Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games Para athlete application

In applying to be considered for nomination and selection to the New Zealand Paralympic Team to compete at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, I acknowledge, agree and declare that:

I have been provided with access via the PNZ website to a copy of: the Paralympics New Zealand Inc.(“PNZ”) Selection Regulation for the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games (“PNZ Selection Regulation”); and the Nomination Criteria (as set out in the PNZ Selection Regulation) for my Sport; and I agree to be bound by the terms of these documents.

My application will be considered and determined in accordance with the PNZ Selection Regulation.

Any right of appeal and the process for such an appeal in relation to my non-nomination or non-selection must be exercised in accordance with the procedures set out in the PNZ Selection Regulation.

If PNZ (in consultation with the relevant National Sports Organisation (“NSO”) certifies that this Para Athlete Application is correct, I agree to complete, sign and return to PNZ prior to the Nomination Date a Para Athlete Agreement which will come into effect only if and when I am selected by PNZ to the New Zealand Paralympic Team NZPT).

The decision whether or not to nominate me to PNZ for selection to the NZPT is subject to the Nomination Criteria for my Sport and is at the discretion of the sport specific selectors of my Sports Organisation (“SSS”).

The decision whether or not to nominate me to PNZ for selection to the NZPT is subject to the Nomination Criteria for my Sport and is at the discretion of the sport specific selectors of my Sports Organisation (“SSS”).

In the event that the SSS nominates me to PNZ for selection to the NZPT, I acknowledge that I am not guaranteed to be selected. The decision of whether or not to select me in the NZPT is subject to the PNZ Selection Regulation and is at the discretion of the PNZ Selectors Panel.

I am a member of my Sports Organisation.

I have met all the eligibility requirements of the International Paralympic Committee (“IPC”) as specified on the IPC website, including the sport-specific classification and designated classification, and any other applicable International Federation (“IF”) requirements for participation in the Paralympic Games.

I am a New Zealand citizen and hold a New Zealand passport.

I have not breached, nor am I under investigation for breach of, any rules and regulations of my Sports Organisation, PNZ, the IF, the IPC, World Anti-Doping Agency (“WADA”) or Drug Free Sport New Zealand ("DFSNZ").

I have not committed, nor am I under investigation for, any anti-doping offence as defined in the anti-doping policies of my Sports Organisation, PNZ, the IF, the IPC or Drug Free Sport New Zealand (“DFSNZ”).

I am not currently disqualified or suspended under the rules of PNZ, the IF, the IPC or WADA.

I consent to having my name and contact address details registered with DFSNZ for the purpose of out of competition drug testing.

I have agreed to be available for drug testing by DFSNZ and/or any other recognised drug testing authority, and have, and will, comply with the Sports Anti-Doping Rules issued by DFSNZ and adopted by PNZ, including (if requested) registering with WADA and providing accurate up-to-date whereabouts information in accordance with the World Anti-Doping Code.

I can obtain the Sports Anti-Doping Rule and copies of the anti-doping rules, regulations and policies of my Sports Organisation, PNZ, DFSNZ, the IF and the IPC and I agree to be bound by them.

Subject to the Criminal Records (Clean State) Act 2004, I have not been convicted of a criminal offence punishable by a term of imprisonment.

I further declare that no charge in respect of any criminal offence punishable by a term of imprisonment, or anti-doping violation, is pending against me.

I have not acted in any manner to bring myself, my Sport, my NSO or PNZ into public disrepute.

I am not currently suffering any physical or mental health impairment (other than the known impairments for which I have been classified pursuant to the IPC’s classification system) that might prevent me from competing in the Paralympic Winter Games to the highest possible standard.

I will notify PNZ of any changes to my contact details as set out above. Any failure by me to do so may be to my detriment as any announcement regarding the nomination and selection of the NZPT will be notified of these details.

I agree to the collection of personal information about me, including size of clothing, biographical details, photos and associated imagery, the results of any health/medical examinations undertaken to assess my fitness, and the usage and storage of such information, for the purposes of consideration of my nomination (if any) by my NSO and selection (if any) by PNZ.

I have been invited to take independent advice on the terms of this Para Athlete Long List Application and its implications, and I have been given reasonable opportunity to so.