AMENDMENTS DUE TO QUALIFICATION EVENT CANCELLATIONS/POSTPONEMENTS FROM COVID-19 COMPLETE [NOVEMBER 3, 2020]*
*Due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, and to protect the health and safety of all participants, domestic and/or international qualification events contemplated in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Selection Procedures may either be canceled or postponed. Because of the unforeseen changes, along with travel restrictions, the Selection Procedures are currently under review and may be amended.
In the event that the procedures are changed or amended, the updates will be posted online and widely distributed as soon as possible. As new developments occur on a daily basis, USA Surfing remains flexible but will act expediently and in a manner to ensure a fair process for all. USA Surfing will keep its athletes informed. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we navigate the challenges this has presented.
The Office of the Athlete Ombuds and its staff (the Athlete Ombuds) offers independent, confidential advice to athletes regarding their rights and responsibilities in the Olympic and Paralympic Movement, and assists athletes with a broad range of questions, disputes, complaints and concerns. The Athlete Ombuds’ focus is to serve athletes who represent the U.S. in international competition. The Athlete Ombuds operates on the core principles of confidentiality and privacy, independence, and impartiality. DUTIES OF THE ATHLETE OMBUDS 1.Provide independent, confidential advice and assistance at no cost to athletes. 2.Assist in the resolution of athlete concerns and disputes through fact-finding, facilitated communication, and mediation. 3.Advocate for fair, transparent, timely and equitably administered policies and processes within the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and its member organizations. Click here for more information
