Alice Springs School Sport Coordinator:
Tahlia Rutherford
P: (08) 8951 1586
E:[email protected]
Administration Assistant:
Andrea Krikke
P: (08) 8951 1696
E:[email protected]
School Sport NT Values are:
Inclusivity | Respect | Resilience | Responsibility
Congratulations you have been invited to nominate to participate in the 16yrs & under Netball Development
Camp as part of the Alice Springs Region. Final participant selection will be completed on May 1st and your
nomination form must be completed and submitted to Alice Springs Region School Sport Coordinator
([email protected]) by April 28th to be eligible for selection.
Alice Springs Region will be sending 6 students to the 16yrs & under Netball Development Camp.
If more than 6 students nominate there will be a selection trial at a date to be advised to chose final participants.
All final participants will receive information regarding travel, accommodation and timings on May 26th 2017.
The Levy for this event is $600.
Event Information
Date:
June 16th to 18th
Host:
School Sport NT in conjunction with Netball NT and Interstate Team Officials
Venue:
Darwin Basketball Stadium/YMCA Palmerston/Marrara Indoor Stadium
Ages of Participation:
16yrs and under at 31.12.2017 (born no earlier than 2001)
The minimum age is 13years (born no later than 2004)
Selection Criteria
The following criteria was applied in selecting players for the Squad. All squad members have met all of the ‘General’
selection criteria and demonstrated a number of the skills listed in the ‘Game Specific’ section.
General:

Must be enrolled in the system and regularly attend school

Participate in/attend the advertised selection process/event for that sport

Show athletic ability and an appropriate level of physical and mental fitness

Display appropriate skill level for the particular sport

Demonstrate an ability to ‘read’ play

Demonstrate a versatility and ability to play a variety of positions both on and off the playing arena

Demonstrate respectful attitude to others and be a good ambassador for self and those you represent

Be receptive to coaching with appropriate listening and following directions

Display a willingness to get along with all team members and officials and have a strong team ethic

Demonstrates a commitment to the sport and a willingness to have fun

All selections will be limited to the number of students allowed per team, ages 10 to 12 in the year of competition
and age dispensation and ratio where applicable.
Game Specific:

Demonstration of good basic ball skills, footwork and body control

Displays positive attitude and commitment

Demonstrates good court sense, positive team contribution and sportsmanship

Versatile in ability to play different court positions

Demonstrates physical and mental strength required to gain positively from participation in a
School Sport Australia Event

Strength and height is an advantage
Development Camp Format/Information
Friday June 16th
morning tea/lunch/afternoon snack all supplied
8.00am – 8.30am
Arrival & Registration
8.30am – 9.00am
Opening Ceremony
9.00am – 9.15am
General Housekeeping & Format Explanation
9.15am – 4.00pm
Skills, Development Sessions and games with quality coaches
Educational PD Sessions
Quality feedback for skills/game improvements
Departure & Pick Up of Students—travelling students will participate in organised
activities
4.00pm
Saturday June 17th
morning tea/lunch/afternoon snack all supplied
8.30am – 8.45am
Arrival – Check In – Roll Call
8.45am – 9.15am
Debrief & Team Feedback Day 1
9.15am – 9.30am
Team Preparation – Warm Up
9.30am – 4.00pm
Skills, Development Sessions and games with quality coaches
Educational PD Sessions
Quality feedback for skills/game improvements
Departure & Pick Up of Students—travelling students will participate in organised
activities
4.00pm
Sunday June 18th
Brunch /Lunch supplied
8.30am – 8.45am
Arrival – Check In – Roll Call
8.45am – 9.00am
Team Preparation – Warm Up
9.00am – 10.00pm
Skills, Development Sessions and games with quality coaches
Educational PD Sessions
Quality feedback for skills/game improvements
10.00am
BRUNCH
10.00am – 10.30am
Squad Announcement
10.30am
Non Squad Members Depart
10.30am – 12.30pm
Squad Session
12.30pm—1.30pm
LUNCH
1.30pm
Airport check in
The components of the camp will include quality coaching, skill development, professional
development and support from Netball Mentors. The levy covers costs of travel, medical,
catering, accommodation including meals, snacks, transfers, insurance and administration. The
levy is calculated for each Region and is equalized to give the best value possible for each
student. The levy for 2017 has increased from previous years to ensure School Sport NT meets
all event costs.
Alice Springs School Sport Coordinator:
Tahlia Rutherford
P: (08) 8951 1586
E:[email protected]
Administration Assistant:
Andrea Krikke
P: (08) 8951 1696
E:[email protected]
Forms
The following forms and agreements must be completed by parents and students. Students must get their school
Principal’s signature on the permission slip. All forms to be emailed to School Sport NT by the due date.
No late entries will be accepted.
At close of nomination monetary commitments are made and we are unable to offer any refunds for
withdrawals.
Training
Once you have received notification that you are a participant at the camp, please continue your own training regime
to be in optimum shape at the camp.
Uniform
Students will need to wear appropriate Netball training gear.
Selected participants will be given a final information sheet of what to bring to the event.
An Alice Springs Region polo shirt is available for an additional $40—please advise Tahlia if you wish to purchase
this.
Accommodation
Travelling students can find private accommodation options or students will be allocated a host family by School
Sport NT for the duration of the event.
All meals will be provided.
Team Travel
When competing away from home, all team members and officials must travel together to the School Sport NT
Championship. Travel will be coordinated by School Sport NT. Travel details will be sent 3 weeks prior to the
event.
School Sport NT does not carry any individual travel insurance and airfares are not refundable or transferable.
Parents/Carers are advised to source their own insurance.
School Sport NT Interstate Squad Selection
An interstate squad consisting of 12 team members and 6 reserve members will be announced on Sunday at the
Closing Ceremony. The School Sport NT 15yrs & under Netball team will participate at the School Sport Australia
15yrs and under Netball Championship as a part of the Pacific School Games in Adelaide November 29th to
December 11th (including a 2 day training camp prior to the event).
The expected levy for the interstate trip will be $3200.
Levy— Total Due is $600.00
Nominations are not accepted until full payment is received. Your nomination will be confirmed or not at least 3
weeks prior to the event. If your nomination is unsuccessful a full refund will be made prior to the event. Refunds
are via direct debit only.
Payment should be made into the following account—please ensure your child’s name is clearly indicated
(JaneSmithNBDC).
Account Details
School Sport NT Alice Springs Levy
BSB: 633 000
Account Number: 142 550 060
Alice Springs School Sport Coordinator:
Tahlia Rutherford
P: (08) 8951 1586
E:[email protected]
Administration Assistant:
Andrea Krikke
P: (08) 8951 1696
E:[email protected]
SCHOOL SPORT NT AND SCHOOL SPORT AUSTRALIA
Codes of Behaviour
Players’ Code of Behaviour
Spectators’ Code of Behaviour
Be a good sport.
Play for enjoyment.
Strive for personal excellence
Work hard for your team as well as yourself.
Treat all team mates and opponents as you enjoy being treated
yourself.
Play by the rules.
Cooperate with team and game officials.
Control your behaviour on and off the field.
Learn to value honest effort, skilled performance and
improvement.
Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour.
Remember children play for enjoyment. Don’t let your behaviour
detract from their enjoyment.
Let game officials conduct events without interference.
Support skilled performances and team play with generous
applause.
Demonstrate respect for opposing players and their supporters.
Support School Sport Australia’s policy of a smoke and alcohol
free environment
Administrators’ and Officials’ Code of Behaviour
Ensure rules, equipment, training schedules and games are safe
and match the needs and skill level of the children involved.
Examples of inappropriate behaviour that is unacceptable includes: Ensure that equal opportunities for participation in sports are
available for all children.
Having or consuming alcohol
Involve children in planning, evaluation and decision making.
Having or using other illegal drugs or substances
Ensure everyone involved, including parents, understand their
Smoking
responsibilities regarding fair play and appropriate behaviour.
Sexual activities
Encourage a positive attitude towards children’s sport
Sexual harassment
I) emphasise fun and enjoyment
Vandalism or other criminal offences
ii) encourage both teams
Swearing or abusing others
iii) set a good example
Physical violence towards others
iv) encourage the pursuit of personal excellence
Harassment or vilification of others
Violating the School Sport Australia Student Accommodation Policy Be consistent, courteous and helpful toward all participants.
Use common sense to ensure that the ‘spirit of the game’ for
Violating team curfews
children is not lost by overcalling violations.
Refusing to comply with instructions
Ensure that adequate supervision is provided by qualified and
Poor sportsmanship or cheating
competent coaches and officials capable of developing appropriate
sports behaviour and skill technique, and that these officials are
Team Managements’ Code of
given the opportunity to improve their coaching and officiating.
Behavior
Remember that children play for enjoyment, downplay the
importance of rewards.
Set a good example for your players.
Avoid allowing children’s sports programs to become primarily
Encourage and create opportunities to develop individual skills.
spectator entertainment. Focus on the needs of the participants
Teach a wide range of team skills.
Ensure that the sport is appropriate for the age group and the skill rather than the enjoyment of the spectators.
Distribute a Code of Behaviour sheet to spectators, officials,
development level of the players involved.
Teach your players to be friendly towards officials and opponents. parents, coaches, players and the media, and take other positive
Give all interested students a chance to participate in training and steps to ensure people understand their responsibilities regarding
fair play in children’s sport.
in games.
Remove from the field of play any of your players whose behaviour Support School Sport Australia’s policy of a smoke and alcohol free
environment
is not acceptable.
Keep your own knowledge of coaching and the developments of
the game up to date.
Media Code of Behaviour
Support School Sport Australia’s policy of a smoke and alcohol free Provide coverage of children’s sport as well as reporting adult
environment.
sport.
No tour official of the opposite gender should enter the team
Be aware of the difference between adult’s sports programs and
change rooms until all team members have completed changing.
children’s sports programs.
It is most unwise for any team official to be in a situation where
Children are not miniature professionals and adults should not
the official is alone with a team member without the knowledge of place unfair expectations upon them.
the team management.
Place in proper perspective the isolated incidents of
Inappropriate Behavior
unsportsmanlike behaviour rather than make such incidents the
“highlight” of the event.
Focus upon children’s fair play and their honest effort.
Encourage participation by your children.
Identify and report on the benefits of children participating in
Provide a model of good sportsmanship for your child to copy.
sport.
Be courteous in your communication with players, team officials,
Be aware of the difference between the goals of amateur sports
game officials and sport administrators.
and those of professional sports. Make the readers, viewers and
Encourage honest effort, skilled performance and team loyalty.
listeners aware of these differences. Make it clear that the
Make any new parents feel welcome on all occasions.
professional is an entertainer and wage earner and this, on
Do not interfere with the conduct of any events.
Support School Sport Australia’s policy of a smoke and alcohol free occasions, may be reflected in the professional athlete’s
behaviour.
environment.
Parents’ Code of Behaviour
BREACHES OF THE SCHOOL SPORT NT CODES OF BEHAVIOUR
POSSIBLE PENALTIES BUT NOT EXCLUSIVE
Player’s Code of Behaviour
Suspended for a period of time – half a game, one game, the championship.
Make an apology verbal or written to the person / people affected by the breach
Notify the school
Inappropriate Behaviour
Suspension from the event / removal from the venue
Suspension for a period of time including following events as well as the one where the breach occurred
Report made to the Police as necessary depending on the nature of the incident
Make an apology verbal or written to the person / people affected by the breach
Team Managements’ Code of Behaviour
Removed from position as a Team Official for the event
Long term suspension, no opportunity to re-apply for a position for a period of time
Make an apology verbal or written to the person / people affected by the breach
Report made by SSNT to the offender’s workplace
Parents’ Code of Behaviour
Removal from the venue, for a game, a day, the full event
Allowed to stand in specified areas only, well away from the team
Written / verbal apology to those offended by any action
Failure to comply with any penalty imposed could result in their child being asked to leave the team
Spectators’ Code of Behaviour
Removal from the venue, for a game, a day, the full event
Allowed to stand in specified areas only, well away from the teams and playing arena
Written / verbal apology to team officials, players, match officials offended by any action
Administrators” Code of Behaviour
Written / verbal apology to team officials
Report made to the host School Sport organisation detailing the issues which resulted in a breach
Media Code of Behaviour
Public apology demanded for a breach– in print, on air as appropriate
Exclusion from future School Sport NT events
Report sent to Line Manager/ CEO at the newspaper, TV station, radio station
Codes of Behavior
Codes of Behaviours apply to all of the following situations:
1. Staying with my parents/my friends or
2. Accommodating together with team officials or
3. Being billeted
Your team officials will discuss with you and your parents some guidelines about the following issues while you
are a team member under their Duty of care

The use of mobile phones and social media

Expected time commitments to the team during the Championship

Roles for parents to play both before we go to the event and during the Championship

People wanting to visit you and you wanting to go and visit people

Expectations of the team officials for hours of Duty of Care

Respect for your family, team officials and each other

Contact and communication times and methods while with the team at the Championship

Recommended types of food and drinks for healthy outcomes

Notification to your club, coach re your team member commitments and when you will not be available

Ramifications should you not work within the codes of behaviour
Team officials will discuss these guidelines using a number of ways. They could use

newsletters

email or by phone call

at trainings

parent debriefs prior to travel

personal contact
Should you or your parents be unsure of any aspect of duty of care and the guidelines, please contact your team
official and ask questions.
A failure to adhere to School Sport NT
Codes of Behaviour
will incur penalties and with continued misdemeanors the
following three strike system will apply:
1.A warning by team management
2.A second warning from the
Convenor or delegate in charge
of the event/activity
3.Possible removal from the school
sport event/activity
PLAYER AGREEMENT
I acknowledge the conditions set out below under which I nominating for the 16yrs & under Netball
Development Camp in 2017.
I agree to the following:

I understand that I will be playing under the Alice Springs Region name and colours and that I will be expected to
act at all times as a responsible member of the team.

I agree to meet and follow the direction of my team officials, which includes attending trainings, meetings,
functions, individual programs and participation in all team communications.

I have received and read a copy of the Codes of Behaviours included and agree to abide by all conditions.

I agree to participate in whatever role given to me by the Team Officials.

I agree to wear the full uniform at all matches, official team functions and when asked to by the Team Officials.

I agree to behave appropriately at practice, travelling to and from matches, during the event and when in care of
Team Officials and Host Families.

I will report any problems with my billet to the Team Official immediately.

I understand that if I fail to comply with any or all conditions, my selection or opportunity to compete or my
continuing with the team may be revoked at both the regional and NT level at the absolute discretion of my team
officials and School Sport NT.
PARENT/CARER AGREEMENT
I accept the conditions outlined upon which my child is nominating for the 16yrs & under Netball
Development Camp in 2017.
In addition I agree to the following:

I have completed all required paperwork and lodged it with the Team Manager. I understand its
implications.

I have received and read the Codes of Behaviour and agree to abide by the statements made.

Once my child has been selected as a team member, any withdrawal from the event will incur a loss of monies
paid as determined by booking fees and charges paid.

I understand that, should my child require medical treatment, I am liable for the cost of such treatment.

I agree to pay the appropriate levy when due and understand my child will not travel with the team until the full
levy is paid.

I will make all efforts to ensure that my child attends all practices, matches and other required activities with the
team.
If attendance is not possible, I will notify a team official.

If School Sport NT decides it is necessary that my child be sent home because of his/her misconduct, then I
agree to pay all reasonable extra expenses that this may occur.

I will treat team officials with respect and will encourage my child to do the same.
Alice Springs School Sport Coordinator:
Tahlia Rutherford
P: (08) 8951 1586
E:[email protected]
Administration Assistant:
Andrea Krikke
P: (08) 8951 1696
E:[email protected]
Alice Springs School Sport Coordinator:
Tahlia Rutherford
P: (08) 8951 1586
E:[email protected]
Administration Assistant:
Andrea Krikke
P: (08) 8951 1696
E:[email protected]
School Sport NT Values are:
Inclusivity | Respect | Resilience | Responsibility
SCHOOL SPORT NT STUDENT NOMINATION FORM 2017
PERMISSION FOR A STUDENT TO PARTICIPATE IN A SCHOOL SPORT NT ACTIVITY
Student Given Name:
Student Family Name:
Parent/Guardian Given Name:
Parent/Guardian Family Name:
Residential Address:
Postal Address:
Parent Guardian Email Address:
Email Address (home)
Phone (BH)
Mobile Phone:
Date of Birth:
/
Proof of Age on
School Record: Y / N
Phone (AH)
Gender:
/
Male
Female
Principal Authorisation
For Student to Participate
School:
Medical Information – Please advise all medical conditions
Medicare Number:
Child’s Position on Card:
Expiry Date:
Additional Medical Details (including dietary):
Medical Condition:
Medication:
Allergies:
Private Health Fund Name:
Membership Number:
Date of Last Tetanus Injection:
I give permission for team officials to obtain medical / dental treatment for my child if
considered necessary.
Yes
No
I accept responsibility for any cost involved with medical or dental treatment my child receives
Sport Event Information
Event: School Sport NT 16 years & under Netball Camp
Dates: June 16th to 18th
Travel Details: Students will travel with Alice Springs Region team official via plane—once booked details will be supplied
Accommodation Details: □ I have private accommodation in Darwin or □I need SSNT to allocate a host family in Darwin
Level Of Competition: NT Development Camp
Venue: Darwin—Various Venues
Preferred Playing Position 1st Choice:
Preferred Playing Position 2nd Choice:
Permission Information (Please circle your choice)
I give permission for my child to attend the NT sporting activity detailed above.
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
I give permission for my child to use a sun block recommended by the Cancer Council.
Yes
No
I give permission for my child to be eligible for selection in the interstate squad.
In Adelaide as a part of the Pacific School Games Nov 29th to Dec 11th. Expected levy to be $3200
Yes
No
I agree with and will abide by all conditions and information contained in this booklet
Yes
No
My child is of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin.
Yes
No
I realise a levy will be applied and I undertake to have paid such a levy by the due date.
Levy Amount:
$600.00
Due Date: April 28th with nomination
I give permission for my child to participate in water based activities with supervision including
swimming and banding sessions.
I give permission for my child’s photo and name to be listed on the School Sport NT website and
other online environments for advertising and promotional purposes.
Signed:
(Parent/Guardian) Signed:
(Student)
Date:
/
The purpose for collecting this information is to ensure our Duty of Care to your child when at a School Sport NT event is met. This
information provided shall not knowingly be used for any other purpose that is reasonably within our control.
Bank Account Details to be used for refund purposes only—all squad members to complete
Bank:
Account Name:
BSB:
Account Number:
/