Policy Document Guidelines for the Selection to SNOC of Singapore Golf Association for the 18 th Asian Games 18 Aug 2 Sept 2018

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1 Asian Games Selection Policy - Issued on August 2017 (Updated Jan 2018) Policy Document Guidelines for the Selection to SNOC of Singapore Golf Association for the 18 th Asian Games 18 Aug 2 Sept 2018 Issued 31 st August 2017 (Updated 28 th Jan 2018) This policy comprises three parts being: Part A Part B Part C The Asian Games, Singapore Golf Association Selection Panel and the role of the Singapore National Olympic Council Eligibility criteria and selection procedure Registration Form 1

2 Definitions AG WAGR SGA Selection Panel SNOC SSI ADS The 18th Asian Games World Amateur Golf Rankings Singapore Golf Association The Singapore Golf Association (Training & Selection Committee) selection panel, approved by the SGA Executive Board Singapore National Olympic Council Singapore Sports Institute Anti- Doping Singapore 2

3 18th Asian Games Selection Policy - Issued August 2017 (Updated Jan 2018) Part A 1. The Event 1.1 The Asian Games will be held from 18 th August 2 September 2018 in Jakarta, Indonesia 1.2 The following events will be contested in the AG: Event Gender Female Men Women Mix 1 Golf Men s Individual & Team 4 2 Golf Women s Individual & Team 3 Total SGA intends to nominate only Male athletes to SNOC in all the Men s events. 2. Selection Panel 2.1 SGA has a selection panel (SGA Training & Selection Committee) that will consider athletes to be nominated to SNOC to represent Singapore in AG. 2.2 The selection panel will consider athletes to be nominated to SNOC for inclusion in the Singapore Golf team for the AG in accordance with the terms of this selection policy. 3. Role of SNOC 3.1 The SNOC, as the National Olympic Committee of Singapore, has the sole and final decision in selecting or not selecting athletes to represent Singapore at the AG. 4. Disputes 3

4 4.1 Where there is a conflict or dispute in respect of these Guidelines for the nomination of athletes to represent Singapore in the SG, SGA reserves the sole right to interpret this document and to use its discretion in the resolution of matter in conflict or dispute. 4.2 An Appeals Board is available to look into disputes relating to the selection or non- selection of an athlete. 4.3 Athletes must state in writing, their intention to appeal a selection decision within 48 hours of the announcement of the initial selection decision. Written intentions to appeal must be forwarded to: General Manager Singapore Golf Association N0 249 Sembawang Road, Singapore The appeals board should not be seen as; a) A second pass selection panel, excusing the initial selection panel from undertaking true and diligent procedures. b) An automatic second chance for selection by the athlete. Athletes may only appeal on grounds that the selection process was not carried out in accordance with this policy document. Part B 5. General Eligibility 5.1 To be eligible for selection each athlete must: a. Be a citizen of the Republic of Singapore; (Note: Permanent residents are not considered as citizens.) b. Be able to commit to a AG medalist level training program that includes a minimum of 20 hours per week. c. Be able to commit to a AG medalist level strength and conditioning / fitness program which includes a minimum of biweekly session. d. Have submitted the registration form to be considered for the AG to SGA Singapore by Fri, 16 th February e. Have signed the athlete agreement. The athlete agreement will require all athletes to continue to train and compete fully until 2 nd September f. Be a member of the SGA Elite Squad/SGA Development Squad/SGA Overseas Squad. 4

5 18th Asian Games Selection Policy - Issued August 2017 (Updated Jan 2018) 6. Selection Procedure 6.1 We will select the Highest World Ranked Men player based on their WAGR on the final week of April There will be an Asian Games Trial that will consist of 9 rounds (3 rounds per weekend X 3). Sat 18 holes; Sun 36 holes. The tentative dates of the trials are: (*Venue & Dates may be subjected to changes) o Mar 2018 (SICC) o Mar 2018 (Laguna National) o Apr 2018 (Sentosa Golf Club) The Trial will consist of the best gross rounds out of 9. At the event of inclement weather that does not allow one or more rounds to be completed, the number of rounds rained out will not be officially counted. But the live scores (up to wherever stopped) will still be collected for score comparison in case of a tie. o There MUST be a minimum of 5 rounds to be completed for the trial to be valid. The Winner of the Trials will secure the second spot. At the event the trials are won by the Highest World Ranked Players, only the Runner- Up will take the spot. 6.3 The remaining members for the Men s Team will be selected based on: Official Trials Results Individual Tournament performance from 1 st June 2017 to 23 rd April 2018 are to be considered as well: o Weightage of the tournament strength based on WAGR to be carefully considered by the selection panel before using it as reference o Stroke average o Numbers of Tournaments won; Top 3 or Top 5 Finishes o Active participation of Local and International Events (Unless justified with reasons like injury, National Service or based overseas etc) 5

6 o Active attendance of National Trainings as well as National Strength and Conditioning Trainings (Unless justified with reasons like injury, National Service or based overseas etc) 6.4 The decision of the selection panel will be final. 7. Final Selection 7.1 At the conclusion of Final Cut- Off for qualifying (23 rd April 2018), the selection panel will consider the performance of the best performing athlete and whether his/her standard is suitable for participation at the AG before nominating the athlete to SNOC. 7.2 If a nominated athlete fails to fulfil the requirements stated in clauses 5 and/or because of injury/illness is unable to represent Singapore at the AG, the selection panel, at its own discretion, reserves the sole right to do the following replace the nominated athlete with another athlete. Replacement athletes must also fulfil the requirements in clause 5 and Selected players MUST attend the final familiarization trip in the month of July (*unless with valid reasons deemed by the selection panel). 7.3 The selection panel reserves the right not to nominate an athlete to represent Singapore in the AG if, in its sole opinion, the athlete concerned cannot meet the performance targets set by SNOC. 7.4 Athletes shall be required to be certified medically fit to compete at the AG by qualified SSI personnel prior to nomination to the SNOC, and shall remain medically fit to compete to be eligible to compete in the SG. 8. Athlete Agreement 8.1 Each athlete will be required to sign the athlete agreement with SGA and listing responsibilities and requisite behaviours of the athlete leading up to and including the AG prior to his/her selection being confirmed. 8.2 Failure to comply with terms of the athlete agreement will result in the removal of the athlete from the AG team. 9. Funding 9.1 Once an athlete s nomination has been accepted by SNOC, partial or full funding to Preparation events leading to AG will be provided. 6

7 Registration Form Selection to Represent Singapore 2018 Asian Games 18 August to 2 Septmber 2019 Jakarta, Indonesia The SGA Selection panel requires that an athlete/team who wishes to be considered for nomination to SNOC for the 2018 Asian Games to register their entry Athletes who wish to be considered must be eligible for selection under the terms of the Selection Policy Document Clause 5.1 In submitting a Registration Form, the athlete acknowledges and agrees that; They have read and understood the Selection Policy; They will abide by the conditions of the Selection Policy; They will adhere to the required training program if nominated or selected; They are prepared to sign the athlete agreement. I,, intend to be considered for the 2018 Asian Games in the event. Athletes signature (Parent s signature for Athlete under 18 years old)

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