Athletics Australia Selection Policy 2019 World Para Athletics Championships Dubai, United Arab Emirates 7-15 November 2019

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ATHLETICS AUSTRALIA SELECTION POLICY 2019 WORLD PARA ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 7-15 NOVEMBER 2019

This document sets out the basis on which Athletics Australia will select its Team for the World Para Athletics Championships in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 7-15 November 2019.

1 Aims

The aim of Athletics Australia’s Selection Policy for the World Para Athletics Championships is to nominate a quality team capable of realising Australia’s vision of being a Top 5 Nation at Benchmark Events.

The policy is aligned with the Australian Institute of Sport High Performance strategy and with the Athletics Australia Strategic Plan to achieve gold medals, supported by silver and bronze medals at Paralympic Games and World Para Athletics Championships.

Specifically, the policy aims to facilitate the following outcomes:

• Selecting athletes that are realistic medal contenders in Dubai, and

• Selecting athletes that are realistic medal contenders at 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games.

2 Standards, criteria and athlete numbers

Consistent with this strategy, and in accordance with previous Athletics Australia selection strategies for Para-athletics teams, Athletics Australia has developed Athletics Australia A (“AA A”) and Athletics Australia B (“AA B") Selection Standards for this policy. “AA A” and “AA B” Selection Standards are available in Appendix 1 of this document. The World Para Athletics

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Qualification Standards are the minimum qualification entry standards for all events, however selection will be in accordance with this selection policy.

2.1 To be eligible for consideration by the Selectors for selection (subject to clause 3.3.3), an athlete must achieve any of the following (listed in order of highest to lowest seeding):

- Two (or more) “AA A” Selection Standard performances - One “AA A” Selection Standard performance and One “AA B” Selection Standard performance - Two (or more) “AA B” Selection Standard performances

2.2 There are a number of events on the World Para Athletics Championships event list that were not contested in previous Paralympic Games or World Para Athletics Championships. Every effort has been made to set accurate “AA A” and “AA B” Selection Standards for these events. If necessary, due to increased depth or performance internationally, these Standards may be adjusted during the Selection period in line with Section 11 of this policy. Should this be required the policy will be amended accordingly and communicated through the Athletics Australia website (www.athletics.com.au).

2.3 An eligible athlete may compete in an unlimited number of medal events as long as they have achieved the World Para Qualification Standard for that event. Events in which the athlete has achieved the Standard shall be prioritised according to the seeding outlined in section 2.1 The achievement of a World Para Qualification Standard(s) has no bearing on selection, as per item 2.1. World Para Qualification Standards may be found through the World Para Athletics website (https://www.paralympic.org/athletics).

2.4 Athletics Australia may select up to three athletes per individual class event. In the event that two or more classes have to compete as a combined event in the Field Events after the final entry by name and event viability review (e.g. Shot Put F53/54/55) countries may enter a total maximum of five (5) eligible athletes in a combined medal event. However, within each sport class, a maximum of three (3) eligible athletes may be entered.

2.5 Athletics Australia may enter one team in each relay event comprising of up to six WPA eligible athletes.

2.6 To be selected athletes must meet the Athlete Eligibility Criteria (see Section 4).

2.7 All Selection Performances must be achieved within the Selection Period (see Section 5) and must meet the Performance Eligibility Criteria (see Section 6).

2.8 A minimum of five (5) athlete entries from three (3) National Paralympic Committees (NPC) is necessary to sustain an individual medal event on the programme. A minimum of five (5) entries from five (5) NPCs is necessary to sustain a relay medal event on the programme.

World Para Athletics shall review the viability of all events following the close of the final entries (30 September 2019). In the case an event does not meet the above viability criteria by the final entry based on the Classification Hierarchy Table (World Para Athletics Rule 9), World Para Athletics reserve the right to combine such event with other event(s) where appropriate and applicable. In such combined field events the RAZA point system P a g e | 2 Version 2.1 24/01/19 Athletics Australia Selection Policy

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may be used to determine the results. World Para Athletics also reserve the right to cancel such events or run them as non-medal events.

In the instance that the entry number of an event dropped below the aforementioned event viability criteria due to withdrawals after 1st October, 2019, the event shall be run as a Medal Event and the medals will be allocated under the ‘minus one’ rule (i.e. if there are 3 entrants, 2 medals shall be awarded).

3 Selection 3.1 There will not be a Selection Trial for any event for the 2019 World Para Athletics World Championships.

3.2 Automatic Selection

3.2.1 An athlete finishing with a Gold medal in an individual Track & Field event at the 2017 World Para Athletics Championships will be automatically selected in the 2019 World Para Athletics Championships Team, subject to attaining one or more “AA A” in that specific event, during the Selection Period.

3.2.2 Automatic selection is subject to the athlete meeting all Eligibility Requirements and satisfying the Domestic Competition Obligations. Automatic Selections will be confirmed during the selection meeting held the week commencing 8 April 2019.

3.3 Selection at the Discretion of the Selectors 3.3.1 Any remaining selections to the Team will be made at the discretion of the Selectors and will be exercised in line with the Aims of this policy. This discretion is absolute and need not be exercised.

3.3.2 In order to be eligible for discretionary selection (subject to clause 3.3.3), athletes must have achieved two (or more) performances that achieve either the “AA A” Selection Standard, or the “AA B” Selection Standard. For absolute clarity, to be eligible for discretionary selection, an athlete must achieve any of the following:

- Two (or more) “AA A” Selection Standards - One “AA A” Selection Standard and One “AA B” Selection Standard - Two (or more) “AA B” Selection Standards

3.3.3 If an athlete is injured or ill and does not achieve the Selection Standards in clause 3.3.2 during the Selection Period due to significant injury or illness, they may still be considered for discretionary selection by the Selectors. In this instance the Selectors should receive a medical report from the AA Chief Medical Officer and advice from the Paralympic Program Manager and/or Head of High Performance Systems. This discretion is absolute and need not be exercised. There is no right to appeal the decision of the Selectors under this clause 3.3.3.

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3.4 Relay Selection 3.4.1 If, in the discretion of the Selectors, the relay event is considered a strong medal chance, athletes may be selected to the Team as a member of that relay squad ahead of other athletes, as long as that individual has achieved a relevant individual event World Para Athletics Qualification Standard in accordance with the World Para Athletics rules.

3.4.2 For the avoidance of doubt, this may mean an athlete who has a single World Para Athletics Qualification performance but is a member of the relay squad that is considered a medal chance may be selected ahead of another athlete that is not a member of any relay squad. This consideration is at the discretion of the Selectors. However, the Selectors may seek advice on relative medal chances from the AA Paralympic Program Manager and/or the AA Head of High Performance Systems.

3.4.3 If a relay team is not considered a medal chance by the Selectors, the selection of any members of that team will be on the basis of their individual performances only. In this circumstance, should Australia not be able to select members for that relay squad on individual merits, the relay qualification may be forfeited.

3.4.4 If an athlete is selected in a relay squad, the relay will form an integral part of that athlete’s competition. Should this not be accepted by the individual athlete and/or coach, that athlete may be withdrawn from the team. If an athlete is selected under 3.4.1 and/or 3.4.2 they may be entered in their individual event at the discretion of the Team Leader, only if it is in the interest of the final relay team (in the Team Leader’s sole opinion).

4 Athlete Eligibility Criteria

Only those athletes who qualify according to this clause will be eligible for selection in the Team:

4.1 Satisfy all World Para Athletics Nationality and World Para Athletics Championship Participation Rules;

4.2 Be a citizen of Australia;

4.3 Be a registered member of Athletics Australia through their Member Association;

4.4 Hold a World Para Athletics Classification (Review or Confirmed) as per the World Para Athletics Classification Masterlist; currently there are no Australian athletes Internationally Classified in Race Running. As such there is no selection standards for these events – if and when there are Australian athletes Internationally Classified in Race Running, and greater depth in performance has been established internationally, such standards will be developed.

4.5 Hold a World Para Athletics Athlete Licence for 2019;

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4.6 Meet the minimum age of eligibility as determined by the World Para Athletics Rules and Regulations (www.paralympic.org);

4.7 Compete in the event in which they seek selection in the Open division of the 2019 Australian Athletics Championships, with the exception of those athletes whose event is not being conducted. To meet this criterion any athlete wishing to compete in an alternate event, or able body event, at these Championships, or seeking injury exemption from these Championships must provide this request in writing for approval by the Chairman of Selectors in consultation with the Paralympic Program Manager and/or Head of High Performance Systems.

4.8 Complete and submit the online Application for Consideration for Selection form (which may be found at www.athletics.com.au) for each event in which the athlete is seeking selection. The form must be submitted no later 5pm Friday 5 April 2019. 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 Paralympic Program Manager and/or the Head of High Performance Systems.

4.9 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’, Athletics Australia may in its absolute discretion choose not to select that athlete.

4.10 Commit to signing a Team Agreement and Code of Conduct.

4.11 Agree to undertake all reasonably expected education courses, including but not limited to ASADA e-learning modules level 1 & 2, and Anti-Match Fixing.

4.12 Agree to comply with any pre-Championships preparation policy that will be published by Athletics Australia’s Paralympic Program Manager. This policy may include the requirement to prove form and fitness to compete in the 2019 World Para Athletics Championships. Failure by a previously selected athlete to comply with the pre- Championships preparation policy will, at the discretion of the Paralympic Program Manager and/or Head of High Performance Systems, result in an athlete who has been named by Athletics Australia at an earlier date not being selected in the final team for the World Para Athletics Championships.

5 Qualification Period

5.1 All Selection Standard performances must be achieved between the following dates:

Events Qualifying Start Qualifying End

23:59 (Australian Eastern All Track & Field Events 1 January 2019 Standard Time) on 23rd September 2019

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6 Eligible Selection Standard Performance Criteria

6.1 All Selection Standard performances (referred to below as performances) must be achieved during World Para Athletics sanctioned competitions. Athletics Australia will confirm the list of World Para Athletics sanctioned meets throughout Australia through the Athletics Australia website.

6.2 Performances must be achieved during an official competition organised in conformity with IAAF/World Para Athletics Rules.

6.3 For the purposes of this Selection Policy, performances in a single event in any single competition, if there are rounds either on the same day or multiple days, will only be counted as a single Selection Standard performance e.g. only one performance from the heat or final, qualifying round or final, or a field event series. For clarity the best performance from that specific event will be the single and only Selection Standard for consideration by the Selectors from that event.

6.4 Performances achieved in mixed events, will only be accepted under the following circumstances:

6.4.1 For all field events held completely in the stadium the results will be automatically accepted if achieved at World Para Athletics sanctioned events, and the two events (Men’s and Women’s) were conducted concurrently with separate results. 6.4.2 Never accepted for track events.

6.5 Wind assisted performances shall not be accepted. Outdoor performances in 100m, 200m, and Long Jump must be accompanied by wind gauge readings.

6.5.1 For 100m, 200m and Long Jump the wind reading must not be above 2.0m/s (see World Para Athletics rules Chapter 5, 3(e)).

6.6 Hand-timed performances for events up to and including 800m will not be accepted.

6.7 Indoor performances for all field events and for races of 400m and longer, will be accepted.

6.8 For the running events of 200m and over, performances achieved on over-sized tracks will not be accepted.

6.9 Performances must be achieved in a competition where a minimum of three athletes are competing.

6.9.1 For throwing events, all three athletes must be competing with the same implement specifications. 6.9.2 For events held as part of a Member Association’s existing competition structure, in a World Para Athletics sanctioned event, this criterion does not need to be achieved.

7 Selection Meetings

There will be two selection meetings to determine the athletes who will be selected in the 2019 World Para Athletics Championships Team.

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7.1 For Automatic Selection the selection meeting will be held the week after the Australian Athletics Championships (the “Nationals”) which is the week commencing 8th April 2019.

7.2 For all Discretionary Selections the selection meeting will be held on Tuesday 24th September 2019.

8 Prioritising athletes

Without limiting the discretion of the Selectors, the Selectors in consultation with the Paralympic Program Manager, may consider any factor, or combination of factors that in their opinion is relevant for consideration when selecting athletes for the team, including but not necessarily limited to:

8.1 Potential to win a medal at the 2019 World Para Athletics Championships,

8.2 Potential to win a medal at the 2020 Paralympic Games,

8.3 The number of “AA A” Standard Performances (i.e. multiple “AA A” Standard Performances are better than a single “AA A” Standard Performance, a single “AA A” Standard Performance is better than multiple “AA B” Standard Performances),

8.4 Any history of performances at either Paralympic Games or World Para Athletics Championships with particular reference to the final position achieved by Athletes in individual events and their performances compared to the standards on which they were selected for those events,

8.5 Any history of performance or equivalent at other international competitions or World Para Athletics (domestic or internationally sanctioned) events against the relevant Qualifying Standards,

8.6 The quality and consistency of performance throughout the Selection Period,

8.7 Recent form and fitness.

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.

9 Further Obligations after Selection

Athletes selected in the Team for the 2019 World Para Athletics Championships in Dubai, United Arab Emirates according to the process and criteria set out in this Policy will be required to prove their fitness to compete in the World Para Athletics Championships by the achievement of pre- Australia departure standards to be set by the Paralympic Program Manager in consultation with relevant Athletics Australia Coaches.

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result in an athlete who has been selected in the Team being withdrawn from the World Para Athletics Championship Team.

10 Appeal Process

The appeal process is attached hereto as Appendix 2.

11 Amendment to Policy

This Policy may 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 - Athletics Australia A & B Selection Standards

2019 Men’s Standards

IPC A Qualifying 2019 AA A Qualifying 2019 AA B Qualifying Event Standard Standard Standard

RR2 100m 24.00 RR3 100m T11 12.10 00:11.03 00:11.42 100m T12 11.90 00:10.98 00:11.19 100m T13 12.00 00:10.91 00:11.05 100m T33 26.00 00:17.81 00:20.01 100m T34 20.00 00:15.61 00:16.41 100m T35 15.60 00:12.49 00:13.11 100m T36 13.70 00:12.22 00:12.58 100m T37 13.10 00:11.43 00:11.99 100m T38 13.00 00:11.16 00:11.68 T45 100m T46 11.70 00:10.85 00:11.06 T47 100m T51 30.00 00:21.13 00:23.33 100m T52 21.00 00:17.19 00:17.79 100m T53 16.65 00:14.70 00:14.95 100m T54 15.15 00:14.10 00:14.36 T42 100m 15.60 00:12.27 00:12.61 T63 T44 100m T62 12.50 00:10.90 00:11.22 T64 200m T35 32.00 00:26.27 00:27.27 200m T37 26.60 00:23.85 00:24.32 200m T51 51.00 00:41.94 00:47.43 200m T61 34.00 00:24.68 00:25.40 T44 200m 26.00 00:22.25 00:23.35 T64 400m T11 57.00 00:50.78 00:52.56 400m T12 55.00 00:49.46 00:50.00 400m T13 56.00 00:48.21 00:49.94 400m T20 52.60 00:48.60 00:49.35 T33 400m 01:08.00 00:53.17 00:54.30 T34

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400m T36 01:10.00 00:54.59 00:57.22 400m T37 01:03.00 00:52.38 00:54.00 400m T38 01:00.00 00:51.47 00:53.15 T45 400m T46 54.00 00:49.00 00:49.81 T47 T51 400m 01:50.00 01:00.90 01:02.52 T52 400m T53 56.20 00:49.20 00:50.00 400m T54 50.00 00:46.98 00:47.54 400m T62 01:10.00 00:46.98 00:47.54 T33 800m 02:10.00 01:46.62 01:49.45 T34 800m T36 02:40.00 02:08.12 02:15.05 800m T53 01:55.00 01:38.00 01:41.00 800m T54 01:38.00 01:34.66 01:36.00 1500m T11 04:32.00 04:06.69 04:15.10 T12 1500m 04:12.00 03:53.00 03:57.00 T13 1500m T20 04:12.00 03:56.39 03:58.18 T37 1500m 05:10.00 04:14.85 04:27.02 T38 T45 1500m 04:30.00 03:57.24 04:00.77 T46 T51 1500m 05:20.00 03:44.94 03:53.48 T52 T53 1500m 03:09.00 02:59.00 03:02.00 T54 5000m T11 16:55.00 15:36.24 16:08.43 T12 5000m 15:57.00 14:22.00 15:00.00 T13 T53 5000m 10:50.00 10:15.00 10:24.00 T54 Long Jump T11 5.30 6.41 6.13 Long Jump T12 6.00 7.06 6.92 Long Jump T13 5.50 6.78 6.45 Long Jump T20 6.00 7.22 6.83 Long Jump T36 4.00 5.62 5.36 Long Jump T37 5.00 6.22 5.83 Long Jump T38 4.40 6.54 5.80 Long Jump T45 5.70 7.10 6.93

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T46 T47 T42 Long Jump T61 4.20 6.35 5.59 T63 T44 Long Jump T62 5.50 7.07 6.54 T64 T45 High Jump T46 1.50 1.99 1.87 T47 T42 High Jump 1.45 1.83 1.76 T63 T44 High Jump 1.40 2.02 1.85 T64 F31 Club Throw 22.00 34.74 30.76 F32 Club Throw F51 17.00 28.85 26.65 Discus Throw F11 27.00 39.83 36.14 Discus Throw F37 39.00 53.41 48.59 F51 Discus Throw 10.00 19.70 16.48 F52 F54 Discus Throw F55 33.00 42.49 38.82 F56 F43 F44 Discus Throw 39.00 61.60 50.39 F62 F64 F12 Javelin 41.00 62.51 58.14 F13 F33 Javelin 17.00 33.56 27.96 F34 Javelin F38 30.00 48.51 44.29 F40 Javelin 27.00 41.43 37.63 F41 F45 Javelin 39.00 60.79 53.52 F46 F53 Javelin 17.00 28.41 24.33 F54 Javelin F56 31.00 44.87 41.91

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F57 F42 F43 F44 Javelin F61 44.00 58.68 53.48 F62 F63 F64 Shot Put F11 7.50 12.83 11.49 Shot Put F12 11.50 15.78 14.72 Shot Put F20 10.50 15.93 14.50 Shot Put F32 6.50 9.61 8.36 Shot Put F33 6.00 10.69 9.18 Shot Put F34 7.00 11.31 10.88 Shot Put F35 8.00 15.21 13.53 Shot Put F36 8.50 14.37 12.73 Shot Put F37 11.00 15.00 13.33 Shot Put F38 9.00 13.75 11.92 Shot Put F40 6.00 9.81 8.87 Shot Put F41 8.00 12.81 11.24 F45 Shot Put 11.00 15.13 14.52 F46 Shot Put F53 5.00 8.44 7.10 F54 Shot Put 9.50 11.46 11.09 F55 F56 Shot Put 11.00 14.33 13.91 F57 F42 Shot Put F61 11.20 14.01 13.32 F63 NB. Currently there are no Australian athletes Internationally Classified in Race Running. As such there is no selection standards for these events – if and when there are Australian athletes Internationally Classified in Race Running, and greater depth in performance has been established internationally, such standards will be developed.

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2019 Women’s Standards

IPC A Qualifying 2019 AA A Qualifying 2019 AA B Qualifying Event Standard Standard Standard

RR2 100m 25.50 RR3 100m T11 15.00 00:12.04 00:12.38 100m T12 14.30 00:12.00 00:12.45 100m T13 15.00 00:12.00 00:12.65 T33 100m 25.00 00:18.73 00:19.62 T34 100m T35 20.50 00:14.50 00:16.08 100m T36 18.00 00:14.55 00:15.19 100m T37 16.00 00:13.61 00:14.16 100m T38 15.80 00:13.01 00:13.27 T45 100m T46 14.60 00:12.51 00:12.88 T47 T51 100m 35.00 00:20.86 00:22.50 T52 100m T53 20.30 00:16.57 00:17.20 100m T54 18.90 00:16.10 00:16.68 T42 100m 20.00 00:16.23 00:16.89 T63 T44 100m T62 16.00 00:13.06 00:13.40 T64 200m T11 31.00 00:24.93 00:25.56 200m T12 30.00 00:24.05 00:25.25 200m T13 33.00 00:25.59 00:26.50 200m T35 44.00 00:29.36 00:33.81 200m T36 38.00 00:30.46 00:32.29 200m T37 34.00 00:28.33 00:30.06 200m T38 33.60 00:27.17 00:28.84 T45 200m T46 29.00 00:25.56 00:26.64 T47 T44 200m 33.00 00:27.32 00:28.23 T64 400m T11 01:15.00 00:57.91 00:59.01 400m T12 01:12.00 00:55.21 00:59.25 400m T13 01:16.00 00:56.93 00:58.28 P a g e | 13 Version 2.1 24/01/19 Athletics Australia Selection Policy

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400m T20 01:10.00 00:58.52 00:59.24 400m T37 01:20.00 01:04.33 01:06.74 400m T38 01:19.00 01:02.63 01:08.97 T45 400m T46 01:15.00 00:59.48 01:01.18 T47 400m T53 01:10.00 00:56.52 00:58.33 400m T54 01:05.00 00:55.81 00:57.26 T33 800m 02:50.00 02:03.28 02:15.83 T34 800m T53 02:30.00 01:53.50 01:54.23 800m T54 02:10.00 01:51.00 01:53.14 1500m T11 06:20.00 04:51.50 05:02.56 T12 1500m 05:35.00 04:40.00 04:50.00 T13 1500m T20 05:20.00 04:30.99 04:50.00 T53 1500m 04:00.00 03:24.00 03:29.00 T54 T53 5000m 14:00.00 11:30.00 11:50.00 T54 Long Jump T11 3.40 4.88 4.48 Long Jump T12 3.70 5.55 5.18 Long Jump T20 4.30 5.44 5.23 Long Jump T37 3.50 4.63 4.29 Long Jump T38 3.75 4.72 4.53 T45 Long Jump T46 4.00 5.61 5.34 T47 T42 Long Jump T61 2.80 4.07 3.74 T63 T44 Long Jump T62 3.80 5.54 4.77 T64 F31 Club Throw 13.00 21.72 17.50 F32 Club Throw F51 8.00 20.72 14.34 Discus Throw F11 18.00 32.70 28.25 F37 Discus Throw 22.00 31.80 29.15 F38 Discus Throw F40 17.00 27.05 23.55

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F41 F51 Discus Throw F52 5.00 11.55 9.73 F53 F54 Discus Throw 14.50 21.87 19.58 F55 F56 Dsicus Throw 19.00 29.50 25.93 F57 F43 F44 Discus Throw 18.00 35.21 28.16 F62 F64 F12 Javelin 15.00 41.54 34.74 F13 F33 Javelin 11.50 18.14 15.50 F34 F45 Javelin 18.00 40.45 32.50 F46 F53 Javelin 10.00 18.10 14.20 F54 F55 Javelin 13.00 20.57 18.57 F56 F11 Shot Put 9.00 13.37 12.00 F12 Shot Put F20 9.50 13.09 11.98 Shot Put F32 2.80 5.66 4.41 Shot Put F33 3.50 5.74 4.95 Shot Put F34 5.20 7.68 6.66 Shot Put F35 6.00 9.14 7.60 Shot Put F36 5.50 9.66 8.50 Shot Put F37 7.50 11.88 10.18 Shot Put F40 3.50 7.25 6.03 Shot Put F41 5.00 8.21 7.66 F43 Shot Put 6.80 12.00 10.00 F44 Shot Put F54 4.30 6.93 6.33 F56 Shot Put 7.00 10.86 9.37 F57 NB. Currently there are no Australian athletes Internationally Classified in Race Running. As such there is no selection standards for these events – if and when there are Australian athletes Internationally Classified in Race Running, and greater depth in performance has been established internationally, such standards will be developed. P a g e | 15 Version 2.1 24/01/19 Athletics Australia Selection Policy

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Appendix 2 – Appeal Process

ATHLETICS AUSTRALIA 2019 WORLD PARA ATHLETICS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SELECTION APPEALS PROCEDURE REGULATION

As the World Para Athletics deadline for entries is 1 October 2019 and there are only limited options for changing athletes within the World Para Athletics entry system after that date, the default Athletics Australia Selection Appeal provisions (By Law 8) will not be appropriate in the circumstances.

In lieu thereof, the following ‘Fast Track” procedure will apply in accordance with these Regulations.

1. The Selection Appeals Tribunal will consist of one person only – who shall preferably be knowledgeable both of the sport of athletics and the law, but at least one of those areas;

2. An athlete not selected in the 2019 World Para Athletics Championships, may appeal his/her non-selection to the Selection Appeals Tribunal in accordance with this process.

3. The appeal must be made in writing and reach the CEO of Athletics Australia by hand delivery, facsimile or electronic transmission by no later than 24 hours after the notification to athletes of the Selection decisions by any means (including, but not limited to, emails to athletes, telephone calls to athletes, or posting of the final team selections on the Athletics Australia website or distribution through social media channels), which unless otherwise determined by Athletics Australia shall be 12 noon on Wednesday 25th September 2019.

4. An athlete may not appeal unless he/she has achieved the relevant AA Selection Standard for the event in respect of which the appeal is made.

5. The appeal must be accompanied by a cash or electronic funds transfer payment of $AUD500. If the fee is not paid, the athlete will be deemed to have withdrawn the appeal.

6. The sole grounds of appeal are that:

(a) a selected athlete whom the Appellant seeks to replace does not meet the Athlete Eligibility Criteria;

(b) the Appellant’s omission from the Team was otherwise a result of a failure by the Selectors to properly apply the Selection Criteria set out in the Policy;

7. The Appellant can withdraw an appeal at any time.

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9. If the appeal has no impact on any other athlete (ie there is a vacancy available within the World Para Athletics entry rules), the Tribunal will consider submissions, either orally or in writing, from or on behalf of the Appellant and the Selectors only. The Tribunal may consult any officer of Athletics Australia or other person it deems necessary to reach a fair and correct decision

10. If the appeal impacts on an athlete already selected (i.e. the appeal if successful would involve the substitution of that athlete with the Appellant), the Tribunal will also consider submissions by or on behalf of that athlete.

11. If more than one appeal affects selection in the same event, the appeals will be held concurrently and submissions considered from all relevant parties according to regulations 3.9 and 3.10.

12. The Tribunal has no power of selection or re-selection. The Tribunal may review the matter(s) set out in the appeal and may (as appropriate) refer the matter back to The Selectors for consideration.

13. The decision of the Tribunal will be binding on the parties and no further appeal, including to CAS, shall be allowed.

14. Hearing of the Appeal

(a) The Tribunal shall, as soon as practical after receiving the appeal documents, investigate and consider the matter and determine whether:

(1) the matter should be dismissed because, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there is no credible evidence, submission or argument upon which the Tribunal could be satisfied that a ground of the appeal can be made out; or (2) the appeal should be the subject of a hearing as set below.

(b) If the Tribunal determines the matter should be dismissed under Regulation 3.14(a)(1) above that decision is final and the appeal has failed. If the Tribunal determines that the appeal should be dismissed without a hearing, the Appellant's appeal fee of $500 is forfeited to Athletics Australia as the costs of the appeal. (c) If the Tribunal determines the matter warrants a hearing, the Tribunal will advise the Appellant and set the date for such a hearing as soon as practicable and necessary having regard to the timing of selection and the proximity of relevant events, in accordance with Regulation 3.8.

(d) The Tribunal must conduct any appeal hearing as follows:

(1) it must observe the principles of natural justice; (2) it is not bound by the rules of evidence and may inform itself as to any matter in such manner as it thinks fit; (3) it will conduct its hearings with as little formality and technicality and with as much expedition as the proper consideration of the matter permits;

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(4) hearings may occur in such manner as the Tribunal decides; (5) the Appellant must establish one or more grounds of appeal to the reasonable satisfaction of the Tribunal with full regard to the importance and gravity of the issue; (6) all persons appearing before the Tribunal have the right, at his, her or its expense, to legal representation;

(e) Following consideration of all information that the Tribunal considers relevant the Tribunal shall arrive at a finding;

(1) the Tribunal shall notify the CEO of its findings as soon as practicable; (2) if the Tribunal considers the ground(s) alleged by the Appellant to be made out, it shall recommend that The Selectors reconsider the relevant selection or nomination decision; (3) where the Tribunal considers that a ground of appeal has been made out, it may stipulate that all or part of the appeal fee be refunded to the Appellant; (4) The Selectors shall comply with any direction of the Tribunal to reconsider the relevant selection or nomination decision; (5) any further nomination or selection decision of The Selectors under the direction of the Tribunal shall be final and binding, and no further appeal shall be available to the Appellant in respect of that selection.

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Appendix 3 – WPA Marathon Championships

1. Aims

The 2019 WPA Marathon Championships will be held in London, UK, on April 28, 2019, as part of the Virgin Money London Marathon.

2. Qualification Standards

Eligible Classes Minimum Entry Men’s Events Qualifying Start Qualifying End Standard

T12 Marathon T11, T12 3:00:00 January 1, 2017 February 21, 2019

T46 Marathon T45, T46 3:00:00 January 1, 2017 February 21, 2019

T54 Marathon T52, T53, T54 1:35:00 January 1, 2017 February 21, 2019

Women’s Eligible Classes Minimum Entry Qualifying Start Qualifying End Events Standard

T12 Marathon T11, T12 3:35:00 January 1, 2017 February 21, 2019

T54 Marathon T52, T53, T54 1:58:00 January 1, 2017 February 21, 2019

3. Team Size

Athletics Australia will not be sending more than 6 eligible athletes per individual medal event, providing they have met the entry standard.

4. Team Selection

The team for the WPA Marathon Championships will be selected on *** by the Athletics Australia Selection Panel (See Section 3.3. for details).

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