Purpose of the study: To justify and present organizational and managerial model of long term athletes’ selection and orientation system. Researchmethods included:Longitudinal studies and practical work experience with teams and individuals in various sports, analysis of scientific and methodological literature,observations, pedagogic interventions, expert assessmentsand statistical analysis. Results: Projected long term selection and orientation system targeting the achievement of top performance in the Olympic Games includes three levels: training, selection and orientation of the distant reserves; training, selection and orientation of the close reserves; training and selection to the National teams and orientation. Conclusion: The proposed athletes’ long-term selection and orientation organizational and managerial model is associated with formation of the maximal realisation of a particular athlete natural aptitudes training system. Long-term athletic career should be associated with the longitudinal system of athletes’ selection and orientation; the age ranges for high performance longevity in contemporary sports need scientific justification.