The selection procedures for the 2008 World Orienteering Championships have been confirmed. The document regarding these procedures was first published in January, and can be found here:WOC2008SelectionCriteriaFinal.pdf

They reflect input from Australian and overseas-based elite athletes; coaches, experience from past selection processes and general selection guidelines published by the Australian Sports Commission.  They also reflect Orienteering Australia’s rules. Please read this document carefully it provides detailed advice on how to get selected in the respective teams.

There will be no overseas selection race in 2008. Potential team members are expected to run at least one of the two Australian selection races series.

The nomination form can be found here: WOC2008NominationForm.doc

Nominations should be completed and sent to Paul Liggins, Chair of Selectorspaul.liggins@gmail.com and Rob Preston oa_headcoach@netspeed.com.au by Thursday 20^thMarch.