DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOLS COUNTRY WEEK
KEY INFORMATION
District High Schools Country Week is open to schools that have the official classification of District High School, students enrolled at SIDE are also eligible. Other school participation will be considered on application. It is an annual event for country schools to participate in Badminton, Basketball [B, G & Mixed], Futsal, Hockey [Mixed], Netball [Girls], Touch Football and Volleyball [Mixed].Â
COMPETITION SPECIFICS | |
| Date | Monday 18 September – Thursday 21 September 2023 Note: DHS Country Week competition days run from Monday to Thursday |
| Eligibility | Participants must be full time students up to and including Year 10. The maximum age of any participating student is under 17 years as at 30th June in the year of competition. i.e. students must be born after 30 June 2006. |
| Cost | Schools who compete in the carnival share the costs for this event. The figure payable is $55 per student, based on minimum team numbers i.e. 5 in a Basketball team and 6 in Volleyball. |
TIMELINE | ||
Main Bulletin Published | Friday 13 Dec 2022 | T4 Wk 10 |
Nominations Due | Friday 2 June 2023 | T2 Wk 6 |
Sport Confirmation to Schools | Friday 28 July 2023 | T3 Wk 2 |
Draft Fixtures Published | From Fri 4 August 2023 | T3 Wk 3 |
School Information Returns Due | Friday 18 August 2023 | T3 Wk 5 |
Final Fixtures on Website | Friday 1 September | T3 Wk 7 |
Submission of Bona Fides | Friday 1 September | T3 Wk 7 |
ACTIVE ACHIEVERS
The award procedure is as follows:
- Each school involved in DHS Country Week has the opportunity to nominate a maximum of two female and two male students.
- The nominated students should:
- portray positive images about health and well being,
- be actively involved in school and/or community activities,
- be attending District High Schools Country Week.
- This document can be used as a guide:
Active Achiever Awards Criteria
- Each student nominated will be individually congratulated and receive a certificate of recognition at the Opening Ceremony.
Complete and submit this online nomination form:
Active Achievers Nomination Form
Nominations close: Friday 8 September 2023
SERVICE AWARDSÂ
SSWA recognises that members of the school sport family should be duly recognised for their work, service and commitment to school sport. School Sport WA recognises this contribution through the following awards:
School Sport WA Service Award (5 years, 10 years and 15 years)
School Sport WA Outstanding Service Award
Life Membership of School Sport WA
School Sport WA uses data provided on the School Information Form to identify Service Award recipients. Schools also have the ability to nominate staff using the below nomination form.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Merchandise | Event Merchandise will be on sale at Bendat Basketball Centre, or can be ordered online prior to the event. Online Store Click HERE (When Available) |
Venue Risk Management | Venue Risk Management Information Click HERE (When Available) |
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