2023 Pacific Games in Honiara Solomon Islands – Athlete Expression of Interest now open
by Australian Sailing Team 22 Jul 2023 04:08 BST
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Australian Sailing is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) to represent Australia at the 2023 Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands.
This event is a part of the Australian Pacific Games organised by the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) on behalf of Australian Sailing, providing an important development opportunity for athletes.
Over 5,000 athletes are expected to attend the games. Australia is sending 115 athletes from 24 sports that includes sailing. The sailing team will be made up of:
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Equipment
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Class
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Gender
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Number of Athletes
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Men’s One Person Dinghy
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ILCA 7
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Male
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2
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Women’s On Person Dinghy
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ILCA 6
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Female
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2
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Sail Board
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Windsurfer LT (Heavyweight 79 kilograms and over)
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Male
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1
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Sailboard
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Windsurfer LT (lightweight under 79 kilograms)
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Male
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1
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Sailboard
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Windsurfer LT
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Female
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2
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The 2023 Pacific Games will take place from the 19 November to 2 December 2023. The 2023 Pacific Games is funded by the AOC which covers airfares, coaches and some of the uniform, but interested parties should note that there may be other expenses the athlete may need to cover.
If you, or someone you know, is interested in representing and competing for Australia at the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, please view 2023 Pacific Games Nomination and Selection Criteria and register your interest by applying. The deadline for applications will be 11 August 2023.
You can now view the Athlete Criteria for Nomination and Selection, Athlete Online Registration to the 2023 Australian Pacific Games Team, the Notice of Race and the Official Website.
Australian Sailing is sending two coaching staff to support the eight (8) athlete team to the 2023 Pacific Games. For more information please view the Coaching Staff Nomination Selection Criteria and Coaching Staff Online Registration.
For more information regarding the event or EOI please contact .