Representative Policy

The Sports Association of Tasmanian Independent Schools (SATIS) was formed by AHISA (Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia) {Tasmania} to conduct sporting competitions for member schools. NSATIS and SSATIS are regional bodies which organise and conduct competitions in their respective regions.

SATIS promotes physical, emotional and social well-being by fostering and administering a quality sporting programme providing competition between schools in an environment which encourages participation, diversity, integrity and sportsmanship.

1. Purpose
   • 1.1 SATIS representative teams are designed to provide students enrolled at SATIS member schools the opportunity to access a representative pathway provided by SSATIS, NSATIS and SATIS and compete at a higher level.
   • 1.2 SATIS has structured guidelines for representative teams and to ensure effective administration and communication of the selection process, it is important that schools and students observe all relevant guidelines, and dates for submission of all forms. Failure to do so may result in not being selected for the team.

2. Nomination Process
   • 2.1 Nomination of students is at the discretion of the School Sport Coordinator
   • 2.2 School Sports Coordinators will be asked to invite students who they deem eligible for the Representative Team.
   • 2.3 Eligibility is based on a student’s ability and conduct in the nominating sport and must also meet the following criteria:
     1. be enrolled and attending a SATIS member school.
     2. must be in Year 9, 10, 11 or 12.
     3. be available to attend and participate for the duration of selection trials and any scheduled training sessions and practice matches.

• • 2.4 An eligible student must have also participated in at least 50% of regional rosters in their nominated sport in the year of selection. This can be in 1^st Grade, 2^nd Grade or Year 9 and 10. Exemption from this rule will be;
    1. Given to students when their school does not have sufficient numbers to enter any teams in the SSATIS or NSATIS competition in a particular sport.
    2. Considered when students cannot meet the minimum 50% participation due to injury, illness or state/national representation.

• • 2.5 Schools may choose how many students they nominate to trial.
  • 2.6 A school does not have to nominate any students if they feel their players do not meet the required standard.
  • 2.7 All nominations must be submitted to SATIS Administration with an endorsement from the School Sport Coordinator by the nomination closing date. Nominations without an endorsement will not be accepted.

3. Selectors and Team Officials
   • 3.1 A selection panel will comprise of the team coach and one or two School Sport Coordinators. The selection panel, in consultation with the regional SATIS Administrator, will select the Representative Team.
   • 3.2 Team officials will be an appointed School Sport Coordinator.

4. Selection Procedure
   • 4.1 Trials will be conducted for all team sports (Basketball and Soccer).
   • 4.2 Selection will be based on merit.
   • 4.3 It is expected that all students follow the SATIS Code of Conduct (refer to SATIS website)
   • 4.4 To be eligible for selection, students must submit the ‘Player registration form’, with an endorsement form the School Sport Coordinator, by the advertised date.
   • 4.5 Students must attend selection trials to be considered for the nominated Representative Team.
   • 4.6 If no trials are held, selection will be made from performances of nominated students in regional rosters.
   • 4.7 Should a student be unable to attend the trials, an application for Exemption from Trial must be submitted to the SATIS Administrator. This document is available upon request. Approval of any exemption will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
   • 4.8 Appropriate attire should be worn for selections, this does not have to be playing uniform.
   • 4.9 Students are expected to supply all playing gear and protective clothing at trials and must abide by the relevant safety requirements for each sport as outlined in the SATIS sport regulations (refer to SATIS website) i.e shin-pads, mouthguards etc.
   • 4.10 At the end of the first trial, selectors may choose to reduce the number of students progressing to the second trial. If this occurs, students would be notified at this point, or as soon as possible prior to the second trial.
   • 4.11 The announcement of the Representative Team will be at the conclusion of the final trial, or within 2 days of this. A final list will be sent to the School Sport Coordinators.
   • 4.12 Once selected, students are required to attend training sessions and any practice matches. Students who fail to fulfil team commitments may be withdrawn from the team.

5. Representation from SSATIS and NSATIS Schools
   • 5.1 A school may nominate any number of players for selection.
   • 5.2 Where possible, a cross section of NSATIS and SSATIS Schools will be represented in teams but selection will be based on merit and it will be at the discretion of the selection committee on the number of players from each school selected.

6. Size of SATIS Representative Teams

The below table gives an indication of team members per sport but in some circumstances coaches may request to take additional players.

7. All documents for Representative Team Selection will be on the SATIS website (www.satis.com.au)