ASA Team Selection Criteria Updated May 2019

2019 - 2024 ASA TEAM SELECTION CRITERIA
MAY 2019 DRAFT

TO BE APPROVED AT ASA AGM 22 JUNE 2019
EFFECTIVE FROM JULY 2019
CONTENT
TOPIC PAGE
INDEX 2
PREAMBLE 3
ELIGIBILITY 3
TECHNICAL STANDARDS 4
GENERAL 4
TRACK & FIELD EVENTS 4
ROAD RUNNING EVENTS 4
ULTRA-RUNNING AND TRAIL RUNNING EVENTS 5
RACE WALKING EVENTS 5
REMOVAL OF ATHLETES OR MANAGEMENT 5
RESPONSIBILITIES OF ASA VERSUS TEAMS 6
PROCESS OF SELECTION OF TRACK AND FIELD TEAMS 7
SQUAD 7
PRELIMINARY TEAM 7
FINAL TEAM 8
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR SENIOR TEAMS 9
UNDER 20 ATHLETES IN SENIOR TEAMS 9
UNDER 18 ATHLETES IN SENIOR TEAMS 9
ATHLETES YOUNGER THAN 16 9
RELAY TEAMS 9
EVENT SPECIFIC CRITERIA FOR SENIOR TEAMS 9
ATHLETES CAN QUALIFY IN ONE OF 4 WAYS 9
RELAY TEAMS CAN QUALIFY IN ONE OF 2 WAYS 10
QUALIFICATION PERIODS FOR SENIOR TEAMS 10
QUALIFYING STANDARDS FOR SENIOR TEAMS 12
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR UNDER 20 AND UNDER 18 TEAMS 13
UNDER 20 ATHLETES IN UNDER 20 TEAMS 13
MINIMUM CRITERIA TO SELECT UNDER 20 TEAMS TO INTERNATIONAL EVENTS 14
MINIMUM CRITERIA TO SELECT UNDER 18 TEAMS TO INTERNATIONAL EVENTS 14
PROCESS OF SELECTION OF ROAD RUNNING TEAMS 15
SQUAD 15
PRELIMINARY TEAM 15
FINAL TEAM 16
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR TEAMS 16
UNDER 20 AND UNDER 18 ATHLETES IN SENIOR TEAMS 16
EVENT SPECIFIC CRITERIA FOR SENIOR TEAMS 17
QUALIFICATION PERIODS FOR TEAMS 17
QUALIFYING FOR RACE WALKING TEAMS 19
OLYMPIC GAMES SELECTION CRITERIA 20
SELECTION OF TEAM MANAGEMENT 22
MANAGERS SELECTION PROCEDURES 22
DUTIES OF TEAM MANAGEMENT 22
CANDIDATES POOL 22
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 22
CRITERIA FOR ASA TEAM MANAGEMENT 23
APPLICATION FORM – ASA TEAM MANAGEMENT 24
DECLARING CREDIBILITY 25
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1. PREAMBLE
1.1. The ASA Board will define excellence objectives to achieve, in line with the ASA Selection Policy,
during the 1st ASA Board Meeting after been selected at the ASA QGM. The ASA Board will appoint
a Selection Committee in consultation with the ASA Commissions and Excellence Department, and
mandate the Selection Committee to compile, or revise, the ASA Selection Criteria.
1.2. The ASA Selection Criteria will be submitted annually to the ASA Council for approval.
1.3. This Selection Criteria is subject to the ASA Selection Policy as published on the ASA website
www.athletics.org.za.
1.4. The sole purpose of this document is to provide ASA with an objective and transparent process to
select teams that will represent South Africa in Athletics internationally.
1.5. To ensure further transparency during the selection process, an appeal process is also
implemented. Please refer to the appeal clauses in this document.
1.6. Any ASA licensed athlete whom has been ranked in the Top 5 in South Africa in their respective
events (see website www.athletics.org.za/statistics), and/or are selected to represent their
province at the ASA National Championships, should obtain a passport.
1.7. Any ASA licensed athlete who participated at an ASA National Championships, or events identified
by ASA, in doing so, makes themselves available for selection for ASA teams representing South
Africa.
1.8. Any athlete who has been selected to represent South Africa at any championships has the
obligation to avail themselves for such selection.
1.9. Withdrawals will only be considered for medical/injury or family compassionate reasons. Proof
might be requested by the ASA office.
1.10. Any athlete who has the potential to precede to the finals of his/her event(s) at a championship
should exploit that potential to the fullest.
1.11. Any athlete who qualifies to be in the final of his/her event(s) should proceed to represent South
Africa in those finals, thereby exploiting to the fullest the possibility of winning medals.
1.12. Any athlete who won a medal at any championships should respect the medal ceremony. During
the medal ceremony, the athlete should be dressed in the team clothing; conduct them in a
dignified manner; and wear the medal with dignity.
2. ELIGIBILITY
To be considered for selection in any ASA team, athletes must fulfil the following criteria:
2.1. Be a South African citizen (SA ID-document/number)
2.2. Be in possession of a valid SA passport with an expiry date not less than 6 months after returning
from the specific championships
2.3. Be a member of a South African club, affiliated to ASA, and registered on the ASA registration
system
2.4. Be in good standing with ASA, the Provincial Federation and the club he/she is affiliated to.
2.5. In possession of an ASA License for the relevant year and confirm that the License Declaration was
signed, and respect the conditions of the ASA License.
2.6. Familiar with the content of the “ASA Integrity Code”, and the “Basic Broadcasting, Advertising and
Social Media Guidelines for Athletes, Coaches and Officials” in the ASA Rules and Regulations, and
abides by it.
2.7. Sign an ASA Team Declaration, if and when nominated for the Team
2.8. Athletes will be selected in accordance to the age restrictions to the relevant international
championships
2.9. The relevant ASA Championships will serve as trials for the selection of ASA teams to international
championships. At the ASA Championships athletes must compete in all the events in which they
would like to be selected.
2.10. The ASA Championships will be compulsory for all athletes who would like to be selected in any
ASA team for international championships, and athletes who miss the SA Championships will not
be considered for selection. Exceptions will only be made for medical/injury or family
compassionate reasons, communicated to the ASA office prior to the start of the SA
Championships. These exceptions will be considered at the sole discretion of the Executive Board
of ASA.
2.11. Athletes do not need to reach any qualifying standard at the SA Championships. Qualifying
standards can be reached at any IAAF or ASA approved meeting, conforming to the IAAF and ASA
rules and regulations.
3. TECHNICAL STANDARDS
3.1. GENERAL
3.1.1. Performances must be achieved at competitions sanctioned by the IAAF, CAA, CAASR5
or ASA.
3.1.2. For ASA events only performances achieved at meetings listed on the approved ASA
National and Provincial fixtures list will be accepted.
3.1.3. Performances of athletes at events hosted by Associates will only be considered for
selection if the event, and its results, were signed off as correct by an ASA appointed
Technical Delegate.
3.2. TRACK & FIELD EVENTS
3.2.1. Hand time performances for events up to 800 meters will not be accepted
3.2.2. Wind-assisted performances and performances without wind readings will not be
accepted
3.2.3. For Combined Events wind readings will be calculated according to IAAF Rule 260.18
3.2.4. Performances achieved in mixed events, held completely inside a stadium, between
male and female athletes, will not be accepted

3.2.5. Indoor performances for all field events and for track events of 400m and longer will be
accepted
3.3. ROAD RUNNING EVENTS
3.3.1. Marathon and Half Marathon Routes must be on the IAAF list of approved routes,
measured by IAAF/AIMS A or B qualified route measurers.
3.3.2. Only performances on standard road running courses will be considered for selection
purposes. Performances on aided and unrecognized road running courses will not be
considered for selection purposes
3.4. ULTRA-RUNNING AND TRAIL RUNNING EVENTS
3.4.1. Ultra-Running and Trail Running events must be listed on the IAAF, IAU and/or ASA
Fixtures lists.
3.4.2. Only performances on the IAAF, IAU and/or ASA Fixtures lists will be considered for
selection purposes.
3.4.3. Due to the nature and distances of Ultra-Running and Trail Running events, being longer
than a marathon distance, specific events will be identified as “National Championships
Events” on an annual basis. Participation at these events will be a prerequisite for
selection onto an ASA Team.
3.4.4. In consultation with the relevant Commissions/Committees, other events will also be
used to identify ASA team but will not be a pre-requisite.
3.4.5. The Road Running criteria to prepare and present Road Runnings teams will be used to
prepare and present Ultra-Running and Trail Running Teams
3.5. RACE WALKING EVENTS
3.5.1. Qualifying performances achieved in Road Race Walking Events must be on routes
according to IAAF Rule 230.11
3.5.2. The route must be measured by an IAAF/AIMS A or B qualified route measurer
3.5.3. A minimum of three International or Area Race Walking Judges must be officiating
4. REMOVAL OF ATHLETES OR MANAGEMENT
An athlete who is to be nominated or selected to the team by ASA may be removed as a nominee, or
member of the team, for any of the following reasons, as determined by ASA:
4.1. Voluntary withdrawal. The Athlete or Team Management must submit a written letter via e-mail
to the ASA CEO or ASA Excellence Manager. If the voluntary withdrawal brings ASA in disrepute in
any way, the license of the athlete or Team Management will be retracted for the remainder of
the relevant year.
4.2. Withdrawal during competition. If an Athlete or Team Management withdrew from an event, or
competition at any stage of the competition, the athlete or Team Management will be withdrawn
for the entire competition.

4.3. Injury or illness as certified by a physician (or medical staff) approved by ASA. If an athlete or
Team Management refuses verification of his/her illness or injury by a physician (or medical staff)
approved by ASA, his/her injury will be assumed to be disabling and the license of the athlete will
be retracted for the remainder of the relevant year.
4.4. Relay Teams. Any member of the Team must be available for the relay team, should team
management call upon the services of the athlete. If an Athlete is not available for the team, or
withdraw from a relay team, the athlete will be withdrawn from all other events the athlete is
entered for in the competition. ASA reserve the right to implement further remedial actions after
the competition, should the athlete fail in any way to participate in the relevant relay event.
4.5. National Team Conditions. All Members of the team will be required to sign a National Team
Conditions, before the member officially becomes a member of the team. If the Member violates
ASA’s Statement of Conditions in any way, the athlete will be withdrawn from the team. An
example of the National Team Conditions
4.6. Involuntary Withdrawal. An Athlete or Team Management who is named to the team by virtue of
an error or oversight (by ASA) may be removed from the team at any time.
4.7. Fitness test – If an Athlete, or Team Management are required to do a fitness test, and fail or
refuse to do so, the Athlete, or Team Management will be withdrawn from the team.
4.8. Training session. If an Athlete, or Team Management are not available for a training session the
Athlete, or Team Management will be withdrawn from the team
4.9. Declaring a dispute. If an athlete, or any member of his/her support team, or a Member of team
Management declare a dispute with ASA, and do not follow the relevant constitutional processes,
e.g. to take ASA to court, or to bring ASA in disrepute in any way, the athlete or Team
Management will be withdrawn from the team until the relevant disciplinary process is concluded.
5. RESPONSIBILITIES OF ASA VERSUS TEAMS
5.1. When an athlete/management is selected to represent South Africa, the athlete/management

will:
5.1.1. Pay his/her own passport fees
5.1.2. Paying passport expedition fees
5.1.3. Traveling to a passport office to obtain a passport
5.1.4. Paying for passport photographs
5.1.5. Expenses related to transport to and from pick-up point, e.g. nearest airport.
5.1.6. Medical screening of athlete as required by customs, e.g. yellow fever injections
5.1.7. Expenses related to any misconduct on the part of the athlete/management while the
athlete/management is a member of the team
5.1.8. Expenses incurred by ASA as a result of an athlete/management withdrawing from a

team e.g. flight and accommodation cancelation fees
5.1.9. Expenses incurred by ASA as a result of an athlete/management changing their travel

arrangements, or missing their flight/bus and other related expenses.
5.1.10. Cover loss of income for the period the athlete/management represented South Africa
5.2. When an athlete/management is selected to represent South Africa, ASA will:
5.2.1. Cover travel expenses from pick up point e.g. closest airport or bus terminal, to central
point from where the team will depart
5.2.2. Provide Team Management which will include Managers, Coaches, Doctor and physios
to take care of the team from the point of departure from South Africa until the team
arrived back in South Africa.
5.2.3. Provide Team clothing e.g. tracksuit, running gear, social wear, etc. This exclude specific
needs such as spikes, and equipment
5.2.4. Provide food and refreshments for the duration the team is out of the country
5.2.5. Provide Accommodation for the duration the team is out of the country
5.2.6. Provide Per Diem (pocket money) to support the athlete’s basic needs while out of the
country.
6. PROCESS OF SELECTION OF TRACK AND FIELD TEAMS
6.1. SQUAD
6.1.1. The Cross Country Squads and Half-Marathon Squads will also be considered for the
Track and Field Squads in preparation for the IAAF World Championships.
6.1.2. For each team a squad of athletes may be announced even before the SA
Championships. Athletes that already achieved the qualifying standard and some
athletes very close of qualification may be listed in the squad.
6.1.3. The purpose of the selected squad is to assist the ASA office with the team preparation
process.
6.1.4. Athletes in the squad will not necessarily form part of the preliminary team to be
selected, even if they have achieved a qualifying performance.
6.1.5. Where squads are announced, and any athlete is not listed in the squad, he/she will
have the right to appeal in writing for reconsideration of the decision of the selectors.
6.1.6. All appeals must be forwarded to the ASA office within 48 hours of the announcement
of the squad and must include the following:
6.1.6.1. Name of the athlete

6.1.6.2. ID-number
6.1.6.3. Name of the club and province where the athlete is registered
6.1.6.4. ASA license number of the athlete
6.1.6.5. Event to be considered
6.1.6.6. Performance
6.1.6.7. Date of Meeting
6.1.6.8. Venue of Meeting
6.1.6.9. Please note that no other information will be considered

6.1.7. After the closing date of appeals, no performance achieved before the announcement of
the squad will be considered
6.1.8. Any qualifying performance achieved after the finalization of the squad might be
included in the Preliminary Team.
6.2. PRELIMINARY TEAM
6.2.1. The Preliminary Team will normally be announced within one week after the SA
Championships.
6.2.2. Athletes will only be selected in the Preliminary Team if they achieved the ASA
Qualifying standard, provided they are eligible for selection (see eligibility clause above).
6.2.3. The qualifying standard was achieved during the qualification period at an eligible
meeting.
6.2.4. Any athlete not in the announced Preliminary Team, have the right to appeal in writing
for reconsideration of the decision of the selectors.
6.2.5. All appeals must be forwarded to the ASA office within 48 hours after the
announcement of the Preliminary Team and must include the following:

6.2.5.2. ID-number
6.2.5.5. Any information that the athlete considers relevant for reconsideration by the
selectors of their decision
6.2.6. Please note that the appeal must be against the non-selection of the athlete and NOT
against the selection criteria, qualifying standards or selection process.
6.3. FINAL TEAM
6.3.1. All qualified athletes will be considered in the selection of the Final Team.
6.3.2. The total number of athletes selected may be limited by:
6.3.2.1. The regulations set by the LOC of the International championships,

6.3.2.2. Logistical reasons
6.3.2.3. Budgetary constraints
6.3.3. The following factors, as well as any other factors that may be deemed relevant by the
selectors, will be considered in selecting athletes where more than the maximum
number of athletes allowed have qualified:
6.3.3.1. Current form

6.3.3.2. Future individual medal potential at major competitions
6.3.3.3. Head-to heads
6.3.3.4. Previous major competition history
6.3.3.5. Injury status
6.3.3.6. Position at the ASA Championships

6.3.4. Any athlete not in the announced Final Team, have the right to appeal in writing for
reconsideration of the decision of the selectors.
announcement of the Final Team and must include the following:

6.3.5.2. ID-number
6.4. GENERAL CRITERIA FOR SENIOR TEAMS
6.4.1. UNDER 20 ATHLETES IN SENIOR TEAMS - Athletes aged 18 or 19 years in the year of
competition may compete in any event except the 10 000m, marathon and race walk
events longer than 10km.
6.4.2. UNDER 18 ATHLETES IN SENIOR TEAMS - Athletes aged 16 or 17 years in the year of
competition may compete in any event except the throwing events, the combined
events, 5000m and longer, marathon and the race walk events longer than 10km.
6.4.3. ATHLETES YOUNGER THAN 16 - No athlete younger than 16 years of age in the year of
competition may be selected.
6.4.4. For all Senior Teams the standard for the Selection Criteria for the Olympic Games will
be the norm, unless otherwise stated.
6.4.5. In the period leading up to 2024 the A-Standard will be used to select teams to the IAAF
World Championships, CAA African Championships and CAA SR Championships.
6.4.6. To create capacity, the B-Standard of the Selection Criteria will be used for the CAA
African Championships and CAA SR Championships. In applying the B-Standard of the
Selection Criteria, the ASA Selection Policy will be used as point of reference.
6.4.7. The ASA Board, at their discretion, will consider the selection of an athlete which is a
medal contender for the relevant event, but for some reason did not qualify on the A or
B Standard.
6.4.8. A maximum of 3 athletes may be selected in any individual event
6.4.9. Please note that all events might not be on the programme of the relevant
championships and athletes will only be selected if the event is on the final programme
6.4.10. RELAY TEAMS
6.4.10.1. A maximum of eight athletes may be entered for each relay team.
6.4.10.2. All athletes already entered in the corresponding individual events (100m or
400m) including the eventual reserves shall automatically count towards the
eight entries of the team.
6.4.10.3. Any four athletes among those entered for the competition, whether for the
relay or for any other event, may then be used in the composition of the team
for the first round.
6.5. EVENT SPECIFIC CRITERIA FOR SENIOR TEAMS
6.5.1. ATHLETES CAN QUALIFY IN ONE OF 4 WAYS:
6.5.1.1. AUTOMATIC - Automatically by achieving the A-standard within the

qualification period.

6.5.1.2. POSITION - Based on the finishing position at designated competitions as
follows (in these cases the athletes shall also be considered as having achieved
the entry standard):
6.5.1.2.1. The CAA African Champions in all the individual events (except
for the marathons). ASA will have the ultimate authority to enter
the athlete or not.
6.5.1.2.2. For the 10,000m, the top 15 athletes finishing in the senior men’s
and women’s races at the last IAAF World Cross Country
Championships.
6.5.1.2.3. For the combined events, the top three in the men’s and
women’s IAAF Combined Events Challenge of the relevant year.
6.5.1.2.4. For the 20km race walk, the top three in the men’s and women’s
IAAF World Race Walking Challenge of the relevant year.
6.5.1.2.5. For the 50km race walk, the top three in the IAAF World Race
Walking Cup of the relevant year.
6.5.1.2.6. For the marathons, the top 10 finishers at the IAAF Gold Label
marathons held in the qualification period.
6.5.1.2.7. In the case of the IAAF World Championships, the reigning world
outdoor champion and that of the winner of the previous year’s
IAAF Diamond Race (in the corresponding World Championships
events) and Hammer Throw Challenge as wild cards, in each
individual event can be entered. If both are from South Africa,
only one of the two can be entered with this wild card. In other
words a maximum of 4 athletes can be entered per item, when
applying the mentioned exceptions. The exceptions does not
apply to the 5000m, 10,000m, marathons and race walks where
entries will continue to be administered by entry standards only.
6.5.1.3. MEDAL CONTENDER - If the athlete is a medal contender but for some reason
did not qualify on the A or B Standard. Selection is subject to the entry standard
of the relevant Championships
6.5.2. RELAY TEAMS - Relay teams can qualify in one of two ways for the Olympic Games:
6.5.2.1. First stage: Participation at the IAAF World Relay Championships. The first 10
teams qualify for the IAAF World Championships, plus the 6 best teams on the
world rankings. Note: The IAAF will invite the 6 teams based on their world
rankings at the time of invitation.
6.5.2.2. Second stage: Participation at the IAAF World Championships. The first 8 teams
qualify for the Olympic Games, plus the 8 best teams on the world rankings.
Note: The IAAF will invite the 8 teams based on their world rankings at the time
of invitation.
6.5.2.3. For the purpose of being ranked in the world, the results of relay races shall be
valid only on condition that they are part of a competition staged in compliance
with IAAF rules and that at least two different international teams, representing
at least two countries, compete in the race.
6.6. QUALIFICATION PERIODS FOR SENIOR TEAMS
6.6.1. The qualifying periods to select South African teams to represent South Africa will be
aligned with the IAAF Qualifying periods, and may be up to two years prior to the event
the team is selected for. The qualifying periods will be adjusted in accordance with
changes in the relevant IAAF entry/qualifying standards

6.6.2. The standards to select both men and women will be on equal levels
6.6.3. The “B” Standard will only be used at the discretion of the ASA Board to address
demographic imbalances e.g. to add more women were not enough women qualified for
a team on the “A” standard; to allow younger/upcoming talented athletes in a team to
develop future medal contenders, etc.
B Standard.

6.7. QUALIFYING STANDARDS FOR SENIOR TEAMS
MINIMUM CRITERIA TO SELECT SENIOR TEAMS TO INTERNATIONAL EVENTS

Note: If the athlete is a medal contender but for some reason did not qualify on the A or B Standard, the
athlete will be considered for the final team. Such Selection will be subject to ASA Board approval.
* 2019 IAAF/IOC Changes
** IAAF Standard is higher than ASA A-Standard therefore ASA A –Standard is aligned with the IAAF
Standard
MEN WOMEN
Event
A-Standard B-Standard A-Standard B-Standard
10.03 10.10* 100m 11.10 11.24*
20.31 20.40* 200m 22.65 23.02 *
44.91 45.30* 400m 50.69 51.80*
01:44.84 01:45.80* 800m 01:58.81 02:00.60*
03:36.00 03:36.00** 1500m 04:05.99 04:06.50*
13:22.50 13:22.50** 5000m 15:09.82 15:22.00*
27:30.10 27:40.00* 10000m 31:12.49 31:50.00*
02:12:03 02:16:00* Marathon 02:28:48 02:37:00*
08:21.20 8:29.00* 3000m SC 09:30.06 09:40.00*
13.38 13.46* 110m H / 100m H 12.77 12.98*
48.50 49.30* 400m H 54.77 56.00*
2.30 2.30** High Jump 1.94 1.94**
5.71 5.71** Pole Vault 4.56 4.56**
8.17 8.17** Long Jump 6.72 6.72**
16.95 16.95** Triple Jump 14.20 14.20**
20.70 20.70** Shot Put 18.30 18.00*
65.00 65.00* Discus Throw 61.20 61.20**
77.00 76.00** Hammer Throw 71.00 71.00*
83.00 83.00* Javelin Throw 62.00 61.50*
8227 8200* Deca/Heptathlon 6306 6300*
TBC TBC 10km RW from 2023 TBC TBC
01:20:31 01:22:30* 20km RW up to 2021 01:30:14 01:33:00*
TBC TBC 30km RW from 2021 TBC TBC
03:46:47 03:59:00* 50km Race Walk - 04:30:00*
Top 10 at IWR + 6 from Top Lists 4x100m Top 10 at IWR + 6 from Top Lists
Top 10 at IWR + 6 from Top Lists 4x400m Top 10 at IWR + 6 from Top Lists
Top 12 at IWR + 4 from Top Lists 4x400m Mixed Top 12 at IWR + 4 from Top Lists

6.8. GENERAL CRITERIA FOR UNDER 20 AND UNDER 18 TEAMS
6.8.1. UNDER 20 ATHLETES IN UNDER 20 TEAMS

6.8.1.1. Only athletes aged 16, 17, 18 or 19 in the year of competition may compete.
6.8.1.2. The maximum number of events in which an Under 18 athlete can compete in
an Under 20 completion is two individual events plus one of the relays.
6.8.1.3. If the two individual events are Track Events, only one of these may be longer
than 200m.
6.8.1.4. For under 20 athletes the maximum distance on the track is 5000m.
6.8.2. UNDER 18 ATHLETES IN UNDER 20 TEAMS - Athletes aged 16 or 17 years in the year of
competition may compete in any event except the throwing events, the combined
events, events longer than 3000m, and the race walks longer than their relevant age
category distances (currently 5km for u/18 girls and 10km for u/18 boys) .
6.8.3. UNDER 18 ATHLETES IN UNDER 18 TEAMS - Only athletes aged 16 or 17 in year of

competition may compete. NB: Organizers will request proof of age before an athlete
can be entered.
6.8.4. ATHLETES YOUNGER THAN 16 - No athlete younger than 16 years of age in the year of
competition may be selected.
6.8.5. A maximum of two athletes in each event (with the exception of the Relays) may be
selected.
6.8.6. Only one team for each relay race, composed by a maximum of eight athletes may be
selected.
6.8.7. All performances must be achieved during the qualifying period
6.8.8. All performances must be achieved during an official competition organised in

conformity with IAAF Rules.
6.8.9. All performances must be achieved during competitions organised or sanctioned by ASA.
6.8.10. Performances achieved in mixed competitions in track events will not be accepted.
Exceptionally, in accordance with IAAF Rule 147, performances achieved in field events,
5000m, and Race Walk may be accepted in circumstances where there were insufficient
athletes of one or both genders competing to justify the conduct of separate events and
there was no pacing or assistance given by an athlete(s) of one gender to an athlete(s) of
the other gender.
6.8.11. Wind assisted performances (over 2m/sec) will not be accepted.
6.8.12. Indoor performances will be accepted.
6.8.13. Hand-timed performances for events up to and including 800m will not be accepted.
6.8.14. For Race Walks:

6.8.14.1. Road performances will be accepted
6.8.14.2. Results of races conducted using the pit lane will be accepted
6.8.14.3. For the running events of 200m and over, performances achieved on over-
sized tracks will not be accepted.
6.8.15. For relays, no qualifications as in the case for senior athletics are required.
6.9. MINIMUM CRITERIA TO SELECT UNDER 20 TEAMS TO INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
Men Women
Event
10.36 10.55 100m 11.59 11.80
20.77 21.35 200m 23.48 24.20
46.56 47.70 400m 52.76 55.25
01:46.77 1:49.50 800m 02:05.12 2:09.20
03:43.40 3:48.00 1500m 04:11.66 4:28.20
TBC TBC 3000m TBC TBC
13:38.75 14:15.00 5000m 15:51.30 16:40.00
08:37.33 9:10.00 3000m SC 09:53.70 10:45.00
13.54 14.20 110m H / 100m H 13.38 14.20
50.90 53.20 400m H 57.97 60.75
2.21 2.16 High Jump 1.84 1.83
5.40 5.10 Pole Vault 4.20 4.05
7.63 7.55 Long Jump 6.20 6.20
16.12 15.60 Triple Jump 13.54 13.00
19.71 18.25 Shot Put 16.24 15.50
60.76 55.00 Discus Throw 54.17 48.00
75.62 68.00 Hammer Throw 62.71 57.50
73.52 68.70 Javelin Throw 54.31 49.50
7729 7200 Deca/Heptathlon 5665 5300
40:48.43 TBC 44:20.00 TBC 10000m RW TBC 45:59.92 TBC 51:00.00 TBC
* Subject to IAAF changes
6.10. MINIMUM CRITERIA TO SELECT UNDER 18 TEAMS TO INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
Boys Girls
Event
10.61 10.90 100m 11.68 12.30
21.15 22.25 200m 23.67 25.35
47.13 49.45 400m 53.48 57.20
01:49.68 01:54.50 800m 02:05.00 02:14.00
03:44.29 03:59.00 1500m 04:19.57 04:34.00
08:09.98 08:44.00 3000m 09:20.36 09:50.00
05:38.69 06:05.00 2000m SC 06:35.50 07:14.00
13.67 14.20 110m H / 100m H 13.48 14.35
51.96 55.00 400m H 58.90 62.50
2.14 2.06 High Jump 1.80 1.77
5.00 4.65 Pole Vault 4.05 3.80
7.41 7.25 Long Jump 6.12 6.00
15.46 14.80 Triple Jump 13.00 12.50
19.99 18.00 Shot Put 17.00 15.00
59.54 55.00 Discus Throw 48.80 43.00
73.01 67.00 Hammer Throw 65.10 60.00
73.88 65.00 Javelin Throw 52.80 48.00
7500 6500 Deca/Heptathlon 5650 4900
TBC TBC 5000m Race Walk 23:10.40 25:20.00
42:41.73 TBC 47:30.00 TBC 10000m RW TBC - -
* Subject to IAAF changes

7. PROCESS OF SELECTION OF ROAD RUNNING TEAMS
7.1. SQUAD
7.1.1. The Cross Country Squads and Half-Marathon Squads will also be considered for the
Track and Field Squads in preparation for the IAAF World Championships.
7.1.2. For each team a squad of athletes may be announced even before the ASA
Championships. Athletes that already achieved the qualifying standard and some
athletes very close of qualification may be listed in the squad.
7.1.3. The purpose of the selected squad is to assist the ASA office with the team preparation
and monitoring process.
7.1.4. Athletes in the squad will not necessarily form part of the preliminary team to be
selected, even if they have achieved a qualifying performance.
7.1.5. Where squads are announced, and any athlete is not listed in the squad, he/she will
have the right to appeal in writing for reconsideration of the decision of the selectors.
7.1.6. All appeals must be forwarded to the ASA office within 48 hours of the announcement
of the squad and must include the following:

7.1.6.2. ID-number
7.1.6.5. Event to be considered
7.1.6.6. Performance
7.1.6.7. Date of Meeting
7.1.6.8. Venue of Meeting
7.1.6.9. Please note that no other information will be considered
7.1.7. After the closing date of appeals, no performance achieved before the announcement of
the squad will be considered
7.1.8. Any qualifying performance achieved after the finalization of the squad might be
included in the Preliminary Team.
7.2. PRELIMINARY TEAM
7.2.1. The Preliminary Team will normally be announced within one week after the ASA
Championships.
7.2.2. Athletes will only be selected in the Preliminary Team if they achieved the ASA
Qualifying standard, provided they are eligible for selection (see eligibility clause above).
7.2.3. The qualifying standard was achieved during the qualification period at an eligible
meeting.
7.2.4. Any athlete not in the announced Preliminary Team, have the right to appeal in writing
for reconsideration of the decision of the selectors.
announcement of the Preliminary Team and must include the following:

7.2.5.2. ID-number
7.2.6. Please note that the appeal must be against the non-selection of the athlete and NOT
against the selection criteria, qualifying standards or selection process.
7.3. FINAL TEAM
7.3.1. All qualified athletes will be considered in the selection of the Final Team.
7.3.2. The total number of athletes selected may be limited by:
7.3.2.1. The regulations set by the LOC of the International championships,

7.3.2.2. Logistical reasons
7.3.2.3. Budgetary constraints
7.3.3. The following factors, as well as any other factors that may be deemed relevant by the
selectors, will be considered in selecting athletes where more than the maximum
number of athletes allowed have qualified:
7.3.3.1. Current form

7.3.3.2. Future individual medal potential at major competitions
7.3.3.3. Head-to heads
7.3.3.4. Previous major competition history
7.3.3.5. Injury status
7.3.3.6. Position at the ASA Championships
7.3.4. Any athlete not in the announced Final Team, have the right to appeal in writing for
reconsideration of the decision of the selectors.
announcement of the Final Team and must include the following:

7.3.5.2. ID-number
7.4. GENERAL CRITERIA FOR TEAMS
7.4.1. UNDER 20 AND UNDER 18 ATHLETES IN SENIOR TEAMS
7.4.1.1. For marathon and ultra-marathons must be 20 years or older in the year of
competition. No Under 18 and/or Under 20 athletes will be considered to
represent South Africa in marathon and ultra-marathons
7.4.1.2. In distances up to a Half-marathon (21.1km) Athletes aged 18 or 19 years in the
year of competition may compete in the senior category
7.4.1.3. Under 20 athletes may compete in distances up to 5000m on the track in the
under 20 or senior category.
7.4.1.4. Under 18 athletes may compete in distances up to 3000m on the track in the
youth or senior category.
7.4.1.5. No athlete younger than 16 years of age in the year of competition may be
selected to represent South Africa in the youth, junior or senior categories in
any event.
7.4.1.6. For all Senior Teams the standard for the Selection Criteria for the relevant
Olympic Games will be the norm.
7.4.1.7. In the period leading up to 2024 the A-Standard will be used to select teams to
the IAAF World Championships, CAA African Championships and CAA SR
Championships.

7.4.1.8. To create capacity, the B-Standard of the Selection Criteria will be used for the
CAA African Championships and CAA SR Championships. In applying the B-
Standard of the Selection Criteria, the ASA Selection Policy will be used as
departure point.
7.4.1.9. The ASA Board, at their discretion, will consider the selection of an athlete
which is a medal contender for the relevant event, but for some reason did not
qualify on the A or B Standard.
7.4.1.10. A maximum of 3 athletes may be selected in any individual event
7.4.1.11. In team competitions all team members must qualify at least on the B-standard
7.4.1.12. In relay competitions a maximum of 4 participating reserves will be selected.
The reserves must also qualify at least on the B-standard.
7.4.1.13. Please note that all events might not be on the programme of the relevant
championships and athletes will only be selected if the event is on the
programme
7.5. EVENT SPECIFIC CRITERIA FOR SENIOR TEAMS
Athletes can qualify in one of 4 ways:
7.5.1. AUTOMATIC - Automatically by achieving the IAAF Gold Label Status within the
qualification period.
7.5.2. POSITION - Based on the finishing position at designated competitions in IAAF Silver
Label Status within the qualification period.
7.5.3. INVITED – Athletes invited by the IAAF
7.5.4. DISCRETION – On the discretion of the ASA Board, and based on the finishing position
at designated competitions in on the IAAF Bronze Label Status within the qualification
period.
7.6. QUALIFICATION PERIODS FOR TEAMS
7.6.1. The qualifying periods to select South African teams to represent South Africa will be
aligned with the IAAF Qualifying periods, and may be up to two years prior to the event
the team is selected for. The qualifying periods will be adjusted in accordance with
changes in the relevant IAAF entry/qualifying standards
7.6.2. The standards to select both men and women will be on equal levels
7.6.3. The IAAF Gold, Silver and Bronze Label System will be used as criteria to identify
individuals and teams to represent South Africa internationally.
7.6.4. Athletes performing on the IAAF Gold level Status will obtain automatic selection to any
team representing ASA
7.6.5. The IAAF Silver level Status will be the primary criteria to select teams to represent
South Africa and will be called the “A” Standard
7.6.6. The IAAF Bronze Status will be the secondary criteria to select teams to represent South
Africa and will be called the “B” Standard.
7.6.7. The “B” Standard will only be used at the discretion of the ASA Board to address
demographic imbalances e.g. to add more women were not enough women qualified for
a team; to allow younger/upcoming talented athletes in a team to develop future medal
contenders, etc.
B Standard.
7.6.9. In accordance with the IAAF Label System Multi-disciplined distances/times will be used
e.g. in accordance with the IAAF Label System, half-marathon times can be used to
selected marathon athletes; 10km times can be used to select half marathon athletes,
etc.

7.6.10. As example, in 2018 the Gold Label standards, and therefore automatic qualifiers for
ASA teams were:
7.6.10.1. Marathon: 2:09:30 for men and 2:28:00 for women

7.6.10.2. Half Marathon: 61:00 for men and 70:45 for women
7.6.10.3. 10KM Road Race: 28:00 for men and 32:00 for women
7.6.10.4. 10,000m: 27:45.00 for men and 31:45.00 for women
7.6.10.6. Top 25 finishers in the marathon at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
7.6.10.7. Top 25 finishers in the marathon at the IAAF World Championships London
2017
7.6.10.8. Top 10 finishers in the 10,000m at the IAAF World Championships London 2017
7.6.10.9. Top 10 finishers in the 5,000m at the IAAF World Championships London 2017
7.6.10.10. Top 25 finishers at the IAAF World Half Marathon Championships Cardiff 2016
7.6.10.11. Top 25 finishers at the IAAF World Half Marathon Championships Valencia 2018
7.6.10.12. Top 25 finishers in the senior races at the IAAF World Cross Country
Championships Kampala 2017
7.6.10.13. Winners of any IAAF Gold or Silver Label road race on or after 01.01.2016
7.6.10.14. Top 3 finishers at any marathon and half marathon valid as Area
Championships held on or after 01.01.2016
7.6.10.15. Winners of any IAAF Cross Country Permit race on the 2017/2018 calendar
7.6.10.16. NB: The above performances will be adjusted in line with IAAF adjustments
7.6.11. As example, in 2018 the Silver Label standards were:

7.6.11.4. 10,000m: 28:30 for men and 32:30 for women
7.6.11.6. Winners of any IAAF Bronze Label road race on or after 01.01.2016
7.6.11.7. NB: The above performances will be adjusted in line with IAAF adjustments
7.6.12. As example, in 2018 the Bronze Label standards were:

7.6.12.4. 10,000m: 29:30 for men and 34:45 for women

8. QUALIFYING FOR RACE WALKING TEAMS
8.1. 50Km Athletes can qualify for the South African team at any event as specified above, in the 18
months leading up the international Championships/Games.
8.1.1. As from 2021 the 50km event will be reduced to 30km
8.2. 20Km Athletes can qualify for the South African team at any event as specified above, in the 6
months leading up the international Championships/Games.
8.2.1. As from 2023 the 20km event will be reduced to 10km

9. OLYMPIC GAMES – 2020 AND 2024
9.1. The Final Team will be selected and announced by SASCOC according to SASCOC selection
principles
9.2. A maximum of 3 athletes will be selected for any individual event
9.3. Qualifying period subject to IAAF changes:
9.3.1. For the Marathon and 50km Race Walk – 1 January of the preceding year to 30 May of
the relevant year
9.3.2. For the 10,000m, 20km Race Walk, and combined events - – 1 January of the preceding
year to 29 June of the relevant year
9.3.3. For all other events: – 1 May of the preceding year to 29 June of the relevant year
9.4. The following will be the minimum qualification standards for the Olympic Games:
MINIMUM CRITERIA TO SELECT THE TEAM TO THE OLYMPIC GAMES
Men Event Women
IAAF/IOC IAAF/IOC
10.05 100m 11.15
20.24 200m 22.80
44.90 400m 51.35
1:45.20 800m 1:59.50
3:35.00 1500m 4:04.20
13:13.50 5000m 15:10.00
27:28.00 10000m 31:25.00
8:22.00 (91,4cm) 3000m SC (76,2cm) 9:30.00
13.32 (106,7) 110m H / 100m H (84,0) 12.84
48.90 (91,4) 400m H (76,2) 55.40
2.33 High Jump 1.96
5.80 Pole Vault 4.70
8.22 Long Jump 6.82
17.14 Triple Jump 14.32
21.10 (7.26kg) Shot Put (4kg) 18.50
66.00 (2kg) Discus Throw (1kg) 63.50
77.50 (7.26kg) Hammer Throw (4kg) 72.50
85.00 (800gm) Javelin Throw (600gm) 64.00
8350 Decathlon: Day 1: 100m, LJ, SP
(7,26kg), HJ, 400m,
Day 2: 110mH (1,06m), DT(2kg), PV,
JT (800gm), 1500m
Heptathlon: Day 1: 100mH (84 cm),
HJ, SP (4kg), 200m 6420
Day 2: LJ, JT (600gm), 800m
TBC 10km RW (from 2024) TBC
1:21:00 20km RW (2020 only) 1:31:00
TBC 30km RW (from 2024) TBC
3:50:00 50km Race Walk (2020 only) 04:30:00 (TBC)
2:11:30 Marathon 2:29:30
Top 8 at IWC + 8 from Top Lists 4X100m Relay Top 8 at IWC + 8 from Top Lists
Top 8 at IWC + 8 from Top Lists 4X400m Relay Top 8 at IWC + 8 from Top Lists
Top 8 at IWC + 8 from Top Lists 4x400m Mixed Relay Top 8 at IWC + 8 from Top Lists
* Subject to IAAF/IOC Changes

9.5. All athletes that achieved the qualifying standard, or are very close to achieving the qualifying
standard, will be included in the Squad after the 2019 IAAF World Championships. Appeals for
inclusion in the squad must be lodged within 48 hours after the Squad was announced.
9.6. The Preliminary Team may be announced even before the relevant ASA Senior Championships.
Appeals for inclusion in the Preliminary Team must be lodged within 48 hours after the Preliminary
Team was announced.
9.7. Participation at the relevant ASA Senior Championships will be a prerequisite for selection in the
Preliminary Team
9.8. Depending on invitations, participation at least two of the scheduled ASA Elite Competitions will
be a prerequisite for selection
9.9. Selection in the Preliminary Team does not guarantee selection in the Final Team
9.10. The Final Team as selected by the ASA Selectors will be forwarded to SASCOC at a date as defined
by SASCOC
9.11. SASCOC will announce the Final Team on a date still to be confirmed

10. SELECTION OF TEAM MANAGEMENT
10.1. ASA Selection Criteria for Team Management will be endorsed by the ASA AGM of the preceding
year of the relevant Championships.
10.2. Nominations for positions on the Team Managements of the following years will be accepted from
ASA Provinces up to 6 weeks after the ASA AGM.
10.3. The ASA Presidium will appoint Team Managements
10.4. During the following ASA Council Meeting prior to the year of competition, Team Managements
for the following year will be announced.
10.5. MANAGERS SELECTION PROCEDURES
10.5.1. Individuals wishing to be considered for national team staff positions should complete
the application form (Annexure “A”).
10.5.2. Applicants must meet specific criteria as indicated below to apply for national team staff
positions. Please do not apply for a staff position for which you have not met all of the
criteria. Such applications will not be considered.
10.6. DUTIES OF TEAM MANAGEMENT
Duties and responsibilities of the team management can be downloaded on

https://www.athletics.org.za/administration.
10.7. CANDIDATES POOL
10.7.1. The Team Management for the team to represent ASA in the following year will be
selected from the applications received by ASA via their respective Provinces
10.7.2. To be considered for inclusion in the pool, all interested persons must submit the
annexures as mentioned below, regardless of the individual’s past experience or team
assignments.
10.8. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
In order to be selected, applicants for any one of the ASA Team managerial staffs must:
10.8.1. Submit a fully completed application (annexure “A”) and submit it to ASA via their
respective provinces before the closing date.
10.8.2. Applicants who have submitted applications in previous years are
eligible but must submit a new application to confirm their interest and provide current
contact information.
10.8.3. Applications must provide a full and accurate disclosure of any prior experience on ASA
national teams. False representation of prior national staff experience will immediately
disqualify an individual from consideration.
10.8.4. Be a current member (licensed) in good standing with ASA, and remain a member in
good standing for the duration of the period served.
10.8.5. Declared that the applicant is credible by completing annexure “B”, and submit it to ASA
with the application (annexure “A”).
10.8.6. The applicant will give permission for ASA to do a background check on the applicant.
10.8.7. Should the credibility of the applicant be compromised in any way during the time of the
screening period, or the period up to the departure of the team and the return of the
team, the applicant must notify ASA, and ASA reserve the right to withdraw the
candidate.
10.8.8. Possesses a valid passport that does not expire until at least six (6) months after the
conclusion of the competition for which they may be selected.

10.8.9. Be available for the entire duration of the Championships, including any training camps,
committing to up to three (3) weeks travel with the team.
10.8.10. Be in good health and able to withstand the physical rigors of traveling with and working
with the team.
10.8.11. Be detail-oriented and logistically-minded with a service-oriented personality,
committed to putting the athlete first.
10.8.12. Be willing to serve in a behind-the-scenes administrative position with limited or no
opportunity to see the event.
10.8.13. Sign the ASA Agreement to Represent South Africa internationally
10.8.14. Applicants must also meet national team managerial selection criteria as specified
below.
10.8.15. Please only apply for team staff positions and events for which you are truly qualified.
10.9. CRITERIA FOR ASA TEAM MANAGEMENT
Applicants must meet all of the general requirements, as listed above, in addition to the following
criteria. Further, before submitting an application, individuals should review the full selection
procedures for ASA teams
10.9.1. Team Managers must:

10.9.1.1. Managers must be an Office Bearer on provincial or National level with at least
an ASA National (Level 3) T.O. or IAAF Level 2 T.O. qualification.
10.9.1.2. Be experienced and have the proven ability working with teams at the national
and international levels with positive ratings and comments on the athlete and
staff evaluations.
10.9.1.3. Have the proven ability to establish harmonious relationships with athletes,
personal coaches and other team personnel.
10.9.1.4. Have served as head manager or professional support staff on a full team
environment on at least three (3) national teams during the last eight (8) years
of which one (1) must have been the Under 18, Under 20 or senior CAA African
Championships, an IAAF World Championships, or Olympic Games.
10.9.1.5. Participate in ASA National or Provincial Managers Training Seminar at the
Annual Meeting of the relevant year, or the relevant ASA national Outdoor
Championships (head managers selected for the Olympic Games staff must plan
to attend the 2019 IAAF World Championships).
10.9.2. Team Coaches must:

10.9.2.1. Coaches must be a registered ASA National Coach,
10.9.2.2. Have served as a head coaches or assistant coaches of a provincial team at a
National Championships the past 8 years, of which at least one (1) must have
been as personal coach; or team coach, at the Under 18, Under 20 or senior
CAA African Championships, an IAAF World Championships, or Olympic Games.
10.9.2.3. Participate in ASA National or Provincial Managers Training Seminar at the
Annual Meeting of the relevant year, or the relevant ASA national Outdoor
Championships (head managers selected for the Olympic Games staff must plan
to attend the 2019 IAAF World Championships)
10.9.3. Doctors and physios must:

10.9.3.1. Have served as a Doctor or Physio of a provincial team at a National
Championships the past 8 years
10.9.3.2. Have a Health Profession Council annual Subscription
10.9.3.3. Have proof of Malpractice Insurance
10.9.3.4. A Member of SASMA

ANNEXURE "A"
APPLICATION: ASA TEAM MANAGEMENT
Head Manager Asst. Manager Head Coach Asst. Coach
Docter Physio Track & Field Road/Off-Road
Demographics - SRSA Requirement
Black Coloured Indian White
Demographics - SRSA Requirement
Gender: Male Female Date of Birth (YYYY-MM-DD) - -
Your Details (Please tick where applicable)
Surname Title (Mr/Ms/Dr etc)
First Name Initials
Type of Document ID Document Birth Certificate Passport Refugee Permit
- - Please enter the relevant number

Licence Number (2017) Licence Number (2018) ASA Province
ASA Province (Abbreviation) Name of club you are a member of (In full)
Tel Code Tel Number (Home) Tel Code Tel Number (Work)
- -
Cell Phone Number -

E-mail Address
Occupation
Previous (most recent) history of serving on management at national level (for province)
Year Name of Championships Position
Previous (most recent) history of serving on management at national level (for South Africa)
DECLARATION: Yes No
I declare that I am a bona member of ASA.
I confirm that all the information provided on this application is true and correct.
I subject myself to the ASA Constitution, its rules and regulations, and I undertake not to participate in any event not sanctioned by ASA.
I understand that if I violated the ASA Constitution, its rules and regulations that my ASA License can be retracted.
I indemnify ASA, sponsors and organisers of any event against all and any action of whatever nature which may arise out of my
participation and I agree that it is my responsibility to be medically fit to compete in any event.
Date……………………………………
Signature……………………………………………………………………………………..
This application will not be processed if Annexure "B" is not attached to this application

ANNEXURE "B"
DECLARING CREDIBILITY
Your Details (Please tick where applicable)
Surname Title (Mr/Ms/Dr etc)
First Name Initials
1. I, the signatory below, grant ASA permission to do a comprehensive search with the assurance of the highest quality
information available. The following are included in the comprehensive search:
1.1. Identity verification

1.2. National Criminal database search
1.3. National terrorist database search
1.4. Sex Offender registry search of all available states
1.5. Search of residency within the last five years
2. Screening Criteria
2.1. Convictions for, disclosures of convictions for, and pending dispositions for any of the following crimes, and
registrations or sanctions, or disclosures for any listed registrations or sanctions, will prompt a determination
that an applicant 'does not meet' the criminal background screening criteria:
2.1.1. Any felony including an element of violence or of a sexual nature regardless of the amount of time since
the offense, and any non-violent felony within the past five (5) years (felony defined as any crime
punishable by confinement greater than one year).
2.1.2. Defined on the basis of exposure to the offense for which the defendant was convicted, pled guilty or pled
nolo contendere.
2.1.3. If pled down, then the crime to which the defendant ultimately pled.
2.1.4. Defined by all crimes punishable by greater than one year in jail or prison, regardless of how characterized
by jurisdiction.
2.1.5. If range, alternate sentencing, or indeterminate sentencing, outer range greater than one year.
2.2. Any lesser crime involving force or threat of force against a person within the last ten (10) years.
2.3. Any lesser crime in which sexual relations is an element, including "victimless" crimes of a sexual nature
(including but not limited to pornography, lewd conduct, and indecent exposure) regardless of the time since
the offense.
2.4. Any lesser crime involving controlled substances (not paraphernalia or alcohol) within the last five (5) years.
2.5. Any lesser crime involving cruelty to animals within the last ten (10) years.
2.6. Any criminal offense which causes harm to a child regardless of the amount of time since the offense.
2.7. Any sex offender registrant.
2.8. Any individual that is not in good standing (sanctioned) with the SAIDS
3. Information Misrepresentation
3.1. Any person misrepresenting information in the application may be disqualified and subject to an ASA
Disciplinary Committee hearing prior to reinstatement. All complaints or grievances are handled in compliance
with the ASA Constitution and in accordance with the Laws of South Africa.
3.2. I declare that I am credible as specified above, and should an investigation prove otherwise I will be subject to a
disciplinary hearing, and may be prosecuted in accordance with South African Laws
Date……………………………………
Signature……………………………………………………………………………………..
This application will not be processed if Annexure "A" is not attached to this application

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2019 - 2024 ASA TEAM SELECTION CRITERIA

MAY 2019 DRAFT

2.1. Be a South African citizen (SA ID-document/number)

3.2. TRACK & FIELD EVENTS

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3.3. ROAD RUNNING EVENTS

3.4. ULTRA-RUNNING AND TRAIL RUNNING EVENTS

3.5. RACE WALKING EVENTS

3.5.2. The route must be measured by an IAAF/AIMS A or B qualified route measurer

4. REMOVAL OF ATHLETES OR MANAGEMENT

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5. RESPONSIBILITIES OF ASA VERSUS TEAMS

5.1. When an athlete/management is selected to represent South Africa, the athlete/management

5.1.1. Pay his/her own passport fees

5.1.2. Paying passport expedition fees

5.1.3. Traveling to a passport office to obtain a passport

5.1.4. Paying for passport photographs

5.1.8. Expenses incurred by ASA as a result of an athlete/management withdrawing from a

5.1.9. Expenses incurred by ASA as a result of an athlete/management changing their travel

5.2. When an athlete/management is selected to represent South Africa, ASA will:

6. PROCESS OF SELECTION OF TRACK AND FIELD TEAMS

6.1.6.1. Name of the athlete

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6.2. PRELIMINARY TEAM

6.2.5.1. Name of the athlete

6.3. FINAL TEAM

6.3.2. The total number of athletes selected may be limited by:

6.3.2.1. The regulations set by the LOC of the International championships,

6.3.3.1. Current form

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6.3.5.1. Name of the athlete

6.4. GENERAL CRITERIA FOR SENIOR TEAMS

6.5. EVENT SPECIFIC CRITERIA FOR SENIOR TEAMS

6.5.1. ATHLETES CAN QUALIFY IN ONE OF 4 WAYS:

6.5.1.1. AUTOMATIC - Automatically by achieving the A-standard within the

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6.6. QUALIFICATION PERIODS FOR SENIOR TEAMS

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MINIMUM CRITERIA TO SELECT SENIOR TEAMS TO INTERNATIONAL EVENTS

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6.8.1. UNDER 20 ATHLETES IN UNDER 20 TEAMS

6.8.3. UNDER 18 ATHLETES IN UNDER 18 TEAMS - Only athletes aged 16 or 17 in year of

6.8.7. All performances must be achieved during the qualifying period

6.8.8. All performances must be achieved during an official competition organised in

6.8.11. Wind assisted performances (over 2m/sec) will not be accepted.

6.8.12. Indoor performances will be accepted.

6.8.14. For Race Walks:

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7.1.6.1. Name of the athlete

7.2. PRELIMINARY TEAM

7.2.5.1. Name of the athlete

7.3.2.1. The regulations set by the LOC of the International championships,

7.3.3.1. Current form

7.3.5.1. Name of the athlete

7.4. GENERAL CRITERIA FOR TEAMS

7.4.1. UNDER 20 AND UNDER 18 ATHLETES IN SENIOR TEAMS

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7.5. EVENT SPECIFIC CRITERIA FOR SENIOR TEAMS

Athletes can qualify in one of 4 ways: