2019 INTERSTATE TOUCH FOOTBALL

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Interstate Event Information

 Interstate Trial Information

Touch Football Interstate Nomination

By submitting this nomination form I agree to the following;

• I have read the Selection Policy
• I will abide by the decisions of the selectors
• My parents are aware of and endorse this nomination
• I understand it is a parent/student responsibility to notify the school of this nomination
• I understand it is a parent/student responsibility to notify event officials of any medical conditions that may affect the student’s well-being during trials

Please Note: All trial fees are to be paid on the day of trials unless stated otherwise.

Please click on the below links to nominate;

12s Boys

12s Girls

15s Boys

15s Girls

Touch Football Interstate Team Selection Policy

Selectors

• The positions of Coach, Manager and Tour Manager are advertised annually through the School Sport WA website
• The appointed Touch Officials, in conjunction with the Touch Organising Committee, will appoint the team selectors to attend the initial selection trials for the squad and the team selection camp
• Selectors may include representatives from various affiliates

Prior to Selection Trials

• Selectors and officials will attend and view games at the following events to assess player eligibility:

These will include:

• Junior State League
• Junior State Championships
• Youth Cup Yr 8/9 Interschool Tournaments
• School Sport WA Champion Schools Yr 10’s Tournament
• North West Games

• Selectors and officials will meet to determine a list of eligible players. An invitational letter to be sent to all nominated players

Trial Nominations

• Trial dates are determined by the Touch Selectors and Committee
• Trial details and nomination form are posted on the SSWA Website www.schoolsportwa.com.au

Selection Trials

• Trials are held at a central venue.
• Communication with Country players will occur to confirm involvement. Players would need to submit fitness results and information, on request, to respective coaches
• Coaches will communicate their criteria for team selection
• Fitness Testing, Skills and Game play will be assessed during the trials
• At the trial the School Sport WA Tour Leader will allocate specific duties to key personnel
• Successful trialists are notified on the day and invited back to attend squad training

Squad Training

• Training will occur during the weeks leading up to the Team Selection Camp
• Country players are advised to attend squad training if they are in the metropolitan area (eg during school holidays)
• Players will be assessed through all training sessions
• It is compulsory to attend squad trainings
• Any injured squad member is required to attend training sessions to continue development and team processes
• Team Officials will communicate dates, times and venues for all training sessions

Team Selection Camp

• The Selection camp is a “live in” weekend camp
• All players must attend the camp to be considered for Team  Selection
• The selection committee reserves the right to include players in extenuating circumstances who do not meet established selection criteria
• Fitness testing will be conducted on all players
• Skill development and Game play will be an integral part of the camp
• Off field behaviour will also be included in selection process
• Team officials will announce the team at the conclusion of the camp.
• A train on group may also be invited to continue training with the squad.

Selection Policies

• Players injured during the trial process will not necessarily be omitted from the final team(s) and may be assessed prior to their inclusion/exclusion in the team. Team Officials will make the final decision.
• The Tour Leader may advise country players that they can miss certain trials or training sessions due to travel concerns
• Should any player be ruled out prior to the Championship a replacement player would be selected from the “train-on” group
• * Students who turn 11 in the year of competition and who are selected in the final team must be accompanied to the event by a parent or nominated guardian even if the student stays in the team accommodation.

Excursion Management Plan

SSWA is contracted by the Department of Education through a Grant Agreement to provide sport experiences and opportunities for all students in WA schools.

The Grant Agreement with the Department of Education requires SSWA to:

• Maintain appropriate insurances in relation to the provision of the service
• Ensure that compulsory criminal record checks have been completed on all volunteers and employees
• Conduct off school site activities in accordance with the DoE Excursions: Off School Site Activities Policy

Click HERE to see the Excursion Management Plan

Results and History

Please click on the below years for team history;

Daily and overall results;

www.schoolsport.edu.au