2014 US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider Selection: Paralympic Classes
Amendments: None at this time.
About the US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider
The US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider is managed by the United States Sailing Association (US Sailing), the national governing body for the sport of sailing and sailboat racing. The top sailors in each Olympic and Paralympic class are selected annually to be members of the US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider. US Sailing supports these elite athletes with funding, coaching and training. The title sponsor of the team is Sperry Top-Sider; other sponsors include Harken Team McLube.
Selection
1. 2.4m, SKUD, Sonar
1.1 The top two US athletes or teams that finish at the 2014 ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami will qualify for the 2014 US Sailing Team.
1.2 Before being formally placed on the US Sailing Team, Athletes or teams that have qualified above must execute:
1.3 The US Sailing Team Athlete Agreement, and;
1.4 The Code of Conduct.
2 Athletes or teams that are placed on the US Sailing Team will have an option to execute the US Sailing Team Commercial Agreement Level 1 and Level 2.
3 Athletes or teams that have been placed on the US Sailing Team will be removed from the team if/when:
3.1 They resign from the US Sailing Team or retire from active Paralympic class competition.
3.2 They are found in violation of the Code of Conduct by the OSC.
3.3 The end of the 2015 SWC Miami is reached.
2014 Funding Criteria – Direct Athlete Support (DAS) Details, Tasks, and Conditions
2014 Paralympic Funding
Athletes who qualify for the team must complete the following tasks in 2014 to receive their funding:
- Minimum 45 days of Training and Competition in Paralympic Equipment including the following:
At least one SKUD only Training Camps led by USST Sperry Top-Sider staff – 4 days each
Major Events*, Worlds, Europeans, Continental 10 days
US Disabled Sailing Championship 4 days
Additional Training Days ** 35 days
USST Training Camp/PET Camp 3-6 days*2014 Major Events are ISAF Sailing World Cup Events; EuroSAF events; IFDS World Championship; Class World Championship; or Class Continental Championship such as North Americans or US Nationals; US Disabled Sailing Championship; Mobility Cup, or other approved event** Other Training may include participation in other class events or disabled sailing regattas like: Robie Pierce Regatta, NACC, Clagett Clinic and Regatta, America’s Regatta - Attend US Sailing Team Training Camps as required.
- Attend US Sailing Team Annual meeting in Miami, FL at ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami.
- Participate in US Sailing Team Performance Enhancement Training (PET).
- Participating in a professional physical training and nutrition program. Complete medical screening and physical assessments as assigned with reporting/updates to team doctor and/or physiotherapist on regular basis.
- Fill out detailed schedule and periodization form to be approved by the High Performance Director and quarterly progress reports to Paralympic Coach.
- Execute and abide by the 2014 Athlete Agreement and Code of Conduct.
- Submit written documentation of task completion to High Performance Director by October 31, 2014.
Operation Gold Awards
Operation Gold Awards are designed to reward U.S. athletes for top-place finishes in a world championship competition, and are available to any U.S. athletes who compete in sports/disciplines/events on the program of the next Olympic or Paralympic Games.
Paralympic Sports
For Paralympic sports the Operation Gold qualifying competition is the Paralympic Games in a Paralympic year and the World Championships in non-Paralympic years. In the Paralympic year, multiple Operation Gold Awards will be paid to qualifying athletes. In non-Paralympic years, Operation Gold Awards are limited to one award per athlete in a program year.
Paralympic Sport Payment Schedule:
Place |
1st year in quad |
2nd year in quad |
3rd year in quad |
Paralympic Year* |
| 1st | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $5,000 |
| 2nd | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $3500 |
| 3rd | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2500 |
| 4th | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 | |
| 5th | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | |
| 6th | $500 | $500 | $500 |
* In the Paralympic year, multiple Operation Gold Awards will be paid to qualifying athletes.
