Team Vic Hockey 16yrs & under Trial
Information
Please NOTE;
Trialling for Team Vic is only possible if your child’s school is a financial member of SSV for 2017.
SSV will contact you if the school your child attends is NOT a financial member for 2017.
Boys
Trial Information:
1st Trial Date: Sunday 28 May, 2017.
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Venue: State Netball Hockey Centre
2nd Trial Date: Sunday 4 June, 2017
Time: 8:45am – 10:45am
Venue: State Netball Hockey Centre
AGE ELIGIBILITY: 16 Years and Under - Born 2001 or after
Registration closes: Friday 5 May, 2017
CHAMPIONSHIP VENUE AND DATES : Adelaide, SA, 2 – 10 December, 2017
MAXIMUM OF 16 PLAYERS TO BE SELECTED
Girls
Trial Information:
1st Trial Date: Sunday 28 May, 2017.
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Venue: State Netball Hockey Centre
2nd Trial Date: Sunday 4 June, 2017
Time: 8:45am – 10:45am
Venue: State Netball Hockey Centre
AGE ELIGIBILITY: 16 Years and Under - Born 2001 or after.
Registration closes: Friday 5 May, 2017
CHAMPIONSHIP VENUE AND DATES : Adelaide, SA, 2 – 10 December, 2017
MAXIMUM OF 16 PLAYERS TO BE SELECTED
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SSV STATE TEAM
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Teams: 16 years & Under Hockey – Boys & Girls
The School Sport Australia Boys & Girls Hockey Championship will be held in Adelaide, SA from 2–10
December, 2017.
School Sport Australia Championships consist of educational and sporting components. Being a member of a
School Sport Victoria (SSV) State Team provides an opportunity to be involved in an all-inclusive educational
and sporting excursion. All members of the selected teams, whether students or team officials, are expected
to fulfil the responsibilities of being a Victorian Team Member.
These responsibilities include:
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It is expected that nominees attend the trial sessions as directed. If unable to attend the trial sessions,
a nominee must contact SSV and advise that they will not be able to be present. It is in a nominee’s
interest to attend all sessions as directed.
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Attending all training sessions deemed compulsory by team management staff.
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Attending initial briefing session, uniform presentation and team photograph sessions.
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Completing team documentation and returning same to team management by due date.
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Ensuring team membership invoice is paid by the due date.
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Attending all sessions of the School Sport Australia Championship, including the Opening and Closing
Ceremonies and the excursion activity.
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Recognising that all School Sport Australia Championships are school activities, and that duty of care
and decision-making regarding each team member’s participation in those activities or in preparation
for those activities, is the responsibility of the team management / coaching staff.
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Team Officials ensuring that the selection process is fair and transparent, and that students, parents
and teachers are made aware of this process.
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NB. The cost will be more if team individuals choose to purchase ‘optional’ uniform items. Parents will be
responsible for the cost of the accommodation, meals and their own transport (transport will be provided for
the team) for their child whilst at the championships in addition to the costs.
Team members will have the opportunity to raise funds with the sale of raffle tickets to offset the cost.
Selection Process
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A maximum of 3 trials will take place, with the final team of 16 players being announced the next business
day after the completion of the final trial – 14 field players and 2 goal keepers.
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To be eligible, students must be 16 years and under as at 31 December in the year of competition i.e. Born
2001 or later.
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Management may draw on experienced selectors with talent identification experience from a range of
organizations including coaches, managers and players from State, Representative and Premier League
sides and the VIS.
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Each selector will be provided with a list of nominated players participating in the trials. The list includes
information about the players preferred positions, the club they play for and any previous State or
Representative Team selection.
Given the time restraints associated with the trial process, selectors are advised to judge each player on
their performance at the trials, and refer to their past history in the event that the selectors feel that the
player did not perform to the best of their ability or potential on the morning of the trial. This consideration
would also include any outstanding injury or external circumstances that may have affected the player’s
performance during the trials.
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The selectors will compare notes and comments during the course of the trials.
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The Management (Coach / Manager and ancillary staff) of the 16 years & under teams may also consult
with other State and VIS Coaches if it feels it is in the interest of selecting the team most capable of
experiencing success on the playing field during the National Championships. Management may also act
on any recommendation that other State or VIS Coaches might make if it feels that these persons have a
more comprehensive knowledge of the players participating in the selection trials.
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Management of the SSV teams will endeavor to provide players, who participated in the selection trials,
with feedback regarding their performance, identify and advise on areas for skill development and
improvement.
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If a player is being treated for an injury or illness, the selectors require a statement of their condition and
limitations from their treating practitioner. Team management reserves the right to select a player who is
injured during the trial process. Players that are injured must stay for the duration of the trial and does not
automatically put them through to the next trial.
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If a player has been selected in a Victorian team of a higher age group, the selectors have discretion
regarding the number of selection and training dates they need to attend.
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Training Requirements
A maximum of 12 training sessions / practice matches is allowed by SSV. Dates and times are to be advised.
Selectors are looking for:
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Stick Skills - hitting, pushing, trapping, one-on-one skills, receiving passes, tackling, specialist skills (stick
trapping, drag flick, toss), etc.
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Vision – including the ability to see passes a move ahead, good peripheral vision, etc.
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Balance – over the ball, when moving towards the ball, when hitting, trapping and receiving a pass.
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Decision making – distribution of the ball, communication, positioning to receive a pass, marking a
player etc.
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Attitude
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Stamina and fitness
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Size, speed and strength
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Commitment to ball
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Flexibility – demonstrate the ability to play in a number of positions.
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Communication with team mates through the use of verbal and signal communications.
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Ability to communicate / cooperate with team mates / team officials
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Potential for improvement through intensive coaching
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Previous experience
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Solid attacking and defensive skills
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Pitch awareness
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Knowledgeable positional / tactical play
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Concentration / focus during play
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Positive on pitch / field behaviour
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Strong sense of team spirit / good sportsmanship
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Understanding of the rules of the game
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Ability to follow instructions
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Ability to control emotions
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