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Eventing High Performance Squad Criteria Elite and National Squad Updated October 28, 2015 These criteria will be reviewed on a six month basis and the target scores in the performance criteria may be adjusted. In order to be eligible for selection to the Eventing High Performance Squad, athletes must be Equine Canada sport license holders in good standing. 1. SELECTION CRITERIA The Eventing High Performance Squad will be formally reviewed (and announced) in June and December, although the Selection Panel have the discretion to make changes during the year. In making such selection or de-selection, the Selection Panel will take account both the Performance Criteria and the Other Criteria as outlined in this document. 1.1 ELITE SQUAD – targeted towards the 2016 Olympic Games Performance Criteria Rider and horse combination with proven form at CCI/CIC3* and/or CCI4* in the previous 12 months that demonstrates that the combination is capable of being competitive at the 2016 Olympic Games. CCI 4*- 49 dressage , zero jumping penalties and max11 time penalties cross country, maximum one rail show jumping; or maximum combined final score 64 CCI 3*- 49 dressage, zero jumping penalties and max 6 time penalties cross country, maximum one rail show jumping ; or maximum combined final score 59 CIC 3* - 49 dressage, zero jumping penalties cross country or maximum combined final score 53 Additional Criteria Athletes are required to: 1. Act in accordance with the Equine Canada Regulations, Code of Conduct, and other reasonable instructions/policies provided by High Performance; 2. Take ownership for their performance, which includes aiming for personal best performances at targeted competitions and that the targeted competitions are outlined in an Annual High Performance Plan, created and agreed upon with the International Technical Advisor (ITA); 3. Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to being competitive on the world stage, demonstrated through performances tracking towards this goal; 4. Have a commitment to the 2016 Olympic Elite team with complete support, and desire to work within the Elite Squad culture, expectations and goals; 5. Sign a High Performance Athlete Agreement; 6. Adhere to the obligations in the High Performance Athlete Agreement. An athlete having attained the Elite Squad Target scores but who, for whatever reason no longer has the ride on the targeted horse (due to injury, loss of ride, etc.) may be maintained in the High Performance Squad program with other horses that are deemed suitable and showing the potential to become competitive and viable for future team competitions. 1.2 NATIONAL SQUAD: Targeted Focus 2018 WEG and 2020 Olympic Games Performance Criteria: Athlete and horse combination with proven form at CCI/CIC3* and/or CCI4* and/or CCI 2*s in the previous 12 months that demonstrates that the combination is capable of being competitive at the 2018 World Equestrian Games and 2020 Olympic Games. CCI 4* 60 dressage, zero jumping penalties and maximum 11 time penalties cross country, maximum one rail show jumping or maximum combined final score 75. CCI/CIC 3* 55 dressage, zero jumping penalties and maximum 6 time penalties cross country, maximum one rail show jumping or maximum combined final score 65. CCI 2* 49 dressage, zero jumping penalties and maximum 2 time penalties cross country, maximum one rail show jumping or maximum combined final score 55, The athlete must also demonstrate the potential to be competitive at the three star international level. Additional Criteria: Athletes are required to: 1. act in accordance with the Equine Canada Regulations, Code of Conduct and such other reasonable instructions/policies provided by High Performance; 2. take ownership for their performance, which includes aiming for personal best performances at targeted competitions and that the targeted competitions are outlined in an Annual High Performance Plan, created and agreed upon with the International Technical Advisor (ITA); 3. Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to being competitive on the world stage, demonstrated through performances tracking towards this goal; 4. Have a commitment to the 2016 Olympic National team with complete support, and desire to work within the National Squad culture, expectations and goals; 5. Sign a High Performance Athlete Agreement; 6. Adhere to the obligations in the High Performance Athlete Agreement. An athlete having attained National Squad Target results but who, for whatever reason no longer has the ride on the targeted horse (due to injury, loss of ride, etc.) may be maintained in the High Performance Squad program with other horses that are deemed suitable and showing the potential to become competitive and viable for future team competitions. Athletes on the 2014 World Equestrian Games Team and/or the 2015 Pan American Games Team also become invitees to the National Squad. 2. SELECTION PROCESS 2.1 The athlete who has been nominated to the High Performance Elite Squad by the Selection Panel will receive written notice from Equine Canada. 2.2 The athlete who has been nominated to the High Performance National Squad by the Selection Panel will receive written notice from Equine Canada. 2.3 In order to be named to the High Performance Elite or National Squad, the athlete must reply to confirm their commitment to the program and interest in receiving the benefits of being on the Elite Squad. The reply must include the signed Equine Canada Elite Athlete Agreement. Replies are submitted to: Fleur Tipton Manager Eventing, Equestrian Canada Suite 100, 308 Legget Drive Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K2K 1Y6 Email: [email protected] 2.4 MAJOR GAMES/ CHAMPIONSHIPS: 2.4.1 Declining the benefits does not jeopardize an athlete’s performance standing for selection to any Major Games, which will be determined pursuant to the applicable selection criteria. The athlete, in declining, will act through their own personal process towards meeting selection criteria for the 2016 Olympic Games. 2.4.2 Equine Canada – Eventing develops and publishes specific selection criteria for Games, Championships or other identified competitions (i.e. 2016 Olympic Games – Eventing). 2.4.3 An athlete who is listed on the Eventing High Performance Elite or National Squad is not automatically qualified for a Games, Championships or any other Team or Individual competition in which Equine Canada plans to send competitors. 3.0 Privileges of Elite Squad Members: 3.1 Elite Squad athlete/horse combinations will be invited to receive the following benefits: PROGRAM Elite Squad National Squad ELEMENTS Receive training at no cost with ITA at training Receive training at no cost with ITA at select * SQUAD TRAINING sessions that are part of the Canadian eventing training sessions that are part of the Canadian SESSIONS high performance program. eventing high performance program, including Elite Squad athletes may be invited with additional * National Squad athletes may be invited to training Participation in all prospective horses, depending on space sessions with their targeted horse or other training sessions is by availability and program targets prospective horse dependent on upcoming team invitation competitions and, if space available in training session. Receive training at no cost with ITA at specific Receive training at no cost with ITA at select COMPETITION competitions that are part of the Canadian eventing competitions that are part of the Canadian eventing COACHING high performance program. high performance program. Develop and arrange a schedule with the Develop and arrange a schedule with the INDIVIDUAL International Technical Advisor (ITA) to receive International Technical Advisor (ITA) to receive TRAINING SESSIONS individual training and/or competition support at his training and/or competition support at his prescribed rates prescribed rates. Receive ongoing monitoring and guidance from ITA Receive guidance from ITA through agreed through agreed methods and schedule to meet MONITORING & methods and schedule to meet performance goals, performance goals, including assistance with the GUIDANCE including assistance with the development of an development of an appropriate training and appropriate training and competition plan, video competition plan, video review and feedback, review and feedback dependent on the division in ongoing performance support, and other distance which the horse/athlete is competing. coaching resources. Receive Equine Management support from Team Receive Equine Management support from Team IST SUPPORT – Veterinarian at specific competitions/divisions that Veterinarian at select competitions/divisions that TEAM VET are part of the Canadian eventing high are part of the Canadian eventing high performance program. performance program, and dependent on the division in which the horse/athlete is competing. Receive ongoing access and guidance from the Receive ongoing access and guidance from the OTHER SUPPORT ITA, with consideration as to how these elements ITA, with consideration as to how these elements Farrier have been designed into the individual athlete YTP. have been designed into the individual athlete YTP. Mental Coach Performance Analysis Fitness/Nutrition Please note: related travel, food, and accommodation costs are at the expense of the athlete. Removal from the program Athletes can be removed from the program at any time by the ITA for any of the following reasons: • Lack of commitment • Not following program requirements • Decline in performance (not meeting targets) • Loss of targeted horse • Inability to contribute positively to the Squad • Not following the conditions of the Equine Canada Elite Athlete Agreement • Other reasons as determined by the ITA and the Canadian eventing high performance program .