A new qualification system was created for both slalom and sprint canoeing at the 2012 Games.

For the Copa Sudamericana, the qualification system changes every year.

The 2012 Championship was the second for which the new qualification system was used.

For the athletics competitions at the 2012 Summer Olympics the following qualification systems were in place.

The qualification system for the teams 4-7 to qualify for Kvalserien was changed this season.

For the swimming competitions at the 2008 Olympics the following qualification systems were in place.

A new qualification system has been set up for both slalom and sprint canoeing at these games.

The entire qualification system for the U-19 World Cup was revamped in 2009.

There has been a late change in the qualification system which the Canadian federation has appealed.

The qualification system for the finals also remained unchanged.