The High Performance Program Management Committee strongly recommends that you read the 2006 selection policy and criteria in full to understand this decision.

We believe we have treated her with respect by giving her a fair opportunity to appeal.

We have discussed the fact that if it comes down to a line-ball decision, we are looking at 2008 and beyond and that exposure to international competition is something we always keep in the back of our mind.

We are actually trying to keep people less excited. It is good but this kid has to get there on her own pace.

It's not a sport you equate with impact injuries but there is a high rate of them.

There are very few issues that concern us more than the safety of our community,