U.S. Paralympics Track and Field 2014 Athlete and Sport Program Plan

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1 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field 2014 Athlete and Sport Program Plan Cathy Sellers, High Performance Director, Track and Field Phone: (719) Tina Kauffman-Cain, Team Programs Associate Director, Track and Field Phone: (719) Joaquim Cruz, Resident Coach, Track and Field Phone: (619) REFERENCES & TERMINOLOGY 1. Throughout this document 2014 shall refer to the following dates/seasons: a. Summer Sports 2014 season / January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 b. Winter Sports season / July 1, 2014 through June 30, Throughout this document 2015 shall refer to the following dates/seasons: a. Summer Sports 2015 season / January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 b. Winter Sports season / July 1, 2015 through June 30, DAS Direct Athlete Support 4. EAHI Elite Athlete Health Insurance 5. IF International Federation a. ATH IPC 6. NGB Governing Body (for Paralympic ATH, CYC, SKA, SKN, SWI = USOC, Sport Performance/Paralympic Division) 7. USADA U.S. Anti-Doping Agency PROGRAM GOALS The primary focus in 2014 is to ensure that Team athletes are receiving quality training and competition opportunities and to focus more resources toward emerging athletes who have the potential to develop into medal contenders. These programs will help to strengthen the USA s medal prospects for the 2016 Paralympic Games and beyond. Specific activities in pursuit of these program goals will include: Resident Program at the U.S. Olympic Training Center-Chula Vista Develop a resident program for wheelchair track athletes Increase emerging athlete pool particularly in targeted events/classification groups (CP, VI, women, etc.). Increase the number of quality domestic competitions Improve standard of coaching and access to coaching for current athlete pool ( Team athletes and coaches will be held accountable for following the Personal Performance Plan) Increase sport science review/opportunities Page 1 of 24

2 2014 NATIONAL TEAM U.S. Paralympics will nominate a Track and Field Team(s) for 2014, based on athlete performances from the 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships or the achievement of the Team A or B standards throughout 2014 (see details below). Nominated on January 1, 2014 o Athletes who win one or more medals in individual events at the 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships ( Team A). o Athletes with one or more top eight finish in an individual event provided that the finish result is also among the top 50% of the athletes who started the event at the 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships ( Team B). Nominated throughout 2014 o Athletes who meet the U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Team A or B standard between January 1, 2014 and November 30, U.S. Paralympics 2014 Team status applies for the duration of the 2014 calendar year so long as the athlete competes at the 2014 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Championships. Team status and benefits are only conferred upon athletes who accept, sign and remain current with the U.S. Paralympics Team Athlete Agreement. Athletes who meet a Team standard during 2014, at an IPC Athletics Approved event, become eligible for Team benefits and will retain their Team status through December 31, 2014 so long as they compete at the 2014 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Championships. Athletes will be nominated to the team on the first day of the month following achievement of the Team standard. Athletes nominated to the 2014 Team will be added to the USADA Registered Testing Pool and will be responsible for remaining compliant with all forms, updates and tutorials as required by USADA. More information regarding USADA can be found in Attachment E. Athletes nominated to the Team(s) must be internationally classified and hold a Paralympic-eligible sport class as per the IPC Athletics Classification Masterlist and hold a current season IPC Athletics License. The 2014 Team standards (Attachment A) are based on the following: The events highlighted in red are new events with no historical results/data and events affected by changes to the IPC Athletics Rules for the seated throws events. The Team A standard for both track and field events is the third best performance based on the IPC Athletics Annual Best Performance Ranking List (October 13, 2013 and October 15, 2012). The Team B standards are based the following: o Track events: The Team B is of the Team A, The 2014 B standard (based on the formula) to the 2013 standard and subtracted the difference, established an average and added that time to the 2013 standard. Page 2 of 24

3 If the number of athletes in the World that achieved that standard was below five athletes in either 2012 or 2013 the standard was adjusted and those are indicated by an asterisk in Attachment A. o Field events: B is based on the average fifth place performance of 2013 and If the number of athletes in the World that achieved that standard was below five athletes in either 2012 or 2013 the standard was adjusted and those are indicated by an asterisk in Attachment A. ** Team status may not be earned based on performances in relays or team events.** 2015 NATIONAL TEAM U.S. Paralympics will nominate a Track and Field Team(s) for 2015, based on athlete performances during 2014 at an IPC Athletics Approved event who meet the 2015 Team standards. Athletes must have competed at the 2014 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Championships. DISCRETIONARY NOMINATION Discretionary nomination to the Team(s) may be used if an athlete who has demonstrated international competitiveness during the qualification period for the 2014 Team(s) was ill, injured, or otherwise unable to compete or perform at a level to qualify him/her for the team; but it is expected that the athlete will return to internationally competitive form during The Director, Paralympic Track and Field High Performance in consultation with the USOC Sport Performance Team Leader will make discretionary nominations. All athletes nominated to the 2014 Team(s) through discretionary selection must have been on a previous Team during the preceding two years/seasons ( ) or have a world raking of 3 rd place or better on the IPC Athletics Annual Best Performance Ranking List. NATIONAL TEAM BENEFITS Team athletes may be eligible for the following benefits: 1. USOC Direct Athlete Support (Attachment B) 2. Track and Field Additional Athlete Support Programs (Attachment C) 2. USOC Elite Athlete Health Insurance program (Attachment D) 3. Air transportation (or ground equivalent), lodging, ground transportation, meal per diem, and coaching support at designated U.S. Paralympics training and competition activities. 4. Hilton Hotel Discount: Hilton Hotel offers a discount for athletes staying at their properties. Rooms can be booked by using the Hilton Promotion/Offer code on or by going to: 5. Merchandise discounts: Athletes that stay at the Olympic Training Center will be given a discount of 15% off of all merchandise. Simply present the OTC ID to receive this discount. 6. Airline Discount: United Airlines now offers a friends and family discount code for online booking for personal travel. Visit: and enter ZR9P into the promotion code box and it will take 5% off the price of online flight bookings. 7. USOC Athlete Career Program (Attachment F). 8. USOC/DeVry Academic Performance Partnership (contact respective Teams Associate Director for details and information). Page 3 of 24

4 9. USOC Tuition Grants (contact respective Teams Associate Director for details and information). 10. Use of the designation of team member in non-commercial situations. 11. For additional resources and information available to athletes (Athlete Marketing, Athletes Advisory Council, Medical Services, etc.) go to Athletes. 12. U.S. Paralympics Team uniform. EMERGING ATHLETES Athletes who meet the Emerging standard during 2014, at an IPC Athletics Approved event, may be invited to participate in selected U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Program activities as outlined below. Invitation is at the discretion of the Director, Paralympic Track and Field High Performance. The 2014 Emerging standards (Attachment A) are 85% of the Team B standards. (The Military standards are 80% of the Team B standards.) Athletes nominated to the Emerging Team must be internationally classified by IPC Athletics OR nationally classified by U.S. Paralympics Track and Field and hold a Paralympic-eligible sport class as per the IPC Athletics and/or U.S. Paralympics master list and hold a current season IPC Athletics License PROGRAM ACTIVITIES The 2014 Team(s) activities are outlined below. Athletes will be required to attend all 2014 activities included in their personal performance plan which will be developed in conjunction with the Director, Paralympic Track and Field High Performance. Each athlete is responsible for individual arrangements (including expenses) to attend these activities (i.e. travel, lodging, accommodation, entries) unless otherwise indicated in the activity listing. Team athletes are required to obtain a 2014 IPC Athletics License. Team athletes are required to be registered members of their respective U.S. NGB (USA Track and Field). Team Athlete Required Competitions (Athletes make their own arrangements and pay own expenses) Prize Money Championships: $4,000/gender (1 st place = $1,000, 2 nd place = $600, 3 rd place = $400) Prize money will be awarded based on results compared to the 2014 Team A standard 2014 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Championships June 20-22, 2014 Location is TBD Page 4 of 24

5 IPC Approved events U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Funded Competitions *Tentative* (U.S. Paralympics makes the arrangements and pays the expenses--athletes will be invited to compete at the events listed below based on 2013 Rankings) Prize Money April Weekend: $2,000/gender (1 st place = $1000, 2 nd place = $500, 3 rd place = $300, 4 th place = $200) Desert Challenge Games: $1,500/gender (1 st place = $750, 2 nd place = $500, 3 rd place = $250) Championships: $4,000/gender (1 st place = $1,000, 2 nd place = $600, 3 rd place = $400) Prize money will be awarded based on results compared to the 2014 Team A standard Texas Relays March 2014 University of Texas Austin, TX Tentative - event groups TBD ASU Invite 29 March 2014 Arizona State University Tempe, AZ Wheelchair Track (100m, 400m) Pomona-Pitzer Invitational 12 April 2014 Pomona Pitzer University - Pomona, CA Ambulatory Track and Jumps, Ambulatory and Wheelchair Throws Sun Angel Track Classic 12 April 2014 Arizona State University Tempe, AZ Wheelchair Track (100m, 200m) London Marathon 13 April 2014 London, UK Athletes invited by the event organizers Kansas Relays April 2014 University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Ambulatory Track Mt. SAC Relays April 2014 Mt. San Antonio College Walnut, CA Ambulatory Track and Wheelchair Track Page 5 of 24

6 Drake Relays April 2014 Drake University Des Moines, IA Tentative - event groups TBD Desert Challenge Games 9-10 May 2014 Red Mountain High School Mesa, AZ International Classification IPC Athletics Grand Prix event All event groups Dutch and German Open Meets May/June 2014 Tentative Ambulatory Track and Jumps Czech Republic Open Throws Meet 2-5 June 2014 Ambulatory and Wheelchair Throws Fast Cow 26 and 28 June 2014 IUPUI Campus - Indianapolis, IN Wheelchair Track U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Funded Camps (U.S. Paralympics makes the arrangements and pays the expenses--athletes will be invited to the camps listed below based on 2013 Rankings) U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Amputee Camp 2-8 March 2014 Olympic Training Center-Chula Vista Chula Vista, CA Approved on-site for 16 athletes/staff U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Elite Throws Camp 7-13 April 2014 Olympic Training Center-Chula Vista Chula Vista, CA Approved on-site for 20 athletes/staff U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Elite Ambulatory/Wheelchair Track Camp 9-17 April 2014 Olympic Training Center-Chula Vista Chula Vista, CA Approved on-site for 20 athletes/staff U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Elite Visually Impaired Camp May 2014 Olympic Training Center-Chula Vista Chula Vista, CA Approved on-site for 16 athletes/staff Page 6 of 24

7 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Elite Cerebral Palsy Camp May 2014 Olympic Training Center-Chula Vista Chula Vista, CA Approved on-site for 16 athletes/staff U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Junior Camp August 2014 Olympic Training Center-Chula Vista Chula Vista, CA Approved on-site for 16 athletes/staff U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Throws Camp September 2014 Olympic Training Center-Chula Vista Chula Vista, CA Approved on-site for 16 athletes/staff 2014 OPERATION GOLD There is no World Championship event for Track and Field in Paralympic & Sport Performance Divisions United States Olympic Committee 1 Olympic Plaza Colorado Springs, CO fax Page 7 of 24

8 Attachment A 2014 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Standards WOMEN Champs Entry Champs Entry-Juniors (age 14-19) Class Event Team A Team B Emerging Military * / /46/ / * : : : : : : : : : : : / * : : : : /46/ * : : / : : : : : : : : : : :16.81 *2: : : : : / : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :40.00 Page 8 of 24

9 Page 9 of 24 Champs Entry Champs Entry--Juniors (age 14-19) Class Event Team A Team B Emerging Military :49.33 *5: : : : : :27.27 *4: : : : : / / : : : : : : / : : : : : : Marathon 3:21:07 3:26:09 3:57:04 4:07:23 45/46 Marathon 3:21:07 3:26:09 3:57:04 4:07:23 52/53/54 Marathon 1:37:37 1:46:00 2:01:54 2:07:12 11 Long Jump Long Jump Long Jump Long Jump Long Jump Long Jump /44 Long Jump /46/47 Long Jump Shot Put Shot Put Shot Put Shot Put 34 Shot Put *35 Shot Put Shot Put Shot Put Shot Put Shot Put Shot Put /57/58 Shot Put 11 Discus /38 Discus /41 Discus /44 Discus /52 Discus * /55 Discus /57/58 Discus Javelin Javelin 37 Javelin /46/47 Javelin * /54 Javelin /56 Javelin 31/32 Club Club

10 Relay Relay Relay MEN Champs Entry Champs Entry--Juniors (age 14-19) Class Event Team A Team B Emerging Military * / /46/ * / * / * /46/ * : : : : : : : : : : : : : : / : : : : : :25.00 Page 10 of 24

11 Page 11 of 24 Champs Entry Champs Entry--Juniors (age 14-19) Class Event Team A Team B Emerging Military : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : * :42.02 *4: : : : : / :57.59 *4: : : : : / :51.28 *4: : : : : / : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : / : : : : : : Marathon 2:26:56 2:40:41 3:04:47 3:12:49 3:44:15 4:03:45 45/46 Marathon 2:31:38 2:41:13 3:05:24 3:13:27 3:38:30 3:57:30 52/53/54 Marathon 1:22:55 1:25:39 1:38:29 1:42:46 2:06:30 2:17:30 42 High Jump 1.74 * * High Jump /46/47 High Jump Long Jump Long Jump Long Jump Long Jump Long Jump Long Jump Long Jump Long Jump /46/47 Long Jump Shot Put Shot Put Shot Put Shot Put 34 Shot Put 35 Shot Put Shot Put Shot Put Shot Put 9.78 * Shot Put Shot Put *53 Shot Put /55 Shot Put /57/58 Shot Put 11 Discus /37 Discus /44 Discus

12 Champs Entry Champs Entry--Juniors (age 14-19) Class Event Team A Team B Emerging Military 51/52 Discus /55/56 Discus Javelin Javelin 37/38 Javelin /41 Javelin /44 Javelin /46 Javelin /54 Javelin /57/58 Javelin 31/32 Club Club Relay Relay Relay Possible Rio Event 13 LJ Page 12 of 24

13 Attachment B 2014 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Direct Athlete Support (DAS) 1. DAS is processed monthly on (or as close as possible to) the first Friday of each month. 2. Athletes are eligible for DAS at the beginning of the month following nomination to the Team(s). 3. DAS is provided to athletes that are in compliance with 2014 Athlete Agreement obligations and personal performance plan obligations. If an athlete is not current with the agreement/plan obligations and/or USADA on the first day of the month in which the payment is being made, the athlete s payment will be withheld until he/she is compliant. 4. DAS will only be paid to athletes who have a coach. Athletes who do not have a coach must submit the yearly training plan with the Personal Performance Plan form (details outlined in Attachment C). Also, athletes must submit the results from the training plan for the prior month and the training plan for the next two months (details outlined in Attachment C) in order to receive DAS payment each month. Submit to: tina.cain@usoc.org or by fax: Athletes must compete at the 2014 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Championships in order to continue receiving DAS through the 2014 season. 6. U.S. Paralympics will provide DAS for multi-sport athlete in ONLY one sport. In conjunction with the respective NGB/HPMO High Performance Director(s) the multisport athlete shall designate the primary ( A ) sport in which they wish to receive DAS. 7. Athletes sanctioned by USADA, WADA and/or the respective sport IF for a doping violation are not eligible for DAS, regardless of any Team(s) status, during the period of such sanction. 8. Athletes sanctioned by the IPC and/or the respective sport IF for classification Intentional Misrepresentation are not eligible for DAS, regardless of any Team(s) status, during the period of such sanction. 9. DAS will only be paid once the Athlete Support Designee Form has been completed and submitted (annual basis). 10. DAS is paid directly to the athlete. Team athletes are responsible for understanding and maintaining their own eligibility status with other organizations where applicable (i.e. NCAA, NFHS, etc.), and may choose to decline direct athlete support payments in order to retain high school or collegiate eligibility. 11. DAS will be reported to the IRS and is subject to federal and state income tax. Since no taxes are being withheld, athletes may have a tax liability at the time of filing tax returns and may want to consider setting aside some funds for this purpose. The USOC is not offering tax advice, but encourage athletes to speak with a tax professional to receive guidance regarding tax implications. 12. DAS payments are contingent upon maintaining consistent performance standards and competition results Criteria for Track and Field Direct Athlete Support (include dollar amounts): Athletes who are nominated to the 2014 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Team will be paid DAS as follows: Gold Medalists from the 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships: $800 / month Page 13 of 24

14 Silver and Bronze Medalists from the 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships and 2014 Team A Standard: $600 / month Non-medaling athletes with one or more top eight finish in an individual event provided that the finish result is also among the top 50% of the athletes who started the event from the 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships and 2014 Team B Standard: $300 / month. Page 14 of 24

15 Attachment C 2014 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Additional Athlete Support Programs TRAVEL SUPPORT Medalists (and Guides) from the 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships will be provided with a travel stipend. This one-time travel stipend amount is $3,000 per athlete/guide and is subject to the same requirements outlined in the DAS section (Attachment B). Travel stipends must be used to compete at IPC Approved events within the 2014 calendar year and the anticipated competitions must be outlined in the Team Athlete s 2014 Personal Performance Plan. The stipend will be processed after the athlete s Personal Performance Plan has been approved by the High Performance Director. In addition, athletes must submit competition results to the High Performance Director within one week after the competition. COACHING SUPPORT/ALLOWANCE The 2014 Coaching Allowance will only be paid directly to a coach approved by U.S. Paralympics. The 2014 Team athlete can nominate their personal coach to the Director of High Performance, Paralympic Track and Field by submitting their Personal Performance Plan and other documents as outlined below. Team athletes that are part of a Resident Program are not eligible for this benefit. Team athletes may not nominate themselves or any family member as their coach to receive the Coaching Allowance. If a team athlete does not have a coach or is unable to locate one, U.S. Paralympics will help the athlete to find an appropriate coach in their area. If a coach cannot be assigned, athletes must submit the required training documents each month (outlined below). Support amount will be paid directly to the coach based on the following: o 2014 A Team standard Athlete (includes 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships Medalists and athletes who meet the Team A Standard throughout 2014): $250/month ($300/month if the coach is USA Track and Field Level 1 Coaching Education certified) o 2014 B Team standard Athlete (includes non-medaling athletes with one or more top eight finish in an individual event provided that the finish result is also among the top 50% of the athletes who started the event from the 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships and athletes who meet the Team B Standard throughout 2014): $100/month ($150/month if the coach is USA Track and Field Level 1 Coaching Education certified) Coaches must submit the yearly training plan (details outlined below) with the Athlete s Personal Performance Plan form. After review a contract will be created and sent to the coach for review/signature. The contract is active and payments can be processed only after the signed contract and W-9 form have been submitted and a green light is issued for the background check. Coaches will be required to submit an invoice each month along with the results from the training plan for the prior month and the training plan for the next two months (details outlined below). Periodized yearly training plan general overview of training with focus areas for each month or six week block (i.e., endurance, speed endurance, interval training (speed, etc.) Page 15 of 24

16 race pace, competition, tactical training, strength training, volume throws/jumps, recovery, etc.) Monthly training plan what will the athlete do in each workout in addition to a log of the athlete s results from each workout. Documents submitted each month should include the results from the previous month as well as the plan for the next two months. For example, the invoice sent for January payment should include the results of the training plan from January and the training plan for February and March (the invoice sent for February payment will include results from February training as well as the updated training plan for March and the plan for April, etc.). PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE SUPPORT / WORLD RECORD BONUS U.S. Paralympics Track and Field will provide a world record bonus incentive program for 2014 Team athletes. World record bonuses will be awarded based on results from IPC Approved events (outdoor only). One thousand dollars ($1,000) will be awarded for each world record. Athletes may only collect one world record bonus per event during their 2014 Team term (i.e., athlete X can only receive one world record bonus payment for the Men s T44 100m, but multiple payments may be paid if athlete X were to break the world record in the Men s T44 100m and Men s T44 200m). Relay world record bonuses will be paid to each of the four athletes establishing the World Record. Page 16 of 24

17 Attachment D 2014 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Elite Athlete Health Insurance (EAHI) The USOC agrees to provide up to 35 EAHI slots to athletes who meet the eligibility and criteria. The approved EAHI eligibility and criteria for EAHI is as follows: Athletes must be currently training and competing to receive EAHI and they must sign the 2014 Athlete Agreement and Athlete Support Designee Form. Criteria 1: All U.S. Paralympics Track and Field 2014 Team athletes are eligible for EAHI. Criteria 2: Athletes who meet the 2014 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Emerging Standards may be eligible for EAHI as determined by the Director, Paralympic Track and Field High Performance and Team Leader. Selection for EAHI will be based on current performance at a level that indicates a positive trajectory of performance with a chance to medal in the Paralympic Games or World Championships between 2014 and Should there be more athletes than slots available after Criteria 1 and or Criteria 2, the decision to award EAHI will be based on which athlete(s) have the best opportunity to medal at the Paralympic Games in 2016 or Should there be any available slots after all eligible athletes [who request and] have been awarded EAHI, those slots will remain unused. MEDEX Insurance Every athlete enrolled in the Elite Athlete Health Insurance Program also receives MEDEX Plus as part of the benefits. MEDEX Plus provides: Medical Assistance Services (i.e., locate nearest doctors or hospitals, facilitate hospital payments, and monitor case) ** Travel Assistance (i.e., replacement of lost/stolen travel documents, translation services, travel arrangements) ** Destination Services (i.e., pre-travel information, travel & health information, real-time security intelligence) ** Personal Security Services (i.e., political evacuation, security evacuation) ** Medical Evacuation - In the event of a medical emergency, MEDEX will arrange & pay for a medically supervised evacuation to the nearest medical facility or return to point of origin. Repatriation Services - In the case of an injury or an unexpected illness resulting in death, MEDEX will coordinate & pay for the return of remains to your home country. **This is assistance only and does not cover the cost of any services provided. MEDEX Assist also offers a benefit referred to as TravMed Abroad. This supplemental benefit is offered at an additional cost to you of $3/day and can only be purchased when traveling outside the U.S. What does TravMed Abroad provide? The same services as MEDEX Plus, but in addition, TravMed covers the cost of medical services on a secondary basis to any personal insurance Page 17 of 24

18 already in place (if you have no personal insurance, TravMed becomes the primary insurer) after a $25.00 deductible. Illness and injuries, including sport injuries, are covered by TravMed Abroad. Some reasons why USOC & NGB team members may consider purchasing TravMed Abroad are as follows: Personal travel outside the US Athletes traveling outside the US for training or competition Delegates & family members traveling with athletes High deductible medical plans HOW TO PURCHASE: Call $13/per trip for MEDEX Plus; or $3/day for TravMed Abroad To receive the above discounted rate, you must identify that you are an elite athlete with the USOC/U.S. Paralympics Qualified athletes can direct specific questions about EAHI to: ext 3 Office FAX eahi@usoc.org USOC Dental Referral Program EAHI does not include a dental plan. However, basic dental services may be available through the USOC Dental Referral Program which consists of a network of volunteer dentists who have agreed to provide screening exams and/or routine (non-elective) dental care to Elite Athletes only. Dependents are not covered under this program. For further information or to determine if there is a volunteer dentist in your area, please call the USOC s Sports Medicine Department at Vision Plan EAHI does not include a vision plan. However, the USOC Sports Medicine Department currently runs a vision program for athletes eligible for EAHI to receive up to a year supply of Johnson & Johnson or Bausch and Lomb contact lenses free of charge. To participate in this program, please send a current prescription (within the past six months) to: USOC Sports Medicine Department, One Olympic Plaza, Colorado Springs, CO 80909; fax: (719) ; sportsmedicinenetwork@usoc.org. Please include name, date of birth, sport, and US mailing address where contact lenses should be mailed. Dependents are not covered under this program. Page 18 of 24

19 Attachment E U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) Information on Medications and Supplements. Three key resources for athletes are Global Drug Reference Online (Global DRO), Drug Reference Line (DRL), and the wallet card. DRL: within the US and outside of the US. This resource is available Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4 PM. Wallet card: available in the publications link Everything on meds, supplements, and TUEs can be found under this link: Testing. The United States Olympic Committee, (USOC) Governing Bodies, (NGBs) and the World Anti-doping Agency (WADA) Code have authorized USADA to test any athlete who: Is a member or a license holder of an NGB/IF Is participating at an Event or Competition sanctioned by the USOC or a NGB or participating at an Event or Competition in the United States sanctioned by an IF Is a foreign athlete who is present in the United States Has given his/her consent to Testing by USADA or who has submitted a Whereabouts Filing to USADA or an IF within the previous 12 months and has not given his/her NGB written notice of retirement Has been named by the USOC or an NGB to an international team or who is included in the USADA Registered Testing Pool (USADA RTP) or is competing in a qualifying event to represent the USOC or NGB in international competition Is a United States Athlete or foreign Athlete present in the United States who is serving a period of ineligibility on account of an anti-doping rule violation and has not given prior written notice of retirement to the his/her NGB and USADA or the applicable foreign antidoping agency or foreign sport association Is being tested by USADA under authorization from the USOC, an NGB, IF, any NADO, WADA, the International Olympic Committee (IOC), International Paralympic Committee, (IPC), or the organizing committee of any Event or Competition. Some of these athletes may be added to the USADA RTP if they meet NGB, USOC, or USADA criteria. Athletes are notified by of their inclusion in the pool and rights and responsibilities as being a part of the pool. Everything regarding testing can be found here: Also, the Sample Collection Video: is a helpful tool for those who have never been through the process. Key Resources: PDFs of all USADA Publications: Page 19 of 24

20 Attachment F Athlete Career Services The Athlete Career Program was created by the USOC Career Services Department in partnership with Adecco, the USOC s Official Career Management Services Sponsor. The Athlete Career Program provides a variety of services to elite athletes who are still training and competing as well as Olympians and Paralympians who have retired from sport. See attached brochures for more information. Programs and services include the following: Personal career assistance work with your own career coach to assist you with everything from creating your personal career game plan, to creating a resume, to getting the job you want. Job placement assistance whether you re looking for a part-time, flexible scheduled job, full-time employment, or an internship or job shadowing opportunity, Adecco can help you find what you need. Career management seminars these seminars are broken into five topics that can be delivered anywhere and anytime to fit athletes schedules. Topics include the following: o Creating Your Game Plan (career planning assessment) o Building Your Team (networking) o Entering the Competition (creating a resume) o Game On! Are You Ready? (preparing for a job interview) o Can You Be Your Own Boss? (becoming an entrepreneur) For more information regarding the Athlete Career Program please contact or AthleteCareerProgram@adecco.com. You can also find additional information by clicking on the link below: Program.aspx The Team USA Career Program Eligibility Criteria for Olympians, Paralympians and Hopefuls Purpose The Team USA Career Program was created by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) to assist Olympians, Paralympians and Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls with obtaining parttime, flexible career-oriented employment to offset training and competition expenses while also building work experience for their future. Team USA Career Program Opportunities The Team USA Career Program is in its early stages and is anticipated to grow over time. Currently, there are limited employment opportunities with USOC Sponsor, Hilton Hotels, Inc. Eligibility Criteria 1. Only athletes who are currently training and competing in Olympic and Paralympic events/disciplines will be considered for eligibility into the Team USA Career Program. Page 20 of 24

21 2. Athletes participating in Olympic/Paralympic events/disciplines must be a member of the U.S. Team (senior level), or the equivalent, if the athlete s sport does not have a Team. *There may be cause for an exception to the Team USA Career Program eligibility criteria because of an extenuating circumstance where a deviation from the criteria best meets the needs of the athlete and NGB or the Team USA Career Program employer. These deviations will be handled on a case-by-case by the USOC s Athlete Support Working Group, the athlete s NGB and the Team USA Career Program employer. ** This eligibility criteria will be reviewed at least once per quadrennium by the USOC (with input from the Athlete s Advisory Council (AAC) and NGB Council) to ensure fairness and consistency. Allocation of Team USA Career Program Opportunities By meeting the above eligibility criteria, athletes are qualified for consideration for an employment opportunity with Hilton or any other participating USOC Sponsor-Employer in the Team USA Career Program. Meeting the athletic eligibility criteria established by the USOC and U.S. Paralympics does not guarantee a position within the TeamUSA Career Program. Hiring decisions will be made independently by the Team USA Career Program Employer with information provided by both the USOC and Adecco, the USOC s Official Career Transition Management Sponsor and Administrator of the Team USA Career Program. Annual Eligibility Review Process Summer sports will be reviewed annually in the October/November timeframe to verify they still meet the Team USA Career Program Eligibility Criteria. Winter sport athletes will be reviewed annually in the March/April timeframe to verify they still meet the Team USA Career Program Eligibility Criteria. Annual Eligibility Review Process (continued) Athletes no longer meeting the athletic eligibility criteria will be removed from the Team USA Career Program by the USOC. During these review periods and anytime throughout the athletes employment, the USOC sponsor-employer may terminate the athlete s employment if he or she fails to meet mutually agreed upon and established work criteria. Athletes are expected to keep working in their Team USA Career Program position until they are notified by the USOC, Adecco and/or their employer that they no longer meet the eligibility requirements. Anti-Doping Refer to USOC Suspension of Benefits Policy. Code of Conduct Sign and abide by the code of conduct established by the USOC, when required. Sign and abide by the code of conduct established by the athlete s Governing Body and approved by the USOC. Page 21 of 24

22 Attachment G 2014 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Team Procedures & Obligations Track and Field Team Procedures Failure to comply with the Athlete Obligations listed below, violating the Athlete Agreement or not complying with the Resident Program rules and policies (if applicable) will result in a suspension of DAS, a fine or removal from the 2014 Team. U.S. Paralympics Track and Field issued national team uniforms and competition gear must be worn at required competitions. U.S. Paralympics will provide DAS for multi-sport athletes in ONLY the multi-sport athlete s designated primary ( A ) sport. Track and Field Athlete Obligations Maintain compliance with U.S. Paralympics Athlete Agreement Maintain compliance with 2014 Personal Performance Plan Compete at the 2014 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Championships Comply with USADA, IPC and WADA Anti-Doping policies Page 22 of 24

23 Attachment H 2014 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Resident Program U.S. Paralympics Track and Field implements a Resident Program at the Chula Vista Olympic Training Center (CVOTC). Eligibility: Be at least 15 years of age (OTC policy). Be a current US Citizen eligible to represent the USA in the Paralympic Games. High School age applicants must be enrolled in high school and maintain a 2.7 GPA. Program staff will strongly recommend online courses or enrolling in private school to best facilitate both school and training requirements. Applicants who take college courses must maintain a 2.0 GPA. Be willing to submit to a complete health profile coordinated by USOC Sports Medicine including thorough medical history and comprehensive physical examination. Athletes must have met the 2013/2014 Emerging or Team standard. Resident Program athlete applications are evaluated each calendar year. Acceptance & Application Acceptance to the Resident Program will be at the sole discretion of U.S. Paralympics and all positions available in the Resident Program will not necessarily be filled. Evaluation of athletes for acceptance to the Resident Program will consider a wide range of factors including: Space availability. Meeting and maintaining a minimum emerging standard (Attachment A) per the athlete s specific event/sport class. Athlete s current home training environment. Potential for the athlete to medal at the World Championships/Paralympic Games. Projected effect/impact of the Track and Field Resident Program on the athlete s medal potential. Athlete s desire and willingness to commit fully to the training Resident Program. Training compatibility with other resident athletes. Relevant performance data from current quadrennium The Application and all necessary forms for the Resident Program are available at Any athlete who wishes to participate must apply and be accepted into the Resident Program. Program Description The Track and Field Resident Program hosted at the Olympic Training Center-Chula Vista is designed for ambulatory athletes participating in the Paralympic throwing, jumping and sprinting events. Participant Responsibilities Each athlete participating in the program is required to: Cover his/her own expenses for moving to San Diego (airfare, gas, shipping costs, etc.) Agree to and follow the training program defined by the Resident Program Coach for that athlete Page 23 of 24

24 Develop short-, mid-, and long-term performance markers with the Olympic Training Center (OTC) Resident Program Coaches (as well as Strength and Conditioning Coaches), pursue achievement of those markers, Attend all training sessions, competitions and other team activities (meetings, testing, community appearances, OTC-hosted special events, etc.) as directed by the Resident Program Coaches Wear U.S. Paralympics uniforms, competition wear and other clothing at official competitions and functions as directed by the Resident Program Coaches. Provide his/her own clothing and equipment appropriate for training and competition (including shoes), except when required to wear U.S. Paralympics provided uniforms and competition wear. Agree to and abide by the rules of the CVOTC Athletes participating in the program are specifically prohibited from soliciting training programs from external coaches without the consent and inclusion of the Resident Program Coaches. U.S. Paralympics and USATF have agreed to work collaboratively as determined to be advantageous to both programs by the program lead coaches. Removal from the Program Athlete participation in the program may be terminated at any time by U.S. Paralympics. Notice of removal from the program will be provided to the athlete in writing and will be effective immediately upon such notice or as specified in the notice. An athlete may appeal removal from the program pursuant to the USOC Grievance Procedures for U.S. Paralympics Teams and Programs, provided as a part of the U.S. Paralympics Team Agreement. Removal from the program may result from any of the following or any other reason determined valid by U.S. Paralympics: Failure to meet the requirements to qualify for the national team (annually) Failure to qualify for a U.S. team to the major international competition (such as World Championships or Paralympic Games) Failure to meet the performance markers or other elements of the athlete s personal performance plan Failure to comply with the U.S. Paralympics Athlete Agreement, USOC Code of Conduct, the OTC rules and guidelines or the requirements of the resident program Violation of the USADA Anti-Doping policies Persistent incompatibility with the Team Coach and/or other resident athletes that detracts from the training or performance of any member of the OTC community Coaching Staff The Resident Program Coaching staff currently consists of Dr. Craig Poole, Head Coach of the Resident Program along with Al Joyner (Jumps and Sprints), Jeremy Fischer (Jumps) and Joaquim Cruz (Sprints, Middle Distance, Distance, Relays and Military programs). Page 24 of 24