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4th ASEAN Para Games
20 to 26 Jan 2008
Nakorn Ratchasima (Korat), Thailand
The ASEAN ParaGames is a biennial multi-sport event held after every Southeast Asian Games for athletes with disabilities. The games are participated by the members of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
The ASEAN ParaGames is under the regulation of the ASEAN Para Sports Federation (APSF). The games are hosted by the same country where the SEA Games takes place.
The 4th ASEAN ParaGames will be held in Nakorn Ratchasima, Thailand in January 2008 under the theme concept: “ FRIENDSHIP, EQUALITY, OPPORTUNITY ”
The objectives of the 4th ASEAN Para Games are:
- To promote friendship and solidarity among persons with disabilities in the Asean Region through sports
- To promote and develop sports for the differently abled
- To rehabilitate and integrate persons with disability into mainstream society through sports.
The 3rd ASEAN Para Games took place from 12 to 25 December 2005 in Manila, Philippines, with participation from 11 countries. Thirty outstanding disabled athletes represented Singapore in 4 sports then – athletics, wheelchair tennis, swimming and sailing. Sailing made its debut as a demonstration sports.
In 2003, Singapore returned with 19 medals in total - 10 gold, 8 silver and 1 bronze. In 2005, Singapore attained 15 gold medals, 10 silver and 9 bronze medals.
For the 4th ASEAN Para Games, Singapore will be sending its best athletes to participate in athletics, badminton, boccia, chess, shooting, swimming, table tennis and wheelchair basketball.
List of FAQ
- How does selection work?
- What criteria does SDSC use to select athletes?
- List of Selected Athletes for 4th ASEAN Para Games
- What happens after I am selected?
- How do I appeal if I am not selected?
- Can I withdraw from the contingent if I am selected?
- I have other enquiries. Who do I contact?
How does selection work?
A series of selection trials has been held since July 2007 to select only the most outstanding as Singapore’s representatives in this prestigious event.
Selection trials for the 4th ASEAN Para Games include:
- National Track and Field Championship 2007
- National Swimming Championship 2007
- National Disability League 2007
- Athletics Selection Trial (September 2007)
Results in these trials will be recorded and compared to the results of previous ASEAN Para Games. Athletes are automatically qualified for the Games if you obtain results similar to or better than the 6th place timing/scores of the previous ASEAN Para Games.
Athletes who have yet to attain such a performance may also be recommended to the Selection Committee for consideration, but however, subjected to an evaluation based on attendance, past performances and potential. You may read more about the selection criteria below.
What criteria does SDSC use to select athletes?
For sports that are measurable in timings, distance, scores, mark etc
You will be considered for selection if:
* the sport/event you are interested to join has your disability category
* you can achieve at least 6th place timing/results of the relevant event in the previous ASEAN Para Games
* you miss the qualifying standard marginally but show potential to equal or surpass it in time for the Games
* you have other credible sporting achievements at accredited championships or competitions
For sports with no quantifiable results or measurable timings (i.e. WC basketball, lawnbowls, WC tennis, soccer)
You will be considered for selection if:
* the sport/event you are interested to join has your disability category
* you have credible comparative results achieved in the past 1 year
Besides the criteria as stated above, the following criteria will also be used for selection:
- Attitude and behavior
- Current skill level and fitness
- Level of commitment and attendance
- Potential for future development
- Ability to demonstrate team spirit and work well with team mates
The selectors may at their discretion give consideration to extenuating circumstances. For this purpose, “extenuating circumstances” mean an inability of the athlete to compete in and/or attend event, training camps or other required attendances arising from:
- Injury or illness
- Equipment failure
- Travel delays
- Bereavement
- Such other circumstances as the selectors may consider to be relevant
List of Selected Athletes for 4th ASEAN Para Games
Congratulations to the following athletes who have been officially selected to participate in 4th ASEAN Para Games:
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What happens after I am selected?
You must:
- Be committed to train regularly;
- Fulfill all other requirements/code of code deemed necessary by SDSC.
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How do I appeal if I am not selected?
An athlete may only appeal to the Selection Appeals Committee if he or she has not been selected by the Selection Committee.
An athlete who is not selected after any of the Selection Trials may appeal that decision to the Selection Appeal Committee if there are supporting details to justify inclusion.
All appeals must be lodged with the Executive Director of the Singapore Disability Sports Council (SDSC) using the Appeal Form within 3 working days of the notification of the decision by the Selection Committee.
The Appeal Form must be accompanied by an appeal fee to SDSC for the costs of the appeal, which sum will only be refunded if the appeal is successful. ( S$100 for sports with quantifiable results/timings; S$300 for sports without quantifiable results/timings)
Download the Appeal Flowchart to know more about how an appeal for inclusion works.
Download the Appeal Form here.
Can I withdraw from the contingent if I am selected?
The responsibility is on the athlete to give serious thought to his or her acceptance of the letter of selection. The athlete must be transparent and honest in communicating, to the Council, any impending issues that may adversely affect participation in the competition that he or she is selected for.
An athlete who has accepted the letter of selection may only withdraw from the selection for the following reasons: -
- Injury sustained during training/accident (certified by a medical doctor);
- Sudden illness (certified by a medical doctor);
- Compassionate grounds (e.g. bereavement of a relative, spouse/child is hospitalized, etc);
- Examinations/work attachments (verified by school /employer); or
- Other unexpected life events that may affect the focus and morale of the athlete.
Should an athlete withdraw from the team without a valid and acceptable reason within 1 month prior to the contingent’s departure, he is liable to SDSC for the reimbursement of any costs incurred during the preparations for the competition.
I have other enquiries. Who do I contact?
Email to 4th ASEAN Para Games Secretariat with subject heading – Query for 4th ASEAN Para Games or call 6342 3501 and ask for 4th ASEAN Para Games Secretariat (Hui Hui).