PO Box 8224, Perth Business Centre WA 6849
Telephone: (08) 9264 4879
Facsimile: (08) 9264 4015
Email:
Website: www.schoolsportwa.com.au /
Dear Player, Congratulations on your decision to trial for selection in the School Sport WA State Schoolboys Football Team. The selected team will compete in the National Football Championships being conducted in Sydney, NSW from 18 - 27 July this year. The competition boasts a 91-year-old history and is seen by educators as a platform of excellence to promote and encourage elite performance and participation in Australian Rules football.
You are invited to attend your at the nominated time. A list of trial times and players allocated has been published on the SSWA website on the following page: http://www.schoolsportwa.com.au/interstate/afl/boys-15s/. Your trial will last 3 hours. Players are requested to arrive 15 minutes prior to start time to allow trials to commence at the nominated time. It is the responsibility of the player and parent to advise their school of their attendance at the trial. Parents are encouraged to attend the trial with their son if possible. Players need to come prepared to train and compete in games. They must bring football clothing, boots, mouth guard etc and wear a football jumper. All players are responsible for bringing their own [labelled] water bottle.
Successful players at the first trial will be asked to attend another trial on Thursday 1st May when a reduced squad of players will be invited to train further and be considered for selection in the Western Australian Team. To be considered for State Schoolboys selection you must be under sixteen as of December 31, 2014. You must also be currently attending school and your school must give permission for your involvement in State Schoolboys Football.
We are very conscious of demands placed on you during the football season. Commitment to training with State Schoolboys Squad will involve up to 10 Monday/Wednesday training sessions. Special arrangements will be made for boys from the country.
There will be costs involved in participating in the team and more detail can be given at a Parent Information meeting on Monday 19th May. It is anticipated that the cost will be approximately $2000-$2500.
Once again, congratulations on your decision to seek selection and we look forward to seeing you at the trial. If you have any further concerns or are unable to attend the trial please contact Ray, Peter Della or myself [preferably by email]
Peter Smith 17th March 2014
Coach: Ray Barrett / Manager: Peter Della-Vedova / Contingent Leader: Peter SmithLockridge S.H.S. Benara Rd, Kiara 6054 / SSWA, PO Box 8224, Perth Business Centre, 6849 / SSWA, PO Box 8224, Perth Business Centre, 6849
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PLEASE SEE “WHAT TO DO NOW” SHEET
INFORMATION FOR PARENT/GUARDIAN
EVENT: STATE SCHOOLBOYS FOOTBALL TRIALS
REASON FOR TRIALS
Select a team to compete in the School Sport Australia National Football Championships
ACTIVITIES TO BE CONDUCTED
Series of trials conducted on an elimination basis until final team selection is made.
DATE(S)
Metropolitan – Tuesday 1st and Thursday 3rd April; Bunbury – Wednesday 9th April; Country & other – Wednesday 23rd April.
COST
$20.00 (payable by the student on registration at the venue)
LOCATION
The venue is Ernest Johnson Oval, South Perth. [Bunbury trial venue Hands Oval] It is a purpose built facility that serves as a trials venue for all WAFL state teams and is the headquarters for the WA Umpires association. It has change rooms and ablution facilities.
TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS
It is a parent responsibility to transport the students to and from the trials venue
STUDENT CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS DURING TRIALS
Tour Leader and Team Manager will be in attendance at all times. Peter Della-Vedova - 0418 900 453, John Batten 0417 971 530.
SUPERVISION TO BE PROVIDED
All participants
o will be placed under the immediate supervision of an allocated teacher
o will be placed in the care of one teacher (15/1). Other teachers will be present as selectors and supervisors.
o will be required to remain on site for the duration of the trials unless accompanied by their parent/guardian
STAFF ACTION IN CASE OF ACCIDENT OR ILLNESS AT THE TRIALS
o A qualified sports trainer will be in attendance to render emergency care.
o Parents will be contacted immediately
SPECIAL CLOTHING OR OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED
o Football socks, football boots, mouth guard, drink bottle.
NOTE:
Staff supervising students at the trials will take all reasonable care while the students are in their charge to protect them from injury and to control and supervise their behaviour and activities. Parents/guardians should be aware that staff members are not responsible for injuries or damage to property which may occur on an excursion where, in all circumstances, staff have not been negligent.
Parents are required to present to the organisers, well before the trial, any change to their child’s health and fitness Where it is considered necessary, School Sport WA staff will arrange medical assessment and treatment for students.
State Schoolboys 2014
What to do now?
Players are required to:
1. Advise their school that you are attending a trial organised by School Sport WA. Note: we do not require the school to sign any paperwork.
2. Ask your Parent’s permission to attend the trail and ask them to sign the “PARENT CONSENT FORM”. Show your parents the “INFORMATION FOR PARENT/GUARDIAN FORM”. Bring the consent form to the trial.
3. Complete the “STUDENT HEALTH FORM”. Bring the health form to the trial.
4. Organise your football clothing, boots, mouthguard, water bottle etc ready for the trial. Football jumpers will be provided on the day for you to use in the trial.
5. Arrange transport to and from the Trial.
6. Arrive at the trial at least 15 minutes prior to the start time on the allocated trial date to allow for lodgement of forms, payment of trial fee and registration.
PARENT CONSENT FORM
State Trials Participation Consent Form:
Event: State Schoolboys Football Trial
FORM TO BE SIGNED AND SUBMITTED AT THE TRIAL
Player Name:Address:
School:
Trial Time and date
Parent Authority:
I have read and understood the information regarding the Interstate trials on the dates specified and give my consent for my son to participate.
Yes (Please click)
Parent’s Signature: ______
A signed copy of this form is to be presented on the day of the trial.
STUDENT HEALTH FORM
STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL
THIS INFORMATION, THAT IS REQUIRED FOR EACH STUDENT PARTICIPATING IN STATE SPORTING TRIALS, WILL ASSIST THE SCHOOL AND SUPERVISING TEACHERS IN THE CONDUCT OF THE EVENT.STUDENT DETAILS [NOTE: THIS FORM MUST BE HANDED IN AT REGISTRATION TOGETHER WITH THE REGISTRATION FORM]
Student’s name / Date of Birth
Parent/guardian’s full name
Address
Parent phone nos. / Home / Work / Mobile
Name of family doctor / Telephone no
MEDICAL DETAILS
Is your child subject to seizures, fainting, epilepsy, diabetes or any other condition that may affect his or her safety during the excursion? / Yes / No
If “yes”, please give details:
Is your child allergic to
Penicillin / (Please give details)
Any other drug
Any food
Other
Date of last tetanus vaccination
Medication Parents/guardians are requested to make arrangements with the teacher-in-charge for the safekeeping and handling of prescribed medications prior to the excursion
Is your child presently taking tablets and/or other forms of prescribed medication? / Yes / No
Does your child self-administer the medication? / Yes / No
If "yes", state name of medication, dosage and frequency of use
Does your child have a current Health Care Authorisation Plan at school? / Yes / No
Other information: Please provide any other information about your child which will enable the organisers of the trials to provide better care for your child.
State Schoolboys Football Trials 2014
REGISTRATION FORM
Trial Date & Time: ______
Player NameAddress
School
Height[cm] / Weight[kg]
Preferred Positions
D.O.B. / Phone
Please bring this Registration and payment form to the trial
TRIAL FEE - $20.00 [Please specify payment type]
Cheque / Make cheques payable to SSWACash / Place cash in sealed envelope with name on front
Credit Card / Complete details below
Credit Card Details: (Please Print)
Name: (as on credit card)Card Type: (please tick) / Visa q Mastercard q
Card Number:
Expiry Date of card: / / / Amount to pay / $20.00
Signature:
Receipt will be issued on request.
Player Signature: ______Date: ______