Dear Elite 10 Year Badminton Athletes,
The Team USA AC is calling for self-nominations to serve as the Team USA AC representative for Badminton. Team USA AC, formerly the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) Athletes’ Advisory Council (“AAC”), serves as the representative group and voice of Team USA athletes. Team USA AC is responsible for broadening communication between the USOPC and active athletes and serves as a source of input and advice to the USOPC board of directors. The Team USA AC consists of at least one Elite 10 Year athlete from each National Governing Body (“NGB”) in which the United States is represented at the Olympic and Pan American Games, one athlete from Sports on the program at Delegation events that are governed and managed by the USOPC, six athletes representing the Paralympic Sport Organizations or NGBs designated to govern a Paralympic sport, and seven athletes elected to serve on leadership by the Team USA AC four serve at-large, two vice chairs and one chair.
The athlete voice is stronger than ever and a vital part of sport governance. Click here to watch a video about the role and work of the Team USA AC. Additionally, attached you will find a Team USA AC Representative Job Description that details the roles and responsibilities of being an athlete rep on the Team USA AC.
If you are interested in the position, please submit a statement of interest to ContactUs@usabadminton.org by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on November 8, 2024 (one minute before MIDNIGHT). Additionally, all conflict of interest disclosures should be made according to the Eligibility requirements of the Team USA AC Bylaws.
Election Timeline:
November 8, 2024 – Self-nominations (including a written statement of intent which may include a resume or any other information pertaining to your athlete ability to serve the Mission of Team USA AC) are due by 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
November 11 – 22, 2024 – USAB will distribute the list of eligible nominees, along with statements of intent and other candidate submissions, disclosures, and voting instructions to eligible voters and run the election until 11:59 PM Pacific Time on November 22, 2024. The USAB athlete with the highest vote total will be the Representative (starting 1 January 2025) and the athlete with the next highest vote total will be named the Alternate.
November 23, 2024 – USAB shall notify Team USA AC Staff of the results.
Team USA AC Onboarding and our first meeting of the Quad will be January 23-January 26th. Elected Representatives will be expected to attend (subject to USOPC rules regarding attendance) with all expenses paid by the USOPC.
USOPC Team USA AC representatives and alternates also serve as athlete directors of the USAB Board of Directors. All Team USA AC members serve on their respective NGB BODs.
More information can be found in the Team USA AC Bylaws and Election and Voting Policy. If you have any questions regarding the role of being a Team USA AC Rep or the election reach out to teamusa.ac@teamusa-ac.org.
Any questions regarding the USAB election should be directed to USAB at John.Ruger@usabadminton.org.