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Championship of Champions Selection Process

 

The following is the procedure used by the U.S. Championship of Champions Selection Committee to select participants in the Championship of Champions.   The U.S. Championship of Champions selectors are a team of 6 people. Each application is ranked by more than one person and then ranked overall. Remember, we have access to the internet.  Do not fudge results!

Selection Procedure

Score each resume using the criteria below.  Though this will be difficult in many cases, it is VERY important, particularly in the mid-ranged categories. The maximum total score is 100.  

 

 Categories:

  • Two best events in three prior years

  • Number of previous C of C events attended and finishes

  • Number of races in qualifying event

  • Number of boats in qualifying event

  • Class Size

  • Class Diversity

  • Class Depth

  • Class Development

  • Sailor Athlete Level

  • Impact on Event

  • Corinthian Spirit

  • Comparability to C of C host boat

  • Meets all eligibility criteria as stated in NOR and conditions

The intent of the system is to accept all resumes that scored 90 or above and then the next high scoring teams.  If all the top teams cannot be accepted, the Selection Committee Chairman will contact the Selection Committee member before one of the teams is not accepted.  Selectors should keep detailed records of decisions with respect to each applicant.


Total Average Score:

100 - 90 - excellent chance to win the regatta

89 -80 - great sailor, could do very well

79 - 70 - competitive

69 - 60 - only expected to be moderately competitive

59 and below - not competitive at this level but has potential

 

Keep in mind that comments and records will only be reviewed by the Selection Committee Chairman and are STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL.

You may want to research each application's ability and background by:

            a. examining regatta results

            b. drawing on personal knowledge

            c. researching the relative difficulty of regattas held and the level of   competition

While ranking applicants, the Selection Committee members must keep in mind the single most common "complaint" we receive is that a team who did not get accepted regularly beats another team who did get accepted. Research and knowledge should minimize this occurrence.

AS THE NATIONAL GOVERNING BODY FOR SAILING IN THE UNITED STATES, SELECTORS MAY NOT DISCRIMINATE BASED UPON THE APPLICANT'S RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, AGE, SEX OR NATIONAL ORIGIN.