Athletic Australia & Australian University Sport (AUS) Selection Policy
2017 FISU World University Games
ATHLETICS AUSTRALIA
SELECTION POLICY
29th FISU WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES
TAIPEI 19th to 30th AUGUST 2017
This document sets out the basis on which Athletics Australia will select its Team for the FISU
World University Games in Taipei, 19-30 August 2017.
1
Aims
The aim of Athletics Australia’s Selection Policy for the World University Games is to nominate
a quality team to represent Australia. The policy is aligned with the Athletics Australia Strategic
Plan (2017-2020) and with the Australian Institute of Sport Winning Edge Program. Specifically
the policy aims to facilitate the following outcomes:

Selecting athletes that are realistic medal contenders in Taipei,

Selecting athletes that are realistic top 8 finishers in Taipei, and

Providing athletes that are seen as future World Championship & Olympic top 8 finishers
and / or future Commonwealth Games gold medal winners with international
competition experience.

Prioritising those athletes who demonstrate that they can plan the peak of their season
and demonstrate competitive ability. Athletes can demonstrate this ability by:
o
Performing well at Athletics Australia’s 2017 Australian Athletics Championships,
or;
o
Performing well at 2017 State Championship events and the #SUMMERofATHS
Grand Prix
A cornerstone of this strategy is the commitment to select eligible qualified athletes in the 2017
World University Games Team. While certain categories of selection are at the discretion of
the Selectors to ensure selection fairness, the overriding selection principle is of inclusion for all
eligible athletes.
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Standards, criteria and athlete numbers
FISU Participation Rules dictate the number of athletes that can be entered and compete at
the 2017 World University Games in each event.
2.1
Athletics Australia will select up to the maximum allowed under FISU rules as follows:
2.1.1
For all events other than the 10,000m, 20km Race Walk and Half Marathon two
athletes per individual event,
2.1.2
For the 10,000m three athletes per individual event, and
2.1.3
For the 20km Race Walk and Half Marathon up to five athletes per individual
event.
2.2
To be selected athletes must meet the Athlete Eligibility Criteria (see Section 5).
2.3
All performances must be achieved within the Qualification Period (see Section 6) and
must meet the Performance Eligibility Criteria (see Section 7).
2.4
For relay events there are no qualification standards. A nation can enter 1 team in each
relay event.
3
Selection and Selection Priority
Special weight will be given to performances achieved at the Australian Athletics
Championships (the “Nationals”), the 10,000m Australian Athletics Championships (the
“10,000m Nationals”) and in the Australian 20km Walk Championships (the “20km Walks”).
3.1
Australian Athletics Championships (all events except Half Marathon)
3.1.1
At the initial selection meeting athletes will be selected as follows:
3.1.1.1 The first eligible athlete at the Nationals Championship will be automatically
selected provided that they are eligible (Section 5) and have achieved at
least the Qualification Standard from the start of the Qualification Period
(Section 6) up to and including the date of the Nationals Championship. (For
the avoidance of doubt the Qualification Standard could be achieved at the
Nationals Championship.)
3.1.1.2 Additional athletes can be selected at this stage as long as they meet the
requirements of Section 5 and Section 6, provided space if left for the first
athlete at the Nationals Championship (if he or she is not selected at this
stage).
3.1.1.3 The Selectors will be guided by the notes in Section 9.
3.1.1.4 For the avoidance of doubt, the Selectors are not obliged to keep spaces
open in any event except for the first eligible athlete as per clause 3.1.1.1.
3.1.2
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At the final selection meeting the selectors may add additional athletes. The
order of adding additional athletes will be:
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3.1.2.1 The first eligible athlete at the Nationals Championship if they have not
already been selected and they now have achieved a Qualification
Standard.
3.1.2.2 Any other athlete that meets the requirements of Section 5 and Section 6.
3.1.2.3 At each stage the Selectors will be guided by the notes in Section 9.
3.2
Half Marathon
3.2.1
4
There will be no automatic selections for the half marathon.
Relays
4.1
The entry of relay teams will be entirely at the discretion of Selectors.
4.2
Should a relay team be entered in a particular event, athletes entered in the
corresponding individual 100m or 400m will be automatically included in the relevant
Relay Team.
4.3
Relay Team members not picked automatically may be added to the team and do
not need to achieve the Qualification Standard.
4.4
Any World University Games Relay Team will consist of up to six athletes per relay
discipline, drawn from any additional automatic Relay Team members (point 4.2) plus
any athletes selected at the discretion of the Selectors.
4.5
Any World University Games Relay Team members will be nominated to create the
most competitive possible team based on applicable relay skills, team cohesiveness
and compliance with the Athletics Australia relay program. Results in individual events
(e.g. 100m, 200m or 400m), while important, will not be the sole criteria for nomination
to the relay teams.
4.6
The selection of the travelling Relay Team members is at the absolute discretion of
Athletics Australia selectors.
4.7
For the avoidance of doubt, at the World University Games any athlete on the Team
may be chosen to compete in the relays; being a member of the travelling Relay Team
does not guarantee competing in the relay at the Games. The choice of athletes and
their running order will be made by the Head Coach in consultation with the High
Performance Director and the relevant team relay coaches.
5
Athlete Eligibility Criteria
Only those athletes who qualify according to this clause will be eligible for selection in the
Team:
5.1
Satisfy all FISU / AUS eligibility, nationality and 2017 World University Games Participation
Rules.
5.2
Born between 1st January 1989 and 31st December 1999; and be either
5.2.1
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Enrolled and currently studying a diploma or higher course at a university,
TAFE* (* conditions apply) or other tertiary institution (please note that
deferred students are not eligible for selection); or
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5.2.2
Have graduated from a university in the year immediately prior to the event
(i.e. graduated after 19th August 2016).
In order to confirm eligibility, athletes will need to ensure that they complete the FISU
Eligibility Certificate (this document must be signed by the University registrar or
equivalent confirming the above requirements and then sealed with the University seal)
and then provide the document to AUS (not Athletics Australia) for verification. Without
this document (including appropriate signatures and seals), athletes will not be
confirmed as part of the team.
5.3
Be a citizen of Australia.
5.4
Be a registered member of Athletics Australia through their Member Association.
5.5
Complete and submit the online Application for Consideration for Selection form (which
can be found at www.athletics.com.au) for each event in which the athlete is seeking
selection. The form must be submitted by the dates shown in section 6. The date for
submission of the Application for Selection may be extended at the discretion of the
Chairman of Selectors on the recommendation of the Director of High Performance.
5.6
Commit to signing the Athletics Australia Code of Conduct.
5.7
Be and remain in ‘good standing’ with Athletics Australia and at all times comply with
Athletics Australia’s Code of Conduct and conduct themselves in a way that does not
bring themselves, their sport or the National Team into disrepute. Athletics Australia may
consider past and present behavioural conduct in determining whether an athlete is in
‘good standing’. If Athletics Australia determines that an athlete is not in ‘good standing’
with Athletics Australia, in its absolute discretion Athletics Australia may choose not to
select that athlete.
5.8
Agree to undertake all reasonably expected education courses, including but not
limited to ASADA e-learning modules level 1 & 2.
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6.1
Qualification Periods, Nomination and Selection Dates
The following qualification periods (in conjunction with Australian University Sport) have
been determined for selection in the 2017 World University Games Team:
Qualifying
Period
Start
Qualifying
Period End
Nomination Due
National
Championships
Decathlon &
Heptathlon
1/01/16
11/06/17
25/03/17
26/03/17 –
02/04/17
10000m
1/01/16
11/06/17
05/12/16
Half
Marathon
1/01/16
11/06/17
20km Walk
1/01/16
All other
Events
1/10/16
Events
Initial
Selection
Meeting
w/c
03/04/17
Final
Selection
Meeting
w/c
12/06/17
8/12/16
w/c
03/04/17
w/c
12/06/17
25/03/17
N/A
w/c
03/04/17
w/c
12/06/17
11/06/17
13/02/17
19/02/17
w/c
03/04/17
w/c
12/06/17
11/06/17
25/03/17
26/03/17 –
02/04/17
w/c
03/04/17
w/c
12/06/17
7
Eligible Performance Criteria
7.1
Performances must be achieved during competitions organised or authorised by IAAF,
its Area Associations or its National Member Federations. Results achieved at university
or school competitions must be certified by Athletics Australia or the National Federation
of the country in which the competition was organised.
7.2
Performances must be achieved during an official competition organised in conformity
with IAAF Rules.
7.3
To be recognised for the purposes of this Policy, performances achieved in Australia must
be achieved in a competition sanctioned by Athletics Australia as an Athletics Australia
“National Permit Meeting”. Athletics Australia operates a sanctioning process across all
meets that involves the issuing of a permit – “National Permit” or “Recreational (State)
Permit”. A current list of all “National Permit” meetings will be available on the Athletics
Australia website.
7.4
Performances achieved in mixed events, on the track and completely in the Stadium,
shall not normally be accepted. If athletes and/or coaches are in doubt as to the
interpretation of the IAAF and Athletics Australia Rules in relation to qualifying
performances in Mixed Events they should contact the Competitions Manager of
Athletics Australia.
7.5
Wind-assisted performances, beyond legal readings recognised by the IAAF, will not be
accepted.
7.6
Hand-timed performances in 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 110m/100m Hurdles, 400m
Hurdles and 4x100m relay will not be accepted.
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7.7
Indoor performances for all field events and for races of 200m and longer, will be
accepted.
7.8
For events of 200m and longer, performances achieved on oversized tracks shall not be
accepted.
7.9
Performances must be achieved in a competition where a minimum of three athletes
are competing.
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7.9.1
For throwing events, all three athletes must be competing with the same
implement specifications.
7.9.2
For hurdle events, all three athletes must be competing with the same hurdle
heights.
Selection Meetings
There will be two selection meetings to determine the athletes who will be selected in the 2017
World University Games Team.
8.1
Initial selection for athletes in all events will be in the week commencing Monday 3rd April
2017.
8.2
Final selection for athletes in all events will be in the week commencing Monday 12th
June 2017.
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Prioritising athletes at the selection meetings
9.1
Trials winners holding the Qualification Standard.
9.2
The Selectors will then consider athletes in the following order:
9.2.1
Most likely to finish in the top eight at a future World Championships or Olympic
Games.
9.2.2
The following factors in any order the Selectors consider relevant:

Repeat Qualification Standard performances

Finishing order at the 2017 Australian Championships

Head-to-head record in the qualification period

Previous Championships record

Current form and fitness
9.3
Squads of up to six athletes may be selected for the relay teams. For the avoidance of
doubt, selection of relay teams is entirely at the discretion of the Selectors.
9.4
For the avoidance of doubt only athletes who have met the Eligibility Requirements may
be nominated subject to the application of Sections 2 and 4. Furthermore the
nomination of any athlete is at the absolute discretion of Athletics Australia.
10. Appeal Process
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The appeal process can be found in the Athletics Australia By-Laws (section 8) available at
www.athletics.com.au.
11.
Funding
Australian University Sport imposes a levy on athletes selected to compete in the FISU World
University Games. Athletics Australia is unable to cover the cost of this levy, however may be
in a position to offer limited assistance. In essence, this is a self-funded team, and athletes
should expect a levy of up to $5,000 - $6,000.
12.
Amendment to Policy
This Policy can be amended at any time by Athletics Australia if it is of the opinion that such
an amendment is necessary as a result of any change to the Participation Rules, to give effect
to the Policy following discovery of a drafting error or oversight, or for any other reason
determined to be in the best interests of Athletics Australia. Athletics Australia shall not be
responsible or liable in any way to any one as a result of any such amendment.
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Appendix 1 – Entry Standards
Men
10.47
21.00
46.54
1:47.47
3:42.83
14:06.93
29:45.48
1:07:25
8:39.77
13.84
50.55
2.18
5.35
7.68
16.21
18.48
58.03
70.15
75.45
7345
1:25:54
N/A
N/A
Event
100m
200m
400m
800m
1500m
5000m
10000m
Half Marathon
3000mSC
110mH / 100mH
400mH
High Jump
Pole Vault
Long Jump
Triple Jump
Shot Put
Discus Throw
Hammer Throw
Javelin Throw
Decathlon / Heptathlon
20km Race Walk
4x100m Relay
4x400m Relay
Women
11.69
23.78
53.30
2:03.13
4:14.14
16:05.16
34:15.74
1:16:48
10:03.41
13.37
57.61
1.83
4.20
6.28
13.53
16.29
52.61
65.31
51.65
5619
1:38:53
N/A
N/A
These standards must read in conjunction with the requirements set out in Section 2 of
Athletics Australia’s 2017 World University Games Selection Policy.
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Appendix 2 – Domestic Competitions
Competition
Location
Date
Australian 10,000m Championships (Zatopek:10)
Melbourne
8 December 2016
South Australian Athletics Championships
Adelaide
17-19 February 2017
ACT Athletics Championships
Canberra
17-19 February 2017
Queensland Athletics Championships
Brisbane
23-26 February 2017
NSW Athletics Championships
Sydney
23-26 February 2017
WA Athletics Championships
Perth
23-26 February 2017
Victorian Athletics Championships
Melbourne
23-26 February 2017
Victorian Athletics Championships
Melbourne
3-5 March 2017
#SUMMERofATHS Grand Prix
Canberra
11-12 March 2017
Tasmanian Athletics Championships
Hobart
18-19 March 2017
Australian Athletics Championships
Sydney
26 March-2 April 2017
NOTE: COMPETITION DATES ARE SUBJECT TO RATIFICATION AND MAY CHANGE – REFER TO THE
ATHLETICS AUSTRALIA WEBSITE FOR UP-TO-DATE CALENDAR INFORMATION
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