Team Vic Softball 17yrs & 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 23 July, 2017.
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Venue: Waverley Softball Club, Jells Park, Waverley Road, Glen Waverley (Melway Map 71, K6)
2nd Trial Date: Sunday 30 July, 2017,
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Venue: Northern Districts Softball Club, Mill Park Reserve, Morang Drive, Mill Park (Melway Map 9 J-1)
AGE ELIGIBILITY: 17 Years and Under -.
Registration closes: Thursday 13 July, 2017
CHAMPIONSHIP VENUE AND DATES : Adelaide, SA, 2 – 8 December, 2017
MAXIMUM OF 15 PLAYERS TO BE SELECTED AND UP TO 2 EMERGENCIES
Girls
Trial Information:
1st Trial Date: Sunday 23 July, 2017.
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Venue: Waverley Softball Club, Jells Park, Waverley Road, Glen Waverley (Melway Map 71, K6)
2nd Trial Date: Sunday 30 July, 2017,
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Venue: Northern Districts Softball Club, Mill Park Reserve, Morang Drive, Mill Park (Melway Map 9 J-1)
AGE ELIGIBILITY: 17 Years and Under Registration closes: Thursday 13 July, 2017
CHAMPIONSHIP VENUE AND DATES : Adelaide, SA, 2 – 8 December, 2017
MAXIMUM OF 15 PLAYERS TO BE SELECTED AND UP TO 2 EMERGENCIES
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SSV STATE TEAM
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Teams: 17 years & under Softball – Boys & Girls
The School Sport Australia 17 years & under Softball Championships will be held in Adelaide, South Australia, from
Saturday, 2 December to Sunday, 10 December, 2017 (Part of Pacific School Games (PSG)).
A maximum of fifteen players will be selected for the team.
Team members will have the opportunity to raise funds with the sale of raffle tickets to offset the cost.
School Sport Australia Championships consist of educational and sporting components. Being a member of a SSV
(School Sport Victoria) State Team provides an opportunity to be involved in an all-inclusive educational and
sporting excursion.
All members of 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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Attending all training sessions deemed compulsory by team management staff.
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Unless otherwise informed, participants will be required to trial on all trial days.
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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 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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Guidelines for selectors
 Comparable trial time for all players.
 Opportunity to play in at least two preferred positions.
 Consideration of team composition so players from the same school or team are not advantaged over
individual representatives.
 Where appropriate, concentrate on selecting players with generic skills rather than players for specific
positions.
Selectors are looking for:
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Agility, balance, poise.
Field Awareness.
Knowledgeable positional and tactical play.
Concentration and focus during play.
Positive on field behaviour.
Strong sense of team spirit and good sportsmanship.
Ability to communicate and cooperate with team mates and team officials.
Excellent understanding of game rules.
Fitness.
Ability to follow instructions.
Ability to control emotions.
Arm Strength.
Bat Speed / Power / Strength.
Positive attitude towards fellow players and coaches.
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