2009 Target Criteria

Nova Scotia Target Team Selection Criteria, 2009

Canadian Target Championships Amos, QC from August 8 to August 15

The team selection criteria will be reviewed each year by the Executives of AANS. We will attempt to establish criteria that are both objective, for the basic selection, and flexible enough to consider external influences such as budget restrictions and considerations for the potential for individual medals. We also consider team contribution and contributions given to our sport when making the selection. In order for scores to be considered for selection, an athlete must a member of AANS and must declare his/her intention to be available for the team in writing by June 1st 2009. A copy of all signed and witness score cards must be sent to the Provincial Coach and must be received (or postmarked) on or before Aug 2, 2009 to be considered.

To select a team to the Nationals, we will use the average of the best three (3) FITA Stars, Canadian FITAs and/or FCA registered FITAs, two of which must be shot in the current (2009) outdoor season. The other may be from a shoot after August 3, 2008. Example: Canadian Target Championships. They must be judged by qualified Officials. It is, however, the ultimate responsibility of the archer to ensure that his/her score is registered. A signed copy of the score card will be an acceptable proof of achievement.

Team selection will use the chart from the FCA Canadian Championship record. The archers with the highest percentage of the Canadian Championship record in their respective divisions will be chosen. The following formula will be use (Archer's Average Score ÷ National record) x 100. Athletes wishing to participate in a category beyond their regulation age category must receive written permission from the Executive to be eligible for funding. The selection period starts January 1st, 2009 and extends to Aug 2rd, 2009.

Each team member will receive equal amount of funds from AANS to defray expenses with the exception of the archer with the highest percentage using the formula in the previous paragraph who will also receive a return economy airfare to the National or cash value if driving. All archers will be expected to disclose any other funding received from outside sources. If outside funding is received the FCA funding will not be made available.

In making the team selection, the AANS Executive will consider funding first, standing within individual shooting categories second. Team selection for the Fred Usher Memorial Cup team round will be left at the discretion of the Provincial Coach or AANS executive in his or her absence.

Minimum age for the National event is 16 years of age at the time of the tournament, unless the participant is accompanied by an unfunded parent or guardian. Archers between the ages of 16 to 18 of age will require a signed release form from their legal guardian. If extra funding is available from other sources, beyond our regular grant, specifically for a particular category, it may transcend these rules of selection. Local transportation for the team will be provided by the team's rented vehicle if/and when available, augmented if possible by archer's and volunteers' vehicles.

The following table shows the National record and the qualifying score. These scores were taken from the FCA internet site as of December 10/2008. The FCA site will be taken to be correct in case there are any errors in the table below.

For further information, please contact: Ricky Comeau (AANS Provincial Coach).

Records and Qualifying Scores

Record	Qualify	Division	Record	Qualify	Division
1267	1204	Cadet Women Recurve	1414	1343	Senior Men Compound
1320	1254	Junior Women Recurve	1261	1197	Senior Men Compound Ltd
1388	1318	Cadet Women Compound	1343	1276	Senior Men BH UnLtd
1399	1329	Junior Women Compound	1193	1133	Senior Men BH Unsighted
N/A	N/A	Junior Women Barebow	1053	1000	Senior Men Barebow
N/A	N/A	Junior Women Wheelchair	1308	1243	Senior Men ARW1
1308	2412	Cadet Men Recurve	1214	1153	Senior Men ARW2
1313	1247	Junior Men Recurve	1133	1076	Master Women Recurve
1384	1315	Cadet Men Compound	1347	1279	Master Women Compound
1384	1315	Junior Men Compound	1340	1273	Master Women 60+ Compound
N/A	N/A	Junior Men Barebow	1153	1095	Master Women BH Ltd
N/A	N/A	Junior Men Wheelchair	N/A	N/A	Master Women BH Unsighted
1336	1269	Senior Women Recurve	N/A	N/A	Master Women Barebow
1399	1329	Senior Women Compound	N/A	N/A	Master Women Wheelchair
1033	918	Senior Women Comp Ltd	1279	1215	Master Men Recurve
1234	1172	Senior Women BH Ltd	1411	1340	Master Men Compound
1325	1259	Senior Women BH UnLtd	873	829	Master Men BH Unsighted
1067	1014	Senior Women BH Unsighted	1262	1198	Master Men BH Ltd
1021	970	Senior Women Barebow	1339	1272	Master Men BH UnLtd
835	793	Senior Women Disabled Compound	1343	1276	Master Men 60+ Compound
1345	1278	Senior Men Recurve	818	777	Master Men Barebow
938	891	Senior Women ARW2	1013	962	Master Men Wheelchair
1389	1320	Senior Men Disabled Compound	1382	1313	Senior Men Disabled Compound