Jason Christie v Cycling New Zealand
Overview:
Appeal against non selection for 2018 Commonwealth Games cycling team – Jason Christie (JC) contended CNZ’s nomination criteria not properly implemented or followed – JC not afforded reasonable opportunity to satisfy the applicable criteria – no material on which nomination decision could reasonably be based – JC’s results merited a place on team ahead of other cyclists – Tribunal acknowledged JC talented cyclist – concluded CNZ selectors followed fair process – appropriately experienced to select team – no basis to consider CNZ decision irrational – appeal dismissed.