INTERSTATE GOLF 18s
SELECTION POLICY
Event Details
- School Sport WA (SSWA) participates in the School Sport Australia National Golf Championship for secondary schools (18 years and under).
Eligibility
- 18 Years and Under – All players will be eighteen (18) years of age or under as at the 31st December in the year of competition
- Students must have a Club Handicap which is recognised by Golf Australia
- Students representing state teams must attend schools or TAFE institutions
- SSWA Golf Team is part of the Golf WA pathway
Selectors
- The positions of Coach, Manager and Tour Manager are advertised annually
- Appointed officials will be selectors
Selection Process 18 & Under
- Selectors meet to discuss selection criteria. A squad will be formed & participants will be notified during March.
- Selectors will take account of the performances of players relative to their age through Golf WA State ranking events and the SSWA Championship.
- Champion School event dates are determined by officials and SSWA
- Details and nomination form are posted on the SSWA website
- The State Sporting Associations are asked to distribute information to all affiliated clubs advertising selection information
Nomination
- Players are to nominate for Interstate Team Selection completing an online nomination forms. This is forwarded automatically to the Sports Coordinator and SSWA.
- Successful players are notified at the completion of the selection process when a final team plus reserves is named and invited to attend a Parent Information Session.
- Selectors may replace team members at their discretion should they be ruled out prior to the championship for any reason.
18 & Under Medal Winner Policy
One Medal Winner from the Boy’s team and one from the Girl’s team will be selected based on:
- 25% Individual results
- 50% Matchplay results
- 25% Demonstrated team spirit and attitude.(This judgement will be made by both Managers and the Tour leader in collaboration).