CANADIAN TRAIL NATIONAL TEAM SELECTION

 ***Last accepted qualifier for the National Team Selection 2017 is March 19th 2017***

Selection Information

To be considered for the National Trail you most be canadian citizen.

Selection takes place 3 months prior to the current World Championship.

*** SPECIAL SELECTION 2017 SEE BELOW STANDARDS ***

The National Team Selection will be based on the performances registered in the previous 2 years and up to 3 months prior to the current World Championship. It is the responsability of the athletes to ensure that their perfomances, where ever they may have been registered, are posted on the ACU ranking list prior to the last qualifying date announced for the current year.

The number of athletes to be selected will be announced by the IAU once the invitations are sent to the member's countries.

IAU Standards for Distribution of Funding to National Teams

Selected Team members must be members in good standing of the Association of Canadian Ultramarathoners ( ACU ) for the current year or in the process of becoming members.

Selected Team members agree to abide by the ACU Team Members Code of Conduct and IAU / IAAF Rules and Regulations.

A reminder to all athletes selected for the National Trail Team, that the ACU is self-funded and that any funding available will be announced as they materialize. The ACU is making every effort to bring on board sponsors to minimize the cost to the athletes but in case of limited funding some of the cost might have to be covered by the athletes themselves.

2017 CANADIAN NATIONAL TEAM SELECTION 

For the 2017 IAU World 50km Championships June 10th in Italy, Canada will be using the following methods to select 6 men and 6 women to represent Canada.

(1) AUTO QUALIFIERS

Two spots for men and women will be awarded at Land Between the Lakes in Grand Rivers, Kentucky March 11th and two spots at the Chuckanut 50km in Fairhaven, Washington March 18th.

The top 2 male and female runners at Chuckanut will earn spots based on the following.  Men MUST run sub 3:55:00 and women MUST run sub 4:25:00.  At the finish line you must declare you accept or decline the spot.  Declined slots will roll down until either 2 spots are filled or we hit the time criteria.  If one or no spots are awarded those spots go back into the general pool for the selection committee.

The top 2 male and female runners at Land Between the Lakes 60km will earn spots based on the following/  Men MUST run sub 5:00:00 and women MUST run sub 6:00:00.  Same rules at the finish line for accepting or declining.

***WEATHER*** in the event of poor running conditions those minimum standard times may be altered.  That WILL BE ANNOUNCED prior to the start of the race.  That decision may come up to and including 5 minutes prior to race start.  Race Directors of both events will be relied on for the input of whether conditions and trail conditions to determine that.

(2) SELECTION COMMITTEE

Two spots for men and women will be chosen by selection committee and announced Sunday March 19th.  Results from January 1st, 2016 up to and including March 18th, 2017 will be considered.  Distanced from trail marathon up to and including 50 miles will be considered with it weighted towards 50km events mimicking the course conditions that will be encountered in Italy.  

If 2 spot per auto qualifying race are not earned then those numbers get added to the selection committee.

(3) Entry into Chuckanut 50km and Land Between the Lakes 60km

As of typing this December 22nd there are 30 spots left in Land Between the Lakes 60km and Chuckanut is sold out.  HOWEVER, each race director has spots reserved for prospective team members.  You will still need to pay the entry fee to get in but you can get in.  To inquire about these spots DO NOT EMAIL THE RACE DIRECTOR.  Ryne Melcher is liaising for both events.  Email him your request and he will advise you if a spot may be granted.  

Any questions please don't hesitate to ask

Armand LeBlanc - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Qualifying Standards 2017

Preliminary Selection National Team 2017

The Official National Team for 2017

*** Canadian living abroad

Any other Canadian Ultrarunners that wish to accompany the National Team at the World Championship are more than welcome but are reminded that all arrangements and expenses are their responsibility. Every effort will be made to pass on any information related to accommodations, airfare or any special discounts offered by the event organizers.

Armand Leblanc
ACU National Team Manager
36 Forestwood Dr.,
Angus, Ont., L0M 1B3
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