SINGAPORE MEN’S ARTISTIC SELECTION POLICY FOR FIG 2018, Melbourne (AUS)

Competition Competition I - Qualification Categories Competition III - Individual Apparatus Final

Competition 22nd February – 25th February 2018 Dates

Competition 1. To allow gymnasts to gain international exposure and achieve Objectives international ranking

2. To prepare gymnasts for the XXIst Commonwealth Games 2018

3. To continue to work towards achieving the 2024 High Performance objectives

Timeline Sun, 12th Nov Deadline for Indication of Interest

Qualifiers:

Sat, 25th Nov FIG Melbourne World Cup Selection Trial

22nd to 25th FIG Melbourne World Cup (AUS) February

Eligibility 1. The gymnast must be a Singapore Citizen 2. The gymnast must be an athlete member of Singapore Gymnastics 3. The gymnast must be a minimum of 18 years old in 2017 (born 31.12.2000 or earlier)

Selection a. Objective Objective To select up to a maximum of 5 gymnasts for the Individual events competition at the World Cup series held in Melbourne.

b. Qualifier(s) Selection Trial:

i. Saturday, 25th November 2017 Location: 5 Bishan Street 14, Bishan Sports Hall Time: 3pm (TBC)

Selection 1. The 2017-2020 FIG Code of Points for each discipline will apply to Process & the respective selection trials stated within this Policy. Criteria 2. Gymnasts must submit their Indication of Interest to be selected for the competition by completing the registration form and submitting it together with completed scripts / training plans of their routines on all apparatus & schedules. Gymnasts who fail to register and submit all the necessary documents to Singapore Gymnastics by 12th November 2017 will not be considered for selection. 3. Gymnasts will be selected in the following order: a. SNOC selected XXIst Commonwealth Games gymnasts b. Any remaining spots will be allocated to the highest- scoring gymnasts with a minimum D-score of 4.8 on any apparatus. (In the event of a tie, the tie will be broken using the highest D-score). 4. The squad consisting of up to 5 athletes will be finalised following the Selection Trial, based on achieving the best outcome for the nation, and that which furthers the goals of SG’s MAG High- Performance Program. 5. In the event of a tie, the tie will be broken using highest D-score. 6. By entering the selection process, gymnasts and coaches agree to be bound by the provisions of this policy. 7. SG reserves the right to amend the selection policy at any time if it is determined that such an amendment is necessary.

Foreign-Based All rules and criteria as per outlined in this policy will apply to foreign- Gymnasts based gymnasts

Selection 1. General Manager committee a. Karen Norden

2. MAG Sport Development Manager (MAG)

a. Perry Koh

3. Coaching Representative

a. Ryosuke Kusumi

4. Judging Representative/s

a. Keong Sin Gen 5. Technical Advisory Representative (MAG) a. Gan Chai San

Members of the Selection Committee may be replaced in the case there is a conflict of interest.

Over-riding 1. Gymnast/s must be free of any injury that may hinder effective Selection training and participation in competition as part of preparations Criteria towards the identified competitions. 2. Gymnast/s with injury at the time of each selection trial may be exempted from the trial, but still be considered for selection if: (i) The gymnast has registered for the trial according to the stipulated deadline, (ii) The gymnast can produce medical certification verifying doctor’s diagnosis of her inability to perform her routines at the point of the selection trial, (iii) The gymnast has a proven track record of skill level, competition appearances, achievements, and results from past competitions or selection trials, and; (iv) It is deemed that the injury will not hinder subsequent effective preparation towards the major Games. 3. A history of good training attitude and conduct, as well as potential for future development, will be taken into consideration. 4. Gymnast must exhibit the ability to cooperate with team members, including coaches and team officials, and must be able to contribute

to a positive team spirit. 5. Gymnasts must not withhold any information relating to injury that could affect training at any time before the Games. 6. Gymnasts who are unable to maintain consistent attendance at training before the competition may be dropped from the squad. 7. Gymnast who are unable to maintain consistent performance and / or attendance at stipulated controlled testings before the competition may be dropped from the squad.

Announcement The final Squad selection will be announced within 10 days of conclusion of the final Selection Trial.

Centralised 1. All gymnasts named to the squad must participate in centralised Training training commencing 1st February 2018. Gymnasts must show commitment to the training program by attending all sessions as required by national coaches. 2. Gymnasts may bring their own coaches to centralised training

Substitution & 1. In the event of an athlete sustaining an injury after successful Injury selection, he is required to immediately inform SG of the injury, and submit doctor’s diagnosis. SG reserves the right to withdraw or substitute any gymnasts not deemed to be able to prepare for the competition effectively. 2. In the event of any injuries where the gymnast(s) is deemed unfit to compete, there will be NO substitution. 3. In the event when any gymnast(s) withdraws from the competition, there will be NO substitution.

Appeals 1. The appeals tribunal will be ready to operate once selection decisions have been released. 2. The appeal will not be a re-selection but rather a process to inquire whether the decision reached by the selectors was properly made and according to the selection process & criteria laid out in this policy. 3. If the appeals tribunal find that the selection process was not properly followed, it will be referred back to the selectors for a re-selection. 4. A fee of SGD 300 must be submitted at the time of filing an appeal. Should the appeal be found to be unmeritorious or frivolous, the bond will be forfeited.

5. Where athlete A’s appeal poses a risk to athlete B of being excluded from the final selection, athlete B will be given an opportunity to be heard at the appeal. 6. Legal representation will be warranted in cases where legal issues are involved and the athlete’s best chance of articulating the appeal depends on it.

Process of filing 1. Appeals must be lodged strictly within 2 business days (Mon-Fri only) an appeal of announcement of selection decisions. Any appeals received later than this deadline will not be entertained. 2. Appeals can be prepared partially or wholly by lawyers and must be lodged through written submissions to Singapore Gymnastics in the attached form and submitted in person to: The Appeals Tribunal Singapore Gymnastics 3 Stadium Drive #01-33 Singapore 397630 3. Payment of SGD 300 per appeal must be made upon submission of the appeal, via cheque payment to “Singapore Gymnastics”. Failure to receive payment will result in the appeal being null and void.

Funding 1. The Commonwealth Games Development fund will be applied to athletes that have been selected to the XXIst Commonwealth Games. (Exact amount TBC)

Other 1. Exemption from selection is not permitted under any circumstances information (e.g. outstanding performances in the past), except injury, according to the terms laid out in the over-riding selection criteria as stated above. 2. For any queries pertaining to this selection policy and its contents, please contact Singapore Gymnastics: mag- [email protected]

Appendix 1 – Indication of Interest (Page 1/2)

GYMNAST’S PARTICULARS & INFORMATION Full Name:

IC Number: Date of Birth: Gender: Male / Female (DD/MM/YYYY) Address Line 1:

Address Line 2: Singapore

Contact: (Home) (Mobile) (Fax) Email:

Women’s

Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Discipline: (please tick) - Individual

Rhythmic Gymnastics - Group

Current School:

Teacher in-charge:

Teacher’s Contact (Mobile) (Office) (Fax) Teacher’s Email:

Current Gymnastics

Club/ School/ Org.:

Current Coach 1:

Coach 1’s Contact (Mobile) (Office) (Fax) Coach 1’s Email:

Current Coach 2: (If applicable)

Coach 2’s Contact: (Mobile) (Office) (Fax) Coach 2’s Email:

Appendix 1 – Indication of Interest (Page 2/2)

PARENT’S OR GUARDIAN’S PARTICULARS Full Name:

IC Number:

Relationship: Gender: Male / Female

Address Line 1:

Address Line 2: Singapore

Contact: (Mobile) (Office) (Fax) Email:

DECLARATION & INDEMNITY CLAUSE

I/We*, (Gymnast name &

NRIC) and (if gymnast under 18) (Parent/ Guardian’s

Name & NRIC), hereby agree to my/ my child’s/ my ward’s* participation in the Selection Trials for

the XXI Commonwealth Games, conducted by Singapore Gymnastics.

In consideration of your acceptance of this registration, all claims and damages against

Singapore Gymnastics, its officers, agents, and employees, arising from, occasioned by, or incidental

to my/ my child’s/ my ward’s* participation in the Selection Trial are hereby waived, released, and

forever discharged.

In an emergency, permission is granted to Singapore Gymnastics to seek medical attention

for me/ my child/ my ward*, as it may deem necessary at my sole expense.

Signature of Gymnast/ Parent/ Guardian Date

Appendix 2 – Appeals Form

To: The Appeals Tribunal Singapore Gymnastics

Name of Gymnast:

Discipline:

Date(s) of Selection Trial: Full Description of (Please attach additional pages if space is insufficient.) Appeal:

Name of Person Relationship to Submitting Appeal: Gymnast: Contact: (Mobile) (Office) (Fax) Email:

Signature of Person Submitting Appeal Date

FOR OFFICIAL USE Cheque No.: Receipt No.: