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 C card threshold standard must ensure that this performance is recognised on Athletics Canada's 1999 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. Should B card maintenance be approved for the current carding year, B carded athletes will be notified.
All athletes are subject to a review based on their level of performance over the years.
This includes athletes who were carded at A or B 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. For most events, an athlete's best two performances are used.