Representation of Guernsey at Commonwealth Games Events

Link: Guernsey Commonwealth Games Association website.  This website provides information about Guernsey and its representation at the Commonwealth Games and related events. It includes information about eligibility to represent Guernsey.

The following standards guarantee CONSIDERATION for selection for the Commonwealth Games. They do NOT guarantee selection itself.

The inaugural Ultra distance and Mountain Running Commonwealth Championship
Keswick, Cumbria, England
17-19 September 2009

Event web link: Event website The GIAAC has been invited to send representatives to the inaugural Ultra distance and Mountain Running Commonwealth Championship in Keswick, Cumbria, England 17-19 September 2009. Please note that the event is associated with the Commonwealth Games Association but it is not an event within its auspices. The GIAAC is inviting local athletes to be considered for selection for the event and selection criteria is enclosed on the link. As this is the first time that the event has been held the Club is not sure about the level of competition and therefore as more information is made available we may need to revise standards. The final date for consideration will be 31st July - unless there are exceptional circumstances such as a race after that date. If you are interested in being considered please contact Louise Perrio (Cross country team manger ) or Alun Williams - the Commonwealth Games Association representative for the Club. The deadline for notification of expression of interest is 30th June.

Mountain Running Standards

Men: top 40 finish
Women: top 100 finish

Ideally the competitor should be within 20% of the winning time (as representative of a high national standard) but it is understood that this is an unreasonable parameter attempt to adhere to within a single race. Therefore, no absolute time standard is set for this event, but is expected that the competitor will attempt the highest placing possible rather than relying on placing 39th, for example.

To be achieved and notified to GIAAC the working day before the CGA deadline.

Ultra Distance Events Standards : 100km, 24hours

Men: 2:40 for an accredited marathon (26.2miles) and evidence of completion of competition in applicable discipline.
Women: 3:00 for an accredited marathon (26.2miles) and evidence of completion of competition in applicable discipline.

To be achieved and notified to GIAAC the working day before the CGA deadline.

2010 Dehli Commonwealth Games Standards

Criteria

Anyone who qualifies for the National Outdoor Championships as of right 24months prior to the selection date will be eligible for selection for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

As in the case of the Island Games it is important that athlete's wishing to be selected support both the club and the sport.

B Standard qualification

These only apply to athletes who qualify as part of a relay team. Should an athlete qualify as part of a 4 x 100 or 4 x 400 relay team, they maybe able to participate within an individual event, provided they have achieved of the B standard. Only events where the B standard has been achieve are they able to compete.