U.S. Paralympics Track and Field
2016 Athlete and Sport Program Plan
Cathy Sellers, High Performance Director, Track and Field
Phone: (719) 866-3236
Email: [email protected]
Tina Kauffman-Cain, National Team Programs Associate Director, Track and Field
Phone: (719) 866-2065
Email: [email protected]
Joaquim Cruz, Resident Coach, Track and Field
Phone: (619) 482-6151
Email: [email protected]
REFERENCES & TERMINOLOGY
1. Throughout this document “2016” shall refer to the following dates/seasons:
a. Summer Sports – 2016 season / January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016
b. Winter Sports – 2016-2017 season / July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017
2. Throughout this document “2017” shall refer to the following dates/seasons:
a. Summer Sports – 2017 season / January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017
b. Winter Sports – 2017-2018 season / July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018
3. “DAS” – Direct Athlete Support
4. “EAHI” – Elite Athlete Health Insurance
5. “IF” – International Federation
a. ATH – IPC
b. CYC – UCI
c. SKA/SBD – IPC
d. SKN – IPC
e. SWI – IPC
6. “NGB” – National Governing Body (for Paralympic ATH, CYC, SKA/SBD, SKN, SWI
= USOC, Paralympic Sport Performance Division)
7. “USADA” – U.S. Anti-Doping Agency
PROGRAM GOALS
The primary focus in 2016 is to ensure that National Team athletes are receiving quality training
and competition opportunities and to focus more resources toward the success of the 2016
Paralympic Games Team. The overall track and field program will be focused on strengthening
the USA’s medal prospects for the 2016 Paralympic Games and beyond.
Specific activities in pursuit of these program goals will include:
 Continued support of the resident program at the Olympic Training Center-Chula Vista.
 Continuing the resident program for wheelchair track athletes.
 Increasing the athlete pool in targeted events/classification groups (CP, VI, women, etc.).
 Increasing the quality of domestic competitions.
 Improve standard of coaching and access to coaching for current athlete pool (National
Team athletes and athletes/coaches will be held accountable for following the Personal
Performance Plan).
 Connect athletes and coaches involved in remote programs.
 Successful execution of the 2016 U.S. Paralympic Team Trials-Track and Field.
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
Evaluation of Paralympic Games success (key players meeting to evaluate the Games—
what went right and what can be improved).
2016 NATIONAL TEAM
U.S. Paralympics will nominate a Track and Field National Team(s) for 2016, based on the
criteria outlined below. Results MUST be: recognized by the IPC, wind legal and on the 2016
Paralympic Games program. Athletes MUST hold a current IPC License and have a current
International Classification before the standard is achieved.
Nominated on January 1, 2016
 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships and 2015 IPC Athletics Marathon World
Championships Medalists ($1,000/month)
 Athletes who have met the U.S. Paralympics Track and Field 2016 National Team A or B
standard at an IPC Approved Event throughout the 2015 season: January 1 – December
31, 2015 (National Team A standard = $750/month and National Team B standard
=$500/month)
Nominated throughout 2016
 Athletes who achieve the U.S. Paralympics Track and Field 2016 National Team A or B
standard at an IPC Approved Event between January 1, 2016 and November 30, 2016
(National Team A standard=$750/month and National Team B standard=$500/month).
U.S. Paralympics 2016 National Team status applies for the duration of the 2016 calendar year
so long as the athlete competes at the 2016 U.S. Paralympics Team Trials-Track and Field.
National Team status and benefits are only conferred upon athletes who accept, sign and remain
current with the U.S. Paralympics National Team Athlete Agreement.
Athletes who meet a National Team standard during 2016, at an IPC Athletics approved event,
become eligible for National Team benefits and will retain their National Team status through
December 31, 2016. Athletes will be nominated to the team on the first day of the month
following achievement of the National Team standard.
Athletes nominated to the 2016 National Team(s) will be added to the USADA Registered
Testing Pool and will be responsible for remaining compliant with all forms, updates and
tutorials as required by USADA. More information regarding USADA can be found in
Attachment E.
Athletes nominated to the National Team(s) must be internationally classified and hold a
Paralympic-eligible sport class as per the IPC Athletics Classification master list and hold a
current season IPC Athletics License.
2016 National Team standards (Attachment A) are based on the following:

National Team A
o Third place performance from the IPC Athletics 2015 Best Annual Performance
Ranking List or the Games performance, whichever is better or standard approved
by the working group of coaches and athletes.
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
National Team B
o Developed on a matrix of multiple factors— Fifth place performance from the
IPC Athletics 2015 Best Annual Performance Ranking List, number of athletes in
the event and strength of performances in each classification.
** National Team status may not be earned based on performances in relays or team events.**
2017 NATIONAL TEAM
U.S. Paralympics will nominate a Track and Field National Team(s) for 2017, based on athlete
performances at the 2016 Paralympic Games.
DISCRETIONARY NOMINATION
Discretionary nomination to the National Team(s) may be used if an athlete who has
demonstrated international competitiveness during the qualification period for the 2016 National
Team(s) was ill, injured, or otherwise unable to compete or perform at a level to qualify him/her
for the team; but it is expected that the athlete will return to internationally competitive form
during 2016.
The High Performance Director, Paralympic Track and Field in consultation with the Team
Leader, Paralympic Sport Performance will make any discretionary nominations. All athletes
nominated to the 2016 National Team(s) through discretionary selection must have been on a
previous National Team during the preceding two years/seasons (2014 – 2015).
NATIONAL TEAM BENEFITS
National Team athletes may be eligible for the following benefits:
1. USOC Direct Athlete Support (Attachment B)
2. Track and Field Additional Athlete Support Programs (Attachment C)
2. USOC Elite Athlete Health Insurance program (Attachment D)
3. Air transportation (or ground equivalent), lodging, ground transportation, meal per diem,
and coaching support at designated U.S. Paralympics training and competition activities.
4. Hilton Hotel Discount: Hilton Hotel offers a discount for athletes staying at their
properties. Rooms can be booked by using the Hilton Promotion/Offer code 2637677 on
www.hilton.com or by going to: www.hhonors.com/teamusastays.
5. Merchandise discounts: Athletes that stay at an Olympic Training Center will be given a
discount of 15% off of all merchandise. Present the OTC ID to receive this discount.
6. Airline Discount: United Airlines offers a “friends and family” discount for USOC
meetings and events. Athletes, friends and family paying their own way to travel to a
USOC function can contact the United Airlines Olympic Travel Desk (1-800-841-0460),
and request that the reservation agent apply the USOC discount when paying with their
personal credit card.
7. USOC Athlete Career Program (Attachment F).
8. USOC/DeVry Academic Performance Partnership (contact respective HPD/National
Teams Manager/Associate Director for details and information).
9. USOC Tuition Grants (contact respective HPD/National Teams Manager/Associate
Director for details and information).
10. Use of the designation of National team member in non-commercial situations.
11. For additional resources and information available to athletes (Athlete Marketing,
Athletes’ Advisory Council, Medical Services, etc.) go to http://www.teamusa.org/ForAthletes.
12. U.S. Paralympics National Team uniform.
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EMERGING ATHLETES
Athletes who meet the Emerging standard during 2016, at an IPC Athletics Approved event, may
be invited to participate in selected U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Program activities as
outlined below. Invitation is at the discretion of the Director, Paralympic Track and Field High
Performance.
2016 Emerging standards (Attachment A) are based on the 2016 Paralympics Games BQS x
1.05.
Athletes nominated to the Emerging Team must be internationally classified by IPC Athletics
OR nationally classified by U.S. Paralympics Track and Field and hold a Paralympic-eligible
sport class as per the IF and/or U.S. Paralympics master list and hold a current season license for
Track and Field from IPC Athletics.
2016 PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
The 2016 National Team(s) activities are outlined below. Athletes will be required to attend all
2016 activities included in their personal performance plan which will be developed in
conjunction with the High Performance Director, Paralympic Track and Field.
Each athlete is responsible for individual arrangements (including expenses) to attend these
activities (i.e. travel, lodging, accommodation, entries) unless otherwise indicated in the activity
listing or the athlete’s personal performance plan (as applicable).
National Team athletes are required to obtain a 2016 IPC Athletics License.
http://www.teamusa.org/US-Paralympics/Sports/Track-and-Field/IPC-Licensing
National Team athletes should be registered members of their respective U.S. NGB (USA Track
& Field). http://www.usatf.org/Products---Services/Individual-Memberships.aspx
IF Approved/Sanctioned events are noted in the 2016 Program Activities listed below.
National Team Athlete Required Competitions
(Athletes make their own arrangements and pay own expenses)
Prize Money
 Trials: $10,000 Total--$2,500/gender/track events/field events (1st place = $1,000, 2nd
place = $750, 3rd place = $500, 4th place = $250)
Prize money will be awarded based on results compared to the 2016 National Team A standard.
2016 U.S. Paralympics Team Trials-Track and Field
30 June – 2 July 2016
Johnson C. Smith University-Charlotte, NC
Games Team selection event
IPC Athletics Grand Prix Events
2016 competition season
See Attachment C-Travel Support section for details
IPC Approved events
http://www.paralympic.org/Calendar
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U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Funded Competitions *Tentative*
(U.S. Paralympics makes the arrangements and pays the expenses--Athletes will be invited
to compete at the events listed below based on 2015 rankings unless outlined otherwise
within the event information included below)
Prize Money
 April 15-17 Weekend: $4,000 Total--$2,000/gender (1st place = $1,000, 2nd place = $500,
3rd place = $300, 4th place = $200)
 Desert Challenge Games: $5,000 Total--$2,500/gender (1st place = $1,000, 2nd place =
$750, 3rd place = $500, 4th place = $250)
Prize money will be awarded based on results compared to the 2016 National Team A standard.
Arizona State University Meets (2)
Dates TBD
Arizona State University – Tempe, AZ
Events TBA
Pomona-Pitzer Invitational
9 April 2016
Pomona–Pitzer University - Pomona, CA
Ambulatory Track and Jumps, Ambulatory and Wheelchair Throws
Mt. SAC Relays
14-16 April 2016
Cerritos College – Norwalk, CA
Ambulatory Track and Wheelchair Track
Kansas Relays
20-23 April 2016
University of Kansas – Lawrence, KS
Tentative - event groups TBD
Drake Relays
27-30 April 2016
Drake University – Des Moines, IA
Tentative - event groups TBD
Desert Challenge Games
11-15 May 2016
Arizona State University – Tempe, AZ
International Classification
IPC Athletics Grand Prix event
All event groups
CPB Paralympic International Open--Test Event for the Paralympic Games
18-21 May 2016
Olympic Stadium - Maracanã, Brazil
National Team based on events offered
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Great Lakes Regional Games
10-12 June 2016
Lake Forest High School – Lake Forest, IL
International Classification
All event groups
Fast Cow and Indy International
Dates TBD
Location TBD
Event Groups TBD
Paralympic Games
8-17 September 2016
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Based on Team Selection-see selection procedures:
http://www.teamusa.org/US-Paralympics/Sports/Track-and-Field/Selection-Procedures
U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Funded Camps
(U.S. Paralympics makes the arrangements and pays the expenses--Athletes will be invited
to the camps listed below based on 2015 rankings)
Warm Weather Training Camp
7-20 February 2016
Olympic Training Center-Chula Vista – Chula Vista, CA
Approved on-site for 8 athletes/staff
Amputee Sport Science Camp
11-14 March 2016
Olympic Training Center-Colorado Springs – Colorado Springs, CO
Approved on-site for 17 athletes/staff
U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Throws Camp and Pomona Competition
4-10 April 2016
Olympic Training Center-Chula Vista – Chula Vista, CA
Approved on-site for 20 athletes/staff
U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Camp and Mt. SAC Relays Competition
7-14 April 2016
Olympic Training Center-Chula Vista – Chula Vista, CA
Approved on-site for 20 athletes/staff
U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Throws and Jumps Camp
24-29 May 2016
Olympic Training Center-Chula Vista – Chula Vista, CA
Approved on-site for 24 athletes/staff
U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Rio Prep Throws and Jumps Camp
1-8 August 2016
Olympic Training Center-Chula Vista – Chula Vista, CA
Approved on-site for 20 athletes/staff
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U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Rio Prep Sprints Camp
8-15 August 2016
Olympic Training Center-Chula Vista – Chula Vista, CA
Approved on-site for 20 athletes/staff
2016 OPERATION GOLD
U.S. Paralympics will award Operation Gold funds in Track and Field based off of the results at
the 2016 Paralympic Games as outlined below.
Paralympic Sport Payment Schedule
Place
World
Championships
1st year in quad
World
Championships
2nd year in quad
World
Championships
3rd year in quad
Paralympic
Year*
1st
$3,000
$3,000
$3,000
$5,000
2nd
$2,500
$2,500
$2,500
$3,500
3rd
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,500
4th
$1,500
$1,500
$1,500
5th
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
6th
$500
$500
$500
* = In the Paralympic year, athletes are eligible for multiple medals won.
In the Olympic/Paralympic year, multiple Operation Gold Awards will be paid to qualifying
athletes. In non-Olympic/Paralympic years, Operation Gold Awards are limited to one award per
athlete in a program year. Athletes who qualify in multiple events during a nonOlympic/Paralympic year will only receive the highest award amount for which he/she qualified
at the specified competition.
For Paralympic sports in non-Paralympic years, individuals must finish in one of the top six (6)
places and among the top 50% of the athletes who started the event to qualify for Operation Gold
Awards. Teams must finish in one of the top four (4) places to qualify for Operation Gold
Awards.
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Attachment A
Class
11
12
13
33
34
35
36
37
38
42
43
44
45
46
47
51
52
53
54
11
12
35
36
43
44
45
46
47
11
12
13
20
33
34
37
38
43
44
45
46
47
51
52
53
54
34
52
53
54
Event
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
400
400
400
400
400
400
400
400
400
400
400
400
400
400
400
400
400
800
800
800
800
Eligible Paralympic Classes Games AQS
11
13.25
12
13.00
13
13.30
33/34
20.80
33/34
20.80
35
17.20
36
16.40
37
14.60
38
14.40
42
18.50
43/44
14.20
43/44
14.20
45/46/47
13.60
45/46/47
13.60
45/46/47
13.60
51/52
32.00
51/52
32.00
53
19.05
54
17.80
11
28.20
12
26.70
35
36.50
36
34.60
43/44
30.50
43/44
30.50
45/46/47
28.00
45/46/47
28.00
45/46/47
28.00
11
1:04.00
12
1:02.50
13
1:02.50
20
1:04.00
33/34
1:20.00
33/34
1:20.00
37
1:13.20
38
1:10.00
43/44
1:20.00
43/44
1:20.00
45/46/47
1:06.00
45/46/47
1:06.00
45/46/47
1:06.00
51/52
1:20.00
51/52
1:20.00
53
1:01.00
54
58.50
34
2:25.00
52/53
2:00.00
52/53
2:00.00
54
1:58.00
2016 Standards‐Women
Paralympic National National Jr. Trials Entry Games BQS Team A Team B Emerging Trials Entry (Ages 14‐19)
14.65
12.46
12.50
15.38
17.23
18.00
14.30
11.96
12.24
15.02
16.50
18.00
14.20
12.49
12.74
14.91
16.50
18.00
24.00
18.55
18.89
25.20
33.00
36.00
24.00
18.55
18.89
25.20
33.00
36.00
19.80
14.97
15.14
20.79
26.00
28.30
17.30
14.66
14.91
18.17
20.35
24.00
15.40
13.81
14.18
16.17
18.55
21.00
15.80
13.01
13.25
16.59
18.60
19.30
20.00
16.01
16.94
21.00
23.52
25.00
15.40
13.16
13.44
16.17
18.11
19.50
15.40
13.16
13.44
16.17
18.11
19.50
14.60
12.49
12.61
15.33
17.20
18.40
14.60
12.49
12.61
15.33
17.20
18.40
14.60
12.49
12.61
15.33
17.20
18.40
35.00
20.82
23.41
36.75
41.17
43.00
35.00
20.82
23.41
36.75
41.17
43.00
20.00
16.96
17.40
21.00
23.52
26.88
18.90
16.01
16.70
19.85
22.23
25.00
31.00
25.27
25.96
32.55
36.47
38.00
29.50
24.37
25.13
30.98
34.70
37.00
42.00
29.48
32.36
44.10
49.41
52.00
38.00
30.63
31.80
39.90
44.70
47.00
33.00
26.89
28.28
34.65
38.82
40.00
33.00
26.89
28.28
34.65
38.82
40.00
29.00
25.58
26.09
30.45
32.00
34.11
29.00
25.58
26.09
30.45
32.00
34.11
29.00
25.58
26.09
30.45
32.00
34.11
1:12.00
59.62
60.47
1:15.60
1:24.71
1:30.00
1:11.00
58.52
59.35
1:14.55
1:23.53
1:25.00
1:10.00
58.23
59.01
1:13.50
1:22.35
1:25.00
1:10.00
60.19
60.44
1:13.50
1:22.35
1:25.00
1:28.00
62.29
65.08
1:32.40
1:43.53
1:45.00
1:28.00
62.29
65.08
1:32.40
1:43.53
1:45.00
1:20.00
65.55
67.39
1:24.00
1:34.12
1:35.50
1:17.00
63.65
64.90
1:20.85
1:30.59
1:34.00
1:30.00
61.85
69.30
1:34.50
1:34.00
1:38.00
1:30.00
61.85
69.30
1:34.50
1:34.00
1:38.00
1:15.00
59.79
61.90
1:18.75
1:26.29
1:28.00
1:15.00
59.79
61.90
1:18.75
1:26.29
1:28.00
1:15.00
59.79
61.90
1:18.75
1:26.29
1:28.00
1:30.00
69.94
78.00
1:34.50
1:40.00
1:45.00
1:30.00
69.94
78.00
1:34.50
1:40.00
1:45.00
1:10.00
56.45
57.24
1:13.50
1:22.35
1:25.00
63.00
54.67
55.73
66.15
73.60
75.00
2:45.00 2:06.13 2:08.70
2:53.25
3:14.12
3:30.50
2:22.00 1:52.42 1:53.22
2:29.10
2:47.06
3:00.00
2:22.00 1:52.42 1:53.22
2:29.10
2:47.06
3:00.00
2:10.00 1:49.32 1:50.87
2:16.50
2:32.94
2:38.50
Class
11
12
13
20
53
54
53
54
11‐13
35‐38
53‐54
31
32
51
11
37
38
40
41
43
44
51
52
54
55
56
57
12
13
34
37
45
46
53
54
55
56
11
12
20
37
38
42
43
44
45
46
47
11
Event
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
5000
5000
4 x 100
4 x 100
4 x 400
Club
Club
Club
Discus
Discus
Discus
Discus
Discus
Discus
Discus
Discus
Discus
Discus
Discus
Discus
Discus
Javelin
Javelin
Javelin
Javelin
Javelin
Javelin
Javelin
Javelin
Javelin
Javelin
Long Jump
Long Jump
Long Jump
Long Jump
Long Jump
Long Jump
Long Jump
Long Jump
Long Jump
Long Jump
Long Jump
Marathon
Eligible Classes
11
12‐‐13
12‐‐13
20
53/54
53/54
53/54
53/54
11‐‐13
35‐‐38
53‐‐54
31/32
31/32
51
11
37/38
37/38
40/41
40/41
43/44
43/44
51/52
51/52
54/55
54/55
56/57
56/57
12‐‐13
12‐‐13
34
37
45/46
45/46
53/54
53/54
55/56
55/56
11
12
20
37
38
42
43/44
43/44
45/46/47
45/46/47
45/46/47
11‐‐12
Paralympic Games AQS
6:00.00
5:00.00
5:00.00
5:05.00
3:42.00
3:42.00
12:00.00
12:00.00
Top 12 Teams
Top 12 Teams
Top 12 Teams
15.50
15.50
10.00
22.50
26.50
26.50
17.20
17.20
22.00
22.00
6.00
6.00
16.00
16.00
21.50
21.50
29.00
29.00
14.00
21.00
22.00
22.00
11.80
11.80
15.00
15.00
4.10
4.40
4.70
3.95
4.00
3.00
4.30
4.30
4.45
4.45
4.45
3:27:00
2016 Standards‐Women
Paralympic National National Jr. Trials Entry Games BQS Team A Team B Emerging Trials Entry (Ages 14‐19)
6:20.00 4:59.93 5:12.27
6:39.00
7:27.06
7:30.00
5:35.00 4:41.50 4:56.09
5:51.75
6:34.12
6:40.00
5:35.00 4:41.50 4:56.09
5:51.75
6:34.12
6:40.00
5:20.00 4:37.27 4:47.93
5:36.00
6:16.47
6:20.00
4:00.00 3:23.74 3:25.18
4:12.00
4:10.00
4:15.00
4:00.00 3:23.74 3:25.18
4:12.00
4:10.00
4:15.00
13:30.00 11:28.00 11:32.00 14:10.50
12:30.00
12:55.58
13:30.00 11:28.00 11:32.00 14:10.50
12:30.00
12:55.58
13.00
13.00
8.00
19.50
22.00
22.00
15.00
15.00
18.00
18.00
5.00
5.00
14.00
14.00
19.00
19.00
19.00
19.00
11.50
17.00
18.00
18.00
10.00
10.00
12.00
12.00
3.40
3.70
4.30
3.50
3.75
2.80
3.80
3.80
4.00
4.00
4.00
3:45:00
21.84
21.84
18.50
30.87
30.75
30.75
24.05
24.05
30.76
30.76
10.40
10.40
20.72
20.72
30.20
30.20
41.26
41.26
17.76
29.52
39.28
39.28
16.62
16.62
18.77
18.77
4.56
5.54
5.27
4.56
4.49
3.86
5.24
5.24
5.41
5.41
5.41
3:03:26
18.47
18.47
14.61
27.02
29.84
29.84
22.68
22.68
29.61
29.61
9.39
9.39
19.27
19.27
28.00
28.00
36.98
36.98
16.28
28.58
35.87
35.87
15.09
15.09
17.37
17.37
4.38
5.40
5.15
4.37
4.41
3.62
4.91
4.91
5.33
5.33
5.33
3:21:05
12.35
12.35
7.60
18.53
20.90
20.90
14.25
14.25
17.10
17.10
4.75
4.75
13.30
13.30
18.05
18.05
18.05
18.05
10.93
16.15
17.10
17.10
9.50
9.50
11.40
11.40
3.23
3.52
4.09
3.33
3.56
2.66
3.61
3.61
3.80
3.80
3.80
3:33:45
11.00
11.00
7.45
17.00
17.00
17.00
14.50
14.50
14.70
14.70
3.40
3.40
12.45
12.45
15.00
15.00
14.00
14.00
10.00
15.10
17.00
17.00
9.10
9.10
11.30
11.30
3.15
3.50
3.80
3.00
3.30
2.60
3.40
3.40
3.75
3.75
3.75
9.00
9.00
6.75
15.00
16.45
16.45
13.90
13.90
13.90
13.90
3.20
3.20
11.00
11.00
14.50
14.50
13.25
13.25
8.95
14.00
15.00
15.00
8.35
8.35
9.45
9.45
3.00
3.42
3.70
2.90
3.13
2.50
3.20
3.20
3.60
3.60
3.60
Class
12
52
53
54
11
12
20
32
33
34
35
36
37
40
41
53
54
56
57
Event
Marathon
Marathon
Marathon
Marathon
Shot Put
Shot Put
Shot Put
Shot Put
Shot Put
Shot Put
Shot Put
Shot Put
Shot Put
Shot Put
Shot Put
Shot Put
Shot Put
Shot Put
Shot Put
Eligible Paralympic Classes Games AQS
11‐‐12
3:27:00
52/53/54
1:55:00
52/53/54
1:55:00
52/53/54
1:55:00
11‐‐‐12
11.00
11‐‐‐12
11.00
20
11.00
32
3.30
33
3.90
34
6.20
35
7.00
36
6.40
37
9.30
40
4.50
41
6.00
53
3.30
54
5.75
56/57
7.50
56/57
7.50
2016 Standards‐Women
Paralympic National National Jr. Trials Entry Games BQS Team A Team B Emerging Trials Entry (Ages 14‐19)
3:45:00 3:03:26 3:21:05
3:33:45
2:05:00 1:45:33 1:46:25
1:58:45
2:05:00 1:45:33 1:46:25
1:58:45
2:05:00 1:45:33 1:46:25
1:58:45
9.00
12.71
12.03
8.55
8.45
7.75
9.00
12.71
12.03
8.55
8.45
7.75
9.50
12.89
12.27
9.03
8.35
8.00
2.80
4.73
4.12
2.66
2.50
2.40
3.50
5.31
4.80
3.33
3.38
3.25
5.20
7.72
7.25
4.94
4.85
4.50
6.00
9.17
8.34
5.70
5.65
5.50
5.50
9.49
8.71
5.23
5.15
5.00
7.50
12.10
11.02
7.13
6.50
6.39
3.50
6.80
6.14
3.33
3.40
3.30
5.00
7.62
7.16
4.75
4.65
4.35
2.70
4.34
4.01
2.57
2.50
2.40
4.30
7.03
6.45
4.09
4.20
4.00
7.00
10.95
10.65
6.65
6.30
6.00
7.00
10.95
10.65
6.65
6.30
6.00
Class
11
12
13
33
34
35
36
37
38
42
43
44
45
46
47
51
52
53
54
11
12
35
42
43
44
11
12
13
20
36
37
38
43
44
45
46
47
51
52
53
54
33
34
36
52
53
54
11
12
Event
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
200
200
200
200
200
200
400
400
400
400
400
400
400
400
400
400
400
400
400
400
400
400
800
800
800
800
800
800
1500
1500
Eligible Paralympic Classes Games AQS
11
11.70
12
11.40
13
11.50
33
23.00
34
16.70
35
13.65
36
12.75
37
11.90
38
11.85
42
13.40
43/44
11.75
43/44
11.75
45/46/47
11.25
45/46/47
11.25
45/46/47
11.25
51
25.50
52
18.70
53
15.50
54
14.65
11
24.10
12
23.00
35
29.00
42
28.50
43/44
23.30
43/44
23.30
11
54.85
12
52.40
13
51.00
20
51.50
36
60.00
37
57.00
38
56.65
43/44
57.00
43/44
57.00
45/46/47
50.80
45/46/47
50.80
45/46/47
50.80
51
1:37.00
52
64.00
53
52.00
54
47.80
33/34
1:55.00
33/34
1:55.00
36
2:29.00
52/53
1:44.00
52/53
1:44.00
54
1:37.00
11
4:25.00
12‐‐13
4:07.50
2016 Standards‐Men
Paralympic National National Jr. Trials Entry Games BQS Team A Team B Emerging Trials Entry (Ages 14‐19)
12.30
11.23
11.40
12.92
14.47
15.00
11.90
10.95
11.06
12.50
14.00
15.00
12.00
11.00
11.24
12.60
14.11
15.00
26.00
18.25
19.29
27.30
32.00
35.00
20.00
15.67
15.75
21.00
25.00
27.00
15.20
12.82
13.05
15.96
17.94
19.00
13.70
12.18
12.36
14.39
16.91
18.38
12.90
11.55
11.67
13.55
16.20
18.75
13.00
11.23
11.45
13.65
16.15
18.75
15.40
12.41
12.59
16.17
16.00
18.11
12.50
10.93
11.00
13.13
14.85
16.75
12.50
10.93
11.00
13.13
14.85
16.75
11.60
10.95
11.02
12.18
13.00
15.00
11.60
10.95
11.02
12.18
13.00
15.00
11.60
10.95
11.02
12.18
13.00
15.00
30.00
21.08
22.00
31.50
35.29
38.00
20.50
17.18
17.52
21.53
23.00
25.00
16.65
14.91
15.10
17.48
19.30
20.50
15.15
13.92
14.07
15.91
17.30
18.30
26.00
22.82
23.10
27.30
31.00
33.00
24.20
22.28
22.60
25.41
28.00
30.25
32.00
26.07
26.81
33.60
40.19
43.69
34.00
25.01
25.37
35.70
37.00
40.00
25.80
22.09
22.40
27.09
29.90
31.00
25.80
22.09
22.40
27.09
29.90
31.00
57.00
51.28
51.63
59.85
67.00
72.00
54.50
49.67
49.85
57.23
64.00
68.00
56.00
48.68
49.66
58.80
58.00
65.00
54.80
48.77
49.87
57.54
62.00
64.50
70.00
54.58
56.55
73.50
1:20.00
1:24.00
62.50
52.12
54.23
65.63
1:20.00
1:24.00
60.00
52.78
54.51
63.00
1:20.00
1:24.00
61.00
49.98
51.00
64.05
1:10.04
1:16.13
61.00
49.98
51.00
64.05
1:10.04
1:16.13
53.50
48.92
49.25
56.18
61.45
65.00
53.50
48.92
49.25
56.18
61.45
65.00
53.50
48.92
49.25
56.18
61.45
65.00
1:50.00 1:23.63 1:24.00
0.00
2:15.00
2:23.00
69.00
61.67
62.84
72.45
1:14.00
1:22.00
56.20
49.32
50.25
59.01
1:02.00
1:05.00
50.00
46.52
47.09
52.50
59.10
64.10
2:03.00 1:46.03 1:47.92
2:09.15
3:00.00
3:15.00
2:03.00 1:46.03 1:47.92
2:09.15
3:00.00
3:15.00
2:40.00 2:09.91 2:17.80
2:48.00
2:50.25
3:08.00
1:53.00 1:39.27 1:42.00
1:58.65
2:10.00
2:20.00
1:53.00 1:39.27 1:42.00
1:58.65
2:10.00
2:20.00
1:38.80 1:35.58 1:35.83
1:43.74
1:55.00
2:00.00
4:32.00 4:14.00 4:16.58
4:45.60
5:20.00
5:30.00
4:12.00 3:56.49 3:58.00
4:24.60
5:00.00
5:10.00
Class
13
20
37
38
45
46
51
52
53
54
11
12
13
53
54
11‐13
42‐47
53/54
31
32
51
11
37
43
44
51
52
54
55
56
42
44
45
46
47
12
13
34
38
40
41
42
43
44
46
53
54
56
57
Event
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
4x100
4x100
4x400
Club
Club
Club
Discus
Discus
Discus
Discus
Discus
Discus
Discus
Discus
Discus
High Jump
High Jump
High Jump
High Jump
High Jump
Javelin
Javelin
Javelin
Javelin
Javelin
Javelin
Javelin
Javelin
Javelin
Javelin
Javelin
Javelin
Javelin
Javelin
Eligible Classes
12‐‐13
20
37
38
45/46
45/46
51/52
51/52
53/54
53/54
11
12‐‐13
12‐‐13
53/54
53/54
11‐13
42‐47
53/54
31/32
31/32
51
11
37
43/44
43/44
51/52
51/52
54/55/56
54/55/56
54/55/56
42
44
45/46/47
45/46/47
45/46/47
12‐13
12‐13
34
38
40/41
40/41
42/43/44
42/43/44
42/43/44
46
53/54
53/54
56/57
56/57
Paralympic Games AQS
4:07.50
4:04.00
4:40.00
5:00.00
4:15.00
4:15.00
4:20.00
4:20.00
3:02.70
3:02.70
16:30.00
15:40.00
15:40.00
10:24.00
10:24.00
Top 12 Teams
Top 12 Teams
Top 12 Teams
24.00
24.00
20.00
35.00
45.00
46.00
46.00
12.00
12.00
34.00
34.00
34.00
1.60
1.70
1.65
1.65
1.65
48.50
48.50
24.50
35.00
32.00
32.00
48.00
48.00
48.00
44.00
22.00
22.00
36.00
36.00
2016 Standards‐Men
Paralympic National National Jr. Trials Entry Games BQS Team A Team B Emerging Trials Entry (Ages 14‐19)
4:12.00 3:56.49 3:58.00
4:24.60
5:00.00
5:10.00
4:12.00 3:58.16 3:58.50
4:24.60
5:00.00
5:10.00
4:55.00 4:16.28 4:23.33
5:09.75
5:30.00
5:50.00
5:10.00 4:10.17 4:26.65
5:25.50
5:30.00
5:50.00
4:29.00 3:53.75 4:06.40
4:42.45
5:20.00
5:30.00
4:29.00 3:53.75 4:06.40
4:42.45
5:20.00
5:30.00
5:00.00 3:49.79 3:50.58
5:15.00
5:20.00
5:40.00
5:00.00 3:49.79 3:50.58
5:15.00
5:20.00
5:40.00
3:09.00 2:57.84 3:01.84
3:18.45
3:50.00
4:00.00
3:09.00 2:57.84 3:01.84
3:18.45
3:50.00
4:00.00
16:55.00 15:39.54 15:52.64 17:45.75
20:10.19
21:51.00
15:57.00 15:00.54 15:10.88 16:44.85
18:30.00
19:00.00
15:57.00 15:00.54 15:10.88 16:44.85
18:30.00
19:00.00
10:50.00 10:10.49 10:13.00 11:22.50
12:45.00
13:15.00
10:50.00 10:10.49 10:13.00 11:22.50
12:45.00
13:15.00
18.00
18.00
17.00
29.00
39.00
40.00
40.00
10.00
10.00
30.00
30.00
30.00
1.40
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
41.00
41.00
17.00
30.00
27.00
27.00
43.00
43.00
43.00
39.00
19.70
19.70
31.00
31.00
32.63
32.63
25.44
38.02
52.17
60.46
60.46
17.45
17.45
38.94
38.94
38.94
1.77
2.04
1.85
1.85
1.85
59.82
59.82
32.57
46.17
41.60
41.60
55.80
55.80
55.80
53.85
27.56
27.56
42.40
42.40
31.02
31.02
25.13
36.22
51.37
55.80
55.80
15.56
15.56
38.55
38.55
38.55
1.75
1.94
1.82
1.82
1.82
56.49
56.49
30.44
44.83
37.99
37.99
53.83
53.83
53.83
51.74
24.72
24.72
41.34
41.34
17.14
17.14
16.19
27.62
37.14
38.10
38.10
9.52
9.52
28.57
28.57
28.57
1.33
1.43
1.43
1.43
1.43
39.05
39.05
16.19
28.57
25.71
25.71
40.95
40.95
40.95
37.14
18.76
18.76
29.52
29.52
13.50
13.50
15.00
20.00
21.25
36.00
36.00
7.80
7.80
21.00
21.00
21.00
1.35
1.35
1.35
1.35
1.35
38.00
38.00
14.50
23.00
22.50
22.50
35.00
35.00
35.00
30.00
14.00
14.00
16.50
16.50
12.00
12.00
12.00
18.00
19.80
32.00
32.00
7.00
7.00
18.00
18.00
18.00
1.25
1.25
1.25
1.25
1.25
30.00
30.00
13.00
19.50
19.00
19.00
32.00
32.00
32.00
28.00
12.00
12.00
14.00
14.00
Class
11
12
20
36
37
38
42
43
44
45
46
47
11
12
45
46
52
53
54
11
12
20
32
33
34
35
36
37
40
41
42
53
54
55
56
57
Event
Long Jump
Long Jump
Long Jump
Long Jump
Long Jump
Long Jump
Long Jump
Long Jump
Long Jump
Long Jump
Long Jump
Long Jump
Marathon
Marathon
Marathon
Marathon
Marathon
Marathon
Marathon
Shot
Shot
Shot
Shot
Shot
Shot
Shot
Shot
Shot
Shot
Shot
Shot
Shot
Shot
Shot
Shot
Shot
Eligible Paralympic Classes Games AQS
11
5.60
12
6.50
20
6.30
36
4.50
37
5.45
38
5.00
42
4.90
43/44
5.80
43/44
5.80
45/46/47
6.45
45/46/47
6.45
45/46/47
6.45
11‐‐12
4:42:00
11‐‐12
4:42:00
45/46
2:45:00
45/46
2:45:00
52/53/54
1:32:00
52/53/54
1:32:00
52/53/54
1:32:00
11‐‐12
13.50
11‐‐12
13.50
20
13.10
32
6.80
33
7.80
34
9.00
35
11.30
36
11.40
37
12.50
40
7.00
41
10.40
42
12.30
53
5.80
54/55
10.00
54/55
10.00
56/57
12.00
56/57
12.00
2016 Standards‐Men
Paralympic National National Jr. Trials Entry Games BQS Team A Team B Emerging Trials Entry (Ages 14‐19)
5.30
6.27
6.20
5.05
4.45
4.25
5.90
6.97
6.84
5.62
4.70
4.30
6.00
7.14
6.88
5.71
5.25
5.00
4.00
5.53
5.24
3.81
3.40
3.15
5.00
6.18
6.05
4.76
3.70
3.55
4.40
6.12
5.66
4.19
3.45
3.28
4.40
6.07
5.84
4.19
4.00
3.75
5.20
6.82
6.49
4.95
4.50
4.15
5.20
6.82
6.49
4.95
4.50
4.15
6.10
6.99
6.83
5.81
5.00
4.75
6.10
6.99
6.83
5.81
5.00
4.75
6.10
6.99
6.83
5.81
5.00
4.75
3:00:00 2:28:00 2:36:32
2:51:26
3:00:00 2:28:00 2:36:32
2:51:26
3:00:00 2:31:25 2:40:40
2:51:26
3:00:00 2:31:25 2:40:40
2:51:26
1:35:00 1:23:27 1:26:45
1:30:29
1:35:00 1:23:27 1:26:45
1:30:29
1:35:00 1:23:27 1:26:45
1:30:29
11.50
15.03
14.52
10.95
8.00
7.50
11.50
15.03
14.52
10.95
8.00
7.50
11.00
15.45
14.75
10.48
8.80
8.30
5.00
8.41
7.97
4.76
3.40
3.30
6.50
11.13
10.25
6.19
4.30
4.15
7.70
10.93
10.33
7.33
5.00
4.50
9.00
14.02
13.86
8.57
5.00
4.50
9.00
14.52
13.40
8.57
7.20
6.50
11.00
14.57
13.63
10.48
8.00
6.90
6.00
9.83
8.58
5.71
5.00
4.30
8.70
12.32
11.80
8.29
7.25
6.50
11.20
14.33
13.20
10.67
8.80
7.50
5.00
8.09
7.50
4.76
4.35
4.00
9.00
11.47
11.36
8.57
6.59
5.90
9.00
11.47
11.36
8.57
6.59
5.90
11.00
14.53
13.89
10.48
8.10
7.75
11.00
14.53
13.89
10.48
8.10
7.75
Attachment B
2016 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Direct Athlete Support
1. DAS is processed monthly on (or as close as possible to) the first Friday of each month.
2. Athletes are eligible for DAS at the beginning of the month following nomination to the
National Team.
3. DAS is provided to athletes that are in compliance with 2015 Athlete Agreement
obligations and personal performance plan obligations. If an athlete is not current with
the agreement/plan obligations and/or USADA on the first day of the month in which the
payment is being made, the athlete’s payment will be withheld until he/she is compliant.
4. U.S. Paralympics will provide DAS for multi-sport athlete in ONLY one sport. In
conjunction with the respective NGB/HPMO High Performance Director(s) the multisport athlete shall designate the primary (“A”) sport in which they wish to receive DAS.
5. Athletes sanctioned by USADA, WADA and/or the respective sport IF for a doping
violation are not eligible for DAS, regardless of any National Team(s) status, during the
period of such sanction.
6. Athletes sanctioned by the IPC and/or the respective sport IF for classification Intentional
Misrepresentation are not eligible for DAS, regardless of any National Team(s) status,
during the period of such sanction.
7. DAS will only be paid once the Athlete Support Designee Form has been completed and
submitted (annual basis).
8. Athlete support is paid directly to the athlete. National Team athletes are responsible for
understanding and maintaining their own eligibility status with other organizations where
applicable (i.e. NCAA, NFHS, etc.), and may choose to decline direct athlete support
payments in order to retain high school or collegiate eligibility.
9. DAS will only be paid to athletes who have a coach. Athletes who do not have a coach
must submit the yearly training plan with the Personal Performance Plan form (details
outlined in Attachment C). Also, athletes must submit the results from the training plan
for the prior month and the training plan for the next two months (details outlined in
Attachment C) in order to receive DAS payment each month. Submit to:
[email protected] or by fax: 719-866-2029.
10. Athletes must compete at the 2016 U.S. Paralympics Team Trials-Track and Field in
order to continue receiving DAS through the 2016 season.
11. DAS will be reported to the IRS and is subject to federal and state income tax. Since no
taxes are being withheld, athletes may have a tax liability at the time of filing tax returns
and may want to consider setting aside some funds for this purpose. The USOC is not
offering tax advice, but encourages athletes to speak with a tax professional to receive
guidance regarding tax implications.
12. DAS payments are contingent upon maintaining consistent performance standards and
competition results as well as complying with team obligations (e.g., lack of
communication, travel logistics, no-show for events, etc.).
13. DAS is one payment regardless of the number of events in which the National Team
Standards are achieved. Athletes who achieve the National Team standard in multiple
events will only receive the highest (one) award amount.
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2016 Criteria for Track and Field Direct Athlete Support (include dollar amounts):
Results MUST be: recognized by the IPC, wind legal and on the 2016 Paralympic Games
program. Athletes MUST hold a current IPC License and have a current International
Classification before the standard is achieved.
Nominated on January 1, 2016
 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships and 2015 IPC Athletics Marathon World
Championships Medalists ($1,000/month)
 Athletes who have met the U.S. Paralympics Track and Field 2016 National Team A or B
standard at an IPC Approved Event throughout the 2015 season: January 1 – December
31, 2015 (National Team A standard = $750/month and National Team B standard
=$500/month)
Nominated throughout 2016
 Athletes who achieve the U.S. Paralympics Track and Field 2016 National Team A or B
standard at an IPC Approved Event between January 1, 2016 and November 30, 2016
(National Team A standard=$750/month and National Team B standard=$500/month).
2016 National Team Status
World Championships
Medalists-nominated as of
January 1, 2016
National Team A Standardstandard met in 2015 and
nominated as of January 1, 2016
National Team B Standardstandard met in 2015 nominated
as of January 1, 2016
National Team A Standardstandard met in 2016-nominated
throughout the 2016 season
National Team B Standardstandard met in 2016-nominated
throughout the 2016 season
DAS Amount
$1,000/month
$750/month
$500/month
$750/month
$500/month
Coach Stipend
$250/month ($300/month
if coach is USATF Level
1 certified)
$250/month ($300/month
if coach is USATF Level
1 certified)
$100/month ($150/month
if coach is USATF Level
1 certified)
$250/month ($300/month
if coach is USATF Level
1 certified)
$100/month ($150/month
if coach is USATF Level
1 certified)
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Travel Stipend
$3,000 (onetime payment)
$3,000 (onetime payment)
N/A
N/A
N/A
Attachment C
2016 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Additional Athlete Support Programs
TRAVEL STIPEND
Athletes who are nominated to the National Team as of January 1, 2016 (2015 IPC Athletics
World Championships or Marathon World Championships Medalists who are also ranked in the
top three in the 2016 Paralympic Games events according to the 2015 IPC Athletics World
Ranking list--not athletes who are nominated to the team throughout the year) will be provided
with a travel stipend to attend a 2016 IPC Athletics Grand Prix competition(s) (or an
international IPC Approved Event if a Grand Prix event is not possible). The anticipated
competition(s) must be outlined in the National Team Athlete’s 2016 Personal Performance Plan.
The stipend will be processed after the athlete’s Personal Performance Plan has been approved
by the High Performance Director. This one-time travel stipend amount is $3,000 per
athlete/guide and is subject to the same requirements outlined in the DAS section (Attachment
B). In addition, athletes must submit competition results to the High Performance Director within
one week after the competition. If all of the requirements are not met, the athlete will be notified
and required to return the $3,000 or DAS payments will be withheld for the remainder of the
calendar year or until the $3,000 sum is repaid or—whichever is applicable.
COACHING SUPPORT/STIPEND
The 2016 Coaching Stipend will only be paid directly to a coach approved by U.S. Paralympics.
The 2016 National Team athlete can nominate their personal coach to the Director of High
Performance, Paralympic Track and Field by submitting their Personal Performance Plan and
other documents as outlined below.
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National Team athletes who are part of a Resident Program are not eligible for this
benefit.
National Team athletes may not nominate themselves or any family member as their
coach to receive the Coaching Stipend.
If a National Team athlete does not have a coach or is unable to locate one, U.S.
Paralympics will work with the athlete to help find an appropriate coach in their area. If a
coach cannot be assigned, athletes must submit the required training documents each
month (outlined in Attachment B and below).
The Coaching Stipend amount will be paid directly to the coach according to the chart
outlined above in Attachment B.
Coaches must submit the yearly training plan (details outlined below) with the Athlete’s Personal
Performance Plan form. After approval, the coach will receive a confirmation email which will
include the W-9 form, background check information and invoice process. The payments can be
processed only after the signed W-9 form has been submitted and a green light is issued for the
background check. Coaches will be required to submit an invoice each month along with the
results from the training plan for the prior month and the training plan for the next month (details
outlined below).
 Periodized yearly training plan—general overview of training with focus areas for each
month or six week block (i.e., endurance, speed endurance, interval training (speed, etc.)
race pace, competition, tactical training, strength training, volume throws/jumps,
recovery, etc.)
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Monthly training plan—details of what the athlete will do for each workout in addition to
a log of the athlete’s results from each workout. Documents submitted each month should
include the results from the previous month as well as the plan for the next month. For
example, the invoice sent for January payment should include the results of the training
plan from January and the projected training plan for February.
PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE SUPPORT / WORLD RECORD BONUS
U.S. Paralympics Track and Field will provide a world record bonus incentive program for 2016
National Team athletes. World record bonuses will be awarded only for the events scheduled to
be hosted at the 2016 Paralympic Games and based on results from IPC Approved events
(outdoor only). Two thousand dollars ($2,000) will be awarded for each world record after it has
been approved/published by the IPC (according to the IPC Athletics Rules and Regulations).
Athletes may only collect one world record bonus per event during their 2016 National Team
term (i.e., athlete X can only receive one world record bonus payment for the Men’s T44 100m,
but athlete X will receive an additional payment if the world record is approved in the Men’s
T44 400m). Relay world record bonuses will be paid to each of the four athletes establishing the
World Record.
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Attachment D
2016 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Elite Athlete Health Insurance (EAHI)
The USOC agrees to provide up to 35 EAHI slots to athletes who meet the eligibility and
criteria. The approved EAHI eligibility and criteria for EAHI is as follows:
Athletes must be currently training and competing to receive EAHI and they must sign the 2016
Athlete Agreement and Athlete Support Designee Form.
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All 2016 National Team athletes are eligible for EAHI.
Should there be more athletes than slots available, the decision to award EAHI will be
based on which athlete(s) have the best opportunity to medal at the Paralympic Games in
2016 or 2018.
Should there be any available slots after all eligible athletes [who request and] have been
awarded EAHI, those slots will remain unused.
MEDEX Insurance
Every athlete enrolled in the Elite Athlete Health Insurance Program also receives MEDEX Plus
as part of the benefits.
MEDEX Plus provides:
 Medical Assistance Services (i.e., locate nearest doctors or hospitals, facilitate hospital
payments, and monitor case) **
 Travel Assistance (i.e., replacement of lost/stolen travel documents, translation services,
travel arrangements) **
 Destination Services (i.e., pre-travel information, travel & health information, real-time
security intelligence) **
 Personal Security Services (i.e., political evacuation, security evacuation) **
 Medical Evacuation - In the event of a medical emergency, MEDEX will arrange & pay
for a medically supervised evacuation to the nearest medical facility or return to point of
origin.
 Repatriation Services - In the case of an injury or an unexpected illness resulting in death,
MEDEX will coordinate & pay for the return of remains to your home country.
**This is assistance only and does not cover the cost of any services provided.
MEDEX Assist also offers a benefit referred to as TravMed Abroad. This supplemental benefit
is offered at an additional cost to you of $3/day and can only be purchased when traveling
outside the U.S.
What does TravMed Abroad provide? The same services as MEDEX Plus, but in addition,
TravMed covers the cost of medical services on a secondary basis to any personal insurance
already in place (if you have no personal insurance, TravMed becomes the primary insurer) after
a $25.00 deductible. Illness and injuries, including sport injuries, are covered by TravMed
Abroad.
Some reasons why USOC & NGB team members may consider purchasing TravMed Abroad are
as follows:
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Personal travel outside the US
Athletes traveling outside the US for training or competition
Delegates & family members traveling with athletes
High deductible medical plans
HOW TO PURCHASE:
• Call 1-800-732-5309
$13/per trip for a maximum of 30 days or an annual pass at a cost of $34 per year with unlimited
use for MEDEX Plus; or
$3/day for TravMed Abroad
To receive the above discounted rate, you must identify that you are an elite athlete with the
USOC/U.S. Paralympics
Qualified athletes can direct specific questions about EAHI to:
800-933-4473 ext 3 Office
719-866-2213 FAX
[email protected]
USOC National Dental Referral Program
EAHI does not include a dental plan. However, basic dental services may be available through
the USOC National Dental Referral Program which consists of a network of volunteer dentists
who have agreed to provide screening exams and/or routine (non-elective) dental care to Elite
Athletes only. Dependents are not covered under this program. For further information or to
determine if there is a volunteer dentist in your area, please call the USOC’s Sports Medicine
Department at 1-800-933-4473 Ext. 2 or email [email protected].
Dental network providers:
http://www.teamusa.org/For-Athletes/Medical-Services/National-Medical-Network/MedicalProvider-Database/Dentist
Vision Plan
EAHI does not include a vision plan. However, the USOC Sports Medicine Department
currently runs a vision program for athletes eligible for EAHI to receive up to a year supply of
Johnson & Johnson or Bausch and Lomb contact lenses free of charge. To participate in this
program, please send a current prescription (within the past six months) to: USOC Sports
Medicine Department, Attn: Vision Program, One Olympic Plaza, Colorado Springs, CO 80909;
fax: (719) 632-9282; [email protected]. Please include name, date of birth, sport, and U.S. mailing
address where contact lenses should be mailed. Dependents are not covered under this program.
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Attachment E
U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA)
Information on Medications and Supplements. Three key resources for athletes are Global Drug
Reference Online (Global DRO), Drug Reference Line (DRL), and the wallet card.
 www.globaldro.com
 DRL: 800-233-0393 within the US and 719-785-2010 outside of the US. This resource is
available Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4 PM.
 Wallet card: available in the publications link
Everything on meds, supplements, and TUEs can be found under this link:
http://www.usada.org/substances
Testing. The United States Olympic Committee, (USOC) National Governing Bodies, (NGBs)
and the World Anti-doping Agency (WADA) Code have authorized USADA to test any athlete
who:
 Is a member of a license holder of a NGB
 Is participating at an Event or Competition sanctioned by the USOC or a NGB or
participating at an Event or Competition in the United States sanctioned by an IF
 Is a foreign athlete who is present in the United States
 Has given his/her consent to Testing by USADA or who has submitted a Whereabouts Filing
to USADA or an IF within the previous 12 months and has not given his/her NGB written
notice of retirement
 Has been named by the USOC or an NGB to an international team or who is included in the
USADA Registered Testing Pool (USADA RTP) or is competing in a qualifying event to
represent the USOC or NGB in international competition
 Is a United States Athlete or foreign Athlete present in the United States who is serving a
period of ineligibility on account of an anti-doping rule violation and has not given prior
written notice of retirement to the his/her NGB and USADA or the applicable foreign antidoping agency or foreign sport association
 Is being tested by USADA under authorization from the USOC, an NGB, IF, any NADO,
WADA, the International Olympic Committee (IOC), International Paralympic Committee,
(IPC), or the organizing committee of any Event or Competition.
Some of these athletes may be added to the USADA RTP if they meet NGB, USOC, or USADA
criteria. Athletes are notified by e-mail of their inclusion in the pool and rights and
responsibilities as being a part of the pool. Everything testing can be found here:
http://www.usada.org/testing. Also, the Sample Collection Video:
http://www.usada.org/collection/ is a helpful tool for those who have never been through the
process.
Key Resources: http://www.usada.org/resources
PDFs of all USADA Publications: http://www.usada.org/resources/publications-and-policies/
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Attachment F
Athlete Career and Education Program (“ACE”)
About ACE
The Athlete Career and Education Program delivers high quality, comprehensive career and
education services aimed at enhancing performance and personal development to both current
and retired Team USA athletes. Since its launch in April 2014, the USOC is committed to
working with the nation's top employers and educational institutions to guide Team USA athletes
in their successful transition away from elite sport.
The ACE Program helps place eligible athletes in flexible job and education opportunities that
afford them the time and financial resources necessary to train and prepare for competition.
Through the program, athletes gain valuable, hands-on work experience, as well as essential
tools and training to make informed decisions about their career transition, including:
 Career planning and development
 Job-placement assistance
 Transition counseling and support
 Networking opportunities
 Academic advising
ACE Services
Careers
Whether you are looking for a part-time job while training, preparing for your career transition,
or determining next steps, athlete career coaches provide individual support and connect you
with the best resources to achieve success.
Education
The ACE Program has a number of education resources to meet your unique needs. Team USA
athletes are eligible for scholarships through DeVry University and the USOC.
Mentorship – COMING SOON
ACE Mentor Network offers 1-on-1 live video mentorship with a network of Olympians,
Paralympians, and business professionals who help Team USA athletes achieve their goals.
ACE Opportunities
DICK’s Sporting Goods is Hiring!
DICK’s Sporting Goods is providing Team USA hopefuls with employment opportunities to
help you focus on training for the Olympic or Paralympic Games. DICK’s is committed to
supporting athletes with flexible schedules and competitive compensation. Login to the ACE
Portal at TeamUSA.org/ACE and explore the employment opportunities that are available.
Register for the ACE Program
Through the online platform, athletes have the ability to proactively seek advice from a career
coach, search and apply for jobs, learn more about resume building, interview preparation,
professional seminars and other networking opportunities. Register at
http://www.teamusa.org/ACE.
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Attachment G
2016 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field National Team
Procedures & Obligations
Track and Field Team Procedures
 Failure to comply with the Athlete Obligations listed below, violating the Athlete
Agreement or not complying with the Resident Program rules and policies (if applicable)
will result in a suspension of DAS, a fine or removal from the 2016 National Team.
 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field issued national team uniforms and competition gear
must be worn at required competitions.
 U.S. Paralympics will provide DAS for multi-sport athletes in ONLY the multi-sport
athlete’s designated primary (“A”) sport.
Track and Field Athlete Obligations
 Maintain compliance with U.S. Paralympics Athlete Agreement
 Maintain compliance with 2016 Personal Performance Plan
 Compete at the 2016 U.S. Paralympics Team Trials-Track and Field
 Comply with USADA, IPC and WADA Anti-Doping policies
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Attachment H
2016 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Resident Program
U.S. Paralympics Track and Field implements a Resident Program at the Chula Vista Olympic
Training Center (CVOTC).
Eligibility:
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Be at least 15 years of age (OTC policy).
Be a current US Citizen eligible to represent the USA in the Paralympic Games.
Be willing to submit to a complete health profile coordinated by USOC Sports
Medicine including thorough medical history and comprehensive physical
examination.
Athletes must have met the 2015/2016 Emerging or National Team standard.
Resident Program athlete applications are evaluated each calendar year.
Acceptance & Application
Acceptance to the Resident Program will be at the sole discretion of U.S. Paralympics and all
positions available in the Resident Program will not necessarily be filled. Evaluation of athletes
for acceptance to the Resident Program will consider a wide range of factors including:
 Space availability.
 Meeting and maintaining a minimum emerging standard (Attachment A) per the
athlete’s specific event/sport class.
 Athlete’s current “home” training environment.
 Potential for the athlete to medal at the World Championships/Paralympic Games.
 Projected effect/impact of the Track and Field Resident Program on the athlete’s
medal potential.
 Athlete’s desire and willingness to commit fully to the training Resident Program.
 Training compatibility with other resident athletes.
 Relevant performance data from current quadrennium
The Application and all necessary forms for the Resident Program are available at
www.usparalympics.org. Any athlete who wishes to participate must apply and be accepted into
the Resident Program.
Program Description
The Track and Field Resident Program hosted at the Olympic Training Center-Chula Vista is
designed for athletes participating in the Paralympic throwing, jumping and sprinting events.
Each athlete participating in the program is required to:
 Cover his/her own expenses for moving to San Diego (U.S. Paralympics will provide
travel for move-in only—all other costs are the responsibility of the athlete/guide)
 Agree to and follow the training program defined by the Resident Program Coach for that
athlete
 Develop short-, mid-, and long-term performance markers with the Olympic Training
Center (OTC) Resident Program Coaches (as well as Strength and Conditioning
Coaches), pursue achievement of those markers,
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Attend all training sessions, competitions and other team activities (meetings, testing,
community appearances, OTC-hosted special events, etc.) as directed by the Resident
Program Coaches
Wear U.S. Paralympics uniforms, competition wear and other clothing at official
competitions and functions as directed by the Resident Program Coaches.
Provide his/her own clothing and equipment appropriate for training and competition
(including shoes), except when required to wear U.S. Paralympics provided uniforms and
competition wear.
Agree to and abide by the rules of the CVOTC
Athletes participating in the program are specifically prohibited from soliciting training
programs from external coaches without the consent and inclusion of the Resident Program
Coaches. U.S. Paralympics and USATF have agreed to work collaboratively as determined to be
advantageous to both programs by the program lead coaches.
Removal from the Program
Athlete participation in the program may be terminated at any time by U.S. Paralympics. Notice
of removal from the program will be provided to the athlete in writing and will be effective
immediately upon such notice or as specified in the notice. An athlete may appeal removal from
the program pursuant to the USOC Grievance Procedures for U.S. Paralympics National Teams
and Programs, provided as a part of the U.S. Paralympics National Team Agreement.
Removal from the program may result from any of the following or any other reason determined
valid by U.S. Paralympics:
 Failure to meet the requirements to qualify for the national team (annually)
 Failure to qualify for a U.S. team to the major international competition (such as World
Championships or Paralympic Games)
 Failure to meet the performance markers or other elements of the athlete’s personal
performance plan
 Failure to comply with the U.S. Paralympics Athlete Agreement, USOC Code of
Conduct, the OTC rules and guidelines or the requirements of the resident program
 Violation of the USADA Anti-Doping policies
 Persistent incompatibility with the National Team Coach and/or other resident athletes
that detracts from the training or performance of any member of the OTC community
Coaching Staff
The Resident Program Coaching staff currently includes Jeremy Fischer (Jumps), Larry Judge
(Throws) and Joaquim Cruz (Sprints, Middle Distance, Distance and Relays programs).
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