I. MISSION OF THE OLYMPIC SAILING COMMITTEE A. To recruit and train the US Sailing Team for the 2004 Games as well as develop sailors to represent the U.S. in future Olympic Regattas. B. To identify, recognize and give tangible support to the members of the US Sailing Team. II. WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE US SAILING TEAM? A. Top five sailors in each Olympic event, ranked annually. B. The Pan American Games Team, the Team competing at the Olympic Practice Regatta, and the Olympic Sailing Team. III. SELECTION PROCESS A. Performance in a series of qualifying (ranking) regattas agreed upon by the respective class and the Olympic Sailing Committee (OSC). B. Qualifying for a national team recognized by the OSC. IV. BENEFITS TO SAILORS A. Formal recognition as a top contender for an Olympic berth. B. Receives team jackets, shirts and other clothing when issued. C. Receives publicity support for campaign. D. Receives letter, certificate and card showing membership on the US Sailing Team. E. Has authorization to present self to potential campaign sponsors and supporters as a member of the US Sailing Team. F. May qualify for USOC Elite Athlete Health Insurance. G. May qualify for financial assistance V. EXPECTATIONS OF SAILORS A. Behave so as to reflect well on the US Sailing Team and act to support the overall program. (See Section VII, Code of Conduct.) B. Train and compete with the objective of gaining a berth on a National Team. C. Wear team clothes and gear at international and OSC supported regattas, and when required. D. Cooperate with OSC in requests for reports, support of sponsors, and other activities upon occasion. VI. SPONSORSHIP A. Team Sponsors - Individual athletes, when competing on OSC grants, should wear US Sailing Team sponsor's gear whenever possible, whether on the water or ashore. B. Individual Sponsors - Sponsorship, and in-kind donations, in the following categories are limited by US SAILING's agreement with the United States Olympic Committee (USOC): non-alcoholic beverages, film/batteries/cameras, malt beverages, computers, copiers/faxes, credit cards, banking, restaurants, telecommunications, airline, automotive, cereal/yogurt/fruit snacks. Sponsorship and in-kind donations in the following categories are limited by US Sailing Team sponsors: apparel, shoes, watches, foul weather gear. By US SAILING's Board of Directors' action, tobacco sponsorship is prohibited. VII. CODE OF CONDUCT A. Conduct oneself, both on the water and ashore, in a way that reflects well on the US Sailing Team. Treat all competitors, judges, officials, coaches and others with courtesy, respect and dignity reflecting high standards of sportsmanship and civil behavior. Team members are expected to be honest in all dealings; show respect for other people's opinions and property; communicate with a helpful, sharing attitude; demonstrate self-discipline in conducting their affairs; and generally act in a responsible way that supports the U.S. Olympic sailing program. B. Abstain from ingesting illegal drugs (including alcohol when under age) and banned substances. VIII. PENALTIES A. Should it come to the attention of any member of the Executive Committee of US SAILING's OSC that a member of the US Sailing Team may have acted in a manner inconsistent with the "Code of Conduct," the OSC Chairman will appoint an ad hoc committee to investigate the alleged incident. B. The ad hoc investigative committee will determine the facts of the alleged incident and will decide in which of the three categories the incident falls: 1. Without merit, or so minor that no action be taken. 2 Sufficiently serious that some action be taken. 3. A gross infringement of acceptable behavior sufficient to warrant referral to US SAILING's Executive Committee which then may establish a formal inquiry under RRS Rule 69. C. If the OSC Executive Committee decides the incident warrants punishment, it will first inform the affected competitors. Should the affected competitors object to the finding or decision, the OSC Executive Committee may refer the matter to US SAILING's Executive Committee.