INTERSTATE TOUCH FOOTBALL

    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:

    • 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 (This will not be held 2022)

    • 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.

    Medal Winner Policy

    12s

    • Player deemed to have displayed perseverance, commitment and team spirit, as voted by team officials.