Event Requirements 2010 Junior Team, NTID Squad, Youth Olympic Games (Revised 20 January, 2010) Background: Australian Junior World Championships Teams 2010 2012 The Australian Junior Team selection program throughout this Olympic cycle will be an integral part of the National Rowing Centre of Excellence (NRCE) Development Program, which aims to identify athletes who are potential Senior A medal standard athletes for future World Championships and Olympic Games. Athletes will be considered based on current performance data as listed in the event supplement below and also perceived potential for Senior A rowing success later in their rowing careers. The NRCE has nominated target crew boats to be considered for the Australian Junior Team to compete at the respective Junior World Championship regattas as outlined in the notes below. Outstanding small boat performances may also be considered for selection to the respective Australian Junior Teams. 2010 National Talent Identification & Development (NTID) New Zealand Tour Team The Australian Sports Commissions NTID Program for rowing will play a major role in firstly the identification of talented rowing athletes, and most importantly the development and management of these athletes into Senior A medal standard athletes for the World Championships and the Olympic Games. One of the major projects of the NTID Development Program for 2010 will be to identify talented school leavers for a National Camp based at the AIS in Canberra to be over the Easter weekend. From this camp, athletes may be invited to join the NTID Development Squad Tour to New Zealand in May 2010. The team will compete in a series of races against New Zealand National crews. 2010 Youth Olympic Games Singapore Singapore will be hosting the first Youth Olympic Games from 14 to 26 August 2010. It will receive some 3,600 athletes and 800 officials from 205 National Olympic Committees, along with estimated 800 media representatives, 20,000 local and international volunteers, and more than 500,000 spectators. Young athletes - between 14 and 18 years of age - will compete in 26 sports and take part in Culture and Education Programs. Australia has qualified in two boat classes, Men s Coxless Pair and Women s Coxless Pair. Racing at the Youth Olympic Games will be over 1000m. See notes below for eligibility criteria. NRCE 1
Details - Event Requirements 2009 Junior Team, NTID Squad, Youth Olympic Games February 2010: February 10: Athletes encouraged to compete in State Championships or Regattas 19 February 10: Closing date for emailing nomination forms to NRCE (by 5:00pm) March 2010: 1 7 March 10: All aspiring athletes encouraged to compete in National Championships 10 March 10: Invitations to NTID Camp and JETS Camp released April 10: 2-5 April 10: NTID Camp Canberra, by invitation from nominations 8-11 April 10: JETS Camp Canberra, by invitation from nominations 12 16 April 10: National Power Profile Ergometer Testing Week 20 April 10: Closing date (4:00pm) for entries to Junior Selection Regatta (1x & 2- s only) 23-24 April 10: National Junior Selection Regatta (see notes below) Racing in single sculls or coxless pairs only Venue is Sydney International Regatta Centre, SIRC SIRC will be open from Tuesday 20 April for training 24 April 10: National Junior Selection Trial Squad named (at conclusion of National Junior Selection Regatta) 24-26 April 10: National Junior Selection Trials (see notes below) Big boat combinations will be determined by the National Selectors. Venue is SIRC 26 April 10: Junior trials scheduled to finish at noon, followed by Athlete/Coach meeting Book evening return flights for Juniors 4 May 10: Target date for Board approved announcement of: Junior Team to World Championships NTID Development Team May 2010: 14 18 May 10: NTID Development Tour pre-departure camp Canberra 18 23 May 10: NTID Development Tour to New Zealand 22 30 May 10: Junior Team Preparation Camp #1 Canberra June 2010: NRCE 2
19 27 June 10: Junior Team Preparation Camp #2 Canberra July/August 2010: 15 July 10: Confirmation of Youth Olympic Games Crews (no later than this date) 18-25 July 10: Junior Team Pre-departure Camp Penrith 26 July 11 August 10: Junior World Championships Tour 14 26 August 10: Youth Olympic Games Notes: 1. National Ergometer testing to be conducted in line with NRCE National Power Profile Ergometer Testing protocols, as outlined on RA website. 2. There are two parts to the Nomination Form Notification, and Terms and Conditions. a. The Nomination Form (Notification) should be completed electronically and returned in accordance with that form. b. The Nomination Form (Terms and Conditions) should be completed, signed and returned in accordance with RA directions. Signed Nomination Forms (Terms and Conditions) can be sent to RA by e-mail (nrce@rowingaustralia.com.au), fax (02 6256 5955) or post (PO Box 245 Belconnen ACT 2617). c. Please note that by competing at an RA Event, you undertake and agree to abide and be bound by the terms and requirements of, amongst other things, the Selection Policy, this Event Supplement, the Nomination Form and the RA Policies. 3. Junior Team Selection Regatta / Trials: a. Entry to the Selection Regatta is open to all Junior age athletes who have nominated in the stipulated way, have been officially completed a rowing NTID test battery, and completed the National Ergometer testing requirements (National Power Profile Ergometer Testing) b. Invitation into the Junior Selection Trial Squad based on the following criteria: i. Ergometer data from the National Power Profile Ergometer Testing week as stipulated ii. Anthropometric data iii. Junior Selection Regatta results iv. Previous national or international racing results v. As a wild card entry based on selector discretion c. Please refer to RA Selection Policy Part 4 for the broader Junior Selection criteria. 4. Targeted boats to compete at the Junior World Championships: a. Junior Women s Coxless Four b. Junior Women s Quad Scull c. Junior Men s Coxless Four d. Junior Men s Coxed Four NRCE 3
e. Junior Men s Quad Scull f. and any small boats considered to be fast enough by the National selectors 5. Athletes selected to compete at the Junior World Championships must: a. Athletes must be 18 years of age or younger on 31 December 2010 b. Be prepared to train at an interstate location on a nominated camps program c. Be prepared to pay a seat fee contribution for international preparation and competition. 6. NTID Development Camp, AIS Canberra a. This will be a specific identification and development camp for 2010 school leavers. b. A notice of invitation to nominate will be sent to all rowing schools in Australia. c. Athletes will be invited to nominate for the camp via the NRCE national Junior / NTID nomination form that will request specific anthropometric and ergometer testing results. d. The nomination form will be as per the Rowing Australia electronic form to be distributed via email and also available on the Rowing Australia website. e. The NTID Senior Coordinator will collate the respective state listings of nominees and together with the National Head Coaches, National Selectors and respective state coordinators assess the nominations to be considered for invitation to the NTID Camp. Where needed, athlete coaches will be contacted to verify athlete data submitted on the nomination form. 7. NTID Development Team is for school leavers and is by invitation based on: a. Ergometer data b. Anthropometric data c. Easter camp performance d. Any previous racing e. Perceived potential to poses Senior A medal winning characteristics 8. Targeted NTID Development boats for New Zealand tour: a. NTID Women s Coxless Four b. NTID Women s Quad Scull c. NTID Men s Eight d. NTID Men s Quad Scull 9. Athletes accepting invitation to be a member of the NTID Development Team must: a. Be available for the designated pre-departure camp b. Be prepared to pay a seat fee contribution for international preparation and competition c. Agree to adhere to the prescribed training program between the NTID camp through to the conclusion of the NTID Tour. NRCE 4
10. Youth Olympic Games (YOG): - National Rowing Centre Of Excellence - a. QUALIFICATION i. In order to be eligible to participate in the 2010 Youth Olympic Games, athletes must: 1. Meet the performance standards prescribed by the Qualification System (10.a.ii); 2. Meet the age eligibility requirements i.e. have a date of birth between 1 January 1992 and 31 December 1993; 3. Meet and continue to observe the eligibility requirements for Australian competitors described in the Olympic Charter; 4. Be an Australian citizen ii. Qualification system: 1. For the sport of Rowing, a maximum of two (2) male and two (2) female quota places, for a total maximum of four (4) athletes are available to Australia. 2. Rowing Australia will nominate athletes to the AOC based on the nomination criteria outlined in 10.b. b. NOMINATION BY ROWING AUSTRALIA i. In order to be nominated by Rowing Australia for selection to the 2010 Australian Youth Olympic Team, each athlete must: 1. Nominate themselves for consideration to Rowing Australia no later than 19 February 2010 on the approved nomination form. 2. Be the first placed Junior aged men s coxless pair or first placed Junior aged women s coxless pair in the finals of the 2000m National Junior Selection Regatta in April 2010. 3. Be available to participate in all allocated Junior camps throughout April August, 2010 as outlined in this Event Requirements document. 4. Rowing Australia will nominate athletes for selection to the AOC on Monday 3 May 2010 but no later than 5pm on 1 July, 2010. NRCE 5 c. SELECTION BY THE AOC i. In order to be selected by the AOC as a member of the 2010 Australian Youth Olympic Team, each athlete must: 1. have been nominated by Rowing Australia for selection by the AOC in accordance with Clause 10.b. of these Guidelines; 2. have signed (or if a minor, parent or guardian have signed) the 2010 Australian Youth Olympic Team Membership Agreement and agree to sign any entry form required by the IOC and the Organising Committee for the 2010 Youth Olympic Games; 3. have observed and continue to observe the provisions of the AOC s Constitution and its by-laws (as applicable) and must not have breached the AOC s Anti-Doping By-Law unless the athlete has already been sanctioned
for the breach and has completed the sanction imposed. A copy of AOC By- Laws are available from olympics.com.au; 4. undergo medical assessment and testing (if requested) to the complete satisfaction of the AOC; 5. have disclosed information to the Athlete s NF or the AOC concerning any conduct that might breach the code of conduct required of Athletes selected to an Australian Youth Olympic Team under the 2010 Australian Youth Olympic Team Membership Agreement. 6. acknowledge that any matter arising under clauses (1) (5) above is to be determined, or breach thereof excused, by the AOC in its sole and absolute discretion. ii. If, in the opinion of the AOC, an Athlete fails to comply with one or more of the requirements in (1) (6) above, that Athlete will be ineligible for selection by the AOC. iii. Rowing Australia will nominate athletes to the AOC for selection to the 2010 Australian Youth Olympic Team. The AOC has the sole and absolute discretion: 1. to determine whether an Athlete (or team where applicable) has met the requirements of selection; 2. to determine whether or not it should select the maximum number of Athletes (or teams where applicable) permitted by the Qualification System, notwithstanding the number of Athletes who may have met the requirements of selection and/or the Qualification System. d. PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS i. It is an IOC requirement that Athletes attend the 2010 Youth Olympic Games for the entire period of the Games 14 26 August, 2010 (inclusive). ii. It is an IOC requirement that Athletes participate in the Culture and Education Sessions organised by the Singapore Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee during the Youth Olympic Games. iii. Prior to the commencement of the Youth Olympic Games, all athletes will be required to attend a Pre-Games Training and Preparation Camp to be held at Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney. The AOC will organise travel for interstate and NSW regional based athletes. The Camp is scheduled to take place from 11-12 August, 2010. Athletes are required to participate in this Camp unless written approval otherwise has been provided by the AOC. e. NON-COMPLIANCE i. If an Athlete breaches any of the requirements of the Nomination and Selection criteria, the AOC may suspend or terminate the Athlete s selection to the Team or otherwise impose a sanction prescribed by the disciplining procedures set out in the AOC YOG Team Membership Agreement. NRCE 6