October 30, 2007 – The Ontario Cycling Association would like to thank and congratulate the talented athletes who have been nominated for Ontario Cards under the 2007-2008 Quest for Gold Ontario Athlete Assistance Program (OAAP). The athletes nominated were selected using the sport specific selection criteria developed by the Ontario Cycling Association, approved by its Board of Directors and applied by the Ontario Cycling Association Athlete Selection Committee.

The Ontario Cycling Association congratulates these athletes on their successful performances, and their selection for Quest for Gold OAAP funding.

2007-2008 Quest for Gold Athletes

– Andrew Watson — MTB-XC
– Emily Batty — MTB-XC
– Ben Dawson — MTB-XC
– Mark Pozniak — Road
– Mikaela Kofman — MTB-XC
– Celeste Jones-Baumgardt – Road
– Devon Novakowski – Road
– Kaitlin Michener – MTB-XC
– Joe Veloce – Track
– Denise Ramsden – Road
– Catherine Vipond – MTB-XC
– Derek Zandstra – MTB-XC

For more information on Quest for Gold please log onto www.questforgold.ca

Appeals

Appeals will be allowed in writing from athletes who have not been nominated by a PSO / MSO for Ontario Card status. Appeals will be dealt with by an Appeals Committee comprised of representatives from the sport community and chosen by the Ministry.

Grounds for appeals will be limited strictly to issues related to:

– Whether or not the PSO / MSO has completed the selection process in accordance with their own published selection criteria and related procedures;
– Whether or not the selection criteria developed and applied by the PSO/MSO were fair, objective, transparent and free from discrimination or
conflict of interest.

After hearing an appeal the Appeals Committee will have the authority to:

a) Direct the PSO/MSO to redo the selection process using the correct criteria/process and submit a new list of nominated athletes;
b) Deny the appeal;
c) Allow the appeal and nominate the appellant for carding status.

The deadline for athletes to submit appeals to the Appeals Committee is November 16, 2007 for Cycle 1 and February 8, 2008 for Cycle 2.

The appeals will only be accepted in writing through regular post, registered mail, courier or delivered in person. Appeals that are delivered personally or by courier shall be deemed to be received on the date of delivery. Appeals that are delivered by regular post or registered mail shall be deemed to be received three days after the date of mailing.

Appeals submitted by e-mail or fax will not be accepted.

Appeals can be directed to:

Quest for Gold – Ontario Athlete Assistance Program Appeals Committee
c/o Sport and Recreation Branch
Ministry of Health Promotion
18th Floor, 393 University Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M7A 2S1