U.S. Paralympics Cycling 2016 Athlete and Sport Program Plan

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1 U.S. Paralympics Cycling 2016 Athlete and Sport Program Plan Ian L. Lawless, High Performance Director, Paralympic Cycling Office Phone: (719) / Cell Phone: (719) / Ian.Lawless@usoc.org Erin Popovich, National Team Manager, Paralympic Cycling Office Phone: (719) / Cell Phone: (719) / Erin.Popovich@usoc.org Michael Creed, Head Coach, Paralympic Cycling Office Phone: (719) / Cell Phone: (719) / Michael.Creed@usoc.org REFERENCES & TERMINOLOGY 1. Throughout this document 2016 shall refer to the following dates/seasons: a. Summer Sports 2016 season / January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 b. Winter Sports season / July 1, 2016 through June 30, Throughout this document 2017 shall refer to the following dates/seasons: a. Summer Sports 2017 season / January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 b. Winter Sports season / July 1, 2017 through June 30, DAS Direct Athlete Support 4. EAHI Elite Athlete Health Insurance 5. IF International Federation a. ATH IPC b. CYC UCI c. SKA/SBD IPC d. SKN IPC e. SWI IPC 6. NGB National Governing Body (for Paralympic ATH, CYC, SKA/SBD, SKN, SWI = USOC, Paralympic Sport Performance Division) 7. USADA U.S. Anti-Doping Agency PROGRAM GOALS The primary focus in 2016 is identify and develop the best cyclists in the world by supporting the Para-cycling culture in the United States, creating a world-class training environment with the world s best coaches, in order to become the No. 1 Para-cycling team at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

2 Specific activities in pursuit of these program goals will include: January All National Team Camp Carson & Buellton, CA February 5-7 U.S. Paralympics Track Cycling Open Carson, CA February 8-11 Optional Track Worlds Prep Camp Carson, CA March 1-8 Track Worlds Preparation Camp Carson, CA March 7-13 NT Performance Testing CSOTC, Colorado Springs, CO March UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships Montichiarri, Italy (Team USA) April 1-6 Talent Development Camp CVOTC, Chula Vista, CA April National Team Training CVOTC, Chula Vista, CA May 2 9 UCI Para-cycling Road World Cup #1 Pietermaritzburg, S. Africa (Team USA) (Open) May UCI Para-cycling Road World Cup #2 Oostende, Belgium (Team USA) (Open) T.B.D. UCI Para-cycling Road World Cups #3 & #4 T.B.D. / if applicable (Team USA) (Open) May USA Cycling Para-cycling Road Nationals Winston Salem, NC June Talent Development Camp CSOTC, Colorado Springs, CO July 2-3 U.S. Paralympics Paralympic Team Trials Charlotte, NC Mid-July Rio Performance Testing CSOTC, Colorado Springs, CO August 1-8 Rio 2016 Track Preparation Camp Carson, CA August 20 - Sept 4 Rio 2016 Road & Track Preparation Camp Carson & Buellton, CA September 1 19 Rio 2016 Paralympic Games Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Team USA) October Talent Identification Camp CVOTC, Chula Vista, CA November / December U.S. Paralympics Track Cycling Nationals T.B.D.

3 2016 NATIONAL TEAM U.S. Paralympics will nominate a Cycling National Team(s) for 2016, comprised of the following: National A Team National B Team National C Team Term #1 (January 1 July 31, 2016) Each team will be nominated based on athlete performances from the following events: 2015 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships o Individual Pursuit o 500m Time Trial (women) o 1000m Time Trial (men and tandem women) o Team Sprint (if applicable) 2015 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships o Individual Time Trial o Road Race o Handcycle Relay (if applicable) 2015 UCI Para-cycling Road World Cups o Individual Time Trial o Road Race o Handcycle Relay (if applicable) Each athlete will be given a ranking (Attachment J) based on points accumulated during the 2015 season. Points earned are based on the Points Scale table in Attachment I. Athletes who earned 61 points or higher will be nominated to the National A Team effective January 1, 2016 Athletes who earned between 21 and 60 points will be nominated to the National B Team effective January 1, 2016 Athletes who earned between 11 and 20 points will be nominated to the National C Team effective January 1, 2016 Term #2 (August 1 December 31, 2016) National A & B Team Only athletes who have qualified for the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games will be named to the National A or National B Team for the second term of For athletes who have made the Rio Team, a single, combined [overall, men *and* women] ranking list will be created using results from: o The U.S. Paralympics Track Cycling Open ranking list o The U.S. Paralympics Road Trials ranking list. The combined ranking will include each athletes single best result (road or track), expressed as a percentage vs. the Rio 2016 road or track standard (see Rio 2016 Selection Procedures at ranked lowest to highest. The top-ten ranked athletes on the combined ranking list will be named to the National A Team 8/1/16 The remaining athletes on the combined ranking list will be named to the National B Team 8/1/16 National C Team The top eight (8) athletes (who did not make the Rio roster) from the road trials combined ranking list will be named to the National C Team 8/1/16

4 DISCRETIONARY NOMINATION Discretionary nomination to the National Team(s) may be used if an athlete who has demonstrated international competitiveness during the qualification period for the 2016 National Team(s) was ill, injured, or otherwise unable to compete or perform at a level to qualify him/her for the team; but it is expected that the athlete will return to internationally competitive form during the first term of 2016 (January 1 July 31). Discretionary nomination applies only to the first term of No discretionary nominations will be made for the second term of The High Performance Director, Paralympic Cycling, in consultation with the Managing Director, U.S. Paralympics, will make any discretionary nominations. All athletes nominated to the 2016 National Team(s) through discretionary selection must have been on a previous National Team during the preceding two years/seasons ( ) NATIONAL TEAM STATUS U.S. Paralympics 2016 National Team status and benefits are only conferred upon athletes who accept, sign and remain current with the U.S. Paralympics National Team Athlete Agreement. Athletes nominated to the National Team are required to maintain minimum performance standards per each athlete s individual performance plan. Athletes who do not meet the terms of their performance plan may be moved to a lower team status level, or off of the National Team. Athletes nominated to the 2016 National Team(s) will be added to the USADA Registered Testing Pool and will be responsible for remaining compliant with all forms, updates and tutorials as required by USADA. More information regarding USADA can be found in Attachment E. Athletes nominated to the National Team(s) must be internationally classified and hold a Paralympic-eligible sport class as per the UCI master list, and hold a current International Racing License issued by USA Cycling NATIONAL TEAM STANDARDS (Attachment A) ROAD 2016 Road standards for para-cycling are based on 106% of 2 nd -place results (averaged) for each class, from World Cups or World Championships held between 1/1/2013 and 12/31/2015, where: All athletes / classifications competed on the same course (regardless of total distance per athlete / class) The course was out and back or a circuit The course distance was appropriate for all classifications The course elevation profile was appropriate for all classifications Road Time Trials that meet the criteria above are: Segovia World Cup (Spain), 2013 Matane World Cup (Canada), 2013 Baie Comeau World Championships (Canada), 2013 Castiglione World Cup (Italy), 2014 Segovia World Cup (Spain), 2014 Greenville World Championships (USA), 2014 Yverdon World Cup (Suisse), 2015 Pietermaritzburg World Cup (S. Africa), 2015 TRACK Men & Women: 2016 National Team Track standards are based on 106% of 2 nd -place results (averaged) for each sport class from the following events: 2015 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships 2014 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships 2012 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships

5 2017 NATIONAL TEAM U.S. Paralympics will nominate a National Team(s) for the first term of 2017, based on performances from the following events: 2016 World Cup Time Trial (actual place) 2016 World Cup Road Race (actual place) 500/1k TT at the 2016 U.S. Paralympics Track Cycling Open (result on ranking list, per gender) Pursuit at the 2016 U.S. Paralympics Track Cycling Open (result on ranking list, per gender) Time Trial at the 2016 USA Cycling Para-cycling National Time Trial Championship (result on ranking list, per gender) Time Trial at the 2016 U.S. Paralympics Road Trials (result on ranking list, per gender) Best single Rio 500/1k OR Pursuit Performance (actual place) Rio Time Trial Performance (actual place) Rio Road Race Performance (actual place) Each athlete s top three (3) point totals based on the table below, will be included to create an overall ranking list (men and women), which will be utilized to name the team for the first term of Category 1 - Paralympic Games Up to two (2) results from this category will be counted towards the athlete's top three point totals. Rio Time Trial (actual place) Rio Road Race (actual place) Rio Pursuit (actual place) Rio 500m / Kilo (actual place) Category 2 - International Events Up to two (2) results from this category will be counted towards the athlete's top three point totals. Track World Championships: Pursuit (actual place) 500m/Kilo (actual place) Road World Cups: Time Trial (actual place) Road Race (actual place) Category 3 - National Events & International Team Events Up to three (3) results from this category will be counted towards the athlete's top three point totals. U.S. Paralympics Track Cycling Open: Pursuit (position on ranking list) 500m/Kilo (position on ranking list, per gender)) Road National Championships: Time Trial (position on ranking list, per gender) Road Race (actual place in class with >3 entrants) U.S. Paralympics Team Trials: Time Trial (position on ranking list, per gender) Team Events: Track Worlds Team Sprint (actual place) Road World Cup Handcycle Relay (actual place) Paralympic Games Team Sprint (actual place) Paralympic Games Handcycle Relay (actual place) 1 st place 30 points 1 st place 10 points 1 st place 5 points 2 nd place 27 points 2 nd place 9 points 2 nd place 4 points 3 rd place 24 points 3 rd place 8 points 3 rd place 3 points 4 th 14 points 4 th 7 points 4 th 2 points 5 th 12 points 5 th 6 points 5 th 1 points 6 th 10 points 6 th 5 points 7 th 8 points 7 th 4 points

6 NATIONAL TEAM BENEFITS National Team athletes may be eligible for the following benefits: 1. USOC Direct Athlete Support (Attachment B) 2. Cycling Additional Athlete Support Programs (Attachment C) 2. USOC Elite Athlete Health Insurance program (Attachment D) 3. Air transportation (or ground equivalent), lodging, ground transportation, meal per diem, and coaching support at designated U.S. Paralympics training and competition activities. 4. Hilton Hotel Discount: Hilton Hotel offers a discount for athletes staying at their properties. Rooms can be booked by using the Hilton Promotion/Offer code on or by going to: 5. Merchandise discounts: Athletes that stay at the Olympic Training Center will be given a discount of 15% off of all merchandise. Simply present the OTC ID to receive this discount. 6. Airline Discount: United Airlines offers a friends and family discount for USOC meetings and events. Athletes, friends and family paying their own way to travel to a USOC function can contact the United Airlines Olympic Travel Desk ( ), and request that the reservation agent apply the USOC discount when paying with their personal credit card. 7. USOC Athlete Career Program (Attachment F). 8. USOC/DeVry Academic Performance Partnership (contact respective HPD/National Teams Manager/Associate Director for details and information). 9. USOC Tuition Grants (contact respective HPD/National Teams Manager/Associate Director for details and information). 10. Use of the designation of National team member in non-commercial situations. 11. For additional resources and information available to athletes (Athlete Marketing, Athletes Advisory Council, Medical Services, etc.) go to Athletes. 12. U.S. Paralympics National Team uniform. National team athletes will be provided cycling competition and casual apparel for training and competition. Guidelines for apparel outlined in the team rules and athlete handbook for each competition or team activity. 13. Supplemental Athlete Support (Attachment C) EMERGING ATHLETES Athletes who meet the Emerging standards during 2016, at a USA Cycling or UCI sanctioned race that includes competition for para-cyclists, may be invited to participate in selected U.S. Paralympics Cycling Program activities as outlined below. Invitation is at the discretion of the Director, Paralympic Cycling High Performance, in consultation with coaching staff. Camps: Consideration for attendance at camps listed on page 2 will be determined by the Director, Paralympic Cycling High Performance. Athletes invited to official team events or activities must be internationally classified by the UCI OR nationally classified by U.S. Paralympics Cycling and hold a Paralympic-eligible sport class as per the UCI and/or U.S. Paralympics master list and hold a current USA Cycling license.

7 2016 PROGRAM ACTIVITIES The 2016 program activities are listed on page two. Athletes will be required to attend all 2016 activities included in their personal performance plan which will be developed in conjunction with the Head Coach, and High Performance Director, Paralympic Cycling. Each athlete is responsible for individual arrangements (including expenses) to attend these activities (i.e. travel, lodging, accommodation, entries) unless otherwise indicated in the activity invitation. National Team athletes are required to obtain a 2016 USA Cycling International Racing License. Camps Consideration for attendance at camps listed on page 2 will be determined by the Cycling High Performance Director in consultation with U.S. Paralympics Cycling coaching staff. Competitions: For UCI international competitions during 2016, athletes will earn Team USA roster nominations (regardless of National Team status) based on the published selection criteria for the event. Competitions that are Nations Events (open only to athletes nominated to the official Team USA roster by U.S. Paralympics), or where U.S. Paralympics will enter athletes an official Team USA roster, are indicated by a Team USA annotation on the event schedule on page 2. o International (UCI) Competitions that are open events (where athletes can compete as part of Team USA or as independents) are indicated by an Open annotation on the event schedule on page 2.

8 2016 OPERATION GOLD U.S. Paralympics will award Operation Gold funds in Cycling based off of the results at the 2016 UCI Para-cycling Track and the 2016 Paralympic Games, as outlined below. Place World Championships 1 st year in quad Paralympic Sport Payment Schedule World Championships 2 nd year in quad World Championships 3 rd year in quad Paralympic Year* 1 st $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $5,000 2 nd $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $3,500 3 rd $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,500 4 th $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 5 th $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 6 th $500 $500 $500 * = In the Paralympic year, athletes are eligible for multiple medals won. In the Paralympic Games year, multiple Operation Gold Awards will be paid to qualifying athletes. Teams and individuals must finish in one of the top-three places at the Paralympic Games to qualify for Operation Gold awards. In non-olympic/paralympic years, Operation Gold Awards are limited to one award per athlete in a program year. Athletes who qualify in multiple events during a non-olympic/paralympic year will only receive the highest award amount for which he/she qualified at the specified competition. For Paralympic sports in non-paralympic years, individuals must finish in one of the top six (6) places and among the top 50% of the athletes who started the event to qualify for Operation Gold Awards. Teams must finish in one of the top four (4) places to qualify for Operation Gold Awards.

9 Attachment A 2016 U.S. Paralympics Cycling Standards Road (Time Per Kilometer) Class National Standard Talent Pool (105%) Emerging (115%) Bicycle TT Men C1 01: : :49.87 Bicycle TT Men C2 01: : :45.55 Bicycle TT Men C3 01: : :42.67 Bicycle TT Men C4 01: : :37.72 Bicycle TT Men C5 01: : :35.14 Handcycle TT Men H1 02: : :14.30 Handcycle TT Men H2 01: : :13.46 Handcycle TT Men H3 01: : :52.33 Handcycle TT Men H4 01: : :50.49 Handcycle TT Men H5 01: : :53.04 Trike TT Men T1 02: : :42.61 Trike TT Men T2 01: : :04.88 Tandem TT men B 01: : :29.72 Bicycle TT Women C1 01: : :15.42 Bicycle TT Women C2 01: : :03.64 Bicycle TT Women C3 01: : :03.89 Bicycle TT Women C4 01: : :57.10 Bicycle TT Women C5 01: : :50.19 Handcycle TT Women H1 04: : :54.74 Handcycle TT Women H2 03: : :39.95 Handcycle TT Women H3 02: : :19.47 Handcycle TT Women H4 01: : :16.41 Handcycle TT Women H5 01: : :09.41 Trike TT Women T1 03: : :28.55 Trike TT Women T2 02: : :26.30 Tandem TT Women B 01: : :41.25

10 Attachment A (continued) 2016 U.S. Paralympics Cycling Standards Track (Time per Event) Class / Event National Standard Talent Pool (105%) Emerging (115%) C1 Men 1 Km TT 01: : :33.86 C2 Men 1 Km TT 01: : :32.91 C3 Men 1 km TT 01: : :26.54 C4 Men 1 km TT 01: : :21.74 C5 Men 1 km TT 01: : :19.75 Tandem Men 1km TT 01: : :15.87 C1 Women 500m TT 00: : :57.66 C2 Women 500m TT 00: : :53.96 C3 Women 500m TT 00: : :54.04 C4 Women 500m TT 00: : :48.21 C5 Women 500m TT 00: : :46.38 Tandem Women 1km TT 01: : :24.18 C1 Men 3k Pursuit 04: : :59.6 C2 Men 3k Pursuit 04: : :41.4 C3 Men 3k Pursuit 03: : :25.5 C4 Men 4k Pursuit 04: : :41.6 C5 Men 4k Pursuit 04: : :36.3 Tandem Men 4k Pursuit 04: : :17.6 C1 Women 3k Pursuit 05: : :55.1 C2 Women 3k Pursuit 04: : :20.7 C3 Women 3k Pursuit 04: : :19.9 C4 Women 3k Pursuit 04: : :00.5 C5 Women 3k Pursuit 04: : :42.7 Tandem Women 3k Pursuit 03: : :18.9 Attachment B 2016 U.S. Paralympics Cycling Direct Athlete Support 1. DAS is processed monthly on the first Friday of each month. 2. Athletes are eligible for DAS at the beginning of the month following nomination to the National Team(s). 3. DAS is provided to athletes that are in compliance with 2016 Athlete Agreement obligations and personal performance plan obligations. If an athlete is not current with the agreement/plan obligations and/or USADA on the first day of the month in which the payment is being made, the athlete s payment will be withheld until he/she is compliant. 4. U.S. Paralympics will provide DAS for multi-sport athlete in ONLY one sport. In conjunction with the respective NGB/HPMO High Performance Director(s) the multisport athlete shall designate the primary ( A ) sport in which they wish to receive DAS.

11 5. Athletes sanctioned by USADA, WADA and/or the respective sport IF for a doping violation are not eligible for DAS, regardless of any National Team(s) status, during the period of such sanction. 6. Athletes sanctioned by the IPC and/or the respective sport IF for classification Intentional Misrepresentation are not eligible for DAS, regardless of any National Team(s) status, during the period of such sanction. 7. DAS will only be paid once the Athlete Support Designee Form has been completed and submitted (annual basis). 8. Athlete support is paid directly to the athlete. National Team athletes are responsible for understanding and maintaining their own eligibility status with other organizations where applicable (i.e. NCAA, NFHS, etc.), and may choose to decline direct athlete support payments in order to retain high school or collegiate eligibility. 9. Athlete support is contingent upon athletes adhering to the National Team agreement and their individual athlete performance plan Cycling Direct Athlete Support Amounts Team Status Level 2016 Monthly Payment National A Team $1, National B Team $ National C Team $400.00

12 Attachment C 2016 U.S. Paralympics Cycling Additional Athlete Support Programs COACHING SUPPORT U.S. Paralympics Cycling will provide individual coaching support for National Team athletes in All athletes must communicate their preferred personal coach to the Cycling High Performance Director upon being named to the team. All coaches must hold a USA Cycling certification or hold a UCI Coaching Diploma. Agreements with all coaches (including payment terms) will be negotiated by the Cycling High Performance Director. Supplemental Athlete Support (SAS) National Team Athletes will receive a stipend for the year to support expenses such as: equipment, travel, training, and supplemental coaching. U.S. Paralympics does not fund National Team athletes to attend Trials/National Championships/selection events; however, attendance at these events may be required as per the athlete s Personal Performance Plan. Term 1 (January 1 July 31, 2016) National A Team $1,750 National B Team $1,100 National C Team $750 Term 2 (August 1 December 31, 2016) National A Team $4,750 National B Team $4,750 National C Team $400 *National Team Athletes in Term 1 must use their SAS by July 31, 2016 or they will forfeit the remainder. The 2016 procedure for Supplemental Athlete Support is included on the website at PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE SUPPORT Additional performance incentives will be provided to athletes who attain results at UCI Paracycling C1 events and Road World Cup Events including results for team competitions when competing as a member of Team USA*. Place / Participants UCI C1 Events (Overall finish ranking within sport class) World Cups (Place within sport class per individual race) 1 st Field with > 2 Participants $ $ nd Field with > 3 Participants $ $ rd Field with > 4 Participants $ $ *No incentives will be paid to athletes who race at UCI events as independents or as part of a trade team. Athletes who wish to compete at C1 events for Team USA must be named to the Team USA roster for the event, and must be entered by U.S. Paralympics.

13 OTHER SUPPORT Equipment National Team athletes may have access to National Team equipment, including but not limited to: Bicycles/trikes/handcycles (or frames/forks) Components and Wheels Power meters Specialty helmets Race-specific competition apparel Trainers and rollers All National Team equipment will be inventoried and distributed based on a) Team status, and b) medal potential. Equipment will be issued at the discretion of the Cycling High Performance Director in consultation with the U.S. Paralympics Cycling coaching staff. All national Team athletes using equipment owned by U.S. Paralympics will be required to sign the National Team Equipment Agreement Form and will be responsible for any damage or loss to the equipment. Special Pricing National Team athletes may have access to special pricing from official partners and suppliers of U.S. Paralympic Cycling. Details and policies will be communicated to athletes on a case-bycase basis by the Cycling High Performance Director throughout the 2016 season.

14 Attachment D 2016 U.S. Paralympics Cycling Elite Athlete Health Insurance (EAHI) The USOC agrees to provide up to 16 EAHI slots to athletes who meet the eligibility and criteria. The approved EAHI eligibility and criteria for EAHI is as follows: Athletes must be currently training and competing to receive EAHI and they must sign the 2016 Athlete Agreement and Athlete Support Designee Form. All 2016 National Team Cycling athletes are eligible for EAHI. Should there be more athletes than slots available, the decision to award EAHI will be based on which athlete(s) have the best opportunity to medal at the Paralympic Games in 2016 or Should there be any available slots after all eligible athletes [who request and] have been awarded EAHI, those slots will remain unused. MEDEX Insurance Every athlete enrolled in the Elite Athlete Health Insurance Program also receives MEDEX Plus as part of the benefits. MEDEX Plus provides: Medical Assistance Services (i.e., locate nearest doctors or hospitals, facilitate hospital payments, and monitor case) ** Travel Assistance (i.e., replacement of lost/stolen travel documents, translation services, travel arrangements) ** Destination Services (i.e., pre-travel information, travel & health information, real-time security intelligence) ** Personal Security Services (i.e., political evacuation, security evacuation) ** Medical Evacuation - In the event of a medical emergency, MEDEX will arrange & pay for a medically supervised evacuation to the nearest medical facility or return to point of origin. Repatriation Services - In the case of an injury or an unexpected illness resulting in death, MEDEX will coordinate & pay for the return of remains to your home country. **This is assistance only and does not cover the cost of any services provided. MEDEX Assist also offers a benefit referred to as TravMed Abroad. This supplemental benefit is offered at an additional cost to you of $3/day and can only be purchased when traveling outside the U.S. What does TravMed Abroad provide? The same services as MEDEX Plus, but in addition, TravMed covers the cost of medical services on a secondary basis to any personal insurance already in place (if you have no personal insurance, TravMed becomes the primary insurer) after a $25.00 deductible. Illness and injuries, including sport injuries, are covered by TravMed Abroad. Some reasons why USOC & NGB team members may consider purchasing TravMed Abroad are as follows: Personal travel outside the US Athletes traveling outside the US for training or competition Delegates & family members traveling with athletes

15 High deductible medical plans HOW TO PURCHASE: Call $13/per trip for a maximum of 30 days or an annual pass at a cost of $34 per year with unlimited use for MEDEX Plus; or $3/day for TravMed Abroad To receive the above discounted rate, you must identify that you are an elite athlete with the USOC/U.S. Paralympics Qualified athletes can direct specific questions about EAHI to: ext 3 Office FAX eahi@usoc.org USOC National Dental Referral Program EAHI does not include a dental plan. However, basic dental services may be available through the USOC National Dental Referral Program which consists of a network of volunteer dentists who have agreed to provide screening exams and/or routine (non-elective) dental care to Elite Athletes only. Dependents are not covered under this program. For further information or to determine if there is a volunteer dentist in your area, please call the USOC s Sports Medicine Department at Ext. 2 or nmn@usoc.org. Dental network providers: Provider-Database/Dentist Vision Plan EAHI does not include a vision plan. However, the USOC Sports Medicine Department currently runs a vision program for athletes eligible for EAHI to receive up to a year supply of Johnson & Johnson or Bausch and Lomb contact lenses free of charge. To participate in this program, please send a current prescription (within the past six months) to: USOC Sports Medicine Department, Attn: Vision Program, One Olympic Plaza, Colorado Springs, CO 80909; fax: (719) ; nmn@usoc.org. Please include name, date of birth, sport, and U.S. mailing address where contact lenses should be mailed. Dependents are not covered under this program.

16 Attachment E U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) Information on Medications and Supplements. Three key resources for athletes are Global Drug Reference Online (Global DRO), Drug Reference Line (DRL), and the wallet card. DRL: within the US and outside of the US. This resource is available Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4 PM. Wallet card: available in the publications link Everything on meds, supplements, and TUEs can be found under this link: Testing. The United States Olympic Committee, (USOC) National Governing Bodies, (NGBs) and the World Anti-doping Agency (WADA) Code have authorized USADA to test any athlete who: Is a member of a license holder of a NGB Is participating at an Event or Competition sanctioned by the USOC or a NGB or participating at an Event or Competition in the United States sanctioned by an IF Is a foreign athlete who is present in the United States Has given his/her consent to Testing by USADA or who has submitted a Whereabouts Filing to USADA or an IF within the previous 12 months and has not given his/her NGB written notice of retirement Has been named by the USOC or an NGB to an international team or who is included in the USADA Registered Testing Pool (USADA RTP) or is competing in a qualifying event to represent the USOC or NGB in international competition Is a United States Athlete or foreign Athlete present in the United States who is serving a period of ineligibility on account of an anti-doping rule violation and has not given prior written notice of retirement to the his/her NGB and USADA or the applicable foreign antidoping agency or foreign sport association Is being tested by USADA under authorization from the USOC, an NGB, IF, any NADO, WADA, the International Olympic Committee (IOC), International Paralympic Committee, (IPC), or the organizing committee of any Event or Competition. Some of these athletes may be added to the USADA RTP if they meet NGB, USOC, or USADA criteria. Athletes are notified by of their inclusion in the pool and rights and responsibilities as being a part of the pool. Everything testing can be found here: Also, the Sample Collection Video: is a helpful tool for those who have never been through the process. Key Resources: PDFs of all USADA Publications:

17 Attachment F Athlete Career and Education Program ( ACE ) About ACE The Athlete Career and Education Program delivers high quality, comprehensive career and education services aimed at enhancing performance and personal development to both current and retired Team USA athletes. Since its launch in April 2014, the USOC is committed to working with the nation's top employers and educational institutions to guide Team USA athletes in their successful transition away from elite sport. The ACE Program helps place eligible athletes in flexible job and education opportunities that afford them the time and financial resources necessary to train and prepare for competition. Through the program, athletes gain valuable, hands-on work experience, as well as essential tools and training to make informed decisions about their career transition, including: Career planning and development Job-placement assistance Transition counseling and support Networking opportunities Academic advising ACE Services Careers Whether you are looking for a part-time job while training, preparing for your career transition, or determining next steps, athlete career coaches provide individual support and connect you with the best resources to achieve success. Education The ACE Program has a number of education resources to meet your unique needs. Team USA athletes are eligible for scholarships through DeVry University and the USOC. Mentorship COMING SOON ACE Mentor Network offers 1-on-1 live video mentorship with a network of Olympians, Paralympians, and business professionals who help Team USA athletes achieve their goals. ACE Opportunities DICK s Sporting Goods is Hiring! DICK s Sporting Goods is providing Team USA hopefuls with employment opportunities to help you focus on training for the Olympic or Paralympic Games. DICK s is committed to supporting athletes with flexible schedules and competitive compensation. Login to the ACE Portal at TeamUSA.org/ACE and explore the employment opportunities that are available. Register for the ACE Program Through the online platform, athletes have the ability to proactively seek advice from a career coach, search and apply for jobs, learn more about resume building, interview preparation, professional seminars and other networking opportunities. Register at TeamUSA.org/ACE.

18 Attachment G 2016 U.S. Paralympics Cycling National Team Procedures & Obligations Cycling Team Procedures Failure to comply with the Athlete Obligations listed below, violating the Athlete Agreement and/or not complying with cycling team agreements and policies will result in a suspension of DAS and/or removal from the 2016 National Team Cycling Athlete Obligations Maintain compliance with U.S. Paralympics Athlete Agreement Maintain compliance with 2016 Athlete Personal Performance Plan Comply with the 2016 U.S. Paralympic Cycling Athlete Code of Conduct Comply with USADA, UCI, IPC, and WADA anti-doping policies Comply with the U.S. Paralympics Cycling Team Uniform Agreement (Attachment K)

19 Attachment H 2016 U.S. Paralympics Cycling Resident Program U.S. Paralympics Cycling will conduct a Resident Program at the Colorado Springs (CSOTC) and Chula Vista (CVOTC) Olympic Training Centers. The core of the program will be at the CSOTC beginning January 2015, and continuing through the 2016 Paralympic Games. Athletes accepted as part of the program may reside in dormitories at the CSOTC and/or off campus at the CS or CSOTC. Specific training and competition will be geared to individual athlete needs, but generally will include 8-14 hours per week of training with other resident athletes, or independently. Eligibility: Be at least 18 years of age (UCI Minimum racing age for Para-cycling). Be a current U.S. citizen eligible to represent the USA in the Paralympic Games. High school age applicants must be enrolled in high school and maintain a 2.7 GPA. Program staff will strongly recommend online courses or enrolling in private school to best facilitate both school and training requirements. Applicants who take college courses must maintain a 2.0 GPA. Be willing to submit to a complete health profile coordinated by USOC Sports Medicine including thorough medical history and comprehensive physical examination. Requirements: (including but not limited to) Commitment to reside in Colorado Springs from January 1 December 31, with a review every six months and renewal application each calendar year Strict adherence to the Athlete Performance Plan Sport science testing Sport psychology sessions Nutrition counseling Community outreach and involvement Media training Acceptance and Application Acceptance to the Resident Program will be at the sole discretion of U.S. Paralympics and all positions available in the Resident Program will not necessarily be filled. Evaluation of athletes for acceptance to the Resident Program will consider a wide range of factors including: Space availability. Meeting and maintaining a minimum emerging standard (Attachment A) per the athlete s specific event/sport class. Athlete s current home training environment. Potential for the athlete to medal at the World Championships/Paralympic Games. Projected impact of the Cycling Resident Program on the athlete s medal potential. Athlete s desire and willingness to commit fully to the Resident Program training. Training compatibility with other resident athletes. Relevant performance data from current quadrennium. The application and all necessary forms for the Resident Program are available at Any athlete who wishes to participate must apply and be accepted into the Resident Program. Coaching Staff Resident athletes will have their training overseen by the U.S. Paralympics Cycling Head Coach.

20 Track World Championships Attachment I Points Table: 2015 Results Point totals include each athlete s best two individual results from the World Championships (Track or Road) and Point totals include each athlete s single best result (if any) from *any* team event and Maniago World Cup 1 Yverdon World Cup 2 Point totals include each athlete s best two individual results from the World Cups (Maniago, Yverdon, Elzach, Pietermaritzburg) *No points are awarded for last place in any event. Elzach World Cup 3 Road World Championships Pietermaritzburg World Cup 4 TT IP TS TT RR Relay TT RR Relay TT RR Relay TT RR Relay TT RR Relay 1 st nd rd th th th th

21 **No points awarded for last place Attachment J 2015 Combined Ranking