International Team Selection

International participation is one of the most important incentives for serious sustained 
competitive participation of members.  The alternatives of sending observers overseas or 
importing overseas experts are seen as poor substitutes for international participation, 
which only have merit when a 'new' discipline is 'testing the water'.

Competitive disciplines should be grouped in two classes: 1) Disciplines with Objective 
Performance Parameters (termed as Objective hereafter) i.e. Gliding and Pylon Racing and 
Team Racing, and 2) Disciplines with Subjective Performance Parameters (termed Subjective 
hereafter) i.e. Scale, Aerobatics, Helicopters, Control Line Aerobatics and Scale Jets.

1.	Multi-event team trials are mandatory.
2.	It is highly desirable that models to be flown at international events be competition 
proven.
3.	For Objective disciplines the Interest Group will determine a performance level above 
which prospective team members have to qualify in full consultation with SAMAA Main Committee. 
This would be used for both 'old' and 'new' disciplines. (Old = a discipline with a proven 
international track record; and 'New' a discipline with no track record over the last few 
years.)
4.	For Subjective disciplines: A 'New' discipline will have to 'import' a recognized 
international judge to determine the local level and the Interest Group will determine a 
minimum performance level above which prospective team members have to qualify. For 'Old' 
disciplines the Interest Group will determine a performance level in relation to the highest 
placing SA participant at the previous international event above which prospective team 
members have to qualify. Performance levels to be ratified in full consultation with SAMAA 
Main Committee.