Timothy Madgwick v Mountain Bike New Zealand
Overview:
Appeal against non-selection for NZ Team – appellant chosen for NZ squad but not subsequently selected for NZ team for world champs – selection criteria contain both objective and subjective factors – selectors required to pick strongest team – selection criteria based on domestic and international results with international results given preference – appellant chose to compete internationally with mixed results – selectors considered another rider who competed domestically produced better results and selected him ahead of appellant – selectors entitled to make this assessment – appeal dismissed.