SINGAPORE WOMEN S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS SELECTION POLICY FOR FIG Artistic Gymnastics Junior Asian Championship 2018, Jakarta (INA) Competition Categories Competition I - Qualification Competition III - Individual Apparatus Final Competition Dates 22 nd April 29 th April 2018 Competition Objectives Timeline 1. To qualify for Youth Olympic Games 2018 2. To gain international exposure and continue to work towards the 2024 High Performance Objectives Indication of Interest (online registration): Deadline: Friday, 9 th February 2018, https://form.jotform.me/80015198287460 Qualifiers: a. Selection Trials Saturday, 3 rd March 2018, AND b. Singapore National C ships 2018 (CI / Qualifications) Saturday, 10 th March 2018 Eligibility 1. The gymnast must be a Singapore Citizen Selection Objective 2. The gymnast must be an athlete member of Singapore Gymnastics. 3. The gymnast must be 13, 14, or 15 years old in 2018 (born in 2003, 2004 or 2005) 4. Gymnast must have a valid FIG licence *Note: Gymnast must not have any outstanding payment owing to SG at the point of participation in the trial a. Objective To select up to a maximum of five (5) gymnasts and one (1) non-travelling reserve for participation at the Artistic Gymnastics Junior Asian Championship To ensure that SG selects gymnasts who will give Singapore the best chance of qualifying a spot at YOG 2018, while furthering the goals of SG WAG High Performance long-term goals at the same time b. Qualifier(s) Saturday, 3 rd March, Selection Trial AND
Saturday, 10 th March, Singapore National Championships 2018, Bishan Sports Hall Selection Process & Criteria Funding Foreign-Based Gymnasts 1. The 2017-2020 FIG Code of Points will apply to the respective selection trial stated within this Policy. 2. Gymnasts will be selected in the following order: a. Top 3 Individual All-Around (IAA) gymnasts born in 2003, while achieving an average combined E-score of 28.50 points across 4 events will be named to the Asian Junior Squad b. Remaining spots will be selected based on a mix and/or combination of gymnasts who are able to contribute to the best Team Score, at the selection trial will be named to the Asian Junior Squad. 3. Calculation of scores will be the average of the combined results from the two (2) selection days 4. The Asian Junior squad will be finalised following the Selection Trial, based on achieving the best outcome for the nation, and that which furthers the goals of SG s WAG High-Performance Program. 5. In the event of a tie, the tie will be broken using highest D-score. 6. By entering the selection process, gymnasts and coaches agree to be bound by the provisions of this policy. 7. SG reserves the right to amend the selection policy at any time if it is determined that such an amendment is necessary. 1. Top 2 IAA gymnasts selected will receive 70% funding 2. 3 rd placing IAA gymnast selected will receive 50% funding 3. Remaining gymnasts selected will receive 20% funding All rules and criteria as per outlined in this policy will apply to foreignbased gymnasts
Selection committee 1. General Manager a. Karen Norden 2. WAG Sport Development Manager (WAG) a. Lim Heem Wei 3. Coaching Representative a. Zhu Yibin 4. Technical Advisory Representative (WAG) a. Joy Koh 5. Chief Medical Officer a. Dr Cormac O Muircheartaigh Members of the Selection Committee may be replaced in the case there is a conflict of interest. Over-riding Selection Criteria 1. Gymnast/s must be free of any injury that may hinder effective training and participation in competition as part of preparations towards the identified competitions. 2. Gymnast/s with injury at the time of each selection trial may be exempted from the trial, but still be considered for selection if: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) The gymnast has registered for the trial according to the stipulated deadline, The gymnast can produce medical certification verifying doctor s diagnosis of her inability to perform her routines at the point of the selection trial, The gymnast has a proven track record of skill level, competition appearances, achievements, and results from past competitions or selection trials, and; It is deemed that the injury will not hinder subsequent effective preparation towards the major Games. 3. A history of good training attitude and conduct, as well as potential for future development, will be taken into consideration. 4. Gymnast must exhibit the ability to cooperate with team members, including coaches and team officials, and must be able to contribute to a positive team spirit. 5. Gymnasts must not withhold any information relating to injury that could affect training at any time before the Games. 6. Gymnasts who are unable to maintain consistent attendance at training before the competition may be dropped from the squad. 7. Gymnast who are unable to maintain consistent performance and / or attendance at stipulated controlled testings before the competition may be dropped from the squad.
Announcement The final Squad selection will be announced within 10 days of conclusion of the final Selection Trial. Centralised Training Substitution & Injury Appeals Process of filing an appeal 1. All gymnasts named to the squad must participate in centralised training commencing 9 th April. Gymnasts must show commitment to the training program by attending all sessions as required by national coaches. 2. Gymnasts may bring their own coaches to centralised training 1. In the event of an athlete sustaining an injury after successful selection, he is required to immediately inform SG of the injury and submit doctor s diagnosis. SG reserves the right to withdraw or substitute any gymnasts not deemed to be able to prepare for the competition effectively. 2. In the event of any injuries where the gymnast(s) is deemed unfit to compete, there will be NO substitution. In the event when any gymnast(s) withdraws from the competition, there will be NO substitution. 1. The appeals tribunal will be ready to operate once selection decisions have been released. 2. The appeal will not be a re-selection but rather a process to inquire whether the decision reached by the selectors was properly made and according to the selection process & criteria laid out in this policy. 3. If the appeals tribunal find that the selection process was not properly followed, it will be referred back to the selectors for a re-selection. 4. A fee of SGD 300 must be submitted at the time of filing an appeal. Should the appeal be found to be unmeritorious or frivolous, the bond will be forfeited. 5. Where athlete A s appeal poses a risk to athlete B of being excluded from the final selection, athlete B will be given an opportunity to be heard at the appeal. 6. Legal representation will be warranted in cases where legal issues are involved and the athlete s best chance of articulating the appeal depends on it. 1. Appeals must be lodged strictly within 2 business days (Mon-Fri only) of announcement of selection decisions. Any appeals received later than this deadline will not be entertained. 2. Appeals can be prepared partially or wholly by lawyers and must be lodged through written submissions to Singapore Gymnastics in the attached form and submitted in person to: The Appeals Tribunal Singapore Gymnastics 3 Stadium Drive #01-33 Singapore 397630
3. Payment of SGD 300 per appeal must be made upon submission of the appeal, via cheque payment to Singapore Gymnastics. Failure to receive payment will result in the appeal being null and void. Other information 1. Exemption from selection is not permitted under any circumstances (e.g. outstanding performances in the past), except injury, according to the terms laid out in the over-riding selection criteria as stated above. 2. For any queries pertaining to this selection policy and its contents, please contact Singapore Gymnastics: wag-sdm@singaporegymnastics.org.sg