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).