The 2014 National Selection documents have been released by the SAOF. The documents include a handbook summary of the selection and High Performance strategy for 2014.
The handbook contains information for elite high performance athletes for the year ahead and beyond. It covers information for Senior, Junior and Youth orienteers. It includes information about selection to squads, and to various teams and tour groups. It details the selection process, the selection criteria, your responsibilities and the benefits.
Please note that interested athletes need to apply for membership of the Senior and Junior squads in 2014. Only members of one of the SAOF squads can represent the SAOF at world-class competitions and make use of the various training and other benefits provided by the squad. The details and the application form can be found in the handbook.
Potential youth squad members do not need to apply with this form, as the selectors will do a direct selection from eligibile orienteers around the country for this squad.
Please note that the cut-off date for application for the Senior and Junior squad is 15 December 2013.
All the best for 2014!