This also corresponds to the maximum number of injury cards which may be awarded in any event grouping. To be carded within the event grouping minimum an athlete must be ranked 50th or higher on the carding list. Any athlete having attained their Senior and Developmental card threshold standard must ensure that this performance is recognized on Athletics Canada's 2000 Canadian Outdoor ranking. Only performances on the list of events eligible for carding which comply with Athletics Canada's rules for records will be considered. An injury card application must also be accompanied by a prognosis for a full recovery prior to the following outdoor season.
All athletes are subject to a review based on their level of performance over the years.
Athletes who have been carded for 6 years at the Senior or Developmental level, without progressing to the World Top 8 or World Top 16 card level and are clearly declining in their level of performance over a 3-year period, but still meet the carding criteria for Senior cards, will not be nominated due to lack of improvement. This includes athletes who were carded at World Top 8 or World Top 16 level more than 6 years previously. The third year will not be an injury card year. World or Olympic Team members in the third year who have fulfilled individual event selection criteria. The carding list is assembled by calculating athlete performance and placing points as outlined below.