Expression of Interest for Summer Universiade


Ex Uni Games representatives Phillips & Bird
Lauren Fitzsimons, Wednesday, 6 March 2013

EOI's are now called for athletes interested in competing at the 2013 Summer Univeriade in July.

 

Pre-Conditions for Applications for Selection

To be considered for selection, all athletes must have fulfilled the following conditions by 30 March 2013. Those athletes who have met the below conditions may submit an expression of interest to Australian Canoeing prior to 30 March 2013.

  • Be current members of Australian Canoeing
  • Have demonstrated national and international level performances in the past 12 months in Sprint Canoeing.

Selection of an Australian Team

Following the receipt of expressions of interest a selection panel appointed by Australian Canoeing will nominate athletes to compete at the 2013 Summer Universiade based on current national rankings and international performances.

FISU Eligibility Requirements

Please note that to be eligible for selection, athletes must also meet the FISU eligibility criteria. It is the athlete’s responsibility to establish that he/ she meets all FISU and AUS eligibility requirements. Those requirements can be summarised as follows:

  • be an Australian Citizen;
  • be at least 17 and less than 28 years of age on 1 January 2013;
  • and be either:

• enrolled and currently studying a diploma or higher courses at a university, TAFE* (*conditions apply) or other tertiary institution (please note deferred students are not eligible for selection); or

• have graduated from a university in the year immediately prior to the event (ie: graduated after July 2012).

Athletes recommended for selection by Australian Canoeing, will need to complete and submit to AUS the FISU eligibility certificate. For more information please contact Nadine Fromont, AUS High Performance Coordinator on email: Nadine.Fromont@unisport.com.au or phone: (07) 3876 2610.

Event Details

The event will consist of a championship format of heats, semi-finals and finals in the following events:

Men

K1, K2, K4 - 200m, 500m, 1000m
C1, C2, C4 - 200m, 500m, 1000m

Women

K1, K2, K4 - 200m, 500m

For further information go to: http://kazan2013.ru/en/events  

Other Links
 Event Website
 EOI
 Eligibility Form