Ski & Snowboard Australia Limited (SSA) Selection Policy, Criteria, Eligibility and Expression of Interest Discipline(s): Alpine Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Freestyle Skiing, Snowboard Event: Level: Gender: Alpine Skiing Downhill M/W Super G M/W Slalom M/W Giant Slalom M/W Cross Country Skiing Sprint (C) 1,5 km M/W Ind. (F) 10 km M / 5 km W Mass Start (C) 30 km M / 15 km W Relay 4x10 km M CCFF Relay 3x5 km W CFF Skiathlon 7,5km (C) + 7,5 km (F) M Skiathlon 5 km (C) + 5 km (F) W Mixed Team Sprint (F) Freestyle Skiing Ski Cross M/W Slope Style M/W Snowboard Parallel Giant Slalom M/W Half Pipe M/W Snowboard Cross M/W Slope Style M/W Winter Universiade Male/ Female 1. Objective To select athletes capable of producing the best possible performances at the Trentino 2013 Winter Universiade 2. Selection Committee 2.1 The selection committee will comprise the National Head Coach and two other members as appointed by the relevant discipline committee. Where an Olympic Winter Institute (OWI) program is in place, the National Head Coach position on the committee will be filled by the OWI Head Program or Technical coach. 2.2 A majority decision of the selection committee is required. The decision of the selection committee shall be final. Reasons shall not be given for any selection or other decision of the selection committee unless requested by 1 P a g e
non-selected athlete(s). The selection committee may meet with nonselected athletes to explain their decision. 2.3 Unless expressly requested by the selection committee, athletes have no right to make submissions or representations to, or appear before, the selection committee. Any right or claim to natural justice in this regard is expressly excluded, such right being preserved in the appeal process under section 8. 2.4 Selections made by the relevant discipline committee are subject to final approval by the SSA Board. 3. Eligibility 3.1 To be eligible for selection athletes must: i. Be a current member of SSA; i iv. Hold an SSA license to compete at the relevant level; and Have met the minimum FIS points required for participation at the selected level. Have appropriate competition insurance (as per FIS Rule 212.4) if competing internationally. 3.2 To be eligible for selection athletes must also satisfy FISU regulations 5.2.1 and 5.2.3,of the FISU eligibility criteria (refer page 2 of Attachment 1). It is the athlete s responsibility to establish that he/ she meets all FISU and AUS eligibility requirements. 4. Pre-Conditions for Application for Selection To be considered for selection, athletes must have fulfilled the following conditions as at 30 September 2013. Those athletes who have met the below conditions for the discipline may submit an expression of interest (refer Attachment 2) to SSA prior to Friday 11 October 2013. The below performance standards are stated allowing applicants to be considered for selection. They do not in any way guarantee that an applicant will be selected. Alpine Skiing i. Tier 1 Selection: National Alpine Ski Team (A & B) Performance Standards (refer Attachment 3) i Tier 2 Selection: National Alpine Ski Team (C & D) Performance Standards (refer Attachment 3) Tier 3 Selection: Athletes must have attained the following current FIS points or lower in the discipline for which they seek selection. Discipline Men Women Downhill 100 points 100 points Super G 100 points 100 points 2 P a g e
Slalom 100 points 100 points Giant Slalom 100 points 100 points Cross Country Skiing i. Tier 1 Selection: Performance Standard (A): 120 FIS points (distance or sprint) (refer 6.2.1.1 Attachment 4) Tier 2 Selection: Performance Standard (B): 195 FIS points (distance or sprint) (refer 6.2.1.2 Attachment 4) Freestyle Skiing Ski Cross: i. Tier 1 Selection: National Ski Cross Team Performance Standards (Category 1 and 2) (refer Attachment 5) i Tier 2 Selection: NSWIS Ski Cross Team Performance Standards (Category 1 and 2) (refer Attachment 5) Tier 3 Selection: Under 100 FIS Alpine Points or Over 50 FIS Freestyle points Slopestyle: i. Tier 1 Selection: National Free Ski Team Performance Standards (Tier 1 & 2) (refer Attachment 6) i Tier 2 Selection: National Free Ski Team Performance Standards (Tier 3 & 4) (refer Attachment 6) Tier 3 Selection: Minimum FIS Points Required for Entry Snowboard Parallel Giant Slalom i Tier 3 Selection: Minimum 50 FIS Points Half Pipe 3 P a g e
i Tier 3 Selection: Minimum 100 TTR World Snowboarding Points + Minimum FIS Points Required for Entry Snowboard Cross i Tier 3 Selection: Minimum 50 FIS points Slopestyle 5. Selection Priority i Tier 3 Selection: Minimum 100 TTR World Snowboarding Points + Minimum FIS Points Required for Entry Selection priority will be made according to tiered performance levels as outlined in Section 4 and associated attachments. 6. Notification 6.1 Athletes eligible for selection are required to notify the SSA office of their desire to be considered for selection as per the published Expression of Interest (EOI) process. 6.2 Subject to any constraints which may be imposed on SSA by third parties, athletes selected will be notified of their selection as soon as reasonably practicable after their individual selection or finalisation of the relevant squad, team or position. 7. Extenuating Circumstances 7.1 In considering the selection criteria, the selection committee may in their discretion give weight to extenuating circumstances. Extenuating circumstances may include but are not limited to injury, personal bereavement, equipment failure and travel delays. 7.2 Athletes unable to compete at events, trials, training camps required under these criteria must notify the SSA of this fact and the reasons therefore at least five days prior to the commencement of the events, trials, training camps or other attendances required under this policy. 4 P a g e
8. Appeal Ski & Snowboard Australia 7.3 In the case of illness or injury, athletes may be required to undergo a medical examination by a doctor or doctors appointed by SSA. 7.4 In the case of bereavement, equipment failure, travel delays, or other extenuating circumstances, the selection committee will make a decision on a case by case basis. Refer SSA Appeal process as published on the SSA website. 9. Attachments 1. Attachment_1_2013WWG-Eligibility Certificate.pdf 2. Attachment_2_2013 WUWG Expression of Interest Form.pdf 3. Attachment_3_2013-2014 NAST Selection Criteria 4. Attachment_4_2013-2014 NXCT World Championships Selection Criteria.pdf 5. Attachment_5_2013-2014 NSXT Selection Criteria.pdf 6. Attachment_6_2013-2014 Free Ski WC Selection Criteria.pdf 7. Attachment_7_2013-2014 NSBT Selection Criteria.pdf 5 P a g e