1. Purpose

• To provide players with the opportunity to represent SNC at a level suitable to their ability; to provide opportunities for players to progress through the MCN Centre, MCN Region and Netball NZ development frameworks and to enhance players enjoyment of the game.
• Through the selection of teams; SNC aims to:
  • Ensure all identified athletes are given an equal opportunity to be considered for a team and provided with skill development opportunities to assist them reach their potential.
  • Develop best practice management strategies in order to provide a safe environment for athletes and officials to effectively participate in netball.
  • To ensure all SNC registered players are placed in an appropriate team that will allow them to develop their netball skills and enhance their enjoyment of the game.
  • SNC does allow social teams to be pre made however this must be done prior to trials and submitted by the date that is set out by the senior coordinator (this is at the discretion of the club from year to year)

2. Trial Format

• The allocated trial start time allows for up to 30 minutes for players to sign in, register and join the structured warm up. Please be prompt.
• On the longer trials a break will be called approximately halfway through the trial
• Games will be approximately 10-12 minutes in length and be controlled by two umpires (where possible we will use MCN umpires but if unavailable capable players may be asked to)
• SNC will attempt to trial you in every position you have listed on your registration form (this is up to 3 preferred positions)
• During the trials, the selectors will evaluate individual skill levels, fitness and team playing abilities of each player
• The following aspects will be evaluated to determine which team a player is selected for (such as);
  • Warm up
  • Fitness
  • Player combinations
  • Skills
  • Coach-ability
  • Attitude
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Team dynamics
  • Individual player characteristics

3. Selectors

• Team selections are to be carried out by independent selector(s) nominated by the committee. One of the selector(s) will have knowledge of the past season.
• Team selection is to be finalised within one week of the final trial date if possible
• The selector’s decision is final
• Selector’s may consult with the upcoming season coaches if required and coach(s) available at selections (this will only be down at the final trial)
• NO PLAYERS ARE TO APPROACH ANY SELECTOR(S), however there will be a committee appointed club member(s) who will be the players advocate if the Senior Coordinator is involved in a capacity of trialling themselves.

4. Competencies and Qualities considered

• The major criterion for selection will be based on the performance of the player at theappropriate trial. Selectors will also consider team balance where the 8-9 best individual players may not provide the best team combination. Ideally teams should have a variety of combinations to cover such events as sickness, injury or unavailability during the season.
• Core playing competencies;
• Skill base and performance consistency
• Tactical understanding and decision making
• Flair and innovation
• Fitness and game intensity
• Potential and work ethic
• Discipline on and off the court
• Core personal qualities;
  • Effective under pressure
  • Teamwork
  • Versatility, consistency and adaptability
• Selectors must submit a list of selected squads/teams to the SNC Committee for ratification prior to final selections being announced

5. Player withdrawals

• In an event of a player withdrawing after selection; a replacement will be decided withconsultation with the selectors and the appropriate coach, this will be done through the Senior coordinator and President

6. Player acceptance of team placement

• All player have one week after the announcement of teams to confirm their place in the team they have been named in.
• This must be done via the coach/manager of that team or via the Senior coordinator for the season
• This process is to allow replacement player to be found with consultation of the selector(s)

7. Non-attendance at trials

• Players unable to attend the trials for any reason will have their team selection based onavailability of positions within the teams, information provided by the coach at the conclusion of the previous season and through consultations with the selectors, the coaches and SNC committee

• Non-attendance at any of the trials MUST be communicated via the Senior coordinator
• If a player is unable to attend a trial due to injury or illness – contact the Senior coordinator
• If a player is unable to attend a trial due to other reasons – contact the Senior coordinator

8. Disputes procedures

• Not with standing any of the provisions in this policy;
  • It is acknowledged that when applying the criteria and considerations set out above, there will be (at times) extremely difficult choices to be made which will require the selection panel to exercise its discretion and judgement.
  • Providing the selection panel has properly considered the criteria and considerations set out in this policy, and has exercised its discretion andjudgement in good faith – then the selection panel will have fulfilled all of its obligations under this policy

9. Aim of Team trials

To select the best possible team to win at their level

10. Additional Information

• Prior to the commencement of the team trainings, selectors will consult the list of previous trialist and appoint a suitable replacement. If no player of suitable standard in the specific positionvacated is identified from the original nomination, selectors may invite a replacement player of their choosing. This player must be ratified by the SNC committee. Otherwise the selectors may choose to hold another trial where this will be announced via SNC facebook page
• Due to injury (a player is unable to continue for the season), the team coach will consult with the Senior Coordinator for a replacement player
• Where possible the player will be invited to attend another trial for the same competition, however a different grade
• If this is not possible, the selectors may consider past (only last twelve months) team experience and performance of that player
• The selectors have the discretion to allow the player to be considered for selection into the team in extraordinary circumstances. Communication of unavailability for trials must have been provided and approved in advance of the first trial
• Written proof of the circumstances may be required in this situation
• In this situation, players will be required to follow the same procedures as for injury/illness
• Three separate trials will be held
• Trials will be held on two different days of the week. Preferably two weekday nights.
• All players are to attend ALL trials, two minimum
• A player must give the Senior coordinator as much notice as possible if they cannot attend a trial for any reason
• Acceptable valid reasons for not attending a trial/s are at the discretion of the committee
• Trials will be held at EA Networks Centre, the cost of the court hire will be covered by SNC
• Umpire/s will be provided with the assistance of MCN, any gaps in umpires will be filled by SNC through capable umpire. Trialists may be asked to umpire, this will be done at the discretion of the Senior coordinator
• Selectors; a panel of 2-3 selectors, where at least one will have knowledge off previous season(s) players
• Team selections are to be carried out by independent selector(s) nominated by the committee. The selector(s) will consult with a committee nominated club member with knowledge of the past season
• Team selection is to be finalised within one week of the final trial date if possible, player are asked to confirm their place in the team they are named in within a week of announcement
• The selectors decision is final
• At the discretion of the committee other complete teams from outside Southern may become members of SNC. They should have their own coach and will be required to wear and purchase the club uniform
• Social teams may not be required to trial, this will be at the discretion of the Senior coordinator and the SNC committee