Selection
Policy for Triathlon
& Duathlon for 2019 SEA Games Philippines
2019
1. Introduction
1.1 The 30th SEA Games will
be held
in the
Philippines 30November to 10 December 2019.
1.2 Tentative Schedule for Triathlon:
TBD –
Course Familiarization
TBD – Race Briefing
TBD – Opening Ceremony
1 Dec 2019 – Individual Women
(Triathlon)
1 Dec 2019 – Individual
Men (Triathlon)
2
Dec 2019 – Mixed Team Relay (Triathlon)
4 Dec 2019
– Individual
Women (Duathlon)
4
Dec 2019 – Individual Men
(Duathlon)
5 Dec 2019
– Mixed Team Relay (Duathlon)
1.3 The races will be
as follows –
- Triathlon (Individual) – in Olympic distance format (1.5km Swim, 40km Bike,
10km Run)
- Duathlon (Individual) – in standard
distance format (10km
Run, 40km Bike, 5km Run)
- Triathlon (Mixed Relay) a super sprint distance
(300m Swim, 6.6km Bike, 1km Run per athlete) in a team of 2 males and 2 females
- Duathlon
(Mixed Relay) (2km Run, 8km Bike, 1km Run per athlete) in a team of 2 males and
2 females.
1.4 The maximum quota including reserves allocated by the Olympic Council Malaysia (OCM) is:
3 Men and 3 Women for Triathlon Individual
3 Men and 3 Women for Triathlon Mixed Relay
3 Men and 3 Women for Duathlon Individual
3 Men and 3 Women for Duathlon Mixed Relay
It
should be noted that quota allowed does not represent the actual number of
athletes OCM will select for each event and is subject further by the number of
athletes each country may send as determined by the SEA Games Organising
Committee.
2. Qualifying
time based on previous SEA Games Triathlon & Duathlon results
2.1 2005 SEA Games Triathlon results (Philippines)
Men’s Triathlon
|
Name
|
Country
|
Swim
|
Bike
|
Run
|
Total
|
|
Cheng Jing Hean
|
SIN
|
18:33
|
1:02:02
|
38:04
|
1:58:41
|
|
Loh
Yeong Shang
|
MAS
|
20:33
|
1:04:47
|
36:51
|
2:02:12
|
|
Arland
Macasieb
|
PHI
|
20:43
|
1:04:26
|
39:20
|
2:04:30
|
Women’s Triathlon
|
Name
|
Country
|
Swim
|
Bike
|
Run
|
Total
|
|
Kimberly Yap
|
MAS
|
19:04
|
1:10:36
|
44:58
|
2:14:39
|
|
Alessandra
Araullo
|
PHI
|
22:40
|
1:09:35
|
43:43
|
2:15:59
|
|
Ng
Xinyi Alisa
|
SIN
|
22:44
|
1:15:34
|
43:38
|
2:21:57
|
2.2 2007 SEA
Games Triathlon results (Thailand)
Men’s Triathlon
|
Name
|
Country
|
Swim
|
Bike
|
Run
|
Total
|
|
Mok
Ying Ren
|
SIN
|
21:00
|
1:06:09
|
37:59
|
2:05:08
|
|
George Vilog
|
PHI
|
23:13
|
1:02:57
|
39:22
|
2:05:32
|
|
Arland
Macasieb
|
PHI
|
23:13
|
1:02:57
|
41:30
|
2:07:40
|
Women’s Triathlon
|
Name
|
Country
|
Swim
|
Bike
|
Run
|
Total
|
|
Kimbeley Yap
|
MAS
|
19:44
|
1:07:26
|
45:04
|
2:12:14
|
|
Alessandra
Araullo
|
PHI
|
22:30
|
1:07:07
|
43:58
|
2:13:35
|
|
Maria Lucas
|
PHI
|
22:21
|
1:07:05
|
44:30
|
2:13:56
|
2.3 2007 SEA Games Duathlon results (Thailand)
Men’s
Duathlon
|
Name
|
Country
|
Run
|
Bike
|
Run
|
Total
|
|
Ryan Mendoza
|
PHI
|
34:47
|
1:02:33
|
21:58
|
1:59:19
|
|
Amnat
Srichat
|
THA
|
35:15
|
1:08:46
|
19:12
|
2:03:14
|
|
August Benedicto
|
PHI
|
37:18
|
1:06:41
|
19:16
|
2:03:16
|
Women’s Duathlon
|
Name
|
Country
|
Run
|
Bike
|
Run
|
Total
|
|
Saifon Piawong
|
THA
THA
|
38:57
|
1:13:08
|
22:14
|
2:14:19
|
|
Sontiya
Saiwaeo
|
THA
|
43:10
|
1:15:42
|
24:48
|
2:23:40
|
|
Analiza Dysangco
|
PHI
|
43:16
|
1:17:41
|
24:15
|
2:25:12
|
2.4
2014 Phuket Asian Beach Games (Thailand)
Triathlon Mixed Relay
|
Placing
|
Country
|
Total time
|
1st leg
|
2nd leg
|
3rd leg
|
4th leg
|
|
7th
|
PHI
|
1:44:38
|
0:27:23
|
0:24:13
|
0:28:32
|
0:24:30
|
|
8th
|
SIN
|
1:45:49
|
0:28:16
|
0:24:05
|
0:28:11
|
0:25:17
|
|
10th
|
THA
|
1:51:06
|
0:29:32
|
0:26:24
|
0:27:37
|
0:26:33
|
Duathlon Mixed Relay
|
Placing
|
Country
|
Total time
|
1st leg
|
2nd leg
|
3rd leg
|
4th leg
|
|
4th
|
THA
|
1:36:17
|
0:28:32
|
0:22:59
|
0:24:41
|
0:20:38
|
|
6th
|
MAS
|
1:41:12
|
0:28:11
|
0:23:41
|
0:27:43
|
0:21:37
|
|
7th
|
SIN
|
1:43:38
|
0:26:10
|
0:27:25
|
0:26:33
|
0:23:30
|
2.5 2015 SEA Games Triathlon results (Singapore)
Men’s Triathlon
|
Name
|
Country
|
Swim
|
Bike
|
Run
|
Total
|
|
Nikko Bryan
Huelgas
|
PHI
|
20:27
|
1:04:32
|
38:43
|
2:04:32
|
|
Rikigoro
Shinozuka
|
MAS
|
20:50
|
1:04:10
|
39:47
|
2:05:35
|
|
Chuan Rong Loo
|
SIN
|
19:22
|
1:05:37
|
41:07
|
2:07:01
|
Women’s Triathlon
|
Name
|
Country
|
Swim
|
Bike
|
Run
|
Total
|
|
Ma. Clair Adorna
Huelgas
|
PHI
|
18:45
|
1:05:14
|
48:05
|
2:13:08
|
|
Marion Kim
|
PHI
|
20:19
|
1:07:35
|
45:36
|
2:14:26
|
|
Sanruthai
Arunsiri
|
THA
|
18:57
|
1:11:01
|
51:12
|
2:22:08
|
2.6 2017 SEA Games Triathlon results (Malaysia)
Men’s Triathlon
|
Name
|
Country
|
Swim
|
Bike
|
Run
|
Total
|
|
Nikko Heulgas
|
PHI
|
20:57
|
1:00:43
|
37:51
|
1:59:30
|
|
John
Chicano
|
PHI
|
21:49
|
1:02:07
|
37:34
|
2:01:27
|
|
Clement Chow
|
SIN
|
20:54
|
1:00:54
|
41:37
|
2:03:24
|
Women’s Triathlon
|
Name
|
Country
|
Swim
|
Bike
|
Run
|
Total
|
|
Marion Kim
|
PHI
|
21:10
|
1:07:45
|
42:20
|
2:11:14
|
|
Ma. Clair Adorna
|
PHI
|
21:09
|
1:07:54
|
49:56
|
2:18:58
|
|
Irene Chong
|
MAS
|
22:06
|
1:12:50
|
50:49
|
2:25:44
|
2.7 Based on the results of the previous SEA Games, Malaysia Triathlon has set the qualifying times for the individual Triathlon and Duathlon
races to be at least the past 3rd ranking athletes’ average timing
as follows –
Triathlon Qualifying Times – 2hr 04mins
(Men), 2hr 26mins (Women)
Duathlon Qualifying Times –
2hr 04mins (Men), 2hr 26mins (Women)
2.8 For the Mixed Relay, in view of this
format only being introduced at the 30th SEA Games, the qualifying times cannot be established
by previous races and accordingly, based on
results of South East Asian athletes’ performances in ASTC/ITU mixed
relay races , Malaysia Triathlon has benchmarked an athlete participating in a mixed relay race as follows –
Triathlon Mixed Relay Qualifying Times
– 26 minutes (Men), 28 minutes (Women)
Duathlon
Mixed Relay Qualifying Times – 24 minutes (Men), 26 minutes (Women)
3. Objectives
3.1 This policy details the process
and
criteria for
nominating athletes as the National Team for
Triathlon/Duathlon at the 30th SEA Games in the Philippines.
3.2 This policy may be
amended at any time if Malaysia Triathlon is of the opinion that such
an amendment is necessary for any of the following reasons:
a)
as a result of any change in ITU
eligibility criteria or rules;
b) as
a result of any change in the rules governing a particular race/event;
c) to
clarify any ambiguity or otherwise give effect to the intended meaning
of
the Policy;
d) under
advice from the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM).
Malaysia
Triathlon shall not be responsible or liable
in any way to anyone as a result of any such amendment.
3.3 Malaysia Triathlon will publish
this policy on its
website at http://www.malaysiatriathlon.org,
on social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram as soon as it is
practicable to do so and will use reasonable
efforts to notify athletes and
their
coaches of the platforms used. The athletes and coaches are responsible for ensuring that they are fully aware of and understand the policy and
its content, as well as any changes made to the
policy should they occur.
4. Nomination
Panel and Process
4.1 The Nomination Panel shall
be made up of
the
following personnel:
- Chairman: Secretary General, Malaysia Triathlon
- Member: OCM Official (to be appointed).
- Member: MSN Official (to be appointed).
The selected panelists shall
have relevant experience that renders them qualified for the position.
4.2 Athletes
wishing to be considered for nomination to the OCM’s 2019 SEA Games Selection
Committee MUST register and complete the respective national selection races (National
Trials). An athlete who does not race
in a National Trial or does not complete the race will NOT be considered for
selection by the Nomination Panel irrespective of timing obtained in similar
races in Malaysia or overseas.
4.3 The Nomination
Panel shall review the conclusion
of the National Trials for Triathlon, Duathlon and Mixed Relay to consider
eligible athletes (for eligibility, please refer to section 6 below) and having
met the respective qualifying times for nomination to OCM’s 2019 SEA Games
Selection Committee.
4.4 Malaysia
Triathlon shall submit all
nominations to OCM
by the deadline as
stipulated
by OCM. At present OCM has indicated that nominations must be
submitted by 31st July 2019 (subject to confirmation from OCM).
4.5 Malaysia
Triathlon further reserves the right not to nominate the maximum number of
athletes allowed for Triathlon, Duathlon and/or Mixed Relay for Triathlon
and/or Duathlon, if it is of the opinion that there is insufficient eligible
athletes to be nominated in particular but not limited to lack of athletes
meeting the qualifying times.
4.6 In the event that no eligible athletes made the selection criteria
i.e. did not meet the respective qualifying times as stated in this policy,
the Nomination Panel reserves the rights not to nominate
any
athletes to OCM’s Selection Committee.
4.7 An Appeal process is available for any athlete who is dissatisfied with the decision
of the Nomination Panel (Please
refer to Appendix A).
4.8 Final
decision for athletes’
participation at
the 30th SEA Games will
be at the sole discretion of OCM’s
Selection Committee and as such may or may not reflect the list of athletes
submitted by the Nomination Panel for OCM’s Selection Committee’s consideration.
5. National
Trials
5.1 National Trial – Individual
a) Triathlon – 14 July 2019, The Everly Putrajaya Trifactor International Triathlon
2019.
b)
Duathlon – 23 July 2019, Sepang International Circuit.
5.2 National Trial – Mixed Relay Team
a) Triathlon Mixed Relay Team – 13 July
2019, The Everly Putrajaya
Trifactor International Triathlon 2019.
b)
Duathlon Mixed Relay Team – 22 July 2019, Sepang International Circuit.
Eligible
athletes will qualify for selection by the Nomination Panel by their
performance timings in the above National Trials.
5.3 Top 3 Men and Top 3 Women in each
category of the National Trials shall be nominated as the National Team.
If they are unable them to participate during race day, the next best athlete
will be nominated.
6. Athletes’ Eligibility and Responsibilities
6.1 Athlete Eligibility
In order for an athlete to be considered for nomination in
the manner stated under this policy, the athlete MUST:
- be a citizen
of Malaysia (dual citizenship must be declared);
- be 18 years old or older Triathlon and Duathlon
events;
- be 16 years
old or older for Triathlon and Duathlon Mixed Relay Team events;
- be in good standing with Malaysia Triathlon, OCM, ASTC and ITU;
- comply with all ITU
requirements.
6.2 Code of Conduct:
Selected
athletes to represent Malaysia at the 30th SEA Games must adhere to
a strict code of conduct as follow –
- Athletes must possess good training discipline and integrity.
- Athletes must be humble, well
disciplined, respectful
and courteous.
- Athletes,
being ambassadors for the country,
must be able to carry themselves
well, and respect
officials, personnel
and properties of the
host country and must not behave in
such a manner that would bring embarrassment to themselves or their country.
- Athletes shall also refrain from disparaging Malaysia
Triathlon, OCM, MSN or any other relevant regulatory sports and their
respective officials on social media platforms.
Failure to adhere to the code
of conduct may result in immediate disqualification from the National Team.
6.3 The
athletes
chosen to represent Malaysia are obligated to immediately inform Malaysia
Triathlon of any illness or injury that could reasonably impact
on the athlete’s ability to perform at the level expected of the
athlete at the 30th
SEA Games, and more importantly, the impact on
the overall health and well-being of the athlete.
6.4 Selected athletes by the OCM would be
considered as Category B athletes and accordingly would be required to fund their
own travel and living costs to the 30th SEA Games which would be
reimbursable by MSN in event of achieving a medal during the SEA Games.
6.5 Malaysia Triathlon on best endeavor basis
shall try to secure funding to send the selected athletes to the 30th
SEA Games. In the event that no funding is available, the selected athletes may
proceed to secure their own funding, which would be refundable by MSN if a
medal is achieved.
6.6 Selected athletes are required to adhere
and strictly comply with the sponsorship requirements by Malaysia Triathlon.
6.7 Selected athletes are required to sign an
Athletes Agreement with Malaysia Triathlon, which would include the terms and
conditions stated in this policy.
Appendix A: Appeal Process
Right of Appeal
An eligible
athlete,
who
fails to be nominated to OCM
pursuant to the process and criteria set up in this policy, may appeal
against his/her
omission from the nomination.
The sole grounds of appeal
are that:
a) The athlete’s omission was as a result of a failure by Malaysia Triathlon to properly apply the selection criteria
set
out in this policy.
b) The athlete’s omission was as a result of a failure by Malaysia Triathlon to adhere to the
requirement
guidelines set out in this policy.
Notice of Appeal
Any eligible
athlete wishing to appeal
must fill up the notice of appeal
form and submit via
email to Malaysia
Triathlon (info@malaysiatriathlon.org) within 24 hours following announcement of the nomination. Please put “NOTICE OF APPEAL”
as subject of email.
The notice of
appeal
must be accompanied by
a summary of arguments and supporting
documents/evidences
that the athlete wishes to be considered in support of
the
appeal.
Appeal Panel
The hearing of the appeal will be done by the Appeal Panel,
which will be comprised
of members different from the
Nomination Panel, as follows:
a) Chairman: President, Malaysia Triathlon.
b) Member: OCM Official (to be appointed)
c) Member: MSN Official (to be appointed)
Functions of the
Appeal Panel
The panel
has
no power of selection or
re-selection.
Their
role
is to review the matters set out in
the
appeal and may refer the matter back to Malaysia Triathlon for re-nomination.
Hearing
of the Appeal
The appellant will
be advised on a
date
for the hearing as soon as necessary.
- The hearing will be conducted with as little formality and technicality.
- The hearing must observe the principles
of natural justice.
- The parties
to an appeal may be represented at a hearing but not
by an advocate and solicitor or a legally trained person.
Results of hearing
The decision of the Appeal
Panel shall be recommended
to
the Nomination Panel for consideration.
The nomination decision under
the
direction of the
Appeal
Panel
shall be final
and binding, and no further appeal
shall be available
to the
appellant in respect
of
that selection.
