National Athletes' Selection Policy

SELECTION POLICY FOR NATIONAL ATHLETES

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·      Achieving the above result does not automatically grant you a spot in the national team or selection for overseas competition. The selection committee reserves the rights to make the final decision.

·      Qualification events: Local or overseas competition supported by SWF and/or IWF.

^a ≥21 years old(calendar year)

^b ≤ 20 years old (calendar year)

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Responsibilities of a National Athlete

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Athletes are required to:

1.      train at SWF training centre together as a team once a week¹, 4 weeks prior to overseas competition.

2.      adhere to the policies and instructions stated in the SWF athlete’s agreement.

3.      ensure full commitment to events²,courses and workshops organised and supported by SWF.

4.      be at their best conduct at all times, locally and internationally.

     ¹ If unable to meet the minimum training attendance due to valid reasons, special considerations will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

    ² Volunteering for SWI, SNWC and community outreach programmes.

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Athletes’ Benefits

1.      Complimentary usage of SWF training facility

2.      Coaching support;

          - On-site supervision from SWF’s head coach during opening hours or by appointment

3.      Subsidy for personal accident insurance by SWF

          a.  Tier 1: 100%

          b.  Tier 2: 70%

          c.  Tier 3: 50%

4.      Subsidy for overseas competitions by SWF

          a.  Tier 1: 100%

          b.  Tier 2: 70%

          c.  Tier 3: 50%

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Acronyms

SWF: Singapore Weightlifting Federation, IWF: International Weightlifting Federation, SSI: Singapore Sport Institute.

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