Selection Procedures

1. Athletes who meet the eligibility requirements will select themselves onto Team USA for the NACAC Cross Country Championships via descending order of finish in the relevant event at the 2008 USA Cross Country Championships (hereafter known as the "selection event").
2. Athletes must commit to a spot on Team USA no later than 12:00 p.m., February 17, 2008 or they will forfeit their place on that squad. Athletes must confirm their commitment to the team with the USATF. Contact information will be provided at Team Sign-up at the selection event.
3. If an athlete declines a spot on Team USA (or fails to commit as per #2 above), that spot will be offered to the next finisher in the relevant race at the selection event until the team is filled.
4. Team Size: Team USA will field a team of up to four (4) athletes in the senior men's race, the senior women's, junior men's, and junior women's races.
5. Alternates: Alternates will select themselves following the above procedures and be named to the team if a drop-out occurs prior to a final date set by the Cross Country Council chair in consultation with the National Office.
6. Alteration: USATF reserves the right, based on consultation with the USOC and the State Department, to alter the conditions of travel for this team trip, or to cancel the trip if conditions in the host country warrant.