2017 Australian Maccabiah Team Athlete

MACCABI AUSTRALIA INCORPORATED

2017 AUSTRALIAN

MACCABIAH TEAM

ATHLETE SELECTION CRITERIA

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CONTENTS 1 DEFINITIONS ...... 2 2 ATHLETE SELECTION CRITERIA OBJECTIVE ...... 3 3 APPLICATION ...... 3 4 ATHLETE SELECTION CRITERIA STATEMENT ...... 3 Athlete Selection Criteria ...... 3 MAI Policies ...... 3 5 ATHLETE SELECTION CRITERIA BY SPORT ...... 4 ARCHERY ...... 4 BASKETBALL ...... 7 BEACH VOLLEYBALL ...... 10 CRICKET ...... 12 CYCLING ...... 15 FIELD HOCKEY ...... 18 FOOTBALL (SOCCER) ...... 20 FUTSAL ...... 23 GOLF ...... 26 GYMNASTICS ...... 30 JUDO ...... 33 KARATE ...... 36 LAWN BOWLS ...... 39 MACCABI MAN/WOMAN ...... 42 NETBALL ...... 45 ROWING ...... 47 RUGBY ...... 49 SQUASH ...... 52 SWIMMING ...... 55 TABLE TENNIS ...... 62 TENNIS ...... 65 TEN PIN BOWLING ...... 68 TRACK & FIELD AND HALF MARATHON ...... 70 TRIATHLON ...... 77

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1 DEFINITIONS Athlete means those athletes who: participate in a particular sport; are recognised by an Affiliated Sports Club; and / or are recognised by MAI as competitors suitable and eligible for nomination to the Team; and have completed the specified nomination process. Athlete Selection Criteria means the Selection Criteria and qualification standards of a particular sport of the Games and in accordance with the requirements of those Games. Australian Maccabiah Team Selection By-Law means the Australian Maccabiah Team Selection By- Law made available via MAI’s website at www.maccabi.com.au and as amended and replaced from time to time. Coach means person with suitable qualifications and / or experience to train, develop, instruct and direct a team and / or athletes. The Board means the Board of MAI appointed under the MAI Constitution. Codes of Conduct means the MAI Codes of Conduct made available via MAI’s website at www.maccabi.com.au and as amended and replaced from time to time. Competition means a single race, match, game or singular sport contest. Games means the 20th Maccabiah Games. MAI means Maccabi Australia Incorporated (ABN 99 643 176 941). MAI Member Protection Policy means the MAI Member Protection Policy made available via MAI’s website at www.maccabi.com.au and as amended and replaced from time to time. Officials means the Head of Delegation, General Manager, Regional Managers, Chief Medical Officer, Media Manager, Safety and Security Manager, Finance Manager, Team Managers, assistant team managers, chiropractors, coaches, massage therapists, medical practitioners, physiotherapists, psychologists, and other officials of the Team. Alternatively, all non athletes. Selection Criteria means the criteria and qualification standards in respect of a particular sport in respect of a particular Games and any other conditions regarding eligibility to compete in those Games as determined from time to time by MAI and in accordance with the requirements of a particular Games. Team means the 2017 Australian Maccabiah Team. An individual sport team shall be referred to as “team”. Team Manager means the manager of a sport team attending the Games. Team Selection Committee means the committee established by MAI for the selection of athletes and officials for the Team: includes; the MAI Chair of International Sport, Head of Delegation, General Manager plus one other suitable person independent to this group if required (in the case of athletes, not officials) the General Manager will make a recommendation to the above group on behalf of the relevant Regional Manager (North), Regional Manager (Jerusalem), Regional Manager (Tel Aviv), Regional Manager (Juniors); The Team Manager and the Coach shall oversee and approve individual team’s Selection Criteria; and approve the selection of the individuals and teams to compete at the Games.

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2 ATHLETE SELECTION CRITERIA OBJECTIVE The objective of the Athlete Selection Criteria is to provide a clear and transparent framework for Athletes and Officials in the selection of the Team. The purpose of selection is to assemble a Team comprising the highest standard available eligible Athletes.

3 APPLICATION The Athlete Selection Criteria applies to all Athletes and Officials.

4 ATHLETE SELECTION CRITERIA STATEMENT The Athlete Selection Criteria is to be read in conjunction with the Australian Maccabiah Team Selection By-Law which provides essential detail relating to: Eligibility of Athletes Nomination of Athletes Selection of Athletes Athlete unable to attend Trials Appeals Funding of Athletes

Athlete Selection Criteria The Athlete Selection Criteria contains guidance on: Selection Process/Events/Trials Factors in selection Performance Requirements Requirement to maintain fitness Team Commitment Team size and rankings Communication of athlete selections Date by which selections must be finalised Withdrawal

MAI Policies In addition to the Athlete Selection Criteria, all Athletes are bound by the Maccabi Australia Inc (MAI) Policies including but not limited to the: Australian Maccabiah Team Selection By-Law; Australian Maccabiah Team Membership Agreement; MAI Member Protection Policy; MAI Codes of Conduct; MAI Anti-Doping Policy, as updated or replaced from time to time. The MAI Policies are available at the MAI website.

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5 ATHLETE SELECTION CRITERIA BY SPORT

ARCHERY Games 2017 Maccabiah Games – Israel – 29/6/17 – 18/7/17

Eligibility and Refer Australian Maccabiah Team Selection By-Law Nomination Selection Archers have until 31 October 2016 to achieve qualification Process / requirements. Events / Trials The selection process will be conducted through the official Archery Australia score recording system, Archers’ Diary via the registration of scores from official Archery Australia events and or Qualifying Ratification Events (QREs).

Factors in Competition Level: The level and strength of competition Selection where an athlete has competed. Competition Performance: Current season performance will be a priority factor in selection. Previous season performances may be considered. Note: form and performance encompasses a player’s performances over a period of matches, potentially spanning several seasons, and not just a single performance. However, current season form will be of the greatest significance. Athlete Commitment: Athletes may be required to provide in writing their current training and competition schedule, to the Selectors. Athletes may be required to attend a personal interview. Values: Athletes will be required to demonstrate a commitment to a positive team culture and the team values. Archery Australia Affiliation: All applicants for selection into the Australian Maccabiah Archery Team must be members of a Registered Governing Body that is affiliated with Archery Australia, including: i. Archery ACT ii. Archery NSW iii. Archery SA iv. Archery Tas v. Archery Victoria vi. Archery WA vii. North Queensland Archery Association viii. South Queensland Archery Society Selection standard: Minimum Qualifying Scores (MQS) are those equal to or above a GOLD Classification in the

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relevant competition as recorded in Archers’ Diary (www.archersdiary.com.au). This requires the registering of three (3) scores at or above this level within a twelve (12) month period.

Performance Minimum Qualifying Scores (MQS) are those equal to or above Requirements a GOLD Classification in the relevant competition as recorded in Archers’ Diary (www.archersdiary.com.au). This requires the registering of three (3) scores at or above this level within a 12-month period. Competition Recurve Compound Outdoor 90 Arrows over 70m 72 Arrows over 50m (122cm Face) (80cm Face) 700/900 605/720

Indoor 60 Arrows over 18m 60 Arrows over 18m (40cm Face) (40cm Face) 534/600 558/600

Requirement to All Athletes must be in full training and demonstrate an Maintain uncompromised commitment to preparation for peak Fitness performance at the Games; Develop in conjunction with their home/club coach an individual athlete plan; An Athlete may be requested to undertake specific performance assessments to demonstrate that they are prepared to compete at peak performance levels at the event. This request will be at the total discretion of the relevant Team Coach (or Team Captain or Team Manager where a sport does not have a Coach). If it is of the view that the Athlete is not or will not be in a state of preparation for peak performance at the Games, then an agreed action plan will be developed to support and address the identified concerns. If the participation of the Athlete is not in the best interest of the team, then the Team Coach together with the Team Selectors will make a recommendation to the Team Selection Committee.

Team All Athletes will be required to: Commitment Comply with the Australian Maccabiah Team Agreement and all associated Policies; Attend and participate in all team activities designated by the General Manager, Team Manager and Coach including but not limited to; training, competition, workshops, information sessions, team building and fundraising.

Team Size and The strongest competitors of up to ten (10) competitors for Rankings each individual event in each category may be selected:

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Outdoor Target Archery Men’s Recurve Competition 90 arrow rounds over 70m at 122cm FITA target faces Men’s Compound Competition 90 arrow rounds over 50m, at 80cm FITA target faces Women’s Recurve Competition 90 arrow rounds over 70m at 122cm FITA target faces Women’s Compound Competition 90 arrow rounds over 70m at 122cm FITA target faces Indoor Target Archery Men’s Recurve Competition 60 arrow rounds over 18m at 40cm FITA target faces Men’s Compound Competition 60 arrow rounds over 18m, at 40cm FITA target faces Women’s Recurve Competition 60 arrow rounds over 18m, at 40cm FITA target faces Women’s Compound Competition 60 arrow rounds over 18m, at 40cm FITA target faces

Communication The communication of athlete selections: of Athlete Shall be made by the Team Manager. Selections Where possible, athletes who are unsuccessful in selection shall be notified prior to successful Athletes. The Athlete shall be provided the reason for non- selection. Further details are provided via the Team Selection By- Law

Finalisation of Selections will be finalised by 31 October 2016. Selections Withdrawal Should an athlete withdraw from the Australian Maccabiah Games Team following the team announcement, the General Manager may request that the selectors consider a replacement, provided the replacement Athlete has met the performance requirements. If a replacement Athlete is required, the selectors will make a recommendation to the Team Selection Committee.

Notes N/A Amendments The Team Selection Committee may amend these Selection to Selection Criteria at any time at its discretion. Criteria Last Updated June 2016

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BASKETBALL Games 2017 Maccabiah Games – Israel – 29/6/17 – 18/7/17 Eligibility and Refer Australian Maccabiah Team Selection By-Law Nomination Selection Open Men’s and Women’s Process / Date: Sunday 28 August 2016 Events / Trials Location: Bialik College, Melbourne Address: 429 Auburn Road, Hawthorn East, VIC Time: TBC

Masters 35+ and 45+ Date: TBC Location: Melbourne (Venue TBA)

Youth Boys, Junior Boys and Junior Girls Date: Sunday 17 July 2016 Location: Melbourne

Nominated Athletes will be informed and provided with due notice to attend.

Performance All players will be evaluated for his/her physical capabilities, Requirements playing skills, tactical and strategic knowledge, mindset, leadership, decision making, team work, psychological and physical resilience and ability to learn. Most challenges touch more than one of those qualities and activities are assessed using a “traffic light” or grading system.

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An Athlete may be requested to undertake specific performance assessments to demonstrate that they are prepared to compete at peak performance levels at the event. This request will be at the total discretion of the relevant Team Coach (or Team Captain or Team Manager where a sport does not have a Coach). If it is of the view that the Athlete is not or will not be in a state of preparation for peak performance at the Games, then an agreed action plan will be developed to support and address the identified concerns. If the participation of the Athlete is not in the best interest of the team, then the Team Coach together with the Team Selectors will make a recommendation to the Team Selection Committee.

Team Size and The strongest and most balanced squad of up to twelve (12) Rankings players in each of the seven (7) divisions will be selected: Open Men Open Women Youth Boys (1999-2000) Junior Boys (2001-2002) Junior Girls (1999-2002) Masters Men’s 35+ Masters Men’s 45+

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required, the selectors will make a recommendation to the Team Selection Committee.

Amendments The Selection Committee may amend these Selection Criteria to Selection at any time at its discretion. Criteria Last Updated June 2016

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BEACH VOLLEYBALL Games 2017 Maccabiah Games – Israel – 29/6/17 – 18/7/17 Eligibility and Refer Australian Maccabiah Team Selection By-Law Nomination Selection Upon closing of online nominations at 30 June 2016, the Process / location, venue and timetable for selections will be finalised. Events / Trials Nominated Athletes will be informed and provided with due notice to attend.

Trials Dates TBC The number of Athletes nominated for beach volleyball, together with the home state of these Athletes, will determine the requirement for, and format of, competitive trial(s). This may include a competitive trial tournament in Melbourne and / or Sydney over a weekend, or more than one weekend, later in the year 2016.

Performance The strongest players will be selected. Requirements Requirement to All Athletes must be in full training and demonstrate an Maintain uncompromised commitment to preparation for peak Fitness performance at the Games; Develop in conjunction with their home/club coach an individual athlete plan; An Athlete may be requested to undertake specific performance assessments to demonstrate that they are prepared to compete at peak performance levels at the event. This request will be at the total discretion of the relevant Team Coach (or Team Captain or Team Manager where a sport does not have a Coach). If it is of the view that the Athlete is not or will not be in a state of preparation for peak performance at the Games, then an

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agreed action plan will be developed to support and address the identified concerns. If the participation of the Athlete is not in the best interest of the team, then the Team Coach together with the Team Selectors will make a recommendation to the Team Selection Committee.

Team Size and The strongest and most balanced squad of up to eight (8) Rankings players (2 teams of 2 players and 2 reserves) in each division may be selected: Open Men Open Women

Finalisation of Selections will be finalised by 30 November 2016. Selections Withdrawal Should an athlete withdraw from the Australian Maccabiah Games Team following the team announcement, the General Manager may request that the selectors consider a replacement, provided the replacement Athlete has met the performance requirements. If a replacement Athlete is required, the selectors will make a recommendation to the Team Selection Committee.

Notes Amendments The Selection Committee may amend these Selection Criteria to Selection at any time at its discretion. Criteria Last Updated June 2016

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CRICKET Games 2017 Maccabiah Games – Israel – 29/6/17 – 18/7/17 Eligibility and Refer Australian Maccabiah Team Selection By-Law Nomination Selection Open Men Trials Process / Selection to be based on a combination of: Events / Trials Recent cricket performance in relevant local competition; Form displayed at Maccabiah training sessions; and Team balance

Approximate weightings of the criteria above to be a) 50%, b) 25%, c) 25% (TBC).

Trial Dates: Sept/October 2016 TBC Upon closing of online nominations at 30 June 2016, the location, venue and timetable for selections will be finalised. Nominated Athletes will be informed and provided with due notice to attend.

Junior Boys Trials Date: TBC Location: Melbourne (Venue and time TBC) Nominations close: 19 June 2016

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Team Size and The strongest and most balanced squad of up to fifteen (15) Rankings players may be selected in each division: Open Men Junior Boys (1999-2002)

Finalisation of Selections will be finalised by mid December 2016. Selections Withdrawal Should an athlete withdraw from the Australian Maccabiah Games Team following the team announcement, the General

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Manager may request that the selectors consider a replacement, provided the replacement Athlete has met the performance requirements. If a replacement Athlete is required, the selectors will make a recommendation to the Team Selection Committee.

Notes Amendments The Selection Committee may amend these Selection Criteria to Selection at any time at its discretion. Criteria Last Updated June 2016

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CYCLING Games 2017 Maccabiah Games – Israel – 29/6/17 – 18/7/17 Eligibility and Refer Australian Maccabiah Team Selection By-Law Nomination Selection Trials for all divisions Process / Maccabi NSW Club Time Trial Events / Trials Date: 7 August 2016 Venue: Heffron Park, Sydney

Melbourne Event TBA Date: August 2016 TBA

Performance Refer to information and tables below. Requirements Requirement to All Athletes must be in full training and demonstrate an Maintain uncompromised commitment to preparation for peak Fitness performance at the Games; Develop in conjunction with their home/club coach an individual athlete plan; An Athlete may be requested to undertake specific performance assessments to demonstrate that they are prepared to compete at peak performance levels at the event. This request will be at the total discretion of the relevant Team Coach (or Team Captain or Team Manager where a sport does not have a Coach). If it is of the view that the Athlete is not or will not be in a state of preparation for peak performance at the Games, then an agreed action plan will be developed to support and address the identified concerns. If the participation of the Athlete is not in the best interest of the team, then the Team Coach together with the Team Selectors will make a recommendation to the Team Selection Committee.

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Team Size and The strongest team of up to eight (8) cyclists for each of the six Rankings (6) age groups for male and three (3) age groups for female competitions: Individual Time Trial (26km) Male 17-18 Male Elite 19+ Male 30+ Male 40+ Male 50+ Male 60+ Female 17-29 Female 30-49 Female 50+ Road Race Male 17-18 (107.8 km / 11 laps) Male Elite 19+ (107.8 km / 11 laps) Male 30-39 (78.4 km / 8 laps) Male 40-49 (78.4 km / 8 laps) Male 50-59 (78.4 km / 8 laps) Male 60+ (78.4 km / 8 laps) Female 17-29 (58.8 km / 6 laps) Female 30-49 (58.8 km / 6 laps) Female 50-59 (58.8 km / 6 laps)

Communication Upon qualification and ratification, individual athletes of Athlete shall be notified of selection by the Team Manager. Selections Athletes who are unsuccessful in selection shall be notified by the team manager. The Athlete shall be provided the reason for non-selection. Further details are provided via the Team Selection By- Law

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performance requirements. If a replacement Athlete is required, the selectors will make a recommendation to the Team Selection Committee.

Notes The qualifying standards shall be used by the selectors as a guideline. Upon achievement of a qualifying standard at the Maccabi Club Time Trial or official Cycling AUS sanctioned event, the Athlete is required to provide formal / official documentation proof to the Team Manager. This will be provided to the Selectors and Team Selection Committee for approval. Should there be a concern relating to the information provided, or other any other reason where the Selectors may be considering non-selection, the Athlete shall be informed in writing by the Selector(s) and provided with remedy actions. Should an athlete not have achieved the required standards by the selection date, he/she may seek special consideration in writing to the Team Manager for consideration by the Selectors in consultation with the Team Selection Committee.

Amendments The Selection Committee may amend these Selection Criteria to Selection at any time at its discretion. Criteria Last Updated June 2016

5.5.1 Qualifying Standards Cycling Time Trial Age Speed Distance Men 17-18 34 kph 25 km 19-29 38 kph 25 km 30-39 35 kph 25 km 40-49 34 kph 25 km 50+ 32 kph 25 km Women 30-49 30 kph 25 km

Road Race Age Speed or Grade Distance Men 17-18 36 kph / C Grade Open 130 km 19-29 38 kph / B Grade Open 130 km 30-39 37 kph / C Grade MMAS 80 km 40-49 37 kph / C Grade MMAS 80 km 50+ 34 kph /D Grade MMAS 80 km Women 30-49 32 kph / C Grade WMAS 80 km

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FIELD HOCKEY Games 2017 Maccabiah Games – Israel – 29/6/17 – 18/7/17 Eligibility and Refer Australian Maccabiah Team Selection By-Law Nomination Selection Open Men Process / Date: 18 September 2016 Events / Trials Location: Melbourne TBC

Performance All players will be evaluated for his physical capability, playing Requirements skills, tactical and strategic knowledge, mindset, leadership, decision making, team work, psychological and physical resilience and ability to learn. Most challenges touch more than one of those qualities and activities are assessed using a “traffic light” or grading system.

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Team Coach together with the Team Selectors will make a recommendation to the Team Selection Committee.

Team Size and The strongest and most balanced squad of up to sixteen (16) Rankings players will be selected: Open Men

Finalisation of Selections will be finalised by 30 September 2016. Selections Withdrawal Should an athlete withdraw from the Australian Maccabiah Games Team following the team announcement, the General Manager may request that the selectors consider a replacement, provided the replacement Athlete has met the performance requirements. If a replacement Athlete is required, the selectors will make a recommendation to the Team Selection Committee.

Notes Amendments The Selection Committee may amend these Selection Criteria to Selection at any time at its discretion. Criteria Last Updated June 2016

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FOOTBALL (SOCCER) Games 2017 Maccabiah Games – Israel – 29/6/17 – 18/7/17 Eligibility and Refer Australian Maccabiah Team Selection By-Law Nomination Selection Open Men – Preliminary Trials - VIC Process / Trials Date: 17 August 2016 Events / Trials Time: 6.30pm Location: Caulfield Park, pitch 3, VIC

Open Men – Preliminary Trials - NSW Trials Date: 21 August 2016 Time: 3-5pm Location: Hensley Athletic Field, East Gardens

Open Women Trials Date: 18 September 2016. Time: 9am Location: Waverley Oval Address: Bondi Road, Bondi, Sydney

Youth Boys, Junior Boys, Junior Girls Trials Dates: Monday 4 & Tuesday 5 July 2016. Location: Waverley Synthetic Field Address: Bondi Road, Bondi, Sydney

Masters 35+ Trials Date: 2 October 2016. Time: 1pm Location: Waverley Synthetic Field Address: Bondi Road, Bondi, Sydney

Masters 45+ - Trial #1 Trials Date: 21 August 2016. Time: 1pm Location: Mission Field, Address: Centennial Park

Masters 45+ - Trial #2 Trials Date: 11 September 2016. Time: 11am Location: Waverley Oval Address: Bondi Road, Bondi, Sydney

Upon closing of online nomination, the location, venue and timetable for selections will be finalised.

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Nominated Athletes will be informed and provided with due notice to attend.

Team All Athletes will be required to: Commitment Comply with the Australian Maccabiah Team Agreement and all associated Policies;

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Attend and participate in all team activities designated by the General Manager, Team Manager and Coach including but not limited to; training, competition, workshops, information sessions, team building and fundraising.

Team Size and The objective is to select the strongest and most balanced Rankings squad of up to twenty (20) players (Junior and Open teams) and twenty-two (22) players (Masters teams) in each division: Open Men Open Women Youth Boys (1999-2000) Junior Boys (2001-2002) Junior Girls (1999-2002) Masters Men’s 35+ Masters Men’s 45+

Finalisation of Selections will be finalised by [30 September 2016] Selections Withdrawal Should an athlete withdraw from the Australian Maccabiah Games Team following the team announcement, the General Manager may request that the selectors consider a replacement, provided the replacement Athlete has met the performance requirements. If a replacement Athlete is required, the selectors will make a recommendation to the Team Selection Committee.

Notes Amendments The Selection Committee may amend these Selection Criteria to Selection at any time at its discretion. Criteria Last Updated June 2016

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FUTSAL Games 2017 Maccabiah Games – Israel – 29/6/17 – 18/7/17 Eligibility and Refer Australian Maccabiah Team Selection By-Law Nomination Selection Open Men’s Trials Process / Date: 10 July 2016 Events / Trials Location: Rosebay Secondary College Address: Hardy Street, Rosebay, Sydney Time: 7.30 – 9.00pm

Junior Boys Trials Date: Sunday 14 August 2016 Location: Allsorts Indoor Sports Address: Building 8, 190 Bourke Street, Alexandria, Sydney Time: 10.00am – 1.00pm

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relevant Team Coach (or Team Captain or Team Manager where a sport does not have a Coach). If it is of the view that the Athlete is not or will not be in a state of preparation for peak performance at the Games, then an agreed action plan will be developed to support and address the identified concerns. If the participation of the Athlete is not in the best interest of the team, then the Team Coach together with the Team Selectors will make a recommendation to the Team Selection Committee.

Team Size and The strongest and most balanced squad of up to twelve (12) Rankings players may be selected in each division: Open Men Junior Boys (2001-2002) Masters 35+

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Amendments The Selection Committee may amend these Selection Criteria to Selection at any time at its discretion. Criteria Last Updated June 2016

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GOLF Games 2017 Maccabiah Games – Israel – 29/6/17 – 18/7/17 Eligibility and Refer Australian Maccabiah Team Selection By-Law Nomination Selection Men’s Open Team Process / Qualifying will be judged by a combination of the following: Events / Trials Actual Golflink handicap: At the commencement of the selection trials an entrant’s handicap must fall within the parameters and if not, at the discretion of the selectors, a golfer may be granted dispensation to play provided that they can demonstrate that they have had a handicap in the past that has fallen into the parameters. Individual performance as recorded on Golflink over the selection period – minimum of 6 rounds. Results in the selection trials specified as follows: i. 2015: Maccabi NSW Champs - November - Monash Golf Club - 18 holes ii. 2016: Maccabi Victoria Champs - January - Melbourne - 18 Holes iii. 2016: Maccabi National Champs - March - Mornington Peninsula - 54 Holes iv. 2016: Maccabi NSW Champs - November - Monash Golf Club - 18 Holes

Men’s Masters Team Qualifying will be judged by a combination of the following: Actual Golflink handicap. At the commencement of the selection trials an entrant’s handicap must fall within the parameters and if not, at the discretion of the selectors, a golfer may be granted dispensation to play provided that they can demonstrate that they have had a handicap in the past that has fallen into the parameters. Individual performance as recorded in The Maccabi Cup over the selection period. The selection period will be July 2016 – November 2016 (open to change if required) and will be based on consistency over that period with a minimum of 15 rounds to be considered. 4 automatic selections and 1 place at the discretion of the selectors making up the team of 5.

Men’s Stableford Team Qualifying will be judged by a combination of the following: Individual performance as recorded in The Maccabi Cup over the selection period. The selection period will be July 2016 – November 2016 (open to change if required) and will be based on consistency over that period with a minimum of 15

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rounds to be considered. 7 automatic selections and 1 place at the discretion of the selectors making up the team of 8.

Ladies Masters Team Qualifying will be judged by a combination of the following: Individual performance as recorded in The Maccabi Cup over the selection period. The selection period will be July 2016 – November 2016 (open to change if required) and will be based on consistency over that period with a minimum of 15 rounds to be considered. 4 automatic selections and 1 place at the discretion of the selectors making up the team of 5.

Selectors Exemption (applicable to the Open events only) The selectors have a Selector's Exemption (if required) and this can be used in the case of a suitably credentialed player who is designated an ELITE athlete or for some genuine verifiable reason cannot play in at least 1 of the events required to qualify (e.g. experiences a long term injury or personal problem etc.). A player who believes the exemption may be applicable must apply in writing to be eligible for the Selectors Exemption. The Team Manager writes a report for the selectors on the players applying for these positions. An elite player is one who plays in sanctioned PGA events or tours and who is unavailable to attend selection trials.

Performance Refer to information and tables below. Requirements

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Team Size and The objective is to select the strongest and most balanced Rankings team in the following divisions: Max Handicap Age Max Team Open 9 8 Masters 12 50+ (during 2017) 5 Ladies 18 50+ (during 2017) 5 Grandmasters 16 65+ (during 2017) 5 Stableford 8

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Finalisation of Selections will be finalised by 15 December 2016. Selections Withdrawal Should an athlete withdraw from the Australian Maccabiah Games Team following the team announcement, the General Manager may request that the selectors consider a replacement, provided the replacement Athlete has met the performance requirements. If a replacement Athlete is required, the selectors will make a recommendation to the Team Selection Committee.

Notes COSTS Players must pay for all trial expenses. Where possible use billeting and frequent flyer points. Those requiring financial assistance can apply to the Maccabi National Golf Council.

Amendments The Selection Committee may amend these Selection Criteria to Selection at any time at its discretion. Criteria Last Updated June 2016

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GYMNASTICS Games 2017 Maccabiah Games – Israel – 29/6/17 – 18/7/17 Eligibility and Refer Australian Maccabiah Team Selection By-Law Nomination Selection Athletes must be of a minimum standard of Process / national/international level 8. The selectors may consider Events / Trials gymnasts competing at level 7, at their absolute discretion.

Athletes will be selected on confirmation and verification of their current performances

Performance Rhythmic and Artistic: Requirements Minimum standard of national/international level 8. The selectors may consider gymnasts competing at level 7, at their absolute discretion.

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Team Coach together with the Team Selectors will make a recommendation to the Team Selection Committee.

Team Size and The strongest and most balanced team of up to six (6) Rankings gymnasts will be selected in the following divisions: Junior Boys (Gymnastics) (1999-2002) Junior Girls (Gymnastics) (2002-2004) Junior Girls (Rhythmic Gymnastics) (2002-2004) (max. 3 gymnasts) Open Men Open Women

Further notes relating to the format of the Competition: 6 / 5 / 4 Each country may enter one team of 6 men/boys for the men’s/boys competitions, one team of 6 women/girls for the women’s/girls competition. Team is 6 gymnasts, performing 5 exercises, 4 count towards the total team score. Countries that cannot participate with complete teams may participate with single gymnasts as follows: 1. Men - up to 3 gymnasts 2. Women - up to 3 gymnasts 3. Boys/Juniors - up to 3 gymnasts 4. Girls/Juniors- up to 3 gymnasts A country cannot participate with both full team and individuals. The participation is either of team or individuals.

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Notes Amendments The Selection Committee may amend these Selection Criteria to Selection at any time at its discretion. Criteria Last Updated June 2016

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JUDO Games 2017 Maccabiah Games – Israel – 29/6/17 – 18/7/17 Eligibility and Refer Australian Maccabiah Team Selection By-Law Nomination Selection TBC Process / Events / Trials Factors in Competition Level: The level and strength of competition Selection where an athlete has competed. Competition Performance: Current season performance will be a priority factor in selection. Previous season performances may be considered. Athlete Commitment: Athletes may be required to provide in writing their current training and competition schedule, to the Selectors. Athletes may be required to attend a personal interview. Values: Athletes will be required to demonstrate a commitment to a positive team culture and the team values.

Performance Judo competitors must meet standards and requirements as Requirements follows: TBC Requirement to All Athletes must be in full training and demonstrate an Maintain uncompromised commitment to preparation for peak Fitness performance at the Games; Develop in conjunction with their home/club coach an individual athlete plan; An Athlete may be requested to undertake specific performance assessments to demonstrate that they are prepared to compete at peak performance levels at the event. This request will be at the total discretion of the relevant Team Coach (or Team Captain or Team Manager where a sport does not have a Coach). If it is of the view that the Athlete is not or will not be in a state of preparation for peak performance at the Games, then an agreed action plan will be developed to support and address the identified concerns. If the participation of the Athlete is not in the best interest of the team, then the Team Coach together with the Team Selectors will make a recommendation to the Team Selection Committee.

Team All Athletes will be required to: Commitment Comply with the Australian Maccabiah Team Agreement and all associated Policies;

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Team Size and In the Team Events, there must be a minimum of four (4) and a Rankings maximum of seven (7) in the Males and Masters Competition, 4-8 in the Females’ competition, 4-10 in Junior Boys and Girls Competition, one for each weight category.

Male Open & Masters (35+) 1. Up to 60kg 2. Over 60kg up to 66kg 3. Over 66kg up to 73kg 4. Over 73kg up to 81kg 5. Over 81kg up to 90 kg 6. Over 90kg up to 100kg 7. Over 100kg

Female 1. Up to 44kg 2. Over 44kg up to 48kg 3. Over 48kg up to 52kg 4. Over 52kg up to 57kg 5. Over 57kg up to 63 kg 6. Over 63kg up to 70kg 7. Over 70kg up to 78kg 8. Over 78kg

Junior Boys 1. Up to 43kg 2. Over 43kg up to 46kg 3. Over 46kg up to 50kg 4. Over 50kg up to 55kg 5. Over 55kg up to 60 kg 6. Over 60kg up to 66kg 7. Over 66kg up to 73kg 8. Over 73kg up to 81kg 9. Over 81kg up to 90kg 10. Over 90kg

Junior Girls 1. Up to 44kg 2. Over 44kg up to 48kg 3. Over 48kg up to 52kg

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4. Over 52kg up to 57kg 5. Over 57kg up to 63 kg 6. Over 63kg up to 70kg 7. Over 70kg

Notes Amendments The Selection Committee may amend these Selection Criteria to Selection at any time at its discretion. Criteria Last Updated June 2016

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KARATE Games 2017 Maccabiah Games – Israel – 29/6/17 – 18/7/17 Eligibility and Refer Australian Maccabiah Team Selection By-Law Nomination Selection Trials Competition Process / Date: September 2016 TBA Events / Trials Location: Sydney Details of venues and times TBA.

Performance Karate Competitors must achieve the following standards: Requirements TBA Requirement to All Athletes must be in full training and demonstrate an Maintain uncompromised commitment to preparation for peak Fitness performance at the Games; Develop in conjunction with their home/club coach an individual athlete plan; An Athlete may be requested to undertake specific performance assessments to demonstrate that they are prepared to compete at peak performance levels at the event. This request will be at the total discretion of the relevant Team Coach (or Team Captain or Team Manager where a sport does not have a Coach). If it is of the view that the Athlete is not or will not be in a state of preparation for peak performance at the Games, then an agreed action plan will be developed to support and address the identified concerns. If the participation of the Athlete is not in the best interest of the team, then the Team Coach together with the Team Selectors will make a recommendation to the Team Selection Committee.

Team All Athletes will be required to: Commitment

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Comply with the Australian Maccabiah Team Agreement and all associated Policies; Attend and participate in all team activities designated by the General Manager, Team Manager and Coach including but not limited to; training, competition, workshops, information sessions, team building and fundraising.

Team Size and The strongest Kumite/Kata competitors in the following Rankings categories will be selected: - Minimum age for the Open Kumite competition is 18 - Minimum age for the Open Kata competition is 16 Open and Open Junior Boys Youth Boys Junior Girls Masters Female (01-02) (99-00) (99-02) (35+) Male Up to 60kg Up to 50kg Up to 52kg Up to 55kg Up to 47kg -67kg -56kg -57kg -61kg -53kg -75kg -61kg -63kg -68kg -59kg -84kg -68kg -70kg -76kg Over 59kg Over 84kg Over 68kg Over 70kg Over 76kg

Note that each country may enter maximum three (3) competitors for each of the above-mentioned individual categories and weights of the Kumite competitions and maximum 2 competitors for the Kata individual competitions (apply to all Kata Categories).

Notes

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Amendments The Selection Committee may amend these Selection Criteria to Selection at any time at its discretion. Criteria Last Updated June 2016

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LAWN BOWLS Games 2017 Maccabiah Games – Israel – 29/6/17 – 18/7/17 Eligibility and Refer Australian Maccabiah Team Selection By-Law Nomination Selection Process / Trial Date: Sunday 28 August 2016. Events / Trials Time: 8am Location: Caulfield Park Bowling Club

Preliminary rankings of the bowlers will be created in each state, based on CVs and form Final selections will take place at the annual Maccabi Lawn Bowls Carnival in Melbourne in December 2016. Final placings at this Carnival will be considered most relevant but will not be the only determinant. All nominees must attend Carnival to be considered for selection. If unable to attend, this may hinder the Athlete to gain selection, and the Athlete must seek an exemption from Team Management, to be considered.

Performance To be considered for selection, Athletes will be required to Requirements meet the following criteria: Nominees will be required to be competing at a minimum League Grade Standard: i. Women - those playing A1 in Victoria or equivalent in NSW, WA, QLD or SA will be given priority ii. Men - Nominees must be selected to play in first and second division bowls now and in the near future. Their performance in 2016 is most important.

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Team Size and The strongest and most balanced squad of up to twenty (20) Rankings players will be selected: 10 Men 10 Women

Finalisation of Selections will be finalised January 2016. Selections Withdrawal Should an athlete withdraw from the Australian Maccabiah Games Team following the team announcement, the General

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Notes Amendments The Selection Committee may amend these Selection Criteria to Selection at any time at its discretion. Criteria Last Updated June 2016

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MACCABI MAN/WOMAN Games 2017 Maccabiah Games – Israel – 29/6/17 – 18/7/17 Eligibility and Refer Australian Maccabiah Team Selection By-Law Nomination Selection Maccabi Man/Woman athletes will need to achieve Process / qualification by achieving Triathlon Qualifying Standards. Events / Trials Please refer to Triathlon criteria for Qualifying Standards (pg79)

Performance TBA Requirements Requirement to All Athletes must be in full training and demonstrate an Maintain uncompromised commitment to preparation for peak Fitness performance at the Games; Develop in conjunction with their home/club coach an individual athlete plan; An Athlete may be requested to undertake specific performance assessments to demonstrate that they are prepared to compete at peak performance levels at the event. This request will be at the total discretion of the relevant Team Coach (or Team Captain or Team Manager where a sport does not have a Coach). If it is of the view that the Athlete is not or will not be in a state of preparation for peak performance at the Games, then an agreed action plan will be developed to support and address the identified concerns. If the participation of the Athlete is not in the best interest of the team, then the Team Coach together with the Team Selectors will make a recommendation to the Team Selection Committee.

Team All Athletes will be required to: Commitment

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Team Size and Maccabi Man/Woman includes all of the following; Cycling TT, Rankings Half Marathon, Triathlon and OWS (5km).

The strongest athletes (up to 8) will be selected in the following age groups: Open Male (18-29) Open Female (18-29) Masters Male A (30-39) Masters Female A (30-39) Masters Male B (40-49) Masters Female B (40-49) Masters Male C (50-59) Masters Female C (50-59) Masters Male D (60+) Masters Female D (60+)

Finalisation of TBC Selections Withdrawal Should an athlete withdraw from the Australian Maccabiah Games Team following the team announcement, the General Manager may request that the selectors consider a replacement, provided the replacement Athlete has met the performance requirements. If a replacement Athlete is required, the selectors will make a recommendation to the Team Selection Committee.

Notes There must be a minimum of 3 competitors representing two different countries participating in each age group for the age

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group to be official and be able to vie for the MaccabiMan/MaccabiWoman medals. Amendments The Selection Committee may amend these Selection Criteria to Selection at any time at its discretion. Criteria Last Updated June 2016

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NETBALL Games 2017 Maccabiah Games – Israel – 29/6/17 – 18/7/17 Eligibility and Refer Australian Maccabiah Team Selection By-Law Nomination Selection Junior, Open and Masters (to trial at the same time): Process / Date: 30-31 July 2016 Events / Trials Location: Robyn Webster Sports Centre Address: Holbeach Avenue, Tempe, Sydney

Upon closing of online nominations at 30 June 2016, the venue and timetable for selections will be finalised. Nominated Athletes will be informed and provided with due notice to attend.

Performance All players will be evaluated for her physical capability, playing Requirements skills, tactical and strategic knowledge, mindset, leadership, decision making, team work, psychological and physical resilience and ability to learn. Most challenges touch more than one of those qualities and activities are assessed using a “traffic light” or grading system.

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that the Athlete is not or will not be in a state of preparation for peak performance at the Games, then an agreed action plan will be developed to support and address the identified concerns. If the participation of the Athlete is not in the best interest of the team, then the Team Coach together with the Team Selectors will make a recommendation to the Team Selection Committee.

Team Size and The strongest and most balanced squad of up to twelve (12) Rankings players in the following categories will be selected: Open Women Junior Girls (1999-2002) Masters Women 35+

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ROWING Games 2017 Maccabiah Games – Israel – 29/6/17 – 18/7/17 Eligibility and Refer Australian Maccabiah Team Selection By-Law Nomination Selection TBA Process / Events / Trials Factors in Competition Level: The level and strength of competition Selection where an athlete has competed. Competition Performance: Current season performance will be a priority factor in selection. Previous season performances may be considered. Athlete Commitment: Athletes may be required to provide in writing their current training and competition schedule, to the Selectors. Athletes may be required to attend a personal interview. Values: Athletes will be required to demonstrate a commitment to a positive team culture and the team values.

Performance Rowers must meet standards as follows: Requirements TBC Requirement to All Athletes must be in full training and demonstrate an Maintain uncompromised commitment to preparation for peak Fitness performance at the Games; Develop in conjunction with their home/club coach an individual athlete plan; An Athlete may be requested to undertake specific performance assessments to demonstrate that they are prepared to compete at peak performance levels at the event. This request will be at the total discretion of the relevant Team Coach (or Team Captain or Team Manager where a sport does not have a Coach). If it is of the view that the Athlete is not or will not be in a state of preparation for peak performance at the Games, then an agreed action plan will be developed to support and address the identified concerns. If the participation of the Athlete is not in the best interest of the team, then the Team Coach together with the Team Selectors will make a recommendation to the Team Selection Committee.

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including but not limited to; training, competition, workshops, information sessions, team building and fundraising.

Team Size and The strongest rowers (2000m) will be selected: Rankings Males Females Masters (35+) Single Sculls Single Sculls Single Sculls Double Sculls Double Sculls Double Sculls Pair (2-) Pair (2-) Pair (2-) Four (4-) Four (4-) Four (4-) Quadruple Sculls Quadruple Sculls Quadruple Sculls Eight

*Note that mixed teams will not be permitted in any events

Notes Amendments The Selection Committee may amend these Selection Criteria to Selection at any time at its discretion. Criteria Last Updated June 2016

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RUGBY Games 2017 Maccabiah Games – Israel – 29/6/17 – 18/7/17 Eligibility and Refer Australian Maccabiah Team Selection By-Law Nomination Selection Open Men Rugby Process / Date: Monday 13 June 2016 Events / Trials Time: 6:00pm (following finish of Shavuot) Venue: Sydney TBC

Upon closing of online nominations at 30 June 2016, the venue and timetable for selections will be finalised. Nominated Athletes will be informed and provided with due notice to attend. Dependent upon the number and location of nominated Athletes, the Selectors may determine that the Team will be selected via a process of reviewing CVs (including verification of performances via suitable Referees) and/or viewing the Nominated Athletes playing in their home state/club environment. Thus it may be determined that a formal Selection Trial is not required.

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Team Size and The strongest and most balanced squad of players will be Rankings selected in teams: Open Men’s Rugby Open Men’s Rugby 7’s (TBC) Notes: Each 15’s team may consist of a maximum of 26 players. Each 7’s team may consist of a maximum of 12 players. The MWU Regulations state that: “It is intended that no competitive advantage be given to a 7s team whose country also enters a 15s team, by utilizing a larger player pool. This is why all “crossover” players must be designated on the roster before the 7’s tournament begins, and the roster may not be changed during the tournament. However, “crossover” players from 15’s teams must be listed as part of Entry Form #3.”

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Notes Amendments The Selection Committee may amend these Selection Criteria to Selection at any time at its discretion. Criteria Last Updated June 2016

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SQUASH Games 2017 Maccabiah Games – Israel – 29/6/17 – 18/7/17 Eligibility and Refer Australian Maccabiah Team Selection By-Law Nomination Selection Upon closing of online nominations at 30 June 2016, the Process / venue and timetable for selections will be finalised. Events / Trials Nominated Athletes will be informed and provided with due notice to attend as required. Dependent upon the number and location of nominated Athletes, the Selectors may determine that the Team will be selected via Trials and / or a process of reviewing CVs (including verification of performances via suitable Referees) and/or viewing the Nominated Athletes playing in their home state/club environment.

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Team Coach together with the Team Selectors will make a recommendation to the Team Selection Committee.

Team Size and The strongest squad of up to a maximum of five (5) players for Rankings any one team event and a maximum of eight (8) players for any one singles event, will be selected in the following categories: Open Men Open Women Masters Men (35+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+) Masters Women (35+)

Notes Amendments The Selection Committee may amend these Selection Criteria to Selection at any time at its discretion. Criteria Last Updated June 2016

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SWIMMING Games 2017 Maccabiah Games – Israel – 29/6/17 – 18/7/17 Eligibility and Refer Australian Maccabiah Team Selection By-Law Nomination Selection Qualifying Period Process / Pool: 1/12/2015 to 31/12/2016 (13 months) Events / Trials Open Water: 1/12/2015 – 28/02/2017 (15 months)

Factors in Competition Level: The level and strength of competition Selection where an athlete has competed. Swimmers must compete at the highest possible level throughout the Qualifying Period and once selected. (ie: a swimmer who qualifies for Short Course State/Nationals must compete at this event). Competition Performance: Current season performance will be a priority factor in selection. Previous season performances may be considered. Athlete Commitment: Athletes may be required to provide in writing their current training and competition schedule, to the Selectors. Athletes may be required to attend a personal interview. Values: Athletes will be required to demonstrate a commitment to a positive team culture and the team values. Qualifying times: must be achieved in a long course (50m) pool at a Swimming Australia approved meet. Times must be verifiable through the Swimming Australia National Results Database. Swimmers who do not achieve a qualifying time: i. may be considered for selection if their presence on the team will enable Australia to field a full relay in the swimmer’s division, at the total discretion of the Team Selection Committee. ii. may be considered for selection if their presence will benefit the team or the competition overall, at the total discretion of the Team Selection Committee. iii. And are within 5% of a QT, will be viewed on a case-by-case scenario at the absolute discretion of the Team Selection Committee. Swimmers must apply in writing to the Team Manager for consideration by the Team Selection Committee. Swimmers who qualify for pool competition may be considered for selection in the open water events, at the total discretion of the Team Selection Committee Compulsory Open Water Swimming Time Trial: For all open water swimming nominees. Refer to the table

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below for the Pool Component of the Open Water Swimming Time Trial.

Performance To be considered for selection, Athletes will be required to Requirements meet the following performance requirements: (Junior and Open) Pool Swimming Qualifying Times A and B qualifying times can be found in the table below. Nomination as a Junior or Open swimmer will require achievement of at least one “A” qualifying time excluding the 50m Freestyle during the Qualifying Period. If a swimmer achieves at least one “B” qualifying time excluding the 50m Freestyle during the Qualifying Period and there are less than five (5) faster selected swimmers for that event then the swimmer may be considered for selection. A swimmer wishing to use a “B” qualifying Time for selection, will only be nominated to the Team Selection Committee at the end of the Qualifying Period.

Pool Swimming Competition Swimmers are required to compete regularly, demonstrating a competence and familiarity with the events they intend to enter. Swimming Team Management will advise recommended specific meets and team camps to be attended by all nominated and selected swimmers.

Open Water Swimming Competition Criteria 1500m Open Water Event Swimmers must complete at least three (3) organised / sanctioned Open Water / Ocean events of equal or greater distance to 1000m; One of the above races must be of an equal or greater distance to 1500m.

5000m Open Water Event Swimmers must complete at least five (5) organised / sanctioned Open Water / Ocean events of an equal or greater distance to 1500m; Two of the above races must be of an equal or greater distance to 5000m; It is advised that at least one of these swims be a minimum of 5km, contested at a Swimming Australia (or affiliated state body) Open Water Swimming event.

Open Water Team Event Competitors selectors into the team event will be selected from the combined group of swimming pool competitors and individual open water event competitors.

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Requirement to All swimmers must be in full training (minimum Maintain recommended training requirements are provided in the Fitness Suggested Minimum Training Requirements table below) and demonstrate an uncompromised commitment to preparation for peak performance at the Games; Develop in conjunction with their home/club coach an individual athlete plan (Proof of attendance for a minimum number of sessions per week, verifiable by the swimmer’s home coach, may be requested by the Team Manager); An Athlete may be requested to undertake specific performance assessments to demonstrate that they are prepared to compete at peak performance levels at the event. This request will be at the total discretion of the relevant Team Coach (or Team Captain or Team Manager where a sport does not have a Coach). If it is of the view that the Athlete is not or will not be in a state of preparation for peak performance at the Games, then an agreed action plan will be developed to support and address the identified concerns. If the participation of the Athlete is not in the best interest of the team, then the Team Coach together with the Team Selectors will make a recommendation to the Team Selection Committee.

Team Size and The strongest swimmers up to a maximum of five (5) per event Rankings will be selected in the following pool and open water swim categories: Open Men Open Women Junior Boys (2001-2003) Junior Girls (2001-2004) All Masters (35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65- 69, 70-74, 75-79 and 80+)

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Further details are provided via the Team Selection By- Law

Finalisation of Selections will be finalised by: Selections Pool: 31/12/2016 Open Water: 28/02/2017

Withdrawal Should an athlete withdraw from the Australian Maccabiah Games Team following the team announcement, the General Manager may request that the selectors consider a replacement, provided the replacement Athlete has met the performance requirements. If a replacement Athlete is required, the selectors will make a recommendation to the Team Selection Committee.

Notes Event Allocations for the Maccabiah Games The fastest five (5) swimmers per event will be selected to compete in that event. Event allocations will consider best official times as at 20 March 2017. Selection is not a guarantee that a swimmer will contest their preferred events. Swimmers may compete in additional pool swimming events at the Maccabiah, even if the swimmer has not posted a qualifying time for the event. Event allocations will be at the absolute discretion of the Coaches.

Relay team selections In most cases, the priority for relay team selection will be to field the fastest team available. The highest weighting toward results at the Maccabiah will be the priority consideration in relay team selection. Relay team selections will be made at the total discretion of the coaches.

Amendments The Selection Committee may amend these Selection Criteria to Selection at any time at its discretion. Criteria Last Updated June 2016

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Suggested Minimum Training Requirements (Pool) Men Women Junior Boys Junior Girls Pre QP 6 Sessions P/W 6 Sessions P/W 5 Sessions P/W 5 Sessions P/W During QP 7 Sessions P/W 7 Sessions P/W 6 Sessions P/W 6 Sessions P/W Post Selection 7 Session P/W 7 Session P/W 6 Session P/W 6 Session P/W Dry Land 3 Session P/W 3 Session P/W 2 Session P/W 2 Session P/W

Suggested minimum training requirements (OWS) 1500m Swim 5000m Swim Junior Boys U17 5 x per week 7+ per week Junior Girls U17 5 x per week 7+ per week Open Men 18-34 5 x per week 8+ per week Open Women 18-34 5 x per week 8+ per week Masters Men 35-49 4 x per week 5 x per week Masters Men 50+ 4 x per week 5 x per week Masters Women 35-49 3 x per week 4 x per week Masters Women 50+ 3 x per week 4 x per week Notes: Sessions may be a mix of pool and beach/lake. Masters swimmers may substitute some of their swimming training requirements with endurance based training in other disciplines (run/cycle). Dry-land/weights/gym sessions should support not replace swimming/endurance based training.

Qualifying Times – Open & Junior Event Men Women Junior Boys Junior Girls Freestyle A B A B A B A B 50m 26.70 26.80 29.90 30.00 27.70 28.70 30.30 30.80 100m 56.70 58.90 1:02.80 1:05.40 1:00.00 1:02.60 1:05.60 1:06.80 200m 2:05.60 2:07.20 2:17.40 2:19.30 2:09.20 2:15.50 2:20.40 2:23.10 400m 4:26.80 4:27.80 4:48.40 4:49.40 4:32.90 4:42.50 4:51.00 4:58.20 800m 9.45.40 9:58.50 1500m 17:16.80 17:39.30 4 x 100m 3:50.00 4:10.00 4:05.00 4:35.00 4 x 200m 8:30.00 9:20.00 9:00.00 9:40.00 Backstroke 100m 1:05.90 1:07.40 1:12.60 1:15.00 1:08.70 1:11.90 1:15.70 1:16.50 200m 2:23.10 2:24.60 2:35.50 2:39.60 2:26.90 2:33.40 2:39.80 2:41.10 Breastroke 100m 1:14.30 1:16.30 1:23.20 1:26.10 1:17.40 1:21.50 1:26.70 1:27.70 200m 2:41.60 2:46.10 2:58.20 3:02.50 2:47.40 2:55.00 3:04.10 3:05.80 Butterfly 100m 1:02.60 1:04.30 1:10.30 1:12.50 1:05.20 1:08.70 1:12.60 1:13.90 200m 2:19.10 2:20.40 2:34.40 2:38.80 2:26.30 2:33.40 2:39.30 2:44.40 IM 200m 2:24.00 2:25.30 2:38.20 2:39.80 2:26.90 2:33.90 2:40.90 2:42.80 400m 5:04.60 5:06.00 5:29.40 5:31.70 5:09.80 5:24.20 5:36.00 5:45.00 4 x 100m 4:15.00 4:45.00 4:25.00 5:10.00

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Qualifying Times – Masters Men Event MASTERS MEN Freestyle 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80+ 50m 32.40 34.00 35.00 36.50 38.50 40.50 43.00 46.00 52.00 TBA 100m 1.12.70 1.15.00 1.19.00 1.23.00 1.27.00 1.33.00 1.39.50 1.51.00 2.05.00 TBA 200m 2.36.00 2.41.00 2.46.00 2.56.00 3.11.00 3.25.00 3.40.00 4.00.00 4.28.00 TBA 400m 5.35.00 5.40.00 5.56.00 6.10.00 6.35.00 7.00.00 7.46.00 8.40.00 9.20.00 TBA 800m 11.45.00 11.55.00 12.30.00 13.20.00 14.10.00 15.20.00 16.20.00 18.00.00 19.40.00 TBA 1500m Backstroke 50m 39.20 41.00 42.50 44.50 46.50 50.00 53.00 58.00 1.07.00 TBA 100m 1.27.00 1.30.00 1.35.00 1.39.00 1.47.00 1.58.00 2.07.00 2.17.00 2.35.00 TBA 200m 2.59.00 3.07.00 3.20.00 3.24.00 3.45.00 4.05.00 4.23.00 4.43.00 5.20.00 TBA Breastroke 50m 41.50 42.60 45.00 47.50 49.50 52.00 55.00 1.00.00 1.08.00 TBA 100m 1.33.00 1.36.00 1.40.00 1.46.00 1.54.00 2.00.00 2.10.00 2.22.00 2.43.00 TBA 200m 3.17.00 3.26.00 3.35.00 3.45.00 4.00.00 4.13.00 4.36.00 4.58.00 5.36.00 TBA Butterfly 50m 35.00 37.00 38.50 40.00 42.00 46.00 50.00 56.50 1.08.50 TBA 100m 1.19.00 1.23.00 1.27.00 1.32.00 1.44.00 1.54.00 2.07.00 2.16.00 3.02.00 TBA 200m 3.05.00 3.13.00 3.21.00 3.40.00 4.00.00 4.17.00 4.50.00 5.20.00 6.10.00 TBA IM 200m 2.58.00 3.08.00 3.19.00 3.25.00 3.35.00 3.55.00 4.15.00 4.37.00 5.18.00 TBA 400m 6.30.00 6.40.00 7.00.00 7.30.00 8.00.00 8.40.00 9.35.00 10.28.00 12.55.00 TBA

Qualifying Times – Masters Women Event MASTERS WOMEN Freestyle 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80+ 50m 38.00 40.00 42.00 44.70 48.00 51.00 55.50 1.00.00 1.05.00 TBA 100m 1.24.50 1.28.00 1.36.00 1.43.00 1.49.00 1.56.00 2.07.00 2.14.00 2.32.00 TBA 200m 3.03.00 3.13.00 3.30.00 3.47.00 3.58.00 4.10.00 4.28.00 4.42.00 5.10.00 TBA 400m 6.20.00 6.40.00 7.15.00 7.45.00 8.10.00 8.45.00 9.30.00 10.15.00 11.25.00 TBA 800m 13.30.00 14.20.00 15.30.00 16.30.00 17.20.00 18.30.00 19.50.00 21.30.00 24.40.00 TBA Backstroke 50m 46.00 49.00 52.00 54.50 57.50 1.01.50 1.06.50 1.12.00 1.20.00 TBA 100m 1.42.00 1.48.00 1.53.50 2.02.00 2.11.00 2.20.00 2.31.00 2.40.00 3.00.00 TBA 200m 3.30.00 3.45.00 3.56.00 4.15.00 4.30.00 4.43.00 5.14.00 5.34.00 6.05.00 TBA Breastroke 50m 50.00 52.00 54.00 58.00 1.01.00 1.04.00 1.11.00 1.17.00 1.30.00 TBA 100m 1.49.00 1.55.00 2.02.00 2.08.00 2.17.00 2.26.00 2.40.00 2.55.00 3.30.00 TBA 200m 3.50.00 4.02.00 4.12.00 4.25.00 4.40.00 5.00.00 5.25.00 5.50.00 6.35.00 TBA Butterfly 50m 42.50 45.00 48.00 50.00 55.00 1.00.00 1.08.00 1.20.00 1.38.00 TBA 100m 1.37.00 1.44.00 1.53.00 2.07.00 2.17.00 2.32.00 2.53.00 3.25.00 3.55.00 TBA 200m 3.38.00 3.50.00 4.12.00 4.42.00 4.57.00 5.30.00 5.55.00 7.00.00 8.20.00 TBA IM 200m 3.29.00 3.37.00 3.50.00 4.10.00 4.20.00 4.40.00 5.12.00 5.40.00 6.20.00 TBA 400m 7.20.00 7.50.00 8.27.00 9.10.00 9.50.00 10.25.00 11.30.00 13.44.00 15.55.00 TBA

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Open Water Swimming Time Trial/Pool Component Swimmers must complete a swimming pool time trial/race in a long course venue, with the following guidelines: 1500m Swim 5000m Swim Junior Boys U17 800m in 10:30.00 1500m in 20:00.00 Junior Girls U17 800m in 11:15.00 1500m in 21:00.00 Open Men 18-34 800m in 10:00.00 1500m in 19:00.00 Open Women 18-34 800m in 11:15.00 1500m in 20:00.00 Masters Men 35-49 800m in 12:30.00 1500m in 22:30.00 Masters Men 50+ 800m in 14:30.00 1500m in 26:00.00 Masters Women 35-49 800m in 15:00.00 1500m in 26:00.00 Masters Women 50+ 800m in 17:00.00 1500m in 30.00.00 Notes / examples: Junior Girls nominating for the 1500m Open Water event must swim an 800m time trial with a time guide of 11 minutes, 15 seconds. Junior Girls nominating for the 5km event must swim a 1500m time trial in 21 minutes. *Note: In 2013 there was no 5km event for Juniors and no information is currently available advising if there will be a 5km event for Juniors in 2017.

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TABLE TENNIS Games 2017 Maccabiah Games – Israel – 29/6/17 – 18/7/17 Eligibility and Refer Australian Maccabiah Team Selection By-Law Nomination Selection Upon closing of online nominations at 30 June 2016, the Process / venue and timetable for selections will be finalised. Events / Trials Nominated Athletes will be informed and provided with due notice to attend as required. Dependent upon the number and location of nominated Athletes, the Selectors may determine that the Team will be selected via Trials and / or a process of reviewing CVs (including verification of performances via suitable Referees) and/or viewing the Nominated Athletes playing in their home state/club environment.

Performance All players will be evaluated for his/her physical capabilities, Requirements playing skills, tactical and strategic knowledge, mindset, leadership, decision making, psychological and physical resilience and ability to learn. Most challenges touch more than one of those qualities and activities are assessed using a “traffic light” or grading system.

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Team Size and The strongest Table Tennis squad of up to five (5) players will Rankings be selected in the following divisions: Open Men Open Women Junior Boys (1999-2002) Junior Girls (1999-2002) Masters Men (40-59) Masters Women (40-59) Masters Men (60+) Masters Women (60+) Paralympic Table Tennis Men Paralympic Table Tennis Women

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required, the selectors will make a recommendation to the Team Selection Committee.

Notes Amendments The Selection Committee may amend these Selection Criteria to Selection at any time at its discretion. Criteria Last Updated June 2016

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TENNIS Games 2017 Maccabiah Games – Israel – 29/6/17 – 18/7/17 Eligibility and Refer Australian Maccabiah Team Selection By-Law Nomination Selection Junior Trials Process / Date: 18 September 2016 Events / Trials Time: 12 – 6pm Location: Maccabi White City Address: 30 Alma Street, Paddington, 2021

Upon closing of online nominations, nominated athletes will be informed of the location, venue and timetable for their trials

Performance All players will be evaluated for his/her physical capabilities, Requirements playing skills, tactical and strategic knowledge, mindset, leadership, decision making, psychological and physical resilience and ability to learn. Most challenges touch more than one of those qualities and activities are assessed using a “traffic light” or grading system.

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preparation for peak performance at the Games, then an agreed action plan will be developed to support and address the identified concerns. If the participation of the Athlete is not in the best interest of the team, then the Team Coach together with the Team Selectors will make a recommendation to the Team Selection Committee.

Team Size and The strongest Tennis squad of up to twelve (12) players (6 men Rankings and 6 women) in each age group will be selected in the following divisions: Open Men Open Women Junior Boys (1999-2002) Junior Girls (1999-2002) Masters Men (35+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, 75+, 80+) Masters Women (35+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, 75+, 80+) Wheelchair Tennis Men Wheelchair Tennis Women

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required, the selectors will make a recommendation to the Team Selection Committee. Notes Amendments The Selection Committee may amend these Selection Criteria to Selection at any time at its discretion. Criteria Last Updated June 2016

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TEN PIN BOWLING Games 2017 Maccabiah Games – Israel – 29/6/17 – 18/7/17 Eligibility and Refer Australian Maccabiah Team Selection By-Law Nomination Selection Upon closing of online nominations at 30 June 2016, the Process / venue and timetable for selections will be finalised. Events / Trials Nominated Athletes will be informed and provided with due notice to attend as required. Dependent upon the number and location of nominated Athletes, the Selectors may determine that the Team will be selected via Trials and / or a process of reviewing CVs (including verification of performances via suitable Referees) and/or viewing the Nominated Athletes playing in their home state/club environment.

Performance All players will be evaluated for his/her physical capabilities, Requirements playing skills, tactical and strategic knowledge, mindset, leadership, decision making, psychological and physical resilience and ability to learn. Most challenges touch more than one of those qualities and activities are assessed using a “traffic light” or grading system.

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where a sport does not have a Coach). If it is of the view that the Athlete is not or will not be in a state of preparation for peak performance at the Games, then an agreed action plan will be developed to support and address the identified concerns. If the participation of the Athlete is not in the best interest of the team, then the Team Coach together with the Team Selectors will make a recommendation to the Team Selection Committee.

Team Size and The strongest and most balanced team of up to six (6) players Rankings in the following categories will be selected: Open Men Open Women

Amendments The Selection Committee may amend these Selection Criteria to Selection at any time at its discretion. Criteria Last Updated June 2016

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TRACK & FIELD AND HALF MARATHON Games 2017 Maccabiah Games – Israel – 29/6/17 – 18/7/17 Eligibility and Refer Australian Maccabiah Team Selection By-Law Nomination Selection Qualifying Period Process / Athletes have until 12 February 2017 (TBC) to achieve the Events / Trials qualifying standard. Times and distances officially recorded in the 2015-16 season may be considered but ‘current form’ (2016-17 season) will be critically assessed in the selection process.

The qualifying guidelines are based on the: Australian Qualifying standards to qualify for the National Track and Field Championships Results from previous Maccabiah Games Previous Track and Field qualifying standards set for Maccabiah Games

Times/distances: Must be achieved at Athletics Australia sanctioned events and signed off by State recognised officials Must be achieved under ‘legal’ conditions i.e. within the legal wind condition readings. Ideally athletes will achieve the qualifying standard on at least two occasions and will compete regularly during the 2016-17 track and field season. There is limited discretion in the selection process with respect to qualifying times and distances.

Coaching: It is strongly advised that team members have their own coaches. Training programs and liaison with athlete’s coaches will be taken into consideration for team selection.

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Registration All selected athletes must be registered with the state’s sports body (e.g. Athletics Victoria, Athletics NSW, WA Athletics etc) and be a member of a state Maccabi club or join the state Maccabi organisation.

Team Size and Generally, up to three athletes may be selected per event. In Rankings the case of more than three athletes qualifying for an event, there may have to be a special ‘run off’ (or trial competition) organised prior to final selection. For relay teams it is hoped that five or six athletes may be selected as long as qualifying standards have been reached. The strongest athletes will be selected in the following categories: Open Men Open Women Junior Boys (1999-2002)

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Junior Girls (1999-2002) Note: Half Marathon age categories (male and female) will be; up to 39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

Finalisation of Selections will be finalised February 2017. Selections Withdrawal Should an athlete withdraw from the Australian Maccabiah Games Team following the team announcement, the General Manager may request that the selectors consider a replacement, provided the replacement Athlete has met the performance requirements. If a replacement Athlete is required, the selectors will make a recommendation to the Team Selection Committee.

Notes Amendments The Selection Committee may amend these Selection Criteria to Selection at any time at its discretion. Criteria Last Updated June 2016

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Men’s Qualifying Times Event 20th Maccabiah AUS Championships 19th Maccabiah Guidelines Entry Standard U/23 Placegetters 100m 10.9 (11.14) 10.6 (10.84) 10.53, 10.60, 10.73 200m 22.1 (22.34) 21.3 (21.54) 21.31, 21.54, 21.83 400m 49.9 (50.04) 48.2 (48.34) 45.65, 46.24, 48.60 800m 1.55.5 1.51.5 1.54.5, 1.55.2, 1.55.3 1500m 4.00.0 3.51.0 3.50.03, 3.50.09, 3.54.17 3000m 5000m 15.30.0 14.18.0 14.13.8, 14.14.8, 14.34.1, 14.58.0 10000m 32.20.0 31.00.0 110m Hurdles 16.7 (16.94) 15.3 (15.54) 16.27, 16.53, 18.09 400m Hurdles 58.0 (58.14) 54.5 (54.64) 53.09, 53.65, 57.29 3km steeple 9.25 20km walk 2.10.00 1.50.00 4x100 R 43.9 (44.14) 40.92, 40.93, 41.85, 44.19 Individual 11.1 (11.34) 4x400 R 3.21.0 3.13.8, 3.43.67, 3.56.72 Individual 50.9 (51.04) Long Jump 6.85m 7.30m 7.04, 6.93, 6.85 Triple Jump 13.60m 14.50m 16.49, 16.08, 15.76 High Jump 1.95m 2.06m 2.15, 2.00, 2.00 Pole Vault 4.30m 4.80m 5.15, 5.00, 3.20 Shot Put 12.00m 14.50m 17.51, 17.49, 17.36 Discus 40.00m 47.00m 53.32, 50.96, 50.21 Javelin 53.00m 64.00m 57.94, 57.91, 56.57 Hammer 36.00m 51.00m 68.62, 57.06, 54.69 Multi event 5500m 6000m No event

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Women’s Qualifying Times Event 20th Maccabiah AUS Championships 19th Maccabiah Guidelines Entry Standard U/23 Placegetters 100m 12.8 (13.04) 12.3 (12.54) 11.77, 12.53, 12.67 200m 26.3 (26.54) 24.9 (25.14) 24.22, 26.03, 26.61 400m 60 (60.14) 56.5 (56.64) 55.84, 57.10, 57.39 800m 2.20.0 2.12.0 2.06.9, 2.07.9, 2.12.4 1500m 4.57.0 4.40.0 4.24.95, 4.25.28, 4.32.8 3000m 10.45.0 9.55.0 9.53.7, 10.03.8, 10.09.0 5000m 18.30.0 17.10.0 10000m 38.30 100m Hurdles 16.5 (16.74) 15.6 (15.84) 14.98, 15.63, 16.20 400m Hurdles 70.0 (70.14) 65.0 (65.14) 3km steeple 12.10.0 4x100 R 51.0 (51.24) 47.71, 52.57 Individual 13.1 (13.34) 4x400 R 4.04.0 Individual 61.5 (61.64) Long Jump 5.30m 5.85m 5.61, 5.51, 5.42 Triple Jump 10.50m 11.60m High Jump 1.60m 1.73m 1.84, 1.84, 1.78 Pole Vault 3.30m 3.70m 3.60, 3.50, 3.40 Shot Put 11.20m 12.50m 15.26, 11.14, 11.12 Discus 40.00m 45.00m 48.41, 31.38, 30.05 Javelin 36.00m 42.00m 43.54, 37.65, 35.51 Hammer 33.00m 42.00m 49.38, 34.10, 33.69 Multi event 3750m 4000m No event

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Junior Boys Qualifying Times Event 20th Maccabiah AUS AUS 19th Maccabiah Guidelines Championships Championships Placegetters Entry Standard Entry Standard U/18 U/16 100m 11.84 11.24 11.74 11.13, 11.31, 11.32 200m 24.14 22.84 23.64 22.96, 23.19, 23.42 400m 54.34 51.14 54.14 50.77, 51.15, 52.02 800m 2:05 1:59 2.04 Results not available (all placegetters under 2:00mins) 1500m 4:20 4:05 4:20 4.05.6, 4.07.6, 4.08.2 3000m 9:40 9:15 9:40 8.48.6, 8.54.7, 8.55.7 110H 17.64 16.74 - 14.68, 15.02, 15.61 400H 65.14 61.14 - No event 4x100 R 46.94 - - 43.28, 45.71, 46.16 Individual 12.14 - - - 4x400 R 3.42.0 - - 3.28.25, 3.35.98, 3.36.22 Individual 56.0 - - - Long Jump 6.00 6.60 6.10 6.91, 6.74, 6.53 Triple Jump 12.00 13.20 12.30 No event High Jump 1.75 1.90 1.82 1.90, 1.80, 1.65 Pole Vault 2.40 3.20 2.40 4.60, 4.20, 3.80 Shot Put 6kgj 12.00 14.40 - 14.88, 12.58, 11.77 Discus 1.5kg 38.00 46.00 - No event Javelin 700g 42.00 54.00 - 61.97, 53.31, 50.52 Hammer 33.00 40.00 - No event

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Junior Girls Qualifying Times Event 20th Maccabiah AUS AUS 19th Maccabiah Guidelines Championships Championships Placegetters Entry Standard Entry Standard U/18 U/16 100m 13.44 12.54 12.74 12.36, 12.64, 12.68 200m 27.74 25.74 26.04 26.19, 26.35. 26.50 400m 63.64 59.14 60.14 60.65, 61.59, 63.09 800m 2:28.0 2.19.0 2.22.0 2.23.0, 2.23.9, 2.24.3 1500m 5:05.0 4.46.0 4:50.0 4.52.7, 4.58.8, 4.59.6 3000m 11:30.0 11:00 11:00.0 10.47.0, 10.51.6, 11.02.1 110H 17.44 16.24 - 15.79, 16.48, 16.53 400H 74.00 72.14 - No event 4x100 R 54.34 - - 50.26, 50.62, 56.12 Individual 13.94 - - - 4x400 R 4.20.0 - - 4.11.5, 4.19.7, 4.20.4 Individual 65.00 - - - Long Jump 4.90 5.50 5.30 5.20, 5.04, 4.97 Triple Jump 10.40 11.30 11.00 No event High Jump 1.55 1.63 1.62 1.60, 1.60, 1.55 Pole Vault 2.20 2.70 2.30 3.40, 3.00, 2.80 Shot Put 3kg 10.50 12.65 12.00 10.71, 9.29, 9.20 Discus 1kg 30.00 38.00 36:00 No event Javelin 500g 30.00 42.00 38:00 No event Hammer 3kg 26.00 36.00 31:00 No event

Technical Specifications Men Hammer Shot Put Discus Javelin Under 18 5kg 5.00kg 1.5kg 700g Women Hammer Shot Put Discus Javelin Under 18 3kg 3.00kg 1kg 500g

HALF MARATHON STANDARDS MEN Open 75 minutes 40-49 years 97 min 30 sec 50-59 years 110 minutes 60 plus 125 minutes WOMEN Open 95 minutes 40-49 years 130 minutes 50-59 years 145 minutes 60 plus 161 minutes

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TRIATHLON Games 2017 Maccabiah Games – Israel – 29/6/17 – 18/7/17 Eligibility and Refer Australian Maccabiah Team Selection By-Law Nomination Selection Athletes may race in any Triathlon Australia sanctioned event. Process / Relevant official results of the event must be provided to the Events / Trials Team Manager.

Qualifying Event Maccabi Triathlon NSW will conduct a final qualifying event.- (Date TBA). Factors in Competition Level: The level and strength of competition Selection where an athlete has competed. Competition Performance: Current season performance will be a priority factor in selection. Previous season performances may be considered. Athlete Commitment: Athletes may be required to provide in writing their current training and competition schedule, to the Selectors. Athletes may be required to attend a personal interview. Values: Athletes will be required to demonstrate a commitment to a positive team culture and the team values.

Performance Refer to information and tables below. Requirements Qualifying standards must be achieved at a sanctioned Triathlon Australia event. Triathletes must complete a minimum of three triathlon events in the season preceding the Games.

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Team Coach together with the Team Selectors will make a recommendation to the Team Selection Committee.

Team Size and The strongest triathletes will be selected in the following age Rankings groups, Male & Female: 16 – 17; 18 – 19; 20 – 24; 25 – 29; 30 – 34; 35 – 39; 40 – 44; 45 – 49; 50 –54; 55 – 59; 60 – 64; 65 – 69; 70-74; 75-79; 80+. The first two age groups will compete in the “sprint” distance (750m Swim, 20km cycle, 5km run). All other age groups will compete in the Olympic distance (1.5km swim, 40km cycle, 10km run).

Finalisation of Selections will be finalised by 28 February 2017. Selections Withdrawal Should an athlete withdraw from the Australian Maccabiah Games Team following the team announcement, the General Manager may request that the selectors consider a replacement, provided the replacement Athlete has met the performance requirements. If a replacement Athlete is required, the selectors will make a recommendation to the Team Selection Committee.

Notes The qualifying standards shall be used by the selectors as a guideline. Upon achievement of a qualifying standard, the Athlete is required to provide formal / official documentation proof to the Team Manager. This will be provided to the Selectors and Team Selection Committee for approval. Should there be a concern relating to the information provided, or other any other reason where the Selectors

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may be considering non-selection, the Athlete shall be informed in writing by the Selector(s) and provided with remedy actions. Should an athlete not have achieved the required standards by the selection date, he/she may seek special consideration in writing to the Team Manager for consideration by the Selectors in consultation with the Team Selection Committee Amendments The Selection Committee may amend these Selection Criteria to Selection at any time at its discretion. Criteria Last Updated June 2016

Men’s Qualifying Standards Age Distance Time 16-17 Sprint 1 Hour 17 minutes 18-19 Sprint 1 Hour 15 Minutes 20-29 Olympic 2 hours 15 minutes 30-39 Olympic 2 hours 25 minutes 40-44 Olympic 2 hours 36 minutes 45-49 Olympic 2 hours 42 minutes 50-54 Olympic 2 hours 48 minutes 55-59 Olympic 2 hours 55 minutes 60-64 Olympic 3 hours 10 minutes 65-69 Olympic 3 hours 25 minutes 70-74 Olympic 3 hours 45 minutes

Women’s Qualifying Standards Age Distance Time 16-17 Sprint 1 Hours 30 minutes 18-19 Sprint 1 Hours 25 minutes 20-29 Olympic 2 hours 31 minutes 30-39 Olympic 2 hours 43 minutes 40-44 Olympic 2 hours 54 minutes 45-49 Olympic 3 hours 5 minutes 50-54 Olympic 3 hours 15 minutes 55-59 Olympic 3 hours 25 minutes 60-64 Olympic 3 hours 46 minutes 65-69 Olympic 4 hours 5 minutes

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