Alberta Team

The Alberta Bobsleigh Association aims to provide opportunities for Alberta Bobsleigh members to progress to the Alberta Team level and beyond. To that end, the Association shall, every year, engage in a comprehensive selection procedure, in order to choose an Alberta Team. Athletes must meet a minimum requirement of completing one bobsleigh testing camp sanctioned by Alberta Bobsleigh. Athletes must enter on-ice selection races for both drivers and brakeman/crewman. The team will consist of a maximum of 12 male and six female athletes with the intention to progress to the National Team and meet the following criteria:

Alberta Bobsleigh Team Selection

The selection process comprises two parts: Eligibility Criteria (Part A) and each year a Selection Race Process (Part B).

Athlete Eligibility Criteria (Part A)

To be considered for the Alberta Team and compete in the ABA Selection Races the athletes must first meet the following criteria:

• Must be a member in good standing, of an ABA affiliate club, Alberta Bobsleigh and Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton.
• Must hold a six month permanent residency in Alberta and possess a valid Alberta health care number.
• Must adhere to the Code of Ethics established by ABA and other applicable agencies and sponsors.
• Must complete an Athlete Agreement Form.
• Must provide a form of medical fitness, if requested to do so.
• Must not have been previously carded by Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton in the same athletic position.(For example: a previously carded brakeman/crewman may become a pilot on the Alberta Team.)
• Must meet the minimum requirement of completing one bobsleigh testing camp sanctioned by Alberta Bobsleigh.

Selection Race Process (Part B)

The Details pertaining to the Alberta Bobsleigh Selection Race Process (Part B) will be sent to all eligible athletes and posted on the ABA website on or before August 20, 2010.