Tri NZ DUATHLON Elite Selection Policy
Please note updated deadlines:
Selection nomination forms by March 5th (process online) http://www.triathlon.org.nz/selection-applications-2012/Selection-Applications
Team announced 14 days later March 19th
Time trials completed by 15th June 2012 (all run time trials are now 5km, spikes allowed)
2012 ITU Elite Duathlon World Championships Standard Distance and Long distance
Nancy, France 22nd, 23rd September, 2012 (standard distance)
Elite & U23- Run 10km, Cycle 40km, Run 5km (standard distance)
Junior - Run 5km, Cycle 20km, Run 2.5km
Zofingen, Switzerland 2nd September 2012 (long distance)
Run 10km, Cycle 150km, Run 30km (long distance)
1. INTRODUCTION1.1 The Strategic direction of Triathlon New Zealand (Tri NZ), with regard to the selection policy, is to retain and develop talent. Athletes will only be selected in representative teams if the athlete has demonstrated they have the ability to perform with distinction on the World stage.
1.2 This Policy details the process and criteria by which Tri NZ determines the TEAM members to represent Triathlon New Zealand at the ITU Duathlon World Championships.
1.3 Tri NZ reserves the right, at any time, to amend alter or withdraw any clause in its Elite Tri NZ Selection Policy for any legitimate purpose in the best interest of Tri NZ and the sport. Tri NZ shall not be responsible or liable in anyway to any person as a result of such amendment.
1.4 Tri NZ will circulate the Elite Tri NZ Selection Policy to its members and will list the Policy on the Tri NZ web site. Athlete members will be responsible for ensuring they are fully aware and understand the Policy and its contents and any such changes to the Policy should they occur.
1.5 The above Policy is contingent on the International Triathlon Union making no change to the current Race Competition Rules on Elite team size or other eligibility specifications for nations competing at the Duathlon World Championships.
2. ELIGIBILITY
2.1 There are specific rules laid down by the ITU regarding eligibility when competing for a National Federation (NF). Rules regarding nationality and citizenship are based on the conditions laid down in the charter of the International Olympic Committee. The requirements for team members are:
a. Competitors must hold a valid license in their NF.
b. Competitors under suspension by ITU or any other NF will not be eligible to compete in ITU competitions.
c. Citizens of a country may represent that country (NF) in ITU competitions. A competitor who has represented one country (NF) in the ITU World Championships may not represent another country (NF) in the World Championships during the same and the next calendar year without the agreement of both NF's concerned.
d. A competitor who possesses dual nationality may only represent one country during the same calendar year. If the competitor chooses to represent the other country in question, he/she must inform both NF's in writing, and during the same and following calendar year he/she shall not be able to represent either of the two countries in the ITU World Championships without the approval of both NF's concerned.
e. A competitor may represent the country of his/her birth and of which he/she is a citizen unless he/she opts to take the nationality of his/her father or mother.
f. A naturalized competitor may not participate in an ITU World Championship to represent his/her new country during the same and the next calendar year without the approval of both NF's concerned. The period following naturalization may be reduced or canceled with the agreement of the NF's concerned and approval of the ITU Executive Board.
g. If a new country recognized by the IOC and ITU is created, a competitor may continue to represent the country to which he/she belongs or belonged. However, he/she may choose to represent his/her new NF if one exists. This choice may only be made once.
h. Athletes residing in a country for at least three years since the date when they last represented another NF in any ITU sanctioned event may compete for their country of residence if the two NF's concerned and the ITU Executive Board agree. This period of residence may be reduced to one year, if the two NF's concerned and the ITU Executive Board agree
An athlete may represent his/her new federation in International Competitions after completing a period of three years continuous residence in his/her new country.
3. ITU COMPETITION RULES
3.1 NF's may name a maximum of six (6) men and six (6) women to their National Elite Team based on the following qualification criteria (Note: this is ITU criteria):
4. Tri NZ SELECTION CRITERIA
4.1 The maximum number of athletes per country is:
Open: 6 males and 6 females
U.23: 6 males and 6 females
U.19: 6 males and 6 females
4.2 Tri NZ selectors will consider any athlete who is eligible as per ITU rules, and who has made themselves available for selection.
4.3 Those athletes who finished in the top six in their class and the top half of the field in the 2011 World Duathlon Championships will be automatically selected if they are still eligible for the same class.
4.4 The only selection race will be the Contact National Duathlon Championships in Taupo 14th August 2011.
4.5 All competing athletes must finish within 5% of the winner in their category and meet the run guidelines for the first run in their category as outlined below.
Under 19 Male Female
5km Track Run – Spikes allowed 17:00.00 19:00.00
Under 23 Male Female
5km Track Run – Spikes allowed 16:20.00 18.30.00
Open Male Female
5km Track Run – Spikes allowed 15:54.00 17.49.00
4.6 Elite athletes with consistent and proven world-class international results may apply for a discretionary selection if there are any remaining spots available after the National Selection Race. This however must be preceded by a Dispensation form.
5. INJURY, ILLNESS AND FITNESS
5.1 Selectors have the right to require an athlete to submit to a fitness test and/or medical examination solely to determine an athlete's readiness to perform at any ITU World Series race.
If a selected TEAM member is found to be injured or ill subsequent to selection, their continued status as a TEAM member will be re-assessed by Tri NZ in consultation with the Tri NZ Medical Personal or nominated representative
Special Circumstances - During National Selection Event(s): Where injury, illness, mechanical factors, misadventure or other relevant factors have prevented completion of National Selection Events an athlete may apply for a Dispensation on their Dispensation Nomination Form. All evidence to support such a Dispensation nomination must be included and forwarded to the Tri NZ Selection Panel, via the Triathlon New Zealand administration office, within 4 hours of the selection race. The form is available from the Tri NZ office or from the Tri NZ web site. Dispensation for events that have occurred prior to a selection race must be submitted prior to that selection race.
6. GENERAL SELECTION6.1 The nominated provisional team will be submitted to the National Coach for consultation.
6.2 Athletes agree to their medical records being released to the relevant medical committee 7. Tri NZ FUNDING
7.1 Unless Tri NZ obtains funding to send a TEAM to the World Championships TEAM members will be required to fund their own travel and accommodation expenses.
7.2 If self funded Tri NZ recommends its official Travel Agency (House of Travel, Christchurch), who are specialists in travel and accommodation issues for triathletes.
7.3 If funded by Tri NZ, athletes will be required to book through the official Tri NZ Travel Agency.
7.4 No funding is currently available for members of the duathlon team.
8. ATHLETE AGREEMENT
8.1 All members of the TEAM will be required to sign an Athlete Agreement and DFSNZ Drug testing form distributed by Tri NZ within 14 days of the announcement of the TEAM.
8.2 Any selected member of the TEAM not willing to sign the agreement, which meets the minimum requirements laid down by Tri NZ, will be removed from the team.
9. APPEAL AGAINST NON SELECTION
9.1 Any elite member who has satisfied the above Eligibility Criteria and who has lodged a Nomination Form as per the requirements of this Policy and considered for selection by the Tri NZ Selection Panel may appeal against their non-selection.
9.2 Any appeal against non-selection must be in writing and clearly outline the basis for the appeal. Appeal against non-selection must be accompanied by a Bank Cheque for $50.00 and forwarded to the Tri NZ Office within seven (7) days of the announcement of the provisional TEAM.
Claire Attwood if you are an age group athlete or an athlete not currently in the High Performance Programme Claire.attwood@triathlon.org.nz
