BC U20 Team Selection.pdf

The 2023 BC U20 Track & Field Team selection criteria and standards include:
- Athletes must meet BC Athletics General Criteria for Funding Support and Team Selection
- Be registered as a BC Athletics Competitive Athlete Member
- Compete at the 2023 BC Athletics Provincial Track & Field Championship Jamboree / Team Selection Trials
- Submit an Online Athlete Declaration Form prior to the published declaration due date
- Achieve the published standard in their event within the qualifying period
- Comply with Competitive Readiness Requirements
- Be at least 16 years of age as of December 31, 2023
Team objectives are to have more athletes advance to finals and achieve podium performances than in the previous year.
The team will be selected based on performance at the BC Athletics Provincial Track & Field Championship Jamboree / Team Selection Trials.
BC Athletics will provide funding support to selected athletes, pending confirmation of funding for 2023/2024.
The final team size will be determined after the qualifying period ends, with up to 3 athletes per gender, per event.
Selected athletes will be announced on the BC Athletics website and social media channels at least 72 hours after the last day of the qualifying period.
Appeals can be submitted within 24 hours of the team selection announcement.
Team staff will be announced on the BC Athletics website, and team fees will be required for all athletes except Sport Canada carded athletes.
BC Athletics will enter selected athletes into the Canadian Championship event(s), and athletes may be entered in additional events if performances meet certain criteria.
Travel costs to the 2023 U20/SR Canadian National Championships in Langley, BC will be covered by BC Athletics.