2016 AUSTRALIAN SENIOR/YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS

INFORMATION BULLETIN

This bulletin is for players consideringmakingthemselves available for selection
in the South Australian teamfor the 2016 Australian Senior/Youth Championships.

All players will be expected to adhere to all the conditions set out inthe attached
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST form (and the DECLARATIONform they will be required
to sign if they are subsequently selected inthe team).

VENUE: The 2016 Championships are being conducted by the Seagulls Table Tennis Club, Tweed Heads from the 24 September until 1 October 2016.

COST:Each player will be responsiblefortheir own costs.

TRAINING: A training schedule consisting of 6 (six) sessions will be provided once teams have been selected with these training sessions compulsory.

COACH: Mr Sujay Ghorpade has been appointed as Head Coach. Sujay is a qualified coach and has represented India on numerous occasions including 2 Olympic Games.

UNIFORMS: Players selected to represent South Australia are required to be outfitted in team uniforms. If a player requires a full uniform, this is likely to cost approximately $275.00.

If you have any questions please let Ann Percy or myself know.

ACTION REQUIRED:

Please complete the attached Expression of Interest and return to Paul (with a copy to Ann) by 31 July 2016.

Paul Langley

Chair/High Performance

Expression of Interest - 2016 South Australian State Teams

Signed EXPRESSION OF INTEREST forms must be returned to Paul or Ann by 31stJuly 2016.

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Eligibility Requirements

1.To be eligible for selection in a State Team for participation in an Australian Championships, a player shall:

  • be a registered member of Table Tennis South Australia;
  • satisfy the requirements set down by Table Tennis Australia forState representation – see Regulations for National Championships (Senior &Youth), Regulations for National Championships (Junior) or Regulations forNational Championships(Veterans);
  • complete and forward to Table Tennis South Australia the prescribed StateTeam Availability form;and
  • have played at least the minimum number of approved tournaments prescribedfor the relevant age category.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

2.Have participated in at least half of all relevant tournaments to be eligible.

Responsibilities of Selected Players

3.Members selected in State Teams will:

  • produce a copy of their Birth Certificate or a Statutory Declaration stating Date of Birth and provide proof of residential qualification (if requested)
  • advise the Team Manager/Coach of any physical/medical disability conditions
  • advise the Team Manager/Coach of any medication being taken, prescribed or other
  • abide by any disciplinary ruling of the Team Manager/Coach whilst under the control of the Team Manager/Coach
  • attend all State Squad practice sessions. Members unable to attend must advise the State Coach of their unavailability and state their reasons. Attendance at training is compulsory and failure to attend may render that player ineligible for team selection - commitments to other sporting activities are not an acceptable reason for missing training sessions.
  • be aware that any disciplinary action taken by the Team Manager will be reported to the Board of TTSA and to the State Selection Panel
  • be personally responsible for any damages caused by them through any misconduct whilst under the control of the Team Manager or State Coach(es).
  • abide by all the rules applicable to State Squad Members.

4.It is the responsibility of all selected players to pay the estimated team cost of participation in an Australian Championships to Table Tennis South Australia prior to departure for the Championships.

5.The responsibilities of a player selected to play in a State Team is as set out in the respective Table Tennis South Australia - Athlete Agreement(to be provided upon selection)

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Seniors

  1. Are you available for selection in a South Australian A Team? (note if a player does not make themselves available for the SA ‘A’ team, they are ineligible for any other teams)

Yes / No

  1. Are you available for selection in a South Australian B Team(note TTSA is under no obligation to select a B team)?

Yes / No

  1. If not selected in the above, are you available for a Presidents team if places are available? (note this is dependent on the availability of players from other states and cannot be guaranteed)

Yes / No

Youth

  1. Are you available for selection in a South Australian A Team? (note if a player does not make themselves available for the SA ‘A’ team, they are ineligible for any other teams)

Yes / No

  1. Are you available for selection in a South Australian B Team (note TTSA is under no obligation to select a B team)?

Yes / No

  1. If not selected in the above, are you available for a Presidents team if places are available? (note this is dependent on the availability of players from other states and cannot be guaranteed)

Yes / No

  1. Depending on availability, do you have a preference for the Senior Team over the Youth Team?

Seniors/ Youth (please cross out whichever is not preferred)

Acknowledgement and Agreement

  1. That if I am selected, I agree to be bound by and comply with all rules, regulations, codes of conduct, orders, directions of TTSA or its management, as so determined by TTSA or its management from time to time.
  2. Players may be photographed, filmed/taped as part of the state team preparation and whilst at the tournament which may be used for promotional and/or educational purposes.

Sign (electronic response is acceptable):

Name and Signature
Signed by Parent (if under 18)
Mobile Contact:
Email Address