Selection Policy
The ADP is a ‘select entry’ program for high performance Student-Athletes. The application process and Selection Criteria have been developed by the ADP, BSE College and
advice from specialist Sport Schools.
Applications must be:
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Received by the due date (late applications will be assessed according to the Late Application Policy)
Be fully complete and written in the athletes own handwriting
Contain a previous 12 month school report for all new BSE students
Contain a confidential reference from a current coach (non-family) for all new athletes.
Have parent/carer consent
Incomplete applications will not be assessed
As part of the selection process, the following is required:
 Physical competency testing
 Sport specific skills and fitness assessments - minimum criteria set by ADP Squad Coach
 Interview
All applicants who are offered a position in the
Selection Criteria
Students must satisfy minimum criteria in study, sport, behaviour and effort to be eligible for selection. Students must also be an active member of a community based
sporting club.
Sport (one of the following):
 State, national or regional representation and/or achievement in the sport
 Current involvement in the sport at the highest community level
 Well-developed athletic ability and potential to play sport at an elite level
Study
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Minimum Level of Passing of Credit, or greater than 12 months growth, for all current BSE students
C average or greater, or greater than 12 months growth, for all other applicants (according to AusVELs/F10 scale)
Proven history of being up to date for all learning tasks
Behaviour
 Highest Learning Passport for all current BSE students
 Class Behaviour on school report is Very Good to Excellent for all other applicants
Effort
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Effort on school report is Very Good to Excellent for all non BSE applicants
Demonstrated commitment and positive attitude to school, training and competing
Proven history of good attendance, communication and organisation
Students not selected into the ADP maybe offered a place in the Associate Program. Places in the Associate Program are offered to Student-Athletes with potential for
future selection into the ADP. Associate Program athletes are required to meet the same Program Requirements to retain their position.
Please Note
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Entry into the ADP or Associate Program in one year does not mean automatic entry in the following year
o All athletes must apply each year
The number of places are limited each year and dependent on funding
Selected athletes and their parents must sign the Student-Athlete Agreement and pay the non-refundable ADP Annual Fee by the required enrolment date to
secure their position.
Selected athletes must consistently meet Program requirements as outlined on their Student- Athlete Agreement to retain their position in the Program. Athletes
not meeting ADP requirements will have their position reviewed in accordance with the ADP Athlete Management Policy.
Athlete Requirements
Selected Athletes in the ADP are required to consistently meet the following requirements to retain their position. These requirements are tracked via ADP Virtual.
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Current Level of Passing – Credit or above (or show >12 months growth)
Top Learning Passport
≤ 2 Learning Cultures at any one time (RTL, SOTL, TC, Exit)
Approved Attendance above 90% (ADP/Squad/PD)
Completion of daily wellbeing and workload questions
No overdue LA’s
Supply of an ADP Health Report Form from a GP, Physiotherapist or Medical Specialist for any recurring (>2) or sustained (>1week) injury/illness requiring
modification or time off from training
Satisfactory Periodic Reviews, Performance Plans and ADP Learning Assessments
Meet all other requirements of their Student-Athlete Agreement