British Columbia Junior Development Awards Criteria

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Updated October 20, 2009

1. Awards MAY be given for athletic performances in the 9 to 14 year old female and male categories in their categories, (year of birth). Awards are only given to JD competitive members of BC Athletics.
2. B.C.J.D. Awards are given for outstanding competitive performances rather than participation in the sport of Track and Field. Participation awards are the responsibility of individual clubs. The Junior Development Committee will present all 14-year-old J.D. athletes with a certificate acknowledging completion of the J.D. program.
3. Awards may be issued for performances in the following event areas, and will be grouped together as follows for award consideration:

   A. Sprints	100M, 200M, 400M.
   B. Hurdles	60M, 80M, 100M, 200M, 300M.
   C. Distance	800M, 1500M, 3000M, Steeplechase, Cross-country, Walks.
   D. Throws	Shot Put, Discus, Javelin, and Hammer.
   E. Jumps	Long, High, Triple, Pole Vault.
   F. Multi-Events	Pentathlon

4. When a change is made in an event area (e.g. changes in implement weights for throws), or new events are initiated, (e.g. women's steeple chase), the awards committee will use the times/distances VERY CAUTIOUSLY until at least five (5) years of results are available for consideration.
5. Only Track & Field meets sanctioned by B.C. Athletics and listed in the annual Junior Development list of approved meets will be considered in the selection of athletes for awards.
6. The B.C.J.D. awards committee will only consider nominations of athletes who have competed in at least one (1) B.C.J.D. Championship, (Cross-Country, Track & Field, Pentathlon,) in the preceding twelve (12) month period. Applications for exceptions to this rule based on medical or extenuating family circumstances can be directed to the chair of the J.D. Committee for consideration.
7. Awards for 9 to 12 year olds are based on competing in all three (3) disciplines of Run, Jump, and Throw as well as achieving at least one performance that meets the published awards standard.
8. Awards for 13 to 14 year olds be granted based on

    

   1. Achieving a performance in an event that equals or exceeds the JD Awards Standard  or,
   2. Outstanding performance(s) that are dominant in an event area.**

   Wind gauge readings are recommended for 14 year olds.

9. **If there is no standard met for an event, then an athlete within 3% of the standard MAY be considered for awards.
10. It is the responsibility of the individual clubs, parents, athletes, and/or coaches to nominate athletes for awards. Completed forms must be received in the BC Athletics office no later than September 4, 2009. Athletes traveling outside B.C. to meets recognized for awards by the JD committee must get performances verified by the Meet Director in writing and results submitted to BC Athletics with a copy to the JD Committee.
11. Award nominations may be submitted on-line through the B.C. Athletics website, faxed, or delivered to the B.C. Athletics office. No award nominations may be forwarded to individual members of the awards committee.

GUIDELINES FOR THE SELECTION COMMITTEE

1. That no awards will be given by the B.C.J.D. awards committee for any athlete not achieving these conditions or performance standards.
2. That athletes nominated after achieving the standard at an approved meet will automatically receive an award.
3. That if there is no winner in standard in the 13 to 14 year age group, the B.C.J.D. awards committee will endeavor to select one (and only one) winner in an event area for each age/gender group using the 3% method. In the event that the committee is unable to determine a single winner, a tie may be declared.
4. That the B.C.J.D. awards committee may nominate athletes at the selection meeting.
5. That the B.C.J.D. awards committee will meet and select the award winners between September 1 and October 1 each year.
6. That it is the responsibility of B.C. Athletics to notify winning athletes, and send a list of winners to each track and field club within ten (10) days of the selection process.

Full award criteria for awards available from BC Athletics office.

Approved Meets:

**Athletes competing in U.S. meets must present a copy of meet results to be considered.

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