Selection Criteria: 2014 National Championship Trip Subsidy »

Selection Criteria: 2014 National Championship Trip Subsidy

Site: Cornerbrook, Newfoundland
Dates: March 11 - 23, 2014
Number of athletes to be selected for a trip subsidy if funding is available:15
Selection races: BC Cup #1 (Prince George) for Juv B/G and Jr B/G categories; World Jr/U23 Trials (Canmore) for Jr M/W and U23 M/W

Selection Criteria:

An athlete must demonstrate the ability to finish in the top three in their respective category at the 2014 National Championships to be selected. Selection will be based on the following:

1.      Athletes selected to the 2014 U-23 World Championship team automatically qualify unless they are currently attending a NDC, in which case they are not eligible.

2.      Athletes selected to the 2014 World Junior Championship team automatically qualify unless they are currently attending a NDC, in which case they are not eligible.

3.      The following age classes - U23 Men/Women (1991, 1992, 1993), Juvenile Boy (1998, 1999), Junior Boy (1996, 1997), Junior Men (1994, 1995), Juvenile Girl (1998, 1999), Junior Girl (1996, 1997), Junior Women (1994, 1995).

4.      The Athlete Development Committee will select 80% of the Team using the results of the selection races and comparing each category against the national CPL and CSL. The athletes qualifying by criteria #1 & 2 are a part of this 80%.

5.      The remaining 20% will be filled in at the discretion of the Athlete Development Committee, and may include “force majeure”, CPL points, CSL points, past performances, etc.

6.    The athlete is a current member of Cross Country BC in good standing with the Association.

7.    The athlete is attending the National Championships as part of the BC Ski Team.