The Selection Committee is the team of people who decide which applications are accepted fully, accepted as reserves or alternates, and rejected ahead of a BattleBots season. It also consists of the individuals who assess candidates’ performance, engagement, and potential for future engagement. It is important that the Selection Committee avoid any potential conflicts of interest. This article explains what these conflicts are and how to address them when reviewing applications.
Applicants are evaluated on their past work, the significance of the proposed project, and the originality of the proposal. The selection committee includes Post staff members and external experts on the subject matter. The committee carefully evaluates each proposal to ensure it meets the rigorous standards of the program.
A number of questions remain about who will make the final World Selection Committee roster. The men’s team is largely set, but the women still have some issues to iron out. It’s a complex situation with multiple factors at play, including the fact that Malone was left off the team after qualifying for the all-around at camp, and the U.S. is trying to balance the needs of an all-arounder (Biles) and a pommel horse specialist (Nedoroscik).
In addition to the usual criteria, the Selection Committee will consider Torvik, which provides an objective metric for predicting playoff success. Using data from past seasons, the metric shows how many more wins a team should expect to have than a bubble team, based on the teams’ schedules. It will also use a resume-based metric called WAB, which calculates a team’s net win percentage – or NET – based on how well the team has done against its opponents.
The final Selection Committee roster will be announced at the end of Selection Camp, which runs Oct. 10-13 at USA Gymnastics’ interim training facility. The roster will include six athletes and one non-traveling alternate.
This year’s Selection Committee is made up of eight people from across the country and the globe, representing a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and expertise. The committee’s goal is to provide the most comprehensive, diverse group of nominees possible. The final roster will be a combination of the most qualified people and those who are most passionate about the issues. The final slate will reflect a broad array of perspectives, including those of minority-serving organizations and the LGBT community. The committee is grateful for all of the nominations submitted and is looking forward to a successful event!