High Performance Squads Explained

Gold (AIS Athlete Category – Podium and Podium Ready)

Athletes and/or athlete and horse combinations that have achieved medal performances at the most recent World Equestrian Games/and or Olympic Games and also considered capable of a medal performance at the upcoming World Equestrian or Olympic Games. (AIS Athlete Category – Podium)

Or 

Athletes and/or athlete and horse combinations who were members of a team and placed 4th to 8th or Individual Top 20 finishes at the most recent World Equestrian Games/and or Olympic Games and considered capable of progressing to AIS Athlete Category – Podium within the next two years. (AIS Athlete Category – Podium Ready)

Green (AIS Athlete Category – Podium Potential)

Athlete and/or Athlete and Horse Combinations considered capable of progressing to Gold (AIS Athlete Category - Podium or Podium Ready) within the next 4 years. (AIS Athlete Category – Podium Potential)

Next (AIS Athlete Category - Developing and Emerging)

An athlete who is considered capable of progressing to at least Green (AIS Athlete Category - Podium Potential) within the next 2 years. (AIS Athlete Category – Developing and Emerging) 

READ MORE 

Within the disciplines there are different criteria, please refer to the below for the specific requirements:  

Eventing_High_Performance_Squad-Criteria_2017.pdf

The Para-Equestrian Squad Criteria is under review and will be announced in due time. 

Related Links:

Australia's Winning Edge Athlete Categories 

AIS National Athlete Pathway Framework - FTEM Model 

STATE BRANCHES