Merge pull request #17 from goodtune/amend-seeding-clause

Approved by the FIT Board in October meeting.

Author: goodtune

_policy/event-structure-seeding.md

@@ -4,8 +4,8 @@ title: Event Structure & Seeding Policy
 approval_authority: Sport Development Director
 responsible_officer: Event Commission Chair
 first_approved: 2016-10-25
-last_amended: null
-effective_date: null
+last_amended: 2018-10-24
+effective_date: 2018-10-24
 review_date: 2020-10-01
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@@ -89,6 +89,12 @@ permits subsequent cycles may be included on the proviso that all cycles are com
 ### Seeding
 
 -   Seeding is to be determined by a team's world ranking 90 days prior to the event commencing
+    -   When returning to an event the most recent gold, silver and bronze medalists, plus the
+        semi-finalist, will retain their finishing position and become the first, second, third and
+        fourth seeds, respectively, in place of their world ranking.
+    -   The remaining seeds are awarded based on world rankings where the nation has ranking points.
+    -   After all teams with world ranking points have been seeded remaining teams will be drawn in
+        a lottery.
 -   The [FIT World Ranking Policy] details the method used to determine world rankings
 
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