U.S. Paralympics Track and Field 2013 Athlete and Sport Program Plan

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1 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field 2013 Athlete and Sport Program Plan Cathy Sellers, High Performance Director, Track and Field Phone: (719) Tina Kauffman-Cain, National Teams Manager, Track and Field Phone: (719) Joaquim Cruz, Resident Coach, Track and Field Phone: (619) REFERENCES & TERMINOLOGY 1. Throughout this document 2013 shall refer to the following dates/seasons: a. Summer Sports 2013 season / January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013 b. Winter Sports season / July 1, 2013 through June 30, 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, DAS Direct Athlete Support 4. EAHI Elite Athlete Health Insurance 5. IF International Federation a. ATH IPC b. CYC UCI c. SKA IPC d. SKN IPC e. SWI IPC 6. NGB National 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 2013 is to ensure that National 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.). Support the IWAS World Junior Games 2013 Increase the number of quality domestic competitions Improve standard of coaching and access to coaching for current athlete pool (National Team athletes and coaches will be held accountable for following the Personal Performance Plan) Increase sport science review/opportunities Page 1 of 25

2 2013 NATIONAL TEAM U.S. Paralympics will nominate a Track and Field National Team for 2013, based on athlete performances from the 2012 Paralympic Games or the achievement of the National Team A or B standard in 2013 (see details below). Athletes who win one or more medals in individual events at the 2012 Paralympic Games (National Team A). 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 (National Team B). Athletes who meet the U.S. Paralympics Track and Field National Team A or B standard between January 1, 2013 and November 30, Athletes will be nominated to the National Team on January 1, 2013 and will retain their status though December 31, 2013 so long as they compete at the 2013 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field National Championships. U.S. Paralympics 2013 National Team status applies for the season (as defined above) covered by this document. National Team status and benefits are only conferred upon athletes who accept, sign and remain current with the U.S. Paralympics National Team Athlete Agreement. Athletes who meet a National Team standard during 2013, at an IPC sanctioned event, become eligible for National Team benefits and will retain their National Team status through the closing date of the respective season. Athletes will be nominated to the team on the first day of the month following achievement of the National Team standard. Athletes nominated to the 2013 National Team will be added to the USADA Out of Competition 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 National Team must be internationally classified by IPC Athletics and hold a current season license for Track and Field National Team A standards (Attachment A) are based on the 3rd place performance from the IPC 2012 Annual Recorded Best Performance ranking list as of October 15, The National Team B standard for the Track events is 2.5% of the National Team A (3rd place performance). The National Team B standard for the Field events is based on 5th place from the IPC 2012 Annual Recorded Best Performance ranking list as of October 15, ** National Team status may not be earned based on performances in relays or team events.** 2014 NATIONAL TEAM U.S. Paralympics will nominate a Track and Field National Team for 2014, based on athlete performances from the 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships or the achievement of the National Team A or B standard in 2014 (see details below). Athletes who win one or more medals in individual events at the 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships. Page 2 of 25

3 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 at the 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships. Athletes who meet the U.S. Paralympics Track and Field 2014 National Team A or B standard between January 1, 2014 and November 30, Athletes will be nominated to the National Team on January 1, 2014 and will retain their status though December 31, 2014 so long as they compete at the 2014 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field National Championships. DISCRETIONARY NOMINATION Discretionary selection may be used if an athlete who has demonstrated international competitiveness during the qualification period for the 2013 National Team 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 Team Leader, Sport Performance will make discretionary selections. All athletes nominated to the 2013 National Team through discretionary selection must have been on a previous National Team during the preceding two years/seasons ( ). NATIONAL TEAM BENEFITS National Team athletes are eligible for the following benefits: 1. USOC Direct Athlete Support (Attachment B) 2. Track and Field Additional Athlete Support Programs (Attachment C) 3. USOC Elite Athlete Health Insurance program (Attachment D) 4. Air transportation (or ground equivalent), lodging, ground transportation, meal per diem, and coaching support at designated U.S. Paralympics training and competition activities. 5. 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: 6. Merchandise discounts: Athletes that stay at the Olympic Training Center will be given a 15% merchandise discount. Simply present the OTC ID to receive this discount. 7. Airline Discount: United Airlines now offers a friends and family discount code for online booking for personal travel. Visit: and enter ZNZH into the promotion code box and it will take 5% off the price of online flight bookings. 8. USOC Athlete Career Program (Attachment F). 9. USOC/DeVry Academic Performance Partnership (contact respective National Teams Manager for details and information) USOC Tuition Grants (contact respective National Teams Manager for details and information). Coaching-Support.aspx 11. Use of the designation of National team member in non-commercial situations. 12. U.S. Paralympics National Team uniform. EMERGING ATHLETES Athletes (military and non-military) who meet the Emerging standard during 2013, at an IPC sanctioned 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. Page 3 of 25

4 2013 Emerging standards (Attachment A) are based on 15% of the National 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 current season license for Track and Field. MILITARY ATHLETES Military program athletes who meet the Military standard during 2013, at an IPC sanctioned 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. Active-duty and veteran military athletes may also be eligible for U.S. Paralympics Military Program activities and events that are not included as part of the U.S. Paralympics Track and Field 2013 Athlete and Sport Program Plan Military standards (Attachment A) are based on 20% of the National Team B standards PROGRAM ACTIVITIES The 2013 National Team activities are outlined below. Athletes will be required to attend all 2013 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. National Team athletes are required to obtain a 2013 IPC License. National Team athletes are encouraged to be registered members of their respective U.S. NGB. All IPC Athletics Approved/Sanctioned events are listed on the IPC Athletics website: National Team Athlete Required Competitions (Athletes make their own arrangements and pay own expenses) 2013 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field National Championships June 14-16, 2013 Location is TBD IPC Approved events Page 4 of 25

5 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 2012 Rankings) Pomona-Pitzer Invitational 13 April 2013 Pomona Pitzer University, Pomona, CA Mt. SAC Relays April 2013 Mt. San Antonio College Walnut, CA Kansas Relays April 2013 University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Fast Cow 2 May 2013 IUPUI Campus Indianapolis, IN Desert Challenge Games May 2013 Red Mountain High School Mesa, AZ Swiss Series May 2013: Swiss Nationals, Pratteln 30 May 2013: Daniela Jutzeler Memorial, Nottwil 2 June 2013: Int. Wheelchair-Marathon and Para-cycling roadrace (P1), Oensingen IPC Athletics World Championships July 2013 Lyon, France U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Funded Camps (U.S. Paralympics makes the arrangements and pays the expenses--athletes will be invited to the events listed below based on 2012 Rankings) U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Elite Athlete and Coach Sport Science Camp 5-10 March 2013 Olympic Training Center-Chula Vista Chula Vista, CA Approved on-site for 24 athletes/staff U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Elite Throws Camp 8-14 April 2013 Olympic Training Center-Chula Vista Chula Vista, CA Approved on-site for 16 athletes/staff U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Elite Ambulatory/Wheelchair Camp April 2013 Olympic Training Center-Chula Vista Chula Vista, CA Page 5 of 25

6 Approved on-site for 20 athletes/staff U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Elite Ambulatory Camp 30 April 10 May 2013 Olympic Training Center-Chula Vista Chula Vista, CA Approved on-site for 16 athletes/staff U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Elite Throws Camp May 2013 Olympic Training Center-Chula Vista Chula Vista, CA Approved on-site for 16 athletes/staff U.S. Paralympics Track and Field IWAS Junior Team Prep Camp June 2013 Olympic Training Center-Chula Vista Chula Vista, CA Approved on-site for 16 athletes/staff 2013 OPERATION GOLD U.S. Paralympics will award Operation Gold funds in Track & Field based off of the results at the 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships (to be held in Lyon, France July 20-28) as outlined below. Place World Championships 1 st year in quad Paralympic Sport Payment Schedule World Championships 2 nd year in quad World Championships 3 rd year in quad Paralympic Year* 1 st $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $5,000 2 nd $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $3,500 3 rd $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,500 4 th $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 5 th $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 6 th $500 $500 $500 * = In the Paralympic year, athletes are eligible for multiple medals won. In the Olympic/Paralympic year, multiple Operation Gold Awards will be paid to qualifying athletes. In non-olympic/paralympic years, Operation Gold Awards are limited to one award per athlete in a program year. Athletes who qualify in multiple events during a non- Olympic/Paralympic year will only receive the highest award amount for which he/she qualified at the specified competition. For Paralympic sports in non-paralympic years, individuals must finish in one of the top six (6) places and among the top 50% of the athletes who started the event to qualify for Operation Gold Awards. Teams must finish in one of the top four (4) places to qualify for Operation Gold Awards. Page 6 of 25

7 Paralympic & Sport Performance Divisions United States Olympic Committee 1 Olympic Plaza Colorado Springs, CO fax Page 7 of 25

8 Event Class Attachment A 2013 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Standards (updated 1 March 2013) The events scheduled to be hosted at the 2016 Paralympic Games will be added to these tables as soon as they are finalized/published by the IPC. Eligible Classes Points IPC World Champs. AQS IPC World Champs. BQS Men National Team A National Team B Emerging Military National Champs. Entry National Champs. Entry for Juniors 100m m m m 34 33/ m m m m m m m m 46 45/ m m m m m m m m 34 33/ m m m m m m m m 46 45/ m m m m Page 8 of 25

9 400m m m m 34 33/34 01: : m m m m 44 43/ m 46 45/ m 52 51/ : : m m m : : : : : : : : m : : : : : : : : m : : : : : : : : m : : : : : : : : m : : : : : : : : m : : : : : : : : m 46 45/46 2: : : : : : : : m 52 51/52 2: : : : : : : : m : : : : : : : : m : : : : : : : : ,500m : : : : : : : : ,500m : : : : : : : : ,500m : : : : : : : : ,500m : : : : : : : : ,500m* : : : : : : : : ,500m 38 37/38 4: : : : : : : : ,500m 46 45/46 4: : : : : : : : ,500m* 52 51/52 4: : : : : : : : ,500m 54 53/54 3: : : : : : : : ,000m : : : : : : : : ,000m : : : : : : : : ,000m 46 45/46 16: : : : : : : : ,000m 54 53/54 10: : : : : : : : ,000m 12 11/12 36: : : : : : : : ,000m 54 53/54 22: : : : : : : :57.50 Marathon :10:00 3:15:00 2:42:37 2:46:41 3:16:00 3:20:01 Marathon :55:00 3:15:00 2:26:56 2:30:36 3:16:00 3:20:01 Marathon 46 45/46 2:50:00 3:10:00 2:31:38 2:35:25 3:11:00 3:12:50 Marathon 54 53/54 1:35:00 1:50:00 1:22:55 1:24:59 1:51:00 1:53:00 High Jump* 13 12/ High Jump 42 42/44 Yes High Jump 44 42/44 Yes Page 9 of 25

10 Long Jump Long Jump Long Jump Long Jump Long Jump Long Jump 37 37/38 Yes Long Jump 38 37/38 Yes Long Jump Long Jump 44 43/ Long Jump 46 45/ Triple Jump Triple Jump Triple Jump 46 45/ Club 31 31/32/51 Yes Club 32 31/32/51 Yes Club 51 31/32/51 Yes Shot Shot Shot Shot 32 32/33 Yes Shot 33 32/33 Yes Shot Shot Shot Shot Shot Shot 41 40/ Shot Shot Shot Shot 52 52/53 Yes Shot 53 52/53 Yes Shot 54 54/55 Yes Shot 55 54/55 Yes Shot 56 56/57 Yes Shot 57 56/57 Yes Shot Discus Discus Discus 32 32/33/34 Yes Discus 33 32/33/34 Yes Discus 34 32/33/34 Yes Discus 35 35/36 Yes Discus 36 35/36 Yes Page 10 of 25

11 Discus 37 37/38 Yes Discus 38 37/38 Yes Discus 41 40/ Discus Discus Discus Discus 51 51/52/53 Yes Discus 52 51/52/53 Yes Discus 53 51/52/53 Yes Discus 54 54/55/56 Yes Discus 55 54/55/56 Yes Discus 56 54/55/56 Yes Discus 57 57/58 Yes Discus 58 57/58 Yes Javelin* Javelin 12 12/13 Yes Javelin 13 12/13 Yes Javelin 33 33/34 Yes Javelin 34 33/34 Yes Javelin 37 37/38 Yes Javelin 38 37/38 Yes Javelin 41 40/ Javelin Javelin Javelin Javelin 52 52/53 Yes Javelin 53 52/53 Yes Javelin 54 54/55/56 Yes Javelin 55 54/55/56 Yes Javelin 56 54/55/56 Yes Javelin 57 57/58 Yes Javelin 58 57/58 Yes ,500m (T36) (T52)- Taken from not enough data in ,000m (T12)- Taken from not enough data in 2012 High Jump (F12/13) Taken from not enough data 2012 Javelin (F11) Based on 2011 Rankings-- event not held in 2012 Page 11 of 25

12 2013 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Standards (updated 1 March 2013) The events scheduled to be hosted at the 2016 Paralympic Games will be added to these tables as soon as they are finalized/published by the IPC. IPC World Champs. AQS IPC World Champs. BQS Women Page 12 of 25 National Champs. Entry National Champs. Entry for Juniors Event Class Eligible Classes Points National Team A National Team B Emerging Military 100m m m m 34 33/ m m m m m m 44 43/ m 46 45/ m 52 51/ m m m m m m 34 33/ m m m m m 44 43/ m 46 45/ m 52 51/ m m m m m m : : m* 44 43/ : : : : m 46 45/ : : : : m : :27.50

13 400m : : m : : : : : : : : m 52 51/52 3: : : : : : : : m : : : : : : : : m : : : : : : : : ,500m 12 11/12 5: : : : : : : : ,500m : : : : : : : ,500m 54 53/54 3: : : : : : : : ,000m 54 53/54 13: : : : : : : :32.50 Marathon 54 52/53/54 2:00:00 2:20:00 1:37:37 1:40:03 2:22:00 2:25:00 Long Jump Long Jump Long Jump Long Jump Long Jump 37 37/38 Yes Long Jump 38 37/38 Yes Long Jump Long Jump 44 44/ Long Jump 46 44/ Club 31 31/32/51 Yes Club 32 31/32/51 Yes Club 51 31/32/51 Yes Shot Shot Shot Shot 32 32/33/34 Yes Shot 33 32/33/34 Yes Shot 34 32/33/34 Yes Shot 35 35/36 Yes Shot 36 35/36 Yes Shot Shot 41 40/ Shot 42 42/44 Yes Shot 44 42/44 Yes Shot* 52 52/53 Yes Shot* 53 52/53 Yes Shot Shot 55 55/56/57 Yes Shot 56 55/56/57 Yes Shot 57 55/56/57 Yes Shot Discus 11 11/12 Yes Discus 12 11/12 Yes Discus 35 35/36 Yes Page 13 of 25

14 Discus 36 35/36 Yes Discus Discus 41 40/ Discus 51 51/52/53 Yes Discus 52 51/52/53 Yes Discus 53 51/52/53 Yes Discus 54 54/55/56 Yes Discus 55 54/55/56 Yes Discus 56 54/55/56 Yes Discus 57 57/58 Yes Discus 58 57/18 Yes Javelin Javelin 12 12/13 Yes Javelin 13 12/13 Yes Javelin 33 33/34 Yes Javelin 34 33/34 Yes Javelin Javelin Javelin 52 52/53 Yes Javelin 53 52/53 Yes Javelin 54 54/55/56 Yes Javelin 55 54/55/56 Yes Javelin 56 54/55/56 Yes Javelin 57 57/58 Yes Javelin 58 57/58 Yes *400m T44 Time extrapolation * Shot F52 and F53- Not enough for a 5th place- used World A for the National B Page 14 of 25

15 Attachment B 2013 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Direct Athlete Support 1. DAS is processed monthly on the first Friday of each month. 2. Athletes are eligible for DAS at the beginning of the month following nomination to the National Team. 3. DAS is provided to athletes that are in compliance with 2013 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 once the Athlete Support Designee Form has been completed and submitted (annual basis). 5. Athlete support is paid directly to the athlete. National 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. 6. Athlete support is contingent upon maintaining consistent performance standards and competition results. 7. 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 2013 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field National Championships in order to continue receiving DAS through the 2013 season Criteria for Track and Field Direct Athlete Support Athletes who are nominated to the 2013 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field National Team will be paid DAS as follows: Gold Medalists from the 2012 Paralympic Games and 2013 World Championships: $800 / month Silver and Bronze Medalists from the 2012 Paralympic Games and National 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 2012 Paralympic Games and National Team B Standard: $300 / month Page 15 of 25

16 Attachment C 2013 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Additional Athlete Support Programs COACHING SUPPORT/ALLOWANCE The 2013 Coaching Allowance will only be paid directly to a coach approved by U.S. Paralympics. The 2013 National 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. National Team athletes that are part of a Resident Program are not eligible for this benefit. National Team athletes may not nominate themselves or any family member as their coach to receive the Coaching Allowance. If a National 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 2013 A National Team standard Athlete (includes 2012 Games Medalists and 2013 World Championships Gold Medalists): $250/month ($300/month if the coach is USA Track and Field Level 1 Coaching Education certified) o 2013 B National 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 2012 Paralympic Games): $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 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.) 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 Page 16 of 25

17 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field will provide a world record bonus incentive program for 2013 National 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 2013 National 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 split among the four athletes establishing the World Record. Page 17 of 25

18 Attachment D 2013 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 2013 Athlete Agreement and Athlete Support Designee Form. Criteria 1: All 2013 National Team athletes are eligible for EAHI. Criteria 2: Athletes who meet the 2013 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field National, Emerging or Military Standards may be eligible for EAHI as determined by the Director, Paralympic Track and Field High Performance and Team Leader, Sport Performance. 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 2013 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 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 18 of 25

19 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 Qualified athletes can direct specific questions about EAHI to: Viola Cruz EAHI Benefits Administrator viola.cruz@usoc.org Page 19 of 25

20 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) National Governing Bodies, (NGBs) and the World Anti-doping Agency (WADA) Code have authorized USADA to test any athlete who: Is a member of a license holder of a NGB 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 anti-doping 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 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 20 of 25

21 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 Carissa Gump, Adecco Athlete Liaison at or carissa.gump@adeccona.com 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. 2. Athletes participating in Olympic/Paralympic events/disciplines must be a member of the U.S. National Team (senior level), or the equivalent, if the athlete s sport does not have a National Team. Page 21 of 25

22 *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 National Governing Body and approved by the USOC. Page 22 of 25

23 Attachment G 2013 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field National 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 2013 National Team. U.S. Paralympics Track and Field issued national team uniforms and competition gear must be worn at required competitions. Track and Field Athlete Obligations Maintain compliance with U.S. Paralympics Athlete Agreement Maintain compliance with 2013 Personal Performance Plan Compete at the 2013 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field National Championships Comply with USADA, IPC and WADA Anti-Doping policies U.S. Paralympics National Team Support for Multi-Sport Athletes During the 2012 Season for Winter Sports and the 2013 Season for Summer Sports U.S. Paralympics will provide DAS for multi-sport athletes on a sliding scale as outlined below. Multi-sport athletes must designate their primary ( A ), secondary ( B ) and, if applicable, tertiary ( C ) sports if eligible for DAS in more than one sport. The tiered funding system will be as follows: A sport = 100% of DAS 1 provided Athlete Obligations (see above) are met B sport = 30-50% of DAS 2 provided Athlete Obligations (see above) are met C sport = 10-20% of DAS 2 provided Athlete Obligations (see above) are met 1 A level DAS will be decreased in 5% increments (per activity) for missed mandatory activities outlined in the athlete s designated personal performance plan objectives for the relevant season unless a written waiver is submitted. While waivers for any mandatory training will not be unreasonably withheld, waivers will primarily be granted only for illness, injury or other incapacity, or for personal/family emergency. All national team athletes should arrange for appropriate time off from school, work or other obligations well in advance of team activities. Requests for a waiver may be submitted in writing to the Team Leader, Sport Performance for review. A written response to all requests will be issued to the athlete within 72 hours of the request. 2 B and C tiered funding percentage will be determined by the respective sport High Performance Directors in collaboration with the Team Leader and based upon the athlete s personal performance plan objectives for the relevant season in the B and/or C sport. Beginning with the 2013 Season for Winter Sports and the 2014 Season for Summer Sports U.S. Paralympics will provide DAS for multi-sport athletes in ONLY the multi-sport athlete s designated primary ( A ) sport. Page 23 of 25