Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games - Paracanoe

Remaining places and places released by qualifiers above will be offered in the following order: 1. Individual medallists at the 2020 U23 World Championships (in order if multiple qualifiers) 2. Individual medallists at the 2020 U23 European Championships (in order if multiple qualifiers) 3. 2020 U23 Team selected athletes in order of the selection points table 4. 2020 U23 selected named reserves in order of the selection points table 5. 2020 Junior selected named athletes in order of Junior selection points table* 6. 2020 Senior Team list * Subject to achieving junior World Championships performance standards. Where athletes may be doubling up, the policy will be applied in isolation for each specific class therefore doubling up may not be possible.

Note 1. The Head of Governance shall have the power to adjust the timescales within this appeals procedure if required. If this is required it will be communicated to all interested parties at each relevant stage of the appeals process. Note 2. If the Head of Governance is not available, for whatever reason, the Chief Executive Officer or delegate of the Chief Executive Officer will carry out the role of the Head of Governance within this appeals procedure. Note 3. Athletes should ensure that they have provided their preferred method of communication and relevant contact details to a member of the International Panel or to the Head Coach in advance of any selection decisions. If the Athlete is under eighteen (18) years of age current and preferred contact details of their parent or legal guardian should also be provided. Note 4. Athletes are advised that if they wish to gain advice they can speak to their Athlete Representative and/or the British Athletes Commission who will be able to offer guidance and support.

If an Athlete wishes to appeal against a decision taken as part of this Selection Policy then the following three stage process will apply: 1. STAGE 1 REVIEW 1.1. A written request for a formal review is submitted, in the first instance, by the Athlete to the International Panel who will carry out a review in consultation with Programme leads. 1.2. This request must be submitted within 48 hours (or an earlier date if that has been decided and communicated by the Head of Governance) of the selection being formally announced. 1.3. Within 5 working days (or an earlier date if that has been decided and communicated by the Head of Governance) the International Panel will advise in writing the outcome of the review and the decision reached.