The Victorian Optimist Sailing Team (VOST) Selection Criteria 2020-21
The team will be limited to a maximum of 8 sailors.
The first six selections are automatic selections calculated based upon results in open fleet in the 2020 Nationals, 2020 Schnapper Point Regatta and the 2020 Victorian Optimist States.
The following weighting will be given to each event to calculate ranking:
● 50% Nationals (RYCV, Williamstown, Jan 2-9)
● 15% Schnapper Point Regatta (Mornington, Feb 15-16)
● 35% Victorian State Championships (SSCBC, Sorrento, Mar 7-9)
The next two selections will be made at the discretion of the selection committee using the following criteria:
● Commitment shown to training and racing
● Coaches’ report of skills
● Results in selection regattas above
● Potential to learn and improve when put in VOST environment
The selection committee will be made up of three people:
● VIODA Head Coach
● Two independent people with knowledge of the Victorian optimist fleet (either parents often on the water or coaches that have coached in regattas this season.)
● Selection committee members must have no conflict of interest.
The selection committee must be agreed by a vote of the VIODA committee. The recommendation of the selection committee will be put to a vote of the VIODA committee.
To be considered for VOST a sailor must be eligible to compete in the next Optimist nationals, and must exhibit the following values:
● good sportsmanship;
● role model for younger sailors in the sport;
● respectful attitude towards coaches during regattas and training camps.
The VIODA Committee - October 2019