U.S. Paralympics 2016 Track and Field Athlete & Sport Program Plan Edited 1/12/2016 Page 1 of 19 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field 2016 Athlete and Sport Program Plan Cathy Sellers, High Performance Director, Track and Field Phone: (719) 866-3236 Email: [email protected]Tina Kauffman-Cain, National Team Programs Associate Director, Track and Field Phone: (719) 866-2065 Email: [email protected]Joaquim Cruz, Resident Coach, Track and Field Phone: (619) 482-6151 Email: [email protected]REFERENCES & TERMINOLOGY 1. Throughout this document “2016” shall refer to the following dates/seasons: a. Summer Sports – 2016 season / January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 b. Winter Sports – 2016-2017 season / July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 2. Throughout this document “2017” shall refer to the following dates/seasons: a. Summer Sports – 2017 season / January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 b. Winter Sports – 2017-2018 season / July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 3. “DAS” – Direct Athlete Support 4. “EAHI” – Elite Athlete Health Insurance 5. “IF” – International Federation a. ATH – IPC b. CYC – UCI c. SKA/SBD – IPC d. SKN – IPC e. SWI – IPC 6. “NGB” – National Governing Body (for Paralympic ATH, CYC, SKA/SBD, SKN, SWI = USOC, Paralympic Sport Performance Division) 7. “USADA” – U.S. Anti-Doping Agency PROGRAM GOALS The primary focus in 2016 is to ensure that National Team athletes are receiving quality training and competition opportunities and to focus more resources toward the success of the 2016 Paralympic Games Team. The overall track and field program will be focused on strengthening the USA’s medal prospects for the 2016 Paralympic Games and beyond. Specific activities in pursuit of these program goals will include: Continued support of the resident program at the Olympic Training Center-Chula Vista. Continuing the resident program for wheelchair track athletes. Increasing the athlete pool in targeted events/classification groups (CP, VI, women, etc.). Increasing the quality of domestic competitions. Improve standard of coaching and access to coaching for current athlete pool (National Team athletes and athletes/coaches will be held accountable for following the Personal Performance Plan). Connect athletes and coaches involved in remote programs. Successful execution of the 2016 U.S. Paralympic Team Trials-Track and Field.
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U.S. Paralympics Track and Field 2016 Athlete and Sport Program Plan
Cathy Sellers, High Performance Director, Track and Field Phone: (719) 866-3236 Email: [email protected] Tina Kauffman-Cain, National Team Programs Associate Director, Track and Field Phone: (719) 866-2065 Email: [email protected] Joaquim Cruz, Resident Coach, Track and Field Phone: (619) 482-6151 Email: [email protected]
REFERENCES & TERMINOLOGY
1. Throughout this document “2016” shall refer to the following dates/seasons: a. Summer Sports – 2016 season / January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 b. Winter Sports – 2016-2017 season / July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017
2. Throughout this document “2017” shall refer to the following dates/seasons: a. Summer Sports – 2017 season / January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 b. Winter Sports – 2017-2018 season / July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018
3. “DAS” – Direct Athlete Support 4. “EAHI” – Elite Athlete Health Insurance 5. “IF” – International Federation
a. ATH – IPC b. CYC – UCI c. SKA/SBD – IPC d. SKN – IPC e. SWI – IPC
6. “NGB” – National Governing Body (for Paralympic ATH, CYC, SKA/SBD, SKN, SWI = USOC, Paralympic Sport Performance Division)
7. “USADA” – U.S. Anti-Doping Agency PROGRAM GOALS The primary focus in 2016 is to ensure that National Team athletes are receiving quality training and competition opportunities and to focus more resources toward the success of the 2016 Paralympic Games Team. The overall track and field program will be focused on strengthening the USA’s medal prospects for the 2016 Paralympic Games and beyond. Specific activities in pursuit of these program goals will include: Continued support of the resident program at the Olympic Training Center-Chula Vista. Continuing the resident program for wheelchair track athletes. Increasing the athlete pool in targeted events/classification groups (CP, VI, women, etc.). Increasing the quality of domestic competitions. Improve standard of coaching and access to coaching for current athlete pool (National
Team athletes and athletes/coaches will be held accountable for following the Personal Performance Plan).
Connect athletes and coaches involved in remote programs. Successful execution of the 2016 U.S. Paralympic Team Trials-Track and Field.
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Evaluation of Paralympic Games success (key players meeting to evaluate the Games—what went right and what can be improved).
2016 NATIONAL TEAM U.S. Paralympics will nominate a Track and Field National Team(s) for 2016, based on the criteria outlined below. Results MUST be: recognized by the IPC, wind legal and on the 2016 Paralympic Games program. Athletes MUST hold a current IPC License and have a current International Classification before the standard is achieved. Nominated on January 1, 2016
2015 IPC Athletics World Championships and 2015 IPC Athletics Marathon World Championships Medalists ($1,000/month)
Athletes who have met the U.S. Paralympics Track and Field 2016 National Team A or B standard at an IPC Approved Event throughout the 2015 season: January 1 – December 31, 2015 (National Team A standard = $750/month and National Team B standard =$500/month)
Nominated throughout 2016
Athletes who achieve the U.S. Paralympics Track and Field 2016 National Team A or B standard at an IPC Approved Event between January 1, 2016 and November 30, 2016 (National Team A standard=$750/month and National Team B standard=$500/month).
U.S. Paralympics 2016 National Team status applies for the duration of the 2016 calendar year so long as the athlete competes at the 2016 U.S. Paralympics Team Trials-Track and Field. National Team status and benefits are only conferred upon athletes who accept, sign and remain current with the U.S. Paralympics National Team Athlete Agreement. Athletes who meet a National Team standard during 2016, at an IPC Athletics approved event, become eligible for National Team benefits and will retain their National Team status through December 31, 2016. Athletes will be nominated to the team on the first day of the month following achievement of the National Team standard. Athletes nominated to the 2016 National Team(s) will be added to the USADA Registered Testing Pool and will be responsible for remaining compliant with all forms, updates and tutorials as required by USADA. More information regarding USADA can be found in Attachment E. Athletes nominated to the National Team(s) must be internationally classified and hold a Paralympic-eligible sport class as per the IPC Athletics Classification master list and hold a current season IPC Athletics License. 2016 National Team standards (Attachment A) are based on the following:
National Team A o Third place performance from the IPC Athletics 2015 Best Annual Performance
Ranking List or the Games performance, whichever is better or standard approved by the working group of coaches and athletes.
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National Team B o Developed on a matrix of multiple factors— Fifth place performance from the
IPC Athletics 2015 Best Annual Performance Ranking List, number of athletes in the event and strength of performances in each classification.
** National Team status may not be earned based on performances in relays or team events.** 2017 NATIONAL TEAM U.S. Paralympics will nominate a Track and Field National Team(s) for 2017, based on athlete performances at the 2016 Paralympic Games. DISCRETIONARY NOMINATION Discretionary nomination to the National Team(s) may be used if an athlete who has demonstrated international competitiveness during the qualification period for the 2016 National Team(s) was ill, injured, or otherwise unable to compete or perform at a level to qualify him/her for the team; but it is expected that the athlete will return to internationally competitive form during 2016. The High Performance Director, Paralympic Track and Field in consultation with the Team Leader, Paralympic Sport Performance will make any discretionary nominations. All athletes nominated to the 2016 National Team(s) through discretionary selection must have been on a previous National Team during the preceding two years/seasons (2014 – 2015). NATIONAL TEAM BENEFITS National Team athletes may be eligible for the following benefits:
1. USOC Direct Athlete Support (Attachment B) 2. Track and Field Additional Athlete Support Programs (Attachment C) 2. USOC Elite Athlete Health Insurance program (Attachment D) 3. Air transportation (or ground equivalent), lodging, ground transportation, meal per diem,
and coaching support at designated U.S. Paralympics training and competition activities. 4. Hilton Hotel Discount: Hilton Hotel offers a discount for athletes staying at their
properties. Rooms can be booked by using the Hilton Promotion/Offer code 2637677 on www.hilton.com or by going to: www.hhonors.com/teamusastays.
5. Merchandise discounts: Athletes that stay at an Olympic Training Center will be given a discount of 15% off of all merchandise. Present the OTC ID to receive this discount.
6. Airline Discount: United Airlines offers a “friends and family” discount for USOC meetings and events. Athletes, friends and family paying their own way to travel to a USOC function can contact the United Airlines Olympic Travel Desk (1-800-841-0460), and request that the reservation agent apply the USOC discount when paying with their personal credit card.
7. USOC Athlete Career Program (Attachment F). 8. USOC/DeVry Academic Performance Partnership (contact respective HPD/National
Teams Manager/Associate Director for details and information). 9. USOC Tuition Grants (contact respective HPD/National Teams Manager/Associate
Director for details and information). 10. Use of the designation of National team member in non-commercial situations. 11. For additional resources and information available to athletes (Athlete Marketing,
Athletes’ Advisory Council, Medical Services, etc.) go to http://www.teamusa.org/For-Athletes.
12. U.S. Paralympics National Team uniform.
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EMERGING ATHLETES Athletes who meet the Emerging standard during 2016, at an IPC Athletics Approved event, may be invited to participate in selected U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Program activities as outlined below. Invitation is at the discretion of the Director, Paralympic Track and Field High Performance. 2016 Emerging standards (Attachment A) are based on the 2016 Paralympics Games BQS x 1.05. Athletes nominated to the Emerging Team must be internationally classified by IPC Athletics OR nationally classified by U.S. Paralympics Track and Field and hold a Paralympic-eligible sport class as per the IF and/or U.S. Paralympics master list and hold a current season license for Track and Field from IPC Athletics. 2016 PROGRAM ACTIVITIES The 2016 National Team(s) activities are outlined below. Athletes will be required to attend all 2016 activities included in their personal performance plan which will be developed in conjunction with the High Performance Director, Paralympic Track and Field. Each athlete is responsible for individual arrangements (including expenses) to attend these activities (i.e. travel, lodging, accommodation, entries) unless otherwise indicated in the activity listing or the athlete’s personal performance plan (as applicable). National Team athletes are required to obtain a 2016 IPC Athletics License. http://www.teamusa.org/US-Paralympics/Sports/Track-and-Field/IPC-Licensing National Team athletes should be registered members of their respective U.S. NGB (USA Track & Field). http://www.usatf.org/Products---Services/Individual-Memberships.aspx IF Approved/Sanctioned events are noted in the 2016 Program Activities listed below.
National Team Athlete Required Competitions (Athletes make their own arrangements and pay own expenses)
Prize Money
Trials: $10,000 Total--$2,500/gender/track events/field events (1st place = $1,000, 2nd place = $750, 3rd place = $500, 4th place = $250)
Prize money will be awarded based on results compared to the 2016 National Team A standard. 2016 U.S. Paralympics Team Trials-Track and Field 30 June – 2 July 2016 Johnson C. Smith University-Charlotte, NC Games Team selection event IPC Athletics Grand Prix Events 2016 competition season See Attachment C-Travel Support section for details IPC Approved events http://www.paralympic.org/Calendar
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U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Funded Competitions *Tentative* (U.S. Paralympics makes the arrangements and pays the expenses--Athletes will be invited
to compete at the events listed below based on 2015 rankings unless outlined otherwise within the event information included below)
Prize Money
April 15-17 Weekend: $4,000 Total--$2,000/gender (1st place = $1,000, 2nd place = $500, 3rd place = $300, 4th place = $200)
Desert Challenge Games: $5,000 Total--$2,500/gender (1st place = $1,000, 2nd place = $750, 3rd place = $500, 4th place = $250)
Prize money will be awarded based on results compared to the 2016 National Team A standard. Arizona State University Meets (2) Dates TBD Arizona State University – Tempe, AZ Events TBA Pomona-Pitzer Invitational 9 April 2016 Pomona–Pitzer University - Pomona, CA Ambulatory Track and Jumps, Ambulatory and Wheelchair Throws Mt. SAC Relays 14-16 April 2016 Cerritos College – Norwalk, CA Ambulatory Track and Wheelchair Track Kansas Relays 20-23 April 2016 University of Kansas – Lawrence, KS Tentative - event groups TBD Drake Relays 27-30 April 2016 Drake University – Des Moines, IA Tentative - event groups TBD Desert Challenge Games 11-15 May 2016 Arizona State University – Tempe, AZ International Classification IPC Athletics Grand Prix event All event groups CPB Paralympic International Open--Test Event for the Paralympic Games 18-21 May 2016 Olympic Stadium - Maracanã, Brazil National Team based on events offered
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Great Lakes Regional Games 10-12 June 2016 Lake Forest High School – Lake Forest, IL International Classification All event groups Fast Cow and Indy International Dates TBD Location TBD Event Groups TBD Paralympic Games 8-17 September 2016 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Based on Team Selection-see selection procedures: http://www.teamusa.org/US-Paralympics/Sports/Track-and-Field/Selection-Procedures
U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Funded Camps
(U.S. Paralympics makes the arrangements and pays the expenses--Athletes will be invited to the camps listed below based on 2015 rankings)
Warm Weather Training Camp 7-20 February 2016 Olympic Training Center-Chula Vista – Chula Vista, CA Approved on-site for 8 athletes/staff Amputee Sport Science Camp 11-14 March 2016 Olympic Training Center-Colorado Springs – Colorado Springs, CO Approved on-site for 17 athletes/staff U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Throws Camp and Pomona Competition 4-10 April 2016 Olympic Training Center-Chula Vista – Chula Vista, CA Approved on-site for 20 athletes/staff U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Camp and Mt. SAC Relays Competition 7-14 April 2016 Olympic Training Center-Chula Vista – Chula Vista, CA Approved on-site for 20 athletes/staff U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Throws and Jumps Camp 24-29 May 2016 Olympic Training Center-Chula Vista – Chula Vista, CA Approved on-site for 24 athletes/staff U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Rio Prep Throws and Jumps Camp 1-8 August 2016 Olympic Training Center-Chula Vista – Chula Vista, CA Approved on-site for 20 athletes/staff
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U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Rio Prep Sprints Camp 8-15 August 2016 Olympic Training Center-Chula Vista – Chula Vista, CA Approved on-site for 20 athletes/staff 2016 OPERATION GOLD U.S. Paralympics will award Operation Gold funds in Track and Field based off of the results at the 2016 Paralympic Games as outlined below.
Paralympic Sport Payment Schedule
Place World
Championships 1st year in quad
World Championships 2nd year in quad
World Championships 3rd year in quad
Paralympic Year*
1st $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $5,000
2nd $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $3,500
3rd $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,500
4th $1,500 $1,500 $1,500
5th $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
6th $500 $500 $500
* = In the Paralympic year, athletes are eligible for multiple medals won.
In the Olympic/Paralympic year, multiple Operation Gold Awards will be paid to qualifying athletes. In non-Olympic/Paralympic years, Operation Gold Awards are limited to one award per athlete in a program year. Athletes who qualify in multiple events during a non-Olympic/Paralympic year will only receive the highest award amount for which he/she qualified at the specified competition. For Paralympic sports in non-Paralympic years, individuals must finish in one of the top six (6) places and among the top 50% of the athletes who started the event to qualify for Operation Gold Awards. Teams must finish in one of the top four (4) places to qualify for Operation Gold Awards.
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Attachment B
2016 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Direct Athlete Support
1. DAS is processed monthly on (or as close as possible to) the first Friday of each month. 2. Athletes are eligible for DAS at the beginning of the month following nomination to the
National Team. 3. DAS is provided to athletes that are in compliance with 2015 Athlete Agreement
obligations and personal performance plan obligations. If an athlete is not current with the agreement/plan obligations and/or USADA on the first day of the month in which the payment is being made, the athlete’s payment will be withheld until he/she is compliant.
4. U.S. Paralympics will provide DAS for multi-sport athlete in ONLY one sport. In conjunction with the respective NGB/HPMO High Performance Director(s) the multi-sport athlete shall designate the primary (“A”) sport in which they wish to receive DAS.
5. Athletes sanctioned by USADA, WADA and/or the respective sport IF for a doping violation are not eligible for DAS, regardless of any National Team(s) status, during the period of such sanction.
6. Athletes sanctioned by the IPC and/or the respective sport IF for classification Intentional Misrepresentation are not eligible for DAS, regardless of any National Team(s) status, during the period of such sanction.
7. DAS will only be paid once the Athlete Support Designee Form has been completed and submitted (annual basis).
8. Athlete support is paid directly to the athlete. National Team athletes are responsible for understanding and maintaining their own eligibility status with other organizations where applicable (i.e. NCAA, NFHS, etc.), and may choose to decline direct athlete support payments in order to retain high school or collegiate eligibility.
9. DAS will only be paid to athletes who have a coach. Athletes who do not have a coach must submit the yearly training plan with the Personal Performance Plan form (details outlined in Attachment C). Also, athletes must submit the results from the training plan for the prior month and the training plan for the next two months (details outlined in Attachment C) in order to receive DAS payment each month. Submit to: [email protected] or by fax: 719-866-2029.
10. Athletes must compete at the 2016 U.S. Paralympics Team Trials-Track and Field in order to continue receiving DAS through the 2016 season.
11. DAS will be reported to the IRS and is subject to federal and state income tax. Since no taxes are being withheld, athletes may have a tax liability at the time of filing tax returns and may want to consider setting aside some funds for this purpose. The USOC is not offering tax advice, but encourages athletes to speak with a tax professional to receive guidance regarding tax implications.
12. DAS payments are contingent upon maintaining consistent performance standards and competition results as well as complying with team obligations (e.g., lack of communication, travel logistics, no-show for events, etc.).
13. DAS is one payment regardless of the number of events in which the National Team Standards are achieved. Athletes who achieve the National Team standard in multiple events will only receive the highest (one) award amount.
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2016 Criteria for Track and Field Direct Athlete Support (include dollar amounts): Results MUST be: recognized by the IPC, wind legal and on the 2016 Paralympic Games program. Athletes MUST hold a current IPC License and have a current International Classification before the standard is achieved. Nominated on January 1, 2016
2015 IPC Athletics World Championships and 2015 IPC Athletics Marathon World Championships Medalists ($1,000/month)
Athletes who have met the U.S. Paralympics Track and Field 2016 National Team A or B standard at an IPC Approved Event throughout the 2015 season: January 1 – December 31, 2015 (National Team A standard = $750/month and National Team B standard =$500/month)
Nominated throughout 2016
Athletes who achieve the U.S. Paralympics Track and Field 2016 National Team A or B standard at an IPC Approved Event between January 1, 2016 and November 30, 2016 (National Team A standard=$750/month and National Team B standard=$500/month).
2016 National Team Status DAS Amount Coach Stipend Travel Stipend World Championships Medalists-nominated as of January 1, 2016
$1,000/month $250/month ($300/month if coach is USATF Level 1 certified)
$3,000 (one-time payment)
National Team A Standard-standard met in 2015 and nominated as of January 1, 2016
$750/month $250/month ($300/month if coach is USATF Level 1 certified)
$3,000 (one-time payment)
National Team B Standard-standard met in 2015 nominated as of January 1, 2016
$500/month $100/month ($150/month if coach is USATF Level 1 certified)
N/A
National Team A Standard-standard met in 2016-nominated throughout the 2016 season
$750/month $250/month ($300/month if coach is USATF Level 1 certified)
N/A
National Team B Standard-standard met in 2016-nominated throughout the 2016 season
$500/month $100/month ($150/month if coach is USATF Level 1 certified)
N/A
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Attachment C
2016 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Additional Athlete Support Programs
TRAVEL STIPEND Athletes who are nominated to the National Team as of January 1, 2016 (2015 IPC Athletics World Championships or Marathon World Championships Medalists who are also ranked in the top three in the 2016 Paralympic Games events according to the 2015 IPC Athletics World Ranking list--not athletes who are nominated to the team throughout the year) will be provided with a travel stipend to attend a 2016 IPC Athletics Grand Prix competition(s) (or an international IPC Approved Event if a Grand Prix event is not possible). The anticipated competition(s) must be outlined in the National Team Athlete’s 2016 Personal Performance Plan. The stipend will be processed after the athlete’s Personal Performance Plan has been approved by the High Performance Director. This one-time travel stipend amount is $3,000 per athlete/guide and is subject to the same requirements outlined in the DAS section (Attachment B). In addition, athletes must submit competition results to the High Performance Director within one week after the competition. If all of the requirements are not met, the athlete will be notified and required to return the $3,000 or DAS payments will be withheld for the remainder of the calendar year or until the $3,000 sum is repaid or—whichever is applicable. COACHING SUPPORT/STIPEND The 2016 Coaching Stipend will only be paid directly to a coach approved by U.S. Paralympics. The 2016 National Team athlete can nominate their personal coach to the Director of High Performance, Paralympic Track and Field by submitting their Personal Performance Plan and other documents as outlined below.
National Team athletes who are part of a Resident Program are not eligible for this benefit.
National Team athletes may not nominate themselves or any family member as their coach to receive the Coaching Stipend.
If a National Team athlete does not have a coach or is unable to locate one, U.S. Paralympics will work with the athlete to help find an appropriate coach in their area. If a coach cannot be assigned, athletes must submit the required training documents each month (outlined in Attachment B and below).
The Coaching Stipend amount will be paid directly to the coach according to the chart outlined above in Attachment B.
Coaches must submit the yearly training plan (details outlined below) with the Athlete’s Personal Performance Plan form. After approval, the coach will receive a confirmation email which will include the W-9 form, background check information and invoice process. The payments can be processed only after the signed W-9 form has been submitted and a green light is issued for the background check. Coaches will be required to submit an invoice each month along with the results from the training plan for the prior month and the training plan for the next month (details outlined below).
Periodized yearly training plan—general overview of training with focus areas for each month or six week block (i.e., endurance, speed endurance, interval training (speed, etc.) race pace, competition, tactical training, strength training, volume throws/jumps, recovery, etc.)
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Monthly training plan—details of what the athlete will do for each workout in addition to a log of the athlete’s results from each workout. Documents submitted each month should include the results from the previous month as well as the plan for the next month. For example, the invoice sent for January payment should include the results of the training plan from January and the projected training plan for February.
PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE SUPPORT / WORLD RECORD BONUS U.S. Paralympics Track and Field will provide a world record bonus incentive program for 2016 National Team athletes. World record bonuses will be awarded only for the events scheduled to be hosted at the 2016 Paralympic Games and based on results from IPC Approved events (outdoor only). Two thousand dollars ($2,000) will be awarded for each world record after it has been approved/published by the IPC (according to the IPC Athletics Rules and Regulations). Athletes may only collect one world record bonus per event during their 2016 National Team term (i.e., athlete X can only receive one world record bonus payment for the Men’s T44 100m, but athlete X will receive an additional payment if the world record is approved in the Men’s T44 400m). Relay world record bonuses will be paid to each of the four athletes establishing the World Record.
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Attachment D
2016 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Elite Athlete Health Insurance (EAHI) The USOC agrees to provide up to 35 EAHI slots to athletes who meet the eligibility and criteria. The approved EAHI eligibility and criteria for EAHI is as follows: Athletes must be currently training and competing to receive EAHI and they must sign the 2016 Athlete Agreement and Athlete Support Designee Form.
All 2016 National Team athletes are eligible for EAHI. Should there be more athletes than slots available, the decision to award EAHI will be
based on which athlete(s) have the best opportunity to medal at the Paralympic Games in 2016 or 2018.
Should there be any available slots after all eligible athletes [who request and] have been awarded EAHI, those slots will remain unused.
MEDEX Insurance Every athlete enrolled in the Elite Athlete Health Insurance Program also receives MEDEX Plus as part of the benefits. MEDEX Plus provides:
Medical Assistance Services (i.e., locate nearest doctors or hospitals, facilitate hospital payments, and monitor case) **
Personal Security Services (i.e., political evacuation, security evacuation) ** Medical Evacuation - In the event of a medical emergency, MEDEX will arrange & pay
for a medically supervised evacuation to the nearest medical facility or return to point of origin.
Repatriation Services - In the case of an injury or an unexpected illness resulting in death, MEDEX will coordinate & pay for the return of remains to your home country.
**This is assistance only and does not cover the cost of any services provided. MEDEX Assist also offers a benefit referred to as TravMed Abroad. This supplemental benefit is offered at an additional cost to you of $3/day and can only be purchased when traveling outside the U.S. What does TravMed Abroad provide? The same services as MEDEX Plus, but in addition, TravMed covers the cost of medical services on a secondary basis to any personal insurance already in place (if you have no personal insurance, TravMed becomes the primary insurer) after a $25.00 deductible. Illness and injuries, including sport injuries, are covered by TravMed Abroad. Some reasons why USOC & NGB team members may consider purchasing TravMed Abroad are as follows:
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Personal travel outside the US Athletes traveling outside the US for training or competition Delegates & family members traveling with athletes High deductible medical plans
HOW TO PURCHASE: • Call 1-800-732-5309 $13/per trip for a maximum of 30 days or an annual pass at a cost of $34 per year with unlimited use for MEDEX Plus; or $3/day for TravMed Abroad To receive the above discounted rate, you must identify that you are an elite athlete with the USOC/U.S. Paralympics Qualified athletes can direct specific questions about EAHI to:
USOC National Dental Referral Program EAHI does not include a dental plan. However, basic dental services may be available through the USOC National Dental Referral Program which consists of a network of volunteer dentists who have agreed to provide screening exams and/or routine (non-elective) dental care to Elite Athletes only. Dependents are not covered under this program. For further information or to determine if there is a volunteer dentist in your area, please call the USOC’s Sports Medicine Department at 1-800-933-4473 Ext. 2 or email [email protected]. Dental network providers: http://www.teamusa.org/For-Athletes/Medical-Services/National-Medical-Network/Medical-Provider-Database/Dentist Vision Plan EAHI does not include a vision plan. However, the USOC Sports Medicine Department currently runs a vision program for athletes eligible for EAHI to receive up to a year supply of Johnson & Johnson or Bausch and Lomb contact lenses free of charge. To participate in this program, please send a current prescription (within the past six months) to: USOC Sports Medicine Department, Attn: Vision Program, One Olympic Plaza, Colorado Springs, CO 80909; fax: (719) 632-9282; [email protected]. Please include name, date of birth, sport, and U.S. mailing address where contact lenses should be mailed. Dependents are not covered under this program.
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Attachment E
U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) Information on Medications and Supplements. Three key resources for athletes are Global Drug Reference Online (Global DRO), Drug Reference Line (DRL), and the wallet card.
www.globaldro.com DRL: 800-233-0393 within the US and 719-785-2010 outside of the US. This resource is
available Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4 PM. Wallet card: available in the publications link
Everything on meds, supplements, and TUEs can be found under this link: http://www.usada.org/substances Testing. The United States Olympic Committee, (USOC) National Governing Bodies, (NGBs) and the World Anti-doping Agency (WADA) Code have authorized USADA to test any athlete who: Is a member of a license holder of a NGB Is participating at an Event or Competition sanctioned by the USOC or a NGB or
participating at an Event or Competition in the United States sanctioned by an IF Is a foreign athlete who is present in the United States Has given his/her consent to Testing by USADA or who has submitted a Whereabouts Filing
to USADA or an IF within the previous 12 months and has not given his/her NGB written notice of retirement
Has been named by the USOC or an NGB to an international team or who is included in the USADA Registered Testing Pool (USADA RTP) or is competing in a qualifying event to represent the USOC or NGB in international competition
Is a United States Athlete or foreign Athlete present in the United States who is serving a period of ineligibility on account of an anti-doping rule violation and has not given prior written notice of retirement to the his/her NGB and USADA or the applicable foreign anti-doping agency or foreign sport association
Is being tested by USADA under authorization from the USOC, an NGB, IF, any NADO, WADA, the International Olympic Committee (IOC), International Paralympic Committee, (IPC), or the organizing committee of any Event or Competition.
Some of these athletes may be added to the USADA RTP if they meet NGB, USOC, or USADA criteria. Athletes are notified by e-mail of their inclusion in the pool and rights and responsibilities as being a part of the pool. Everything testing can be found here: http://www.usada.org/testing. Also, the Sample Collection Video: http://www.usada.org/collection/ is a helpful tool for those who have never been through the process. Key Resources: http://www.usada.org/resources PDFs of all USADA Publications: http://www.usada.org/resources/publications-and-policies/
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Attachment F
Athlete Career and Education Program (“ACE”) About ACE The Athlete Career and Education Program delivers high quality, comprehensive career and education services aimed at enhancing performance and personal development to both current and retired Team USA athletes. Since its launch in April 2014, the USOC is committed to working with the nation's top employers and educational institutions to guide Team USA athletes in their successful transition away from elite sport. The ACE Program helps place eligible athletes in flexible job and education opportunities that afford them the time and financial resources necessary to train and prepare for competition. Through the program, athletes gain valuable, hands-on work experience, as well as essential tools and training to make informed decisions about their career transition, including:
Career planning and development Job-placement assistance Transition counseling and support Networking opportunities Academic advising
ACE Services Careers Whether you are looking for a part-time job while training, preparing for your career transition, or determining next steps, athlete career coaches provide individual support and connect you with the best resources to achieve success. Education The ACE Program has a number of education resources to meet your unique needs. Team USA athletes are eligible for scholarships through DeVry University and the USOC. Mentorship – COMING SOON ACE Mentor Network offers 1-on-1 live video mentorship with a network of Olympians, Paralympians, and business professionals who help Team USA athletes achieve their goals. ACE Opportunities DICK’s Sporting Goods is Hiring! DICK’s Sporting Goods is providing Team USA hopefuls with employment opportunities to help you focus on training for the Olympic or Paralympic Games. DICK’s is committed to supporting athletes with flexible schedules and competitive compensation. Login to the ACE Portal at TeamUSA.org/ACE and explore the employment opportunities that are available. Register for the ACE Program Through the online platform, athletes have the ability to proactively seek advice from a career coach, search and apply for jobs, learn more about resume building, interview preparation, professional seminars and other networking opportunities. Register at http://www.teamusa.org/ACE.
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Attachment G
2016 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field National Team Procedures & Obligations
Track and Field Team Procedures Failure to comply with the Athlete Obligations listed below, violating the Athlete
Agreement or not complying with the Resident Program rules and policies (if applicable) will result in a suspension of DAS, a fine or removal from the 2016 National Team.
U.S. Paralympics Track and Field issued national team uniforms and competition gear must be worn at required competitions.
U.S. Paralympics will provide DAS for multi-sport athletes in ONLY the multi-sport athlete’s designated primary (“A”) sport.
Track and Field Athlete Obligations Maintain compliance with U.S. Paralympics Athlete Agreement Maintain compliance with 2016 Personal Performance Plan Compete at the 2016 U.S. Paralympics Team Trials-Track and Field Comply with USADA, IPC and WADA Anti-Doping policies
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Attachment H
2016 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Resident Program U.S. Paralympics Track and Field implements a Resident Program at the Chula Vista Olympic Training Center (CVOTC).
Eligibility:
Be at least 15 years of age (OTC policy). Be a current US Citizen eligible to represent the USA in the Paralympic Games. Be willing to submit to a complete health profile coordinated by USOC Sports
Medicine including thorough medical history and comprehensive physical examination.
Athletes must have met the 2015/2016 Emerging or National Team standard. Resident Program athlete applications are evaluated each calendar year.
Acceptance & Application Acceptance to the Resident Program will be at the sole discretion of U.S. Paralympics and all positions available in the Resident Program will not necessarily be filled. Evaluation of athletes for acceptance to the Resident Program will consider a wide range of factors including:
Space availability. Meeting and maintaining a minimum emerging standard (Attachment A) per the
athlete’s specific event/sport class. Athlete’s current “home” training environment. Potential for the athlete to medal at the World Championships/Paralympic Games. Projected effect/impact of the Track and Field Resident Program on the athlete’s
medal potential. Athlete’s desire and willingness to commit fully to the training Resident Program. Training compatibility with other resident athletes. Relevant performance data from current quadrennium
The Application and all necessary forms for the Resident Program are available at www.usparalympics.org. Any athlete who wishes to participate must apply and be accepted into the Resident Program. Program Description The Track and Field Resident Program hosted at the Olympic Training Center-Chula Vista is designed for athletes participating in the Paralympic throwing, jumping and sprinting events. Each athlete participating in the program is required to:
Cover his/her own expenses for moving to San Diego (U.S. Paralympics will provide travel for move-in only—all other costs are the responsibility of the athlete/guide)
Agree to and follow the training program defined by the Resident Program Coach for that athlete
Develop short-, mid-, and long-term performance markers with the Olympic Training Center (OTC) Resident Program Coaches (as well as Strength and Conditioning Coaches), pursue achievement of those markers,
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Attend all training sessions, competitions and other team activities (meetings, testing, community appearances, OTC-hosted special events, etc.) as directed by the Resident Program Coaches
Wear U.S. Paralympics uniforms, competition wear and other clothing at official competitions and functions as directed by the Resident Program Coaches.
Provide his/her own clothing and equipment appropriate for training and competition (including shoes), except when required to wear U.S. Paralympics provided uniforms and competition wear.
Agree to and abide by the rules of the CVOTC Athletes participating in the program are specifically prohibited from soliciting training programs from external coaches without the consent and inclusion of the Resident Program Coaches. U.S. Paralympics and USATF have agreed to work collaboratively as determined to be advantageous to both programs by the program lead coaches. Removal from the Program Athlete participation in the program may be terminated at any time by U.S. Paralympics. Notice of removal from the program will be provided to the athlete in writing and will be effective immediately upon such notice or as specified in the notice. An athlete may appeal removal from the program pursuant to the USOC Grievance Procedures for U.S. Paralympics National Teams and Programs, provided as a part of the U.S. Paralympics National Team Agreement. Removal from the program may result from any of the following or any other reason determined valid by U.S. Paralympics:
Failure to meet the requirements to qualify for the national team (annually) Failure to qualify for a U.S. team to the major international competition (such as World
Championships or Paralympic Games) Failure to meet the performance markers or other elements of the athlete’s personal
performance plan Failure to comply with the U.S. Paralympics Athlete Agreement, USOC Code of
Conduct, the OTC rules and guidelines or the requirements of the resident program Violation of the USADA Anti-Doping policies Persistent incompatibility with the National Team Coach and/or other resident athletes
that detracts from the training or performance of any member of the OTC community Coaching Staff The Resident Program Coaching staff currently includes Jeremy Fischer (Jumps), Larry Judge (Throws) and Joaquim Cruz (Sprints, Middle Distance, Distance and Relays programs).
