SELECTION CRITERIA FOR SPECIFIED MEETINGS

1. THE 2014 COMMONWEALTH GAMES AND THE CENTRAL AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN GAMES

Barbados is represented at the Commonwealth Games and the Central American and Caribbean Games through the Barbados Olympic Association. The Athletics Association of Barbados has the responsibility of selecting the best medal prospects for the track and field events.

As such the AAB’s standards for this competition are viewed as targeted to elite athlete performance and are geared to encourage athletes to strive for excellence.

1. General Information

The 2014 Commonwealth and CAC Track and Field teams will be confirmed by June 30, 2014.

Eligibility:

Athletes must be Registered Athletes of the AAB in good standing, be Barbadian citizens, and possess current Barbados passports and/or proof of citizenship.

2. General Selection Principles for the Commonwealth Games and Central American and Caribbean

-  A maximum of two qualifiers for an event may be selected.

            -  The “Qualifying Period” to achieve the Standards ends Sunday June 22, 2014.

-  To be eligible for selection athletes must compete at the 2014 Barbados National   Championships in the event(s) for which they wish to be considered, except under circumstances outlined in the Exceptions clause.

- Performances achieved in competitions other than those administered in Barbados, must be supported by a certified copy of the meet results, or proof of the performances from a recognized source.

- Performances must be achieved in competitions sanctioned by the National Federation   of the country in which they were held.

- The AAB reserves the right to select a given Relay Team only in circumstances where there is a     sufficient number of high level athletes qualified in the individual event that comprises the relay event.

The following performances will not be accepted:

(i) Performances achieved in mixed (including male and female participants) track and    field events.

(ii)  Performances with wind-assistance above the allowable limits.

(iii) Hand-timed performances.

(iv) Performances achieved in relay races.

3. Standard Achievement

Where more than two athletes in an individual event have achieved the standard during

the Qualifying Period the selection will be determined by the top two (2) finishers at the

Barbados National Championships.

4. Exceptions

In the event that an athlete has been granted exemption from competing at the Barbados National Championships (due to injury or illness), or becomes injured or ill after selection, the AAB’s Medical designate and/or the fitness subcommittee will determine the fitness of the athlete to compete at the Commonwealth Games and / or the Central American and Caribbean Games.

The Selection Committee may include in these teams, athletes who in its sole discretion are considered to fulfill an AAB objective.

2. THE 2014 NORTH AMERICAN CENTRAL AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN UNDER 23 ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS

The North American Central American and Caribbean Under 23 Athletics Championships is the premier restricted age competition for post-CARIFTA athletes preparing for semi-professional or professional athletics careers. Therefore the standards for this competition are set to encourage athletes to reach a high level of performance and to strive for excellence.

The U23 ages are: 20, 21, and 22 years old (Born in 1992, 1993, 1994). Ages are as of December 31, 2014.

i) General Information

The 2014 NACAC team will be confirmed by June 30, 2014

Eligibility:

Athletes must be Registered Athletes of the AAB in good standing, be Barbadian

citizens, and possess current Barbados passports and/or proof of citizenship.

ii) General Selection Principles for NACAC Under 23 Athletics Championships

_ A maximum of two qualifiers for an event may be selected.

_ The “Qualifying Period” to achieve the Standards ends on June 22, 2014.

_ To be eligible for selection athletes must compete at the 2014 Barbados National         Championships in the event(s) for which they wish to be considered, except under                circumstances outlined in the Exceptions clause.

_ Performances achieved in competitions other than those administered in Barbados, must

   be supported by a certified copy of the meet results, or proof of the performances from a

   recognized source.

- Performances must be achieved in competitions sanctioned by the National Federation of                       the country in which they were held.

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iii) Standard Achievement

Where more than two athletes in an individual event have achieved the standard during

the Qualifying Period the selection will be determined by the top two (2) finishers at the

2014. Barbados National Championships.

iv)Exceptions

In the event that an athlete has been granted exemption from competing at the Barbados National Championships (due to injury or illness), or becomes injured or ill after selection, the AAB’s Medical designate and/or the fitness subcommittee will determine the fitness of the athlete to compete at the NACAC Athletics Championships.

The Selection Committee may include in this team, athletes who in its sole discretion are

considered to fulfill an AAB objective for future participation in athletics at the international level but who would not have achieved the standard.

Revised June, 2014