INTERSTATE GOLF 18s

    SELECTION POLICY

    Event Details

    • School Sport WA (SSWA) participates in the School Sport Australia (SSA) Golf Championship for  students 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 and play regularly.
    • Students representing state teams must attend schools or TAFE institutions

    Selectors

    • The positions of Coach, Manager and Tour Manager are advertised bi-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.

    • The Selection Panel will assess athletes on the following data, competencies, and attributes (but not limited to):

    • Data:
    • GolfWA Crunch&Sip Junior Stroke Averages
    • GolfWA Men’s and Women’s State Rankings
    • Golf Australia National Junior Order of Merit
    • Golf WA Senior Pennant Record
    • Playing Competencies:
    • Student possesses sound technical ability.
    • Student demonstrates appropriate course management.
    • Achievement and maintenance of fitness requirements for this level of competition.
    • Personal Attributes:
    • Student can overcome adversity and adapt to the surroundings/circumstance.
    • Student communicates positively and is open to receiving feedback.
    • Student is dedicated to the process of reaching their full potential on and off the golf course.

    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).