Rio nomination looms for European based hopefuls
Five Australian Para-Equestrian athletes will head to Deauville, France from 8-10th April for the first of the European nomination events for Australian team selection. Athletes vying for team selection are required to gain an overall percentage of 67% or above in the Team or Individual test in at least two of the three nominated Paralympic European Selection Events.
The athletes competing at Deauville are:
Chelsea Higgins –Grade 3
Elizabeth Sobecki – Grade 3
Kate Umback – Grade 3
Amelie White – Grade 4
Nicki Doogue – Grade 4
Further nomination events will be held at Waregam BEL (21-23 April), Mannheim GER (5-7 May) and Roosendaal NED (19-21 May). Team nominations date is set for 27th May.
The final Australian based nomination event will be held at the Sydney CDI from 6-9 April.
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