XVI Island Games Selection Policy

XVI Island Games, Jersey 27th June - 3rd July 2015 Guernsey Athletics Selection Policy (March
2014 – Updated March 2015)
Overview
Guernsey Athletics will nominate a team with the intention of achieving the highest possible
number of top 6 places at the 2015 Island Games in Jersey.
The team will be picked in a selection meeting. The meeting will be held on 12th May 2015. After
this meeting, the team will be announced immediately.
Eligibility
To be considered for selection, athletes must:
a)
b)
c)
Be eligible to represent Guernsey at the Island Games;
Have signed the relevant Guernsey Island Games Association (“GIGA”) intent to
compete form, and any other relevant documentation;
Agree to and comply with any pre-games preparation including (but not limited to)
fulfilling the training schedule set by your coach, media appearances, representing
Guernsey Athletics in a professional manner in all aspects (including social media)
Eligibility requirements are set by the International Island Games Association and its, and
Guernsey Athletics’, decision on any question of eligibility shall be final.
Selection Panel
The Selection Panel will consist of:
a)
b)
c)
Island Games Team Manager (as appointed by Guernsey Athletics)
Other representatives of the team staff including the Technical Team Manager and the
Assistant Team Manager
Guernsey Athletics representatives
This panel will select athletes in all events.
The nomination of athletes shall be conducted by the Selection Panel in accordance with the
selection process outlined in Part 1 of this Selection Policy, and with reference to the Guernsey
Athletics Standards (set out in Part 2) and the Guernsey Athletics Conditions (set out in Part 3).
Part 1: Selection Process
Guernsey Athletics will consider athletes for nomination on the basis of performances achieved
in the qualification period, which shall commence on 1st January 2014 and expire on 10th May
2015.
The Selection Panel will select athletes in rounds as explained below. The Selection Panel will
prioritise athletes that they believe can realistically finish in the top six in Jersey. In the case
where an athlete has achieved A or B standards in multiple events, they will be considered for
selection for all aforementioned events during rounds 1 and 2 – if in the Team Manager’s
opinion this will not detract from their performance in other events. In coming to this decision
the Selection Panel will consider, in any order that they see fit, factors such as:
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The Power of 10 ranking lists,
Previous Island Games results,
Each athlete’s consistency of performances,
Each athlete’s previous Championships performances,
Head to Head performances,
Current form and fitness
References to A and B standards are to those set out in Part 2 of this Selection Policy. Only
performances which meet the Guernsey Athletics Conditions (as determined in accordance with
Part 3) shall be considered by the Selection Panel. The Selection Panel will nominate individual
athletes in four rounds as follows:
Round 1: (most realistic top 6 contenders)
In the first round the Selection Panel will consider (but not necessarily nominate for selection)
the following:
• Athletes who have achieved two or more A standards in an event during the Qualification
Period
Round 2: (other realistic top 6 contenders)
If, after round 1, there are still places in the team, the Selection Panel will consider (but not
necessarily nominate for selection) the following:
• Athletes who hold one A standard or two or more B standards achieved in an event during the
Qualification Period, with preference given to holders of one current A standard.
Round 3: (Relays)
The selection panel may add athletes to the team to create relay squads for the men’s and
women’s 4x100m and 4x400m at this stage. Relay runners do not need to hold the individual
qualification guideline standard.
Round 4: (Remaining spaces on the team)
After rounds 2 and 3, if there are still places in the team, the Selection Panel will consider the
following:
• Athletes who hold one B standard achieved during the Qualification Period
• Athletes who, at the Team Manager’s discretion, have the potential to achieve a top 6
position at the 2017 Gotland Island Games, with preference given to those athletes who hold at
least one B standard
• Other athletes deemed capable of a top 6 position at the Team Manager’s absolute discretion
• Athletes who are already selected will then be considered to double up in other events if in
the Team Manager’s opinion this will not detract from their performance in other events,
including the relays
Appeals
Athletes may appeal their non-selection within 2 days of the final team selection being
published. All appeals must be sent in writing to the Team Manager stating a valid reason for
their appeal, together with any supporting evidence.
Acceptance of an appeal will be at the Team Manager’s discretion, and the decision will be final.
Part 2: Guernsey Athletics Standards
The Guernsey Athletics Standards for the 2015 Island Games in Jersey are shown below. The
conditions on how these standards will be used and what counts as an eligible mark are set out
in Part 1: the “Selection Process” and Part 3: “Guernsey Athletics Conditions”.
A Standard
11.20
22.90
50.70
01:57.7
04:02.3
10:15.6
16:00.4
33:29.4
15.50
57.00
01:14:20
1.88
3.65
6.30
13.20
12.18
38.57
42.63
48.72
Men
B Standard
11.60
23.60
52.30
02:01.5
04:10.0
10:34.0
16:30.0
34:30.5
16.00
58.70
01:16:40
1.82
3.55
6.10
12.81
11.82
37.43
41.37
47.28
Event
100m
200m
400m
800m
1,500m
3,000m S/c
5,000m
10,000m
110/100mH
400mH
Half Marathon
High Jump
Pole Vault
Long Jump
Triple Jump
Shot Put
Discus
Hammer
Javelin
Women
A Standard
B Standard
12.80
13.20
26.40
27.20
60.10
62.00
02:19.9
02:24.0
04:43.7
04:52.0
11:49.2
12:11.0
18:33.0
19:07.0
38:34.7
39:45.0
15.90
16.30
67.00
69.00
01:27:40
01:30:20
1.52
1.48
2.44
2.36
4.97
4.83
11.17
10.84
10.15
9.85
30.45
29.55
34.51
33.49
31.47
30.54
Part 3: Guernsey Athletics Conditions
Part 3 sets out the conditions which shall determine whether a performance is a qualifying
performance for the purpose of the Selection Process.
Where an athlete achieves multiple performances in the same individual event in a single day
the following shall apply:
i.
In track events only the fastest legal result of the day will be counted;
ii.
In throwing events only the best legal result of the day will be counted;
iii.
In horizontal jumping events only the best legal result of the day will be counted;
iv.
In vertical jumping events only the best result of the day will be counted
Performances must be achieved during competitions where the results are eligible to be
entered on to the Power of 10 database.
For all relevant track and field events, wind assisted performances (performances with a wind
value more than 2.0 m/s) shall not be accepted.
Hand timed performances in 100m, 200m, 400, 100m/110m hurdles, 400m hurdles shall not be
accepted.
Indoor performances for all field events and for races of 100m or longer shall be accepted.