements b. Qualification and Selection to the UK National Team QUALIFIYING CRITERIA - FITNESS TESTING c. Selection to ISU Championships Calendar of Events d. Selection to Grand Prix and Other International Events NISA Appeals Process for ISU Championships Timelines ISU JUNIOR AND SENIOR FIGURE SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR SEASON ISU JUNIOR AND SENIOR SYNCHRONISED SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS Eligibility Rules NISA-SPECIFIC ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Minimum Total Technical Scores National Team/UK Talent Squad Athlete Agreement NISA International Selection Manual and Athlete Agreement

3 1. Introduction Qualification and Selection to the NISA Squads, ISU Championships and International Events 2017/18 The NISA Board has overall and final responsibility for all selection criteria and individual selection decisions in accordance with the NISA Memorandum and Articles of Association The NISA Board may delegate responsibility for the production of the International Selection Manual to the relevant NISA Director during any season. Any selection decisions made by any NISA Director under any delegated powers must be signed off and agreed by the NISA Board before any decisions are communicated to the athlete and published in any other media. Nominated NISA Directors, for all selection matters, appoint and consult with their individual sub groups (each sub group consisting of ISU singles/pairs, ISU dance and ISU synchronized discipline representation). The Performance and Development Directors in consultation with their sub groups are responsible for the management and publication of the International Selection criteria and procedures. The Performance and Development Directors and sub groups, led by the appropriate Directors, will determine the selections taking into account exceptional circumstances such as, but not limited to, a skater returning to competition after injury, ongoing behavioural issues and adherence to the NISA Athlete Agreement. Both Directors and both sub groups will liaise with each other to ensure that all skaters are considered within the overall Performance and Development portfolios. The decision of the selection group with regard to international competition and Junior Grand Prix allocation is final. There is no right of appeal by the athlete. Selection standards and procedures for selection of athletes will be agreed between NISA and the BOA for each individual Olympic Games. ISU criteria will be considered but the final decision remains between the BOA and NISA. Upon selection to ISU Championships, skaters will be notified by and issued with a timeline for the individual s appeal process relating to the ISU Championship. Appeals against non-selection for ISU Championships will only normally be considered on the clear and specific grounds that the selection criteria and/or process have not been fairly applied. National Team and Talent Squad skaters will at all times abide by the terms and conditions of the Athlete Agreement. NISA International Selection Manual and Athlete Agreement

4 The NISA Board reserves the right to de-select or change skaters named to an event up to the draw of such event for reasons of, but not limited to, loss of form, injury, breach of the Athlete Agreement. Eligibility is the responsibility of the individual skater not the NISA office staff or directors. Please do not hesitate to contact the NISA office with regard to any queries. NISA BOARD Original: October 2016; Reviewed: June 2017 NISA International Selection Manual and Athlete Agreement

5 2a. Winter Olympics Qualification Requirements SKATING SINGLES, PAIRS & ICE DANCE 1. Quota places won for the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games (the Games ) are available to the NOC and not to the individual athletes. 2. The total number of quota places available for Single Skating is 30 for Men and 30 for Women. The total number of quota places available for Pair Skating is 20 (40 athletes) and for Ice Dance is 24 (48 athletes). The total quota for the Team event is 10 teams. 3. The maximum number of athletes per NOC is 18 and is limited to a maximum of 3 athletes in each of the individual events (Men s Skating and Ladies Skating) and 3 teams (consisting of 2 athletes per team) in each of the pair events (Pair Skating and Ice Dance). The NOC is permitted a maximum of 1 team entry for the Team event. 4. In the event that the NOC qualifies quota places pursuant to the qualification pathways set out in section D of the IOC/ FIS qualification document dated March 2016 (as may be amended from time to time) ( IOC/FIS Standards ), and subject to paragraph 8 below, the BOA will only accept as nominations for those quota places any individual(s) who: i. comply with any eligibility criteria as set out in the IOC/FIS Standards, including but not limited to Section C; and ii. meet the BOA s eligibility criteria set out in paragraphs 5 to 7 below. 5. The BOA will consider athletes as eligible for selection for individual events if they have achieved a placing at the 2017 World Championships which secures an ISU quota spot with the following result: Singles Top 20 Pairs Top 14 Ice Dance Top 16 (the Minimum Standard ). 6. If any additional skater(s) in any discipline fails to achieve the Minimum Standard at the 2017 World Championships, the BOA will only accept as eligible for selection any such additional skater(s) who at the Olympic Qualifying Competition (Nebelhorn Trophy - Oberstdorf, Germany in September 2017) - score equal to or more than the skater(s) who placed 20th in the Singles, 14th in the Pairs or 16th in Ice Dance at the 2017 World Championships. In the current season 2017/18, the ISU Qualification competition at Nebelhorn Trophy 2017 in Oberstdorf is the only qualifying event for the 2018 Winter Olympics. NISA International Selection Manual and Athlete Agreement

6 7. With respect to the Olympic Team Event, if NISA does not have a full quota of skaters (6 skaters) qualified for all 4 disciplines in PyeongChang 2018, there will be no application from the BOA for participation in the Olympic Team Event. 8. The BOA will not accept as qualification for the Games places offered as Tripartite Commission Invitation places or reallocated unused quota places (i.e. handback places, wildcard places or any other quota places which have not been generated by virtue of a direct qualification) unless agreed by the BOA to be in exceptional circumstances pursuant to the BOA PyeongChang 2018 OQS Policy. 9. The BOA will consider eligible for selection individual athletes who have been nominated under the National Ice Skating Association Selection Policy for the Games by 21 December NISA International Selection Manual and Athlete Agreement

7 2b. Qualification and Selection to the UK National Team Singles to have reached the age of 13 but not the age of 19 before 1st July 2017 UK National Team Age Category ISU Junior ISU Senior Pairs/Ice Dance Ladies to have reached the age of 13 but not the age 19 before 1st July 2017 Pairs/Ice Dance Men to have reached the age of 13 but not the age of 21 before 1st July 2017 Must have reached the age of 15 before 1st July 2017 Singles, Pairs and Ice Dance Qualification Requirement Junior Senior To have achieved ISU World Junior TES 2016/17 from any of the ISU events listed on ISU Communication 2007 OR to have achieved ISU World Junior TES 2017/18 from any of the events listed on ISU Communication 2092 or at IJS Sheffield 2017 To have achieved ISU European TES 2016/17 from any of the ISU events listed on ISU Communication 2007 OR to have achieved ISU European TES 2017/18 from any of the events listed on ISU Communication 2092 or at IJS Sheffield 2017 Age Category ISU Junior The age of the team comprises skaters all of whom must have reached the age of 13 but not the age of 19 before 1st July 2017 UK National Team ISU Senior The age of the team comprises skaters all of whom must have reached the age of 15 before 1st July 2017 Synchro Qualification Requirement Junior Senior To have achieved ISU World Junior TES 2016/17 from any of the ISU events listed on ISU Communication 2007 OR to have achieved ISU World Junior TES 2017/18 from any of the events listed on ISU Communication 2092 To have achieved ISU World TES 2016/17 from any of the ISU events listed on ISU Communication 2007 OR to have achieved ISU World TES 2017/18 from any of the events listed on ISU Communication 2092 FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES After 1st July 2017 skaters wishing to qualify for any of the NISA squads will need to have achieved the appropriate TES score as set by the ISU for the 2017/18 season - there will be three occasions when applications will be considered - after IJS Sheffield (August); after the British Championships (December 2017); and 30th April Skaters must also fulfil fitness criteria as per the requirements on page 8 below. IN ALL CASES BOTH SHORT AND FREE PROGRAM/DANCE MUST BE ACHIEVED FOR QUALIFICATION, ALTHOUGH NOT NECESSARILY AT THE SAME EVENT MINIMUM TECHNICAL ELEMENT SCORES FOR SEASON MEN LADIES PAIRS DANCE SYNCHRO JUNIOR WORLDS 20/42 20/35 20/30 18/28 17/25 EUROPEANS 25/45 20/36 20/36 19/29 n/a WORLD 34/64 27/47 25/43 29/39 18/34 NISA International Selection Manual and Athlete Agreement

8 QUALIFIYING CRITERIA - FITNESS TESTING All skaters who have achieved the Technical Element Scores will also be required to fulfil certain fitness testing criteria. Fitness testing will take place pre-season in June/early July and then again after the Sheffield IJS in August. Standards for the fitness tests are detailed below, including expected improvement for the August testing: Standards For Tests Test Male Singles Female Singles Male Pairs Female Pairs Male Dance Female Dance Triple Hop 620cm 570cm 610cm 570cm 600cm 550cm Vertical Jump double 60cm 55cm 60cm 55cm 55cm 50cm Vertical Jump single leg 50cm 45cm 50cm 45cm 45cm 40cm Max Teapot Max Press-up 45secs Bleep test Lunge walking Spinal mobility flexion / extension Flexibility Core stability Core strength Standard For Performance Squad Inclusion FMS score key points all maintained Segmental mobility and control Pelvis / hip no muscle imbalance Maintain control all plane bridge & superman Strength endurance plank variations 115secs Outcome of Tests June Pre-Season Fitness Test Result August Fitness Testing Outcome Required For Performance Squad Selection All fitness test scores not met All fitness test scores met OR For any test score not achieved a minimum % increase as follows: strength/power tests 15% bleep test - 10% PLUS meet majority flexibility and core standards 2. Majority fitness test scores met Minimum % increase as follows: strength/power tests 10% bleep test - 10% PLUS meet majority flexibility and core standards any test standards not met in June must be reached in August (irrespective of the % increase in score) NISA International Selection Manual and Athlete Agreement

9 Injury & Illness Affecting Fitness Testing 1. If a skater is too unwell or injured to attend the pre-season fitness testing day then they will be asked to complete the testing themselves under the supervision of suitable personnel (as agreed by Eleanor and Terassa) and to send the results to Eleanor and Terassa. This should be done within 2 weeks of their recovery. Adjusted required outcomes for the August testing will be given based on the remaining time available. 2. If a skater has an injury that means they are unable to complete all the testing in June then they will be asked to complete the remaining tests under appropriate supervision (as agreed by Eleanor and Terassa) and to send the results to Eleanor and Terassa. This should be done within 2 weeks of their recovery. Adjusted required outcomes for the August testing will be given based on the remaining time available (only for those fitness tests affected by the injury). 3. If a skater is unable to complete the testing in June and August due to injury or illness then they will be asked to complete the fitness tests under appropriate supervision (as agreed by Eleanor and Terassa) within 2 weeks of their recovery (at whatever point in the season that may be). Skaters will be expected to achieve the majority of the required standards at the point they wish to return to competition. These values will be considered by the Performance Group as part of their inclusion in the Performance Squad. Pre-Season Fitness Testing Not Completed For Other Reasons If a skater has not completed all their pre-season fitness tests due to logistical reasons (e.g. training abroad where only some testing is possible remotely, exams etc) then these cases will be considered on an individual basis. As a guide, it will be expected that such a skater would achieve the majority of standards set at the August testing for Performance Squad selection consideration. NISA International Selection Manual and Athlete Agreement

10 2c. Selection to ISU Championships Worlds The following process will be followed only on the condition that the skater/couple has achieved the minimum total technical score as set by the ISU for the 2017/18 season. Dates of selection meetings will be advertised on the Timeline. Each National Team/Talent Squad skater/couple/synchronized team will have their current season s best score taken from any ISU listed Senior International event, where entered by NISA, or Senior Grand Prix, allocated by invitation, totalled with twice the season s British Senior Championship score. All scores obtained before the selection meeting date will be considered. In normal circumstances, the skater(s)/team(s) with the highest total score will usually be considered for selection. All scores are relevant whether achieved as a National Team or Talent Squad member. Lower squad level skater(s)/team(s) will not normally be considered for selection to this event. However, NISA reserves the right to consider for selection other skater(s)/team(s) in lieu of the skater(s)/team(s) with the highest score in any circumstances where: 1 NISA considers the other skater(s)/team(s) that are likely, in NISA s opinion, to produce a better performance at this event, but failed to achieve the highest score for a valid reason including, but not limited to, non-attendance at or withdrawal from or disappointing performance at any ISU listed Senior International event, Senior Grand Prix, or British Senior championship, whether due to injury or otherwise; or 2 NISA considers the other skater(s)/team(s) that are likely in NISA s opinion, to produce a better performance at this event due to subsequent injury or loss of form of any skater(s)/team(s) with the highest total score: or 3 The skater(s)/team(s) with the highest score has/have breached the Athlete Agreement. Europeans The following process will be followed only on the condition that the skater/couple has achieved the minimum total technical score as set by the ISU for the 2017/18 season. Each National Team/Talent Squad skater/couple/synchronized team will have their current season s best score taken from any ISU listed Senior International event, where entered by NISA, or Senior Grand Prix, allocated by invitation, totalled with twice the season s British Senior Championship score. All scores obtained before the selection meeting date will be considered. In normal circumstances, the skater(s)/team(s) with the highest total score will usually be considered for selection. All scores are relevant whether achieved as a National Team or Talent Squad member. Lower squad level skater(s)/team(s) will not normally be considered for selection to this event. However, NISA reserves the right to consider for selection other skater(s)/team(s) in lieu of the skater(s)/team(s) with the highest score in any circumstances where: 1 NISA considers the other skater(s)/team(s) that are likely, in NISA s opinion, to produce a better performance at this event, but failed to achieve the highest score for a valid reason including, but not limited to, non-attendance at or withdrawal from or disappointing performance at any ISU listed Senior International event, Senior Grand Prix, or British Senior championship, whether due to injury or otherwise; or NISA International Selection Manual and Athlete Agreement

11 2 NISA considers the other skater(s)/team(s) that are likely in NISA s opinion, to produce a better performance at this event due to subsequent injury or loss of form of any skater(s)/team(s) with the highest total score: or 3 The skater(s)/team(s) with the highest score has/have breached the Athlete Agreement. Junior Worlds and Junior World Championship The following process will be followed only on the condition that the skater/couple has achieved the minimum total technical score as set by the ISU for the 2017/18 season. Each National Team/Talent Squad skater/couple/synchronized team will have their current season s best score taken from any ISU listed Junior International event, where entered by NISA, or Junior Grand Prix, totalled with twice the season s Junior British Championship score. All scores obtained before the selection meeting date will be considered. In normal circumstances, the skater(s)/team(s) with the highest total score will usually be considered for selection. All scores are relevant whether achieved as a National Team or Talent Squad member. Lower squad level skater(s)/team(s) will not normally be considered for selection to this event. However, NISA reserves the right to consider for selection other skater(s)/team(s) in lieu of the skater(s)/team(s) with the highest score in any circumstances where: 1 NISA considers the other skater(s)/team(s) that are likely, in NISA s opinion, to produce a better performance at this event, but failed to achieve the highest score for a valid reason including, but not limited to, non-attendance at or withdrawal from or disappointing performance at any ISU listed Junior International event, Junior Grand Prix, or Junior British Championship, whether due to injury, illness or otherwise; or 2 NISA considers the other skater(s)/team(s) that are likely in NISA s opinion, to produce a better performance at this event due to subsequent injury, illness or loss of form of any skater(s)/team(s) with the highest total score: or 3 The skater(s)/team(s) with the highest score has/have breached the Athlete Agreement. National Team and Talent Squad skaters who have only an international score will also be considered within the calculations for the relevant category. NISA International Selection Manual and Athlete Agreement

12 Calendar of Events Please find below a schedule of ISU International Competitions in which skaters may compete during the season. Results from these listed competitions may be considered (subject to them being from the correct category and in accordance with the published NISA Timelines for Selection) in the selection process for the 2018 ISU Championships. Figure Skating Competition dates Place Mem Name of the Competition July 27-29, 2017 Lake Placid USA Lake Placid Ice Dance International Ladies Men Pairs Dance S J N S J N S J N S J N x x x August 2-5, 2017 Hong Kong HKG Asian Open Figure Skating Trophy x x x x x x x x x August 3-5, 2017 Philadelphia USA Philadelphia Summer International August 21 26, 2017 Vancouver CAN International Adult Figure Skating Competition August 23 26, 2017 Brisbane AUS ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating x x x x x x x August 26-27, 2017 Kuala Lumpur MAS Sea Games x x August 31 - Sept 2, 2017 Salzburg AUT ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating x x x September 2 3, 2017 Celje SLO Slovenia Open x x September 6 9, 2017 Riga September 13 17, 2017 September 14 17, 2017 September 20 24, 2017 September 20 23, 2017 Salt Lake City Bergamo Minsk Montréal LAT USA ITA BLR CAN ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Challenger Series U.S. International Figure Skating Classic Challenger Series Lombardia Trophy ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Challenger Series Autumn Classic International x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x NISA International Selection Manual and Athlete Agreement

13 Competition dates Place Mem Name of the Competition Ladies Men Pairs Dance S J N S J N S J N S J N September 20 23, 2017 September 21 23, 2017 September 27 30, 2017 September 27 30, 2017 Montréal CAN Autumn Classic International x x Bratislava Zagreb Oberstdorf SVK CRO GER October 4 7, 2017 Gdansk POL October 6-8, 2017 Espoo FIN October 11 14, 2017 Egna/Bolzano ITA Challenger Series Ondrej Nepela Memorial ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Olympic Qualifying Competition / Challenger Series Nebelhorn Trophy ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Challenger Series Finlandia Trophy ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x October 11-15, 2017 Nice FRA International Cup of Nice x x x x x x October 19-22, 2017 Kaunas LTU Kaunas Ice Autumn Cup 2017 x x x x x x October 20-22, 2017 Moscow RUS ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Rostelecom Cup x x x x October 21 23,2017 Budapest HUN International Halloween Cup 2017 x x x x x x October 24-28, 2017 Bucharest / Otopeni ROU Crystal Skate x x x x x x October 25-29, 2017 Zagreb CRO Golden Bear x x x x x x October 26-29, 2017 Minsk BLR Challenger Series Minsk Arena - Ice Star x x x x October 26-29, 2017 Minsk BLR Ice Star x x x x x x October 27-29, 2017 Regina CAN ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Skate Canada International x x x x Oct Nov. 4, 2017 Sofia BUL Denkova-Staviski Cup x x x x x x November 2-5, 2017 Trnava SVK Tirnavia Riedell Ice Cup x x x x November 3-5, 2017 Beijing CHN ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Cup of China x x x x November 8-12, 2017 Graz AUT Leo Scheu Memorial x x x x x x x x November 8-12, 2017 Riga LAT Volvo Open Cup x x x x x x x x x x x x November 9-12, 2017 Graz AUT Ice Challenge x x x x November 10-12, 2017 Osaka JPN ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating NHK Trophy x x x x November 16-18, 2017 November 16-19, 2017 Gullegem BEL Finlandia Cup x x x x x x Warsaw POL Challenger Series Warsaw Cup x x x x NISA International Selection Manual and Athlete Agreement

14 Competition dates Place Mem Name of the Competition Ladies Men Pairs Dance S J N S J N S J N S J N November 16-19, 2017 November 17-19, 2017 November 20-25, 2017 November 21-26, 2017 November 21-26, 2017 November 22 26, 2017 November 22 26, 2017 November 24-26, 2017 December 4 10, 2017 Merano ITA Merano Cup x x x x x x x Grenoble FRA ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Internationaux de France x x x x Innsbruck AUT Cup of Tyrol x x x x x x x x x Tallinn EST Challenger Series Tallinn Trophy 2017 x x x x Tallinn EST Tallinn Trophy 2017 x x x x x x x x Canillo AND Open d Andorra 2017 x x x x x x x x x Celje SLO Skate Celje x x x x x x Lake Placid December 6 9, 2017 Zagreb USA ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Skate America x x x x Budapest HUN Santa Claus Cup x x x x x x x x x x CRO Challenger Series Golden Spin of Zagreb x x x x December 6 9, 2017 Zagreb CRO Golden Spin of Zagreb x x x x December 7 10, 2017 Nagoya JPN ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final (Senior & Junior) x x x x x x x x December 12 16, 2017 December 15 17, 2017 Istanbul TUR Istanbul Bosphorous Cup x x x x x x x x Bratislava SVK Grand Prix of Bratislava x x x x x x Competition dates Place Mem Name of the Competition January 4 7, 2018 Bucharest / Otopeni ROU EduSport Trophy x x x x x x January 4 7, 2018 Abu Dhabi UAE FBMA x x x x x x January 15 21, 2018 January 22 27, 2018 Moscow Tapei City RUS TPE ISU European Figure Skating Championships 2018 ISU Four Continent Figure Skating Championships 2018 Ladies Men Pairs Dance S J N S J N S J N S J N x x x x x x x x January 23 27, 2018 Belgrade SRB Europa Cup Skate Helena x x x x x x January 26, 2018 Reykjavik ISL Reykjavik International Games x x x x x x Jan Feb. 4, 2018 Torun POL Mentor Torun Cup x x x x x x x x x x x Jan Feb. 4, 2018 Oberstdorf GER Bavarian Open x x x x x x x x x x x x February 1 4, 2018 Rovaniemi FIN The Nordics / Nordics Open x x x x x x x x x x x x NISA International Selection Manual and Athlete Agreement

15 Competition dates Place Mem Name of the Competition Ladies Men Pairs Dance S J N S J N S J N S J N February 2 4, 2018 Sarajevo BIH Sarajevo Open 2018 x x x x x x x x x February 3-4, 2018 Egna ITA Egna Dance Trophy x x x February 6 11, 2018 Sofia BUL Sofia Trophy 2018 x x x x x x February 8 11, 2018 Ljubljana SLO Dragon Trophy & Tivoli Cup x x x x x x February 9 25, 2018 February 15-18, 2018 February 16 18, 2018 February 22-25, 2018 PyeongChang KOR Olympic Winter Games 2018 x x x x Bucharest / Otopeni March 5 11, 2018 Sofia BUL ROU Olympic Hopes x x x x Miskolc HUN Jegvirag Cup 2018 x x x x x x x x Den Haag NED Challenge Cup x x x x x x x x ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships 2018 March 16-18, 2018 Luxembourg LUX Coupe de Printemps x x x x x x March 19 25, 2018 Milano ITA ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2018 x x x x x x x x April 4 8, 2018 Jesenice SLO Triglav Trophy & Narcisa Cup x x x x x x April 5-8, 2018 Egna ITA Egna Spring Trophy x x x x x x x x x April 9-14, 2018 Izmir TUR Ephesus Cup x x x x x x April 13-15, 2018 TBD USA Team Challenge Cup x x x x April 20 22, 2018 Courbevoie FRA Rooster Cup x x TBD Oberstdorf GER ISU International Adult Figure Skating Competition 2018 NISA International Selection Manual and Athlete Agreement

16 Synchronised Skating 2017 Competition dates Place Mem Name of the Competition Synchro. S J N November 3 5, 2017 Granada ESP Autumn Cup x x x November 23 25, 2017 Gullegem BEL Winter Cup x x x November 24 26, 2017 Shanghai CHN 2017 Shanghai Trophy x December 7 10, 2017 Zagreb CRO Zagrab Snowflakes Trophy x x x 2018 Competition dates Place Mem Name of the Competition Synchro. S J N January 4 7, 2018 Berlin GER Cup of Berlin x x x January 19-21, 2018 Neuchâtel SUI Neuchâtel Trophy x x x January 25 28, 2018 Salzburg AUT Mozart Cup x x x January 27 28, 2018 Göteborg SWE Leon Lurje Trophy x x x February 2-4, 2018 TBD FRA French Cup x x x February 9 11, 2018 Dumfries GBR Trophy D Ecosse x x x February 16 18, 2018 Sesto San Giovanni ITA Spring Cup x x x March 1 4, 2018 Budapest HUN Synchro Budapest Cup x x x March 16 17, 2018 Zagreb CRO April 6 7, 2018 Stockholm SWE ISU World Junior Synchronized Skating Championships 2018 ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships 2018 x x NISA International Selection Manual and Athlete Agreement

17 2d. Selection to Grand Prix and Other International Events For all events, National Team and UK Talent Squad skaters will take priority over lower squad level skaters in the allocation of events. Senior Grand Prix Junior Grand Prix Youth Olympics and other similar international events ISU International Competitions Club International Competitions Senior Grand Prix are by invitation from the ISU or host country only. The season s top ranked skaters from the NISA Junior ranking lists (including National Team, UK Talent Squad and UK Talent Potential) who have attained the pass score for the complete Junior test in the current/previous season and have achieved specified additional announced and published technical criteria may be offered a Junior Grand Prix(s) and consulted in order of ranking. Any additional available entry places may be offered to lower ranked skaters who have achieved the qualifying scores for the UK National Team or UK Talent Squad in the Short Program (Singles and Pairs) or the Short Dance later in the current season or skaters who have passed the relevant NISA Junior Test in the current season. Selection will be taken from the NISA ranking lists (National Team, UK Talent Squad and UK Talent Potential skaters) and may be offered to the highest placed eligible skater/couple. NB this age is not always ISU compatible and restricted entry criteria may apply. Upon application Senior, Junior and Novice skaters/teams (National Team, UK Talent Squad and UK Talent Potential skaters in the top-10 from the respective NISA ranking lists who hold complete competitive tests at the relevant level may be allocated an ISU International event from the ISU calendar list (in addition to Grand Prix events). Will not be allocated. Skaters may enter these events through personal/club application on the proviso that they register their application with NISA in order to retain their Eligible status. NISA International Selection Manual and Athlete Agreement

18 3. NISA Appeals Process for ISU Championships 1 The Parties agree exclusively to submit any dispute concerning any matter connected with or arising out of this Selection Policy and procedure to binding arbitration to be conducted by an Appeals Panel appointed by Sport Resolutions UK. The Appeals Panel will comprise a legally qualified Chair and two wing members, all appointed by Sports Resolutions UK. The Chair and a wing member will be selected by Sport Resolutions UK from its panels. The other wing member will be selected by Sport Resolutions UK from a list of ice skating experts supplied by NISA. The dispute will be determined pursuant to any rules as to the conduct of the arbitration laid down by Sport Resolutions UK and/or the Appeals Panel so appointed. 2 The Parties agree that they will not commence, continue or maintain any legal challenge to any matter falling under the jurisdiction of this Procedure to any court of law or any other dispute resolution procedure. The outcome of the Sport Resolutions UK arbitration shall be final and binding. 3 A detailed Timeline ( the Timeline ) will be published for each specific ISU Championship, and is to be treated as being specifically incorporated into this Appeals Process. 4 Any appeal against the decision(s) made by the NISA Selection Panel must be submitted to Sport Resolutions UK not later than the date and time published in the Timeline for the specific event. The process to be followed is outlined below. 5 Appeals may only be made where an athlete asserts that the selection criteria and/or process have not been fairly applied. 6 An athlete ( the Appellant ) may appeal against the decision of the NISA Selection Panel to Sport Resolutions UK c/o the Dispute Resolution Manager/Solicitor, Sport Resolutions UK, 1 Salisbury Square, London EC4Y 8AE. 7 The Appellant shall lodge an appeal in writing ( Notice of Appeal ) to Sport Resolutions UK not later than the date and time published in the Timeline for the specific event. The Notice of Appeal must be accompanied by all relevant documentation which the Appellant wishes to rely on in support of the Appeal. 8 A deposit of 750 paid to NISA is required when lodging a Notice of Appeal for Written Hearing, of which 500 is non-refundable. A deposit of 1,000 to NISA is required when lodging a Notice of Appeal for Oral Hearing, of which 750 is non-refundable. This payment covers administration costs and is to be held on account pending the outcome of the Appeal. 9 A copy of the Notice of Appeal and supporting documents must be sent at the same time to Sport Resolutions UK at the address provided in paragraph 6 above, together with payment by cheque made payable to Sport Resolutions UK or by bank transfer (details available on request) to cover administration and appeal costs (set out at paragraph 18 below). 10 Sport Resolutions UK shall appoint the Appeals Panel in accordance with paragraph 1 above. NISA International Selection Manual and Athlete Agreement

19 11 Sport Resolutions UK shall notify NISA and the Appellant in writing of the identities of the Appeals Panel members within two working days of receiving the Notice of Appeal. A party may challenge the appointment of any member(s) of the Appeals Panel where there are justifiable doubts as to an individual s impartiality or independence or where the party raises a material objection. Such challenge must be made in writing to Sport Resolutions UK within two working days of the party being notified of the Appeals Panel s appointment. Unless the Appeals Panel member(s) elects to withdraw, Sport Resolutions UK shall decide on the validity of the challenge within one working day of receipt. The decision of Sport Resolutions UK shall be final. A replacement Appeals Panel member(s) shall be appointed by Sport Resolutions UK as appropriate, not later than one working day later. 12 NISA (and affected athlete(s), if applicable) shall have one working week from the date of notification of the appeal to make its written response to the Notice of Appeal ( the Response ). 13 The Appeal shall be heard by way of written submissions, unless the Appellant requests an oral hearing at the time of giving Notice of Appeal, or the Appeals Panel so directs. Such hearing shall take place on a date and at a place to be determined by the Appeals Panel and not later than the date and time published in the Timeline for the specific event. 14 The Appeals Panel may give such directions as it deems appropriate regarding the arrangements for, and the conduct of, the Appeal. 15 Where the Appeal is considered by way of written submissions the Appeals Panel shall give its written decision with three working days of NISA s and/or affected athlete s Response being received, whichever is the later date. 16 Where the Appeal is considered by way of oral hearing, the Appeals Panel shall give its written decision within three working days of the hearing, and not later than the date time published in the Timeline for the specific event. 17 The hearing shall be held in private. Sport Resolutions UK may publish the written decision after it has been received by the Parties. 18 The decision of the Appeals Panel shall be final and binding on the Parties. 19 Costs The costs of Appeal are as follows: Written Submission: Successful Appeal Unsuccessful Appeal Oral Hearing: Successful Appeal Unsuccessful Appeal NISA International Selection Manual and Athlete Agreement

20 In the event of a successful appeal, NISA will reimburse the Appellant for the difference between the costs of a successful appeal and an unsuccessful appeal as set out in paragraph 19 above. Sports Resolutions UK will retain in full the payment made by the Appellant set out at paragraph 19 above. Where an Appeal has been heard by way of oral hearing at the direction of the Appeals Panel then the costs ultimately payable by the Appellant shall be the same as if the Appeal had been dealt with by way of written submissions. If an Appeal is withdrawn before being finally determined by the Appeals Panel, costs will be payable by the Appellant to Sport Resolutions UK as if the Appeal had proceeded as requested by the Appellant and had been unsuccessful, save that these costs will not be reimbursed by NISA to the Appellant. In those circumstances, the deposit paid by the Appellant to NISA will be paid to Sports Resolutions UK. Each party will be responsible for its own costs, including travel and representation. Venue hire charges and travel and subsistence expenses of the Appeals Panel/Sport Resolutions UK may be incurred in addition, in which case they will be added to the costs set out above and shall be the responsibility of the Appellant. All charges are subject to VAT unless indicated to the contrary. 20 The Appeal shall otherwise be governed by the Sport Resolutions UK Arbitration Rules. Note 1: ISU Championships comprise Junior World Championships, European Championships and World Championships. Note 2: Sport Resolution UK s Arbitration Rules may be found on the Sport Resolutions UK website at NISA International Selection Manual and Athlete Agreement

21 4. Timelines ISU JUNIOR AND SENIOR FIGURE SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR SEASON JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 5-11 March 2018 Sofia, Bulgaria Selection panel to make recommendation to NISA Board for approval of the nominated athlete(s) for Junior World Championship 2017 SENIOR EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS January 2018 Moscow, Russia Selection panel to make recommendation to NISA Board for approval of the nominated athlete(s) for European Championship 2017 SENIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS March 2018 Milan, Italy Selection panel to make recommendation to NISA Board for approval of the nominated athlete(s) for ISU Senior World Championship Santa Claus Cup 2017 Announcement of athlete(s) selected to be nominated to ISU for inclusion in the ISU Junior World Championship All selected and non-selected athletes on the National Team Squad to be advised of selection Final day (by 5:00pm) for NISA to accept appeals under NISA Skaters Appeals process (Section 6) regarding the nominations of NISA athletes for ISU Championships Open d Andorra 2017 Announcement of athlete(s) selected to be nominated to ISU for inclusion in the ISU European Championship All selected and non-selected athletes on the National Team Squad to be advised of selection Final day (by 5:00pm) for NISA to accept appeals under NISA Skaters Appeals process (Section 6) regarding the nominations of NISA athletes for ISU Championships European Championship 2018 Announcement of athlete(s) selected to be nominated to ISU for inclusion in the ISU Senior World Championship All selected and non-selected athletes on the National Team Squad to be advised of selection Final day (by 5:00pm) for NISA to accept appeals under NISA Skaters Appeals process (Section 6) regarding the nominations of NISA athletes for ISU Championships Appeals panel to deliver verdict Appeals panel to deliver verdict Appeals panel to deliver verdict Selection panel to reconvene (if necessary) and make revised (if any) nomination to ISU Closing date for entry of NISA short listed athlete(s) for Championship ISU Junior World Figure Skating Championship Selection panel to reconvene (if necessary) and make revised (if any) nomination to ISU Closing date for entry of NISA short listed athlete(s) for Championship ISU European Figure Skating Championship Selection panel to reconvene (if necessary) and make revised (if any) nomination to ISU Closing date for entry of NISA short listed athlete(s) for Championship ISU World Figure Skating Championship 2018 Last international competitions to be included in the selection process - Dates to be confirmed NISA International Selection Manual and Athlete Agreement

22 ISU JUNIOR AND SENIOR SYNCHRONISED SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2018 ISU WORLD JUNIOR SYNCHRONISED SKATING CHAMPIONSHIP MARCH 2018 Zagreb, Croatia ISU WORLD SYNCHRONISED SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS 6-7 APRIL 2018 Stockholm, Sweden Selection panel to make recommendation to NISA Board for approval of the nominated Team for World Junior Synchro Championship Selection panel to make recommendation to NISA Board for approval of the nominated athletes for World Championships Leon Lurje Trophy 2018, Gothenburg, Sweden Announcement of short-listed Team(s) selected to be nominated to ISU for inclusion in the ISU World Junior Synchro Champs 2018 Final day (by 5:00pm) for NISA to accept appeals under the NISA Skaters Appeals process (Section 10) regarding the nominations of NISA athletes for ISU Championships Trophy D Ecosse 2018, Dumfries, Great Britain Announcement of short-listed Team(s) selected to be nominated to ISU for inclusion in the ISU World Synchro Championships Final day (by 5:00pm) for NISA to accept appeals under the NISA Skaters Appeals process (Section 10) regarding the nominations of NISA athletes for ISU Championships Appeals panel to deliver verdict Appeals panel to deliver verdict Selection Panel to reconvene (if necessary) and make revised (if any) nomination to ISU Closing date for entry of NISA short listed Teams for Championship Selection Panel to reconvene (if necessary) and make revised (if any) nomination to ISU Closing date for entry of NISA short listed Teams for Championship ISU World Junior Synchronised Skating Championship 2018 Zagreb, Croatia ISU World Synchronised Skating Championship 2018 Stockholm, Sweden Last international competitions to be included in the selection process. Dates still to be confirmed NISA International Selection Manual and Athlete Agreement

23 June Eligibility Rules Full rules regarding Eligibility can be found in the ISU Regulations Rule 102 and The following is an excerpt of Rule 102 Section 1, followed by the titles of the remaining parts of that rule, as well as that of Rule 103 regarding Reinstatement 1 Eligibility Status a) The eligibility Rules of the ISU are based upon the principles that: i. a person has the privilege to take part in the activities and competitions under the jurisdiction of the ISU only if such person respects the principles and policies of the ISU as expressed in the ISU Statutes and fulfils those obligations on the basis of which the ISU functions and governs all its activities; ii. the condition of eligibility is made for adequate protection of the ethical values, jurisdiction objectives and other legitimate respective interests of the ISU, which uses its financial revenues for the administration and development of the ISU sport disciplines and for the support and benefits of the ISU Members and their Skaters. b) An eligible person is one who elects to take part only in International Competitions which are: i. sanctioned by the ISU; ii. conducted by ISU recognized and approved Officials, including Referees, Technical Controllers, Technical Specialists, Judges, Starters, Competitors Stewards and others; and iii. conducted under ISU Regulations. c) Participation of Skaters and Officials in national competitions and in non-competitive events, e.g. appearances, endorsements, exhibitions, shows and other events with a recreational or show type character are subject to respective rules and conditions of their ISU Members only. Such rules and conditions are not part of the ISU eligibility rules under this Rule 102. However, ISU Members may not unduly restrict their Skaters to participate in non-competitive events. They may share payments received by their Skaters for participation in such non-competitive events in consideration of past and present support of such Skaters, but with no more than 10%. ISU Members shall monitor their Skaters to ensure that they do not participate in competitions that would render them ineligible. 2 Definition of an ineligible person 3 Participation of eligible persons 4 Restricted eligibility 5 Payments 6 Trademarks 7 Loss of eligibility 8 Matters concerning eligibility not otherwise foreseen in the ISU Rules shall be considered by the ISU Member concerned in a manner consistent with the spirit and intent of the ISU Rules Rule 103 Reinstatement as an eligible person NISA International Selection Manual and Athlete Agreement

24 NISA-SPECIFIC ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA 1. (Full) Eligible Persons/Skaters a) Persons who may skate/compete/judge/participate only in Sanctioned (permitted) events who do not receive remuneration or benefit in kind from any form of participation in skating events etc. i.e. only participating in events run under ISU/NISA regulations using only ISU/NISA officials. b) NISA will comply with International Skating Union Rules including eligibility rules c) Persons who receive sponsorship/grants/bursaries WITHOUT any commitment i.e. do not participate/perform/endorse in reciprocation for such funding. 2. Ineligible Persons/Skaters a) Persons who receive remuneration/benefit in kind from skating, coaching, wearing trademarks etc. without prior permission from NISA. b) Persons who have participated in an unsanctioned (non-permitted) event with or without receiving remuneration/benefit in kind e.g. skaters taking part in international club competitions/competitions of other federations without NISA permission or in an unsanctioned event such as Dancing On Ice. 3. (Retained) Eligible Persons/Skaters All persons who receive remuneration/benefit in kind from skating/participating in sanctioned events, coaching etc. towards financing their current or future International competitive skating career with prior permission from NISA and receive payment through NISA (National Team and UK Talent Squad) or full disclosure to NISA (non-national Team/UK Talent Squad). Note: all funds must be used towards such training and must be kept in a separate bank account from any other funds eg. athletes training towards International success at all levels from club events through to ISU Championships. Without due care Eligible persons may immediately lose their Eligible status. They then become Ineligible persons/skaters. There is no registration of this change in status it occurs immediately. In order to retain Eligible status, whilst at the same time receiving remuneration/benefit in kind a person/skater must apply to NISA (in advance of receiving remuneration/benefit in kind) for authorisation and registration as Retained Eligible. This cannot be done as a retrospective procedure and should be done through NISA not ISU. Financial returns must be submitted annually to NISA. All National Team/UK Talent Squad skaters must submit a separate sanctioned form each time they participate in a Sanctioned (permitted) event, exhibition, gala, show, endorsement whether or not they receive remuneration/benefits in kind/expenses. This National Team/UK Talent Squad form is called an ESRA Eligible Skater s Remuneration Agreement. All non-national Team/UK Talent Squad skaters must submit a separate application form each time they receive remuneration/benefit in kind for participation in a Sanctioned (permitted) event, exhibition, show, gala, endorsement etc. This form is called a NISA Skater (Retained) Eligibility NISA International Selection Manual and Athlete Agreement

25 Participation in Sanctioned Activities application form. The application is not required if only travel expenses are received. Skaters who are also coaches (including assistants and trainees) must submit an annual application form which should be submitted with the coach revalidation application (if appropriate). This form is called a NISA Coach Annual (Retained) Eligibility application form. All of the above three categories of skaters must submit annual financial returns summarising all remuneration/benefit in kind etc. to the NISA Finance Director. This is done by 28 th February. This form is called a NISA Retained Eligibility Annual Financial Report Form Sanctioned and Non-Sanctioned Events It is the responsibility of the skaters and their coaches/parents to ensure that the intended activity has the correct Sanction (permit) before commitment and participation. Skaters/persons should not participate in any event, exhibition, show, gala, endorsement etc. without having sight of the Sanction (permit) from the relevant authority. It is the responsibility of individual skaters at all times to protect their Eligible status (Full or Retained). Definitions Events, exhibitions, shows, galas, endorsements etc. that take place in the UK, which involve either all eligible skaters or a mix of eligible and non-eligible skaters but do not involve any form of judging may be sanctioned (permitted) by NISA e.g. club/rink shows/galas. Events, exhibitions, shows, galas, endorsements etc. that take place in the UK, which involve a mix of eligible and non-eligible skaters but also include any form of judging cannot be sanctioned (permitted) by NISA. These events require the sanction of the ISU. This also applies to any such event held anywhere around the world e.g. Dancing On Ice. Events, exhibitions, shows, endorsements etc. that take place outside the UK which involve either all eligible skaters or a mix of eligible and non-eligible but do not involve any form of judging, must be permitted by the ISU member in the country concerned e.g. Art On Ice show. Reinstatement of Eligible Status Reinstatement of Eligible Status may only be granted once. Any involvement in any unsanctioned event precludes any person from regaining eligible status from the ISU although national reinstatement by NISA may be possible in order to compete or judge nationally. An Ineligible person/skater wishing to regain their full eligible status in the UK in order to judge or compete in the UK must apply to NISA for reinstatement as an eligible person. In order for this to be valid to judge or compete internationally an application should also be submitted to the ISU via NISA. NISA International Selection Manual and Athlete Agreement

26 WHAT SHOULD I DO? Examples 1. A person/skater (Eligible) wishing to judge or compete either nationally or internationally: No action necessary as they have original Full Eligible status 2. A person/coach/show skater (Ineligible) wishing to coach, participate in shows etc., own/manage shows etc. for remuneration/benefit in kind No action necessary as already have Ineligible status 3. Any National Team/UK Talent Squad member (Eligible/Retained Eligible) wishing to participate in a Sanctioned event whether or not receiving remuneration/benefits in kind or expenses towards funding their current or future International competitive skating career. Applies to NISA to change from Eligible to Retained Eligible status or to remain Retained Eligible. Applies for authorisation for each individual event and submits financial returns to the NISA Finance Director on an annual basis due 28 th February. (Note no action is required if no remuneration/benefit in kind is received or if only travel expenses are paid.) 4. Any non-national Team/Talent Squad person/skater (Eligible) wishing to receive remuneration/benefit in kind from participation in Sanctioned events towards funding their current or future international competitive skating career. Applies to NISA to change from Eligible to Retained Eligible status or to remain Retained Eligible. Applies for authorisation for each individual event and submits financial returns on an annual basis due 28 th February. (Note no action is required if no remuneration/benefit in kind is received or if only travel expenses are paid.) 5. Any person/skater (Eligible) wishing to receive remuneration/benefit in kind from coaching towards financing their current or future international competitive skating career. Applies to NISA to change from Eligible to Retained Eligible status. Applies for authorisation and submits financial returns on an annual basis due 28 th February. 6. A person/coach/show skater (Ineligible) wishing to compete or judge only in UK. Ceases to coach/perform etc. and then applies to NISA for reinstatement from Ineligible to Full Eligible status. Note must be made whether they have participated in any unsanctioned events. 7. As above but wishing to compete or judge internationally. On possible acceptance of reinstatement of Full Eligible status from NISA requests reinstatement from ISU (through NISA) if appropriate. 8. A person/coach/show skater etc. (Ineligible) who has not participated in an unsanctioned event, wishing to compete internationally and also wishing to receive remuneration/benefit in kind towards funding their current or future international competitive skating career. Ceases to coach/perform etc. and applies to NISA for reinstatement from Ineligible to Full Eligible status. On possible acceptance of reinstatement to Full Eligible status from NISA requests reinstatement from ISU (through NISA). Please note there is no guarantee that the ISU will provide reinstatement. On possible acceptance of reinstatement from ISU applies to NISA, prior to commencement of coaching or participation in an event for which remuneration/benefit in kind is to be received, to change from Full Eligible to Retained Eligible status. Only then may continue to receive remuneration/benefit in kind. NISA International Selection Manual and Athlete Agreement

27 6. Minimum Total Technical Scores In accordance with ISU Communication 2097 Taking into account the expected number of entries into the Short Program/Short Dance at the ISU Figure Skating Championships for the season 2017/18 and the related time schedule, the reasonable maximum officiating time for the Officials, limits in the number of participants and related workload an Organizing Committee can be expected to handle physically and financially as well as implications with commercial partners, the Council concluded that Minimum Total Elements Scores as per the Special Regulations, Rule 378, paragraph 3, must be determined for all ISU Figure Skating Championships in order to limit the number of entries to the appropriate level. The Minimum Total Elements Score (not including Component Scores) is a Technical Score and must have been reached in an ISU recognized International Competition (as per Article 38, paragraph 7 of the ISU Constitution and Rule 107, paragraphs 1 to 9 of the ISU General Regulations) during the ongoing or immediately preceding season in both segments, Short Program/Short Dance and Free Skating/Free Dance (See ISU Special Regulations Single & Pair Skating Ice Dance, Rule 378, paragraph 3). While the Minimum Elements Score must be reached separately in each segment (not a total of the two segments), the Minimum Total Elements Score for each segment may be reached at different competitions. The Council determined the Minimum Elements scores for the ISU Championships 2018 and Olympic Winter Games 2018 as follows: ISU European 2018 and Olympic Winter Games 2018: SP/SD FS/FD Men Ladies Pair Skating Ice Dance ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2018: SP/SD FS/FD Men Ladies Pair Skating Ice Dance ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships 2018: SP/SD FS/FD Men Ladies Pair Skating Ice Dance The required Minimum Total Elements Score for the Short Program/Short Dance and the Free Skating/Free Dance to participate in Senior ISU Championships (ISU European Figure Skating Championships, ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships and ISU World Figure Skating Championships) and the Olympic Winter Games 2018 can only be obtained in Senior International Competitions. Likewise, the required Minimum Total Elements Scores for the Short Program/Short Dance and the Free Skating/Free Dance segment to participate in the ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships can only be obtained in International Junior Competitions. NISA International Selection Manual and Athlete Agreement

28 The Council also decided that the Minimum Total Elements Score must be reached 21 (twenty-one) days before the first day (First official practice day) of the Championships concerned (same as entry deadline) or by the entry deadline for the Olympic Winter Games. The Council agreed that if it became evident that the number of entries based on the Minimum Total Elements Scores listed above would be significantly higher or lower than expected, the ISU Council reserves the right to subsequently slightly re-adjust the Minimum Total Elements Scores in order to achieve the above-mentioned objective. NISA International Selection Manual and Athlete Agreement

29 1 st July th June 2018 National Team/UK Talent Squad Athlete Agreement Between: National Ice Skating Association of UK Ltd and. [athlete] NISA International Selection Manual and Athlete Agreement