• 1. 1500m standards are for a track time performance only.
• 2. Mile – 10000m standards are track/road, but must be a non-aided, certified, road course.
• 3. Marathon and Half Marathon – Certain courses are ineligible for consideration (i.e., St. George). Please check with the ODP Committee for the listing of eligible courses.

You must complete the participation portion of the Mustangs ODP requirements. As ODP status is approved on a 6-mth period basis, there are a minimum of 3 races per period each athlete needs to achieve.

In the Spring period (1/1- 6/31), two races have to come from the Mustangs bonus list (Appendix A) with at least one of them being a Provincial or National Championship event. Additionally, mandatory availability for participation in the _________________ is required as the 3rd event.

In the Fall period (7/1- 12/31), again two races from the bonus list with at least one being a _______________ event (XC/roads), plus the mandatory Provincial or National Championships as the 3rd event.

First and foremost, we are a TEAM and we have team requirements. The events listed below help foster a strong team ethic and are important to our sponsors and in turn they are important to us. Additionally, if you would like to take advantage of the perk of entry into our selected track meets, you will need to fulfill your part of the team participation requirement.

To take advantage of the bonus structure, an athlete needs to have met the participation requirements, be in good standing as outlined above, participate in fund raising events and post on our social media channels about their performance.

Fundraising Events:

Social Media Requirements: As a top Canadian distance running club, we recognize the importance and impact of social media. As an ODP athlete, social media exposure is a crucial component to team rapport and communication, but it also impacts the reputation of the each athlete, the team and its sponsors.

All ODP athletes are expected to use social media to promote the club, teammates and sponsors in a positive manner. You may be asked to generate individual accounts on social channels such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat etc. We also ask that you post to, link or tag to the Mustangs Endurance Group or ODP approved sponsor (or sponsor) websites. If you post regularly on non-running related subject matters, it may be best to set up a separate club related account to ensure compliance with this policy. If you are unsure how best to effectively use social media for the benefit of the club and its sponsors, the ODP Social Media Manager is available to assist you. Desired social media participation includes workouts completed, race schedules, running-relevant pictures/videos, comments/quotes, interviews or articles for blogs/websites, etc.

As an ODP athlete in good standing with the club, each athlete agrees all Mustangs social media activities will be respectful, appropriate for the club and other competitors generally. Use of social media for harassment, abuse or in violation of third-party copyrights is grounds for termination from the ODP program. You are responsible for your posts and content. Avoid rants, blame and complaints when posting regarding the club and its sponsors; if in doubt, check with a fellow team mate before posting.

The Mustangs Olympic Development Program (ODP) is divided into two tiers, each of which has its own qualification standards, with associated benefits and support tied to the level of achievement with each qualification period.