Life Saving Victoria

State Team selectors: The IRB Coach, Team Manager and Assistant TeamManager Positions will be called for prior to the selection events and that thesepersons shall form the state team selection panel with three other selection panelindividuals. These positions will be appointed by the Aquatic Sports Executive.State Team selection process: Selectors will be evaluating the participants on theircompetitive ability in the Premiership Series Carnivals prior to the Australian IRBChampionships. This may also include the 2011 TRE Victorian IRB Championshipsprior to the Australian IRB Championships. It is important to note that the teammembers selected may be required to compete in a number of events. State teammembers will be selected on carnival results. The team chosen will reflect the bestpossibilities of achieving the highest overall point score at the Interstate Challenge.Selectors will reserve the right to exercise their discretion in final selections ifcircumstances deem fit.Selection Is Based Upon The Following:1. Actual performance in the nominated state team selection events (all carnivals andstate championships)2. How versatile the competitor is, e.g. different conditions3. How the competitor ranks at a national level at the time of selection. Selectorsdiscretion will remain if circumstances deem fit.4. How the overall team will be composed with respect to the makeup of the lifesaverrelayOther considerations Specific tube swimmers may be selected for the tube eventsonly and selection may not necessarily include the entire tube team from that club(i.e. driver and patient)Inability to compete in carnivals for selectionIf you are injured and unable to compete in the selection carnivals, you are requiredto produce a doctor’s certificate indicating the type of injury and comments by thedoctor, (3) three days prior to each trial. You will also be required to attend carnivalsto register your interest. If you are unable to attend the carnivals, i.e. interstate oroverseas on carnival dates, you must notify the State Team Coordinator in writing atleast one (1) week prior to the carnival dates to be considered for selection.Competing in another sport on selection carnival days will not be considered.Notification is to be via Aquatic Sports Manager at LSV (email or post).Further State Team Information At this stage the following information has beensupplied to Life Saving Victoria. As further details are announced you will be notified.State Team CostsSuccessful athletes will be required to contribute to the cost of attending thechampionships. The cost may be subsidised by Life Saving Victoria. Costs involvedwill cover the following:AccommodationTransportAll mealsTeam Uniform*You will be invoiced after the Interstates for your participation in the event.Additional Training Sessions Competitors who are selected must make themselvesavailable for additional Team training sessions.25 of 26