Our commitment

What we will do

Criteria

• attendance at competition, training and club / team events (commitment)
• good sportsmanship (values)
• abiding by our club’s Code of Behaviour on and off the field (behaviour).

• must be financial members of the club
• will be selected on their performance, commitment, values and behaviour, not their personal characteristics or attributes (e.g. race, sexuality, religion)
• may be precluded from selection if there is a concern about their ability to compete safely or if their participation poses a risk to others.

Process

• Players will be informed in writing of the dates, location and criteria for team selection.
• Selectors will be appointed by the committee and be responsible for pre-season selection decisions.
• Where possible, there will be more than one selector, especially where parents, partners or other family members are involved.
• As requested, or as necessary, players will be provided with reasons for non-selection and areas to improve in order to be considered for selection.
• Coaches will be responsible for all decisions about team selection once the season commences.
• Selection criteria will be reiterated during the season so that players are clear about the how teams competing in the finals will be chosen.
• Concerns about team selection should be discussed with selectors/coach in the first instance. A formal written complaint to the club committee should be made if these concerns cannot be resolved and the player believes s/he has not been treated in accordance with the selection policy.

What we ask you to do

Selection committee

• Ensure players are informed about and understand the selection criteria and processes.
• Make fair and unbiased decisions based on the selection criteria.

Players

• Make yourself familiar with the selection criteria and clarify any concerns with the club prior to trials.
• Talk with your coach about any concerns and seek feedback about how to improve your performance.