SOUTH  COAST  SECONDARY  TRIATHLON  SELECTION  POLICY

1.     CRITERIA FOR THE SELECTION OF SOUTH COAST TEAMS

The major criterion for selection will be the performance of the athlete at the Robina Race – Triathlon Queensland Summer Series - and the attitude and behaviour of the athlete as a member of the team.

1.     The first ten athletes across the line will be selected in the regional team.  Should there be less than the allowable number of athletes nominated; consideration may be given to athletes who are unable to participate in the Regional selection race.  This consideration may include:

a.     Athletes who have transferred into the region after the closing date for nominations.

b.     Athletes who have personal / private extenuating circumstances preventing them from participating in the regional race.

This consideration can only be provided if there are less than 10 competitors nominated for the particular age group / gender for the regional race.  These athletes are not eligible to challenge for the ninth & tenth positions as stipulated later in this document.

Application for this consideration must be made in writing to the Regional Sports Officer who, in consolation with the Regional selectors, will make a decision.

2.     An athlete who is disqualified during the regional race is ineligible for selection in the regional school team if there are ten (10) or more competitors pre-nominated for the race.  If there are fewer than ten (10) nominees for the selection race, the disqualified athlete may submit an application for consideration for selection in the regional school team.  Such application does not mandate selection.

3.     The ninth & tenth positions in the regional team may be challenged under the following conditions:

                      i.        A competitor who is ill or injured at the time of the Regional Trials may be considered for selection provided that documentation verifying their medical condition is submitted on the Special Consideration Form prior to the race.  The attached doctor’s certificate must advise that, in the doctor’s opinion, the athlete will be fit to train for & compete in the Queensland championships.

                     ii.        A competitor who is representing Australia or Queensland in Triathlon, Swimming, Cycling or Athletics at the time of the Regional race may be considered for selection provided that documentation verifying their participation is submitted on the Special Consideration Form prior to the race.

                    iii.        A competitor who did not finish the Regional race - or - his/her performance was significantly impeded in the Regional race, due to accident and / or mechanical failure, may be considered for selection, provided that verification is obtained from race officials.  The athlete (or designated supervisor) must submit the application in writing, with full supporting documents, before leaving the competition area.

                    iv.        A competitor who did not finish the regional race - or - his/her performance was significantly impeded in the regional race due to illness or injury during the Regional race, may be considered for selection provided verification is obtained from the official race medical support personnel.  The athlete (or designated supervisor) must submit the application in writing, with full supporting documents, before leaving the competition area.

4.     Availability Form must be given to the District Manager prior to the Regional Trial.

2.     SOUTH COAST TEAMS

1.     A maximum team size of 60 athletes will be selected in the Junior (13/14yrs), Intermediate (15/16yrs) & Senior (17/18/19yrs) Age Groups in both boys and girls divisions.

2.     Reserve athletes for each division will be identified but not named.

2.     SOUTH COAST OFFICIALS

2.1.      Applications for the position of Regional Coach & Manager  and Convenor must be submitted on the official application form on the South Coast sSchool Sport website and received by the Regional School Sport Officer  before the designated date (in the later part of the year preceding the South Coast trials). Late applications will not be accepted.

3.     SELECTION PANEL

1.     The minimum number of selectors will be two (2) with the maximum number being three (3).

2.     The selection committee will consist of at least two (2) of the South Coast Regional Team managers.

4.     SELECTION PROCEDURES

1.     The selectors will meet after the completion of the Regional race.

2.     The selectors must allow the opportunity for competitors to put forward names of any athletes that meet the criterion for special consideration.  Athletes need to make themselves aware of the standards necessary for selection of an athlete in a South Coast Regional team.

3.     The selection panel will only deliberate the special consideration applications for the ninth & tenth positions in each age group under the following criteria:

Ø  The athlete was a State top ten finalist in the preceding year and he / she is in the same age group in the current year.  He / she must have demonstrated in this season’s races, over distances comparable to the regional race distance, that he / she has consistently performed at a high level.

Ø  The athlete has beaten any of the top eight placegetters on more than one occasion during the past three months over distances comparable to the regional race distance.

5.     WET WEATHER

In the event of inclement weather, a decision will be made by 6.30 a.m. on the morning of the trials.  This decision will be made in conjunction with Julie Henderson (Regional Sports Officer). 

Announcements will be made where possible on local radio stations.

District coaches should contact the convenor at his/her home or his/her mobile by 7.00 a.m.  Ensure that all coaches have a procedure in place for contacting all members of their team in case of postponement or change of venue is necessary.

Last edited 17 November 2008