SOUTH  COAST  SECONDARY SCHOOLS TRACK & FIELD

SELECTION POLICY

1.      CRITERIA FOR THE SELECTION OF SOUTH COAST TEAM

The major criteria for selection will be the performance of the athlete at the South Coast Regional Trials.   Areas of performance considered should include -

§    In all events (track & field) an athlete may only be nominated in the age group for which their age makes them eligible.

§    South Coast will be allowed ONE (1) automatic nomination per event.

§    South Coast may nominate additional competitors provided ALL (including the original nomination) have reached the qualifying times/distances. 

§    The maximum number  of additional  from a region will be THREE (3) per event  except for those events which are offered as a composite age group (eg 13-15yrs)

§    In the case of composite age  group, the number of  additional competitors will be (5) FIVE .

§    It is important to note that attaining the qualifying standard in an event is NOT a guarantee of selection in the regional team.

§    The attitude and behaviour of the athlete as a member of the team.

1.1.           In order for students to be selected in a South Coast Regional team they must be in attendance at the Regional Trials. The only exception to this is where:

1.1.1.        Students are away at a sporting event of a higher level (in one of the sports approved by Qld School Sport). The Regional Convenor must be notified of this prior to the start of the championships.  Students must supply a playing resume

1.1.2.        Any competitor(s), who are eligible for selection under clause 1.1.1, who wish(es) to be considered for selection, must notify the South Coast Secondary Schools Track & Field selection trials convenor prior to the start of the first day of competition.

1.2.          Availability Form must be given to the District Manager prior to the Regional Trial.  The Regional trial fee must be paid in order for students to be considered for selection.

2.         MEDICAL CONSIDERATION

1.     An application form requesting consideration for selection must be submitted prior to the commencement of the carnival, or in the case of an injury incurred during the carnival, be submitted before the selection meeting at the conclusion of the carnival.

2.     The application must contain a medical certificate or in the case of injury a note from a physiotherapist stating the nature of the injury / illness and an expected date of return to sport.  A list of events with qualifying performances must be included with the application.

3.     The athlete will only be considered on performances that have been posted in the past 30 days at a meet sanctioned by Athletics Australia.  Performances from district trials may also be used for this purpose.  No other performances will be considered as this is demonstration of the athlete’s current fitness level and is also using information that can be validated.  PROVIDED MEET TIMING IS ELECTRONICALLY GENERATED AND THE TRACK IS OF AN ARTIFICIAL SURFACE.

4.     The athlete will be considered for selection in their event if there is room available for selection in the South Coast team and they have met the state qualifying standard.  Where all qualifying positions have been filled by athletes who competed at the carnival the athlete applying for selection will only be considered if their performances are considerably better than the  person they would be displacing (e.g. better than 8^th at state last year).

5.     This must be a unanimous decision from all selectors.

6.     The Regional trial fee must be paid in order for students to be considered for selection.

2.     SOUTH COAST TEAM

2.1.      A team size of approximately 250 - 300 athletes will be selected.

2.2.      Students may only be selected in events relating to their year of birth.  EXCLUDING COMPOSITE AGE EVENT.

2.3.      Extra qualifiers will be nominated if they meet State Qualifying times

3.     SOUTH COAST OFFICIALS

3.1.      Applications for the position of Regional Coach & Manager  and Convenor must be submitted on the official application form on the South Coast School Sport website and received by the Regional School Sport Officer  before the designated date (in the later part of the year preceding the South Coast trials). Late applications will not be accepted.

4.     SELECTION PANEL

1.     The number of selectors will be a minimum of three (3) to be chosen from the South Coast Secondary Schools Track & Field managers, South Coast District Track & Field managers and South Coast Regional Sports’ Officer.

2.     The Chair of the Selection Panel will be determined by the Panel.

5.      SELECTION PROCEDURES

5.1.                 The selectors must meet with the district representatives to give them the opportunity to put forward the names of and comment on the athletes considered worthy of selection.  Representatives should make themselves aware of the standards necessary for selection of a athlete in the South Coast team.

5.2.                 No students under any circumstances should be preselected.

5.3.                 The selectors will meet at the conclusion of the trial day to verify results and selections.

6.     ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE SOUTH COAST TEAM

6.1.      The South Coast Convenor or designated person  will highlight all those students that qualify for events at State Championships.  These results will be placed on the results notice board at the regional trials.

6.2.      Schools and Principals will receive notification of students inclusion in team.

7.   WET WEATHER

In the event of inclement weather, a decision will be made by 6.30 a.m. on the morning of the trials.  This decision will be made in conjunction with Julie Henderson (Regional Sports Officer). 

Announcements will be made where possible on local radio stations.

District coaches should contact the convenor at his/her home or his/her mobile by 7.00 a.m.  Ensure that all coaches have a procedure in place for contacting all members of their team in case of postponement or change of venue is necessary.

Last edited 10 January 2006