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NSWCHSSA

NSW COMBINED HIGH SCHOOLS SPORTS ASSOCIATION - HANDBOOK
Amended 2009
 

Section 2 - BY LAWS

 

2.1

GENERAL

 

2.1.1

Motions dealing with matters of policy and rescissions should become a notice of motion.

 

2.1.2

Attendance at funerals by Councillors representing this Association be a matter for Executive decision.

 

2.1.3

Minutes of Combined High Schools Council meetings be displayed on the Association's website.

 

2.1.4

That the Executive and Conveners only issue invitations to Combined High Schools functions.

 

2.1.5

Each Regional Sports Organiser is to furnish a report by the October meeting of activities for the year for inclusion in the Annual Report.

 

2.1.6

That where more than one team travels to a venue or tours together one coach be elected to accompany each team and that an overall tour manager be appointed.

2.2

INJURY

 

2.2.1

That in the event of any injury at a Combined High Schools activity the Convener must sight an accident report. If hospitalisation is necessary the President or a member of the Executive must be informed.

 

2.2.2

Combined High Schools will not be liable for medical expenses of students injured in trails leading to Combined High Schools selection.

2.3

ANNUAL PRESENTATION OF "BLUES" AND SPORTING AWARDS
  2.3.1 A "Blues" Committee be elected at the March meeting. This committee to consist of four Councillors at least one of whom must be a member of the Executive. This is a committee to scrutinise all nominations from Conveners and present nominations to the Council for ratification at the November meeting.
  2.3.2 That a "Blues" scroll be presented to the school of the individual recipient.
  2.3.3 That "Blues" recipients be requested to be in Combined High Schools or school uniform at the "Blues" presentation.
  2.3.4 Where there is more than one nomination in a sport, order of merit be used by the Convener when presenting his/her nominations.
  2.3.5 That in any one year that the maximum of two blues per sex per sport may be nominated.

2.4

MEMBERSHIP
  2.4.1 LIFE MEMBERSHIP - Gold Badge
    (a)    At least ten years activeinvolvement of Combined High Schools activities.
    (b) Nominations must be received by the October meeting. A secret ballot will be held at the November meeting.
    (c) The nominee may not be present when nominations are being considered or voted upon.
    (d) Life members must be elected by a two-thirds majority.
  2.4.2 LIFE MEMBERSHIP- SPORT SPECIFIC
    A "Silver Badge" be awarded to a recipient of a "NSWCHS Life Member - Sport Specific" as follows
    (a)     A teacher who has given 10 years of active service to the Sport Sub-Committee including attendance, participation and contribution to meetings of the Sub-Committee as well as having served in an elected CHS Sub-Committee position during this time.
    (b) A teacher who has made a significant and dynamic contribution to the "Sport Sub-Committee" in such a way that it has led to obvious and significant changes, improvement or development of their "Sport" at the "CHS" level.
    (c) A teacher who has contributed 10 years of service to their "Sport" in an integrated form of (A) and (B) above.
    (d) A "Silver Badged" Life- Member should fulfill criterion (A) and (B) or (C ) listed above, and should be supported by a 2/3 majority vote of the Sub-Committee of that "sport".
    (e) The decision of the "Sport Sub-Committee" must then be endorsed by the CHS Council.
    (f) Information/Procedures
      (i) The Nominee must not be present at the Sport Sub-Committee Meeting when the nomination is being considered/discussed and voted upon.
      (ii) Nominations for Life Membership: Sport Specific, can be made as a motion presented at a sub-committee meeting of that sport; or a "notice of motion" signed by two memebers of the sub committee of that sport and circulated as a postal ballot to regions through the Combined High Schools office and countersigned by the Combined High Schools  Executive Officer.
      (iii) Voting on the motion can be done at a sub committee meeting or by postal ballot conducted by the Executive Officer. Where the vote takes place at a sub committee meeting the motion is to be circulated to Regions one month prior to the sub committee meeting taking place. A postal ballot will have a one month period for consultation and decision from the date of the motion being forwarded to the CHS office.
      (iv) The Convener of the "Sport" will be responsible for the preparation/research and writing of the CITATION.
      (v) Where possible, the Life Member/Sport Specific ("silver-badged") will be presented at that "Sports" Inter-Regional (or Area) Managers/Coaches/Officials Dinner.
      (vi) The presentation will include "Silver" Life-Member Badge to include the "Sport" (if/where possible) embellished on it and a Scroll.
  2.4.3 LIFE MEMBERSHIP- SPORT SPECIFIC NON TEACHER
    Life Membership- Sport Specific Non Teacher be awarded as follows
      (a) A person who has given 10 years of active service and/or who has made a significant and dynamic contribution to the respective Sport in such a way that it has led to obvious and significant changes, improvement or development of the "Sport" at the "CHS" level. Except in very exceptional circumstances it would be expected that this active service be carried out in a voluntary capacity.
      (b) A non teacher Life- Member should fulfill criteria (A), and should be supported by a 2/3 majority vote of the Sub-Committee of that "sport".
      (c) The decision of the "Sport Sub-Committee" must then be endorsed by the Combined High Schools  Council.
      (d) Information/Procedures
    (i) The Nominee must not be present at the Sport Sub-Committee Meeting when the nomination is being considered/discussed and voted upon.
      (ii) Nominations for Life Member of a "Sport", must be made at a Sub-Committee Meeting of that Sport, as a "notice of motion", and distributed to delegate/sub-committee members of that "sport", one calendar month prior to the meeting being held.
      (iii) Nomination for Life Members of a "Sport" must be made by a member of the Sub-Committee of that "Sport".
      (iv) The Convener of the "Sport" will be responsible for the preparation/research and writing of the CITATION.
      (v) Where possible, the Life Member/Sport Specific ("silver-badged") will be presented at that "Sports" State Carnival (or Area) Managers/Coaches/Officials Dinner.
      (vi) The presentation will include "Silver" Life-Member Badge to include the "Sport" (if/where possible) embellished on it and a Scroll.

2.5

SPONSORSHIP
  2.5.2 No advertising is to be shown on Combined High Schools official playing uniform.
  2.5.2 Advertising may appear at a Combined High Schools fixture venue with permission of the ground authority.
  2.5.3 Conveners must consult with the Executive prior to entering into fund raising and sponsorship proposals.
  2.5.4 The words "Department of School Education" must not appear on any written documents which relate to fund raising and sponsorship.

2.6

BILLETING
  2.6.1 Any students who alter their billet without the consent of the Carnival Organisers, be suspended from all Sports Association activities until the next Association meeting where the matter is to be referred to the full Council the decide any appropriate action to be taken.
  2.6.2 Notification of billeting requirements should be in the hands of the host organiser at least two weeks prior to the event. Once a billet has been requested it must be accepted.
  2.6.3 Where practical all teams be billeted unless individual personal accommodation is nominated.

2.7

ELIGIBILITY OF STUDENTS
  2.7.1 Any students attending Combined High Schools selection trials must be endorsed by their Regional Association, re affiliation.
  2.7.2 Students transferring to another school automatically lose their qualifications to compete for their former school in any competition conducted by this Association.
  2.7.3 Students participating in activities conducted by this Association must below 20 years of age in the year of competition. Students who attain the age of 20 years in the year of competition are not eligible.

2.8

FINANCE
  2.8.1 Each sport will receive one annual grant from the levy money raised. This allocation to be maintained within the Combined High Schools account books.
  2.8.2 Sports will carry their surplus and/or deficit over each year.
  2.8.3 All major expenditure for activities must receive prior approval of the Executive.
  2.8.4 The allocation granted to sports will be reviewed in February, annually, on submissions presented by the Convener to the Executive.
  2.8.5 Conveners, members of the Executive, managers and coaches receive the following rates
    (a) $5.00 for meetings, Claims for this be made prior to the Annual General Meeting each year.
    (b) Managers and coaches be paid a daily rate as set by the Council, at the Annual General Meeting where overnight accommodation is required.
    (c) Telephone calls and postage expenses paid on production of itemised accounts.
  2.8.6 Managers and coaches are liable to a levy as calculated on the same basis as team members.
  2.8.7 Managers and coaches expenses be met out of each sport's fund.
  2.8.8 All international tours should be self sufficient financially and be costed as such.
    Note:  $200 per manager and coach be paid by Combined High Schools general fund.
  2.8.9 That a supplementary financial statement must be provided for all interstate and international tours.
  2.8.10 Sundry debtors are not entitled to hold a position in Combined High Schools.
  2.8.11 Team members are to be levied for fares, apparel and accommodation, if applicable.
  2.8.12 Conveners and members of the Executive from Non-Metropolitan Areas shall have travelling expenses to attend Council meetings paid from the General Account. Claims for this to be made prior to the Annual General Meeting each year.
    (a) Non-Metropolitan Areas Hunter, North Coast, North West, Riverina, South Coast and Western.
    (b) All claims are to be accompanied by relevant receipts.
    (c) Acceptable claims
     
  • Train Fares
  • The coast of a train sleeping berth where overnight travel is necessary.
  • Petrol costs up to the value of a train fare (and sleeping berth where applicable), when a private vehicle is used.
  • Air fare up to the value of a train fare (and sleeping berth where applicable)
  • Accommodation costs at the standard daily rate (2.8 e (ii) where return transport is unavailable on the evening of the Council meeting.
    (d) Conveners and members of the Executive from Non-Metropolitan Areas should submit their intended form of travel and associated arrangements, for approval by the Treasurer, on or before the February meeting date.

2.9

AFFILIATIONS
  2.9.1 Fees must be paid by all Areas to this Association by the 1st May of the current calendar year.
  2.9.2 Failure to pay these fees may result in the Region being ineligible for further representation in competition conducted by the Association for the current year.

2.10

BUDGETS AND LEVIES
  2.10.1 A detailed budget should be prepared in respect of all proposed exchanges and tours. A levy shall be imposed on all team members who take part in exchanges and tours. The budget including details of the proposed levy should be fully documented and submitted to the Assistant Director-General, for approval, after endorsement by the Treasurer of the New South Wales Combined High Schools Sports Association.
  2.10.2 The levy should cover the cost of travel, apparel, accommodation and any other expenses which can reasonably be expected to be met by the team members. The levy on individual team members can be reduced to the extent of the funds raised by them.
  2.10.3 Levies and other funds collected by way of fund raising activities should be remitted, in full, to the Administrative Officer with the names of the participating students. An officer of the Association should be designated as responsible for ensuring that monies covering the levy set have been received prior to departure.
  2.10.4 Conveners of Sports Sub-committees are responsible for including a Water Bottle for all Team Members in the calculation of the team levy.
  Note Cases of genuine hardship should be the subject of special consideration by the Council of the New South Wales Combined High Schools. In such cases, costs could be met from Association funds, sponsorship, etc.

2.11

COMBINED HIGH SCHOOLS BLAZER
  2.11.1 The Combined High Schools blazer colour be dark blue.
  2.11.2 Combined High Schools Executive members and Conveners be subsidised by 50% for the purchase of a blazer. Conveners in their third year and Executive in their first year.

2.12

DISPUTES
  2.12.1 A special disputes committee be elected at the February meeting. This committee to consist of the convener of the sport involved and two named Vice-Presidents. This committee to act on disputes arising out of Combined High Schools Knockout Competitions.
  2.12.2 In cases of dispute over Venue and time for Knockout fixtures, the Convener will decide and a team which does not comply automatically forfeits.
  2.12.3 The Senior Education Officer - Secondary Sport be empowered to act on disputes committee in absence of the original members.
  2.12.4 Where a Knockout is conducted by the Area Sports Organiser any disputes be referred to the Region Judiciary. Once the competition had entered the final rounds, either sixteen, ten or eight the Combined High Schools Disputes Committee would arbitrate. If the Knockout competition was organised on a Combined High Schools basis, ie. by the Combined High Schools Convener any disputes to be referred to the Combined High Schools Disputes Committee.

2.13

STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
  2.13.1 That nominations forms for the position of all officials to Sports Association Championships be advertised annually to ALL schools. This will obviate the necessity of issuing lists based on the previous official lists. This will automatically necessitate replies from people on all occasions by the advertised closing date. No appointments will be made unless application is received.
  2.13.2 Entry to State Swimming, Cross Country and Athletic Championships be on an Regional basis only.
  2.13.3 Swimming and Diving Championships to be two separate Championships and each with its own points score and trophies.
  2.13.4 An equipment officer be appointed at Swimming, Athletic and Cross Country Championships.

2.14

SPORTS SUB-COMMITTEES
  2.14.1 Conveners may nominate up to twenty-four names on their mailing lists.
  2.14.2 It is unnecessary for any Combined High Schools sub-committee to record the names of the mover and seconder of proposed motions.
  2.14.3 All mail and circulars must be submitted through the Combined High Schools Office for typing and distribution.
  2.14.4 That where a Convener is absent for three consecutive Council meetings their position will be declared vacant automatically. Leave is to be granted to the Convener when involved in Combined High Schools activities. This to be recorded in the apologies section of the attendance book.
  2.14.5 That State Conveners of all sports be asked to give adequate notice of entries for Knockouts and that where practical Region Conveners make up and conduct the draw in all sports for their Region up to the stage of Regional finalist. The State Convener should stipulate dates and conditions for all aspects of competition including the method considered by them to be most suitable for conducting the final round from sixteen teams through to State Knockout winner. This should apply to all sports. All such draws and results are to be forwarded at the earliest possible time to the State Conveners of each respective sport.
  2.14.6 The following guidelines are given to assist Conveners of sub-committees formed to organise approved sports. The guidelines set down are binding on all sports except where the Council gives permission otherwise on receipt of a written request
    (a) Members of the sub-committee are to be full time members of the teaching staff of public secondary schools or Areal Sports Organisers, who are willing and able to attend the sub-committee meetings.
    (b) Where a member of a sub-committee is absent for three consecutive meetings their position will be declared vacant automatically. Leave is to be granted to a member if involved in Combined High Schools activities. This is to be recorded in the apologies section of the relevant sub-committee meeting's minutes.
    (c) The sub-committee to consist of a maximum of twelve members providing there is no more than a maximum of three members from any one Area and for a sub-committee of eight members or less a maximum of two members from any one Area. The quorum for a sub committee meeting to be four Areas represented.
    (d) Members of the sub-committee to be selected from
     
  • Regional Conveners of the particular sport.
  • Zone Conveners of the particular sport.
  • Interested teachers.
    As well a Convener may submit to the Senior Education Officer - Secondary Sport the names of teachers selected from (iv) above up to a maximum of twenty-four teachers to form the mailing list for that particular sport.
  2.14.7 Where a Regional Convener of a particular sport, and who is a member of the sub-committee, is unable to attend due to teaching commitments and lack of teacher relief - the Regional delegate to Combined High Schools be able to attend and vote at the sub-committee meeting.

2.15

KNOCKOUT CHAMPIONSHIPS
  2.15.1 Closing date for entries be the First Friday of November each year.
  2.15.2 Each school is responsible for its own travel, accommodation and managerial cost and arrangements.
  2.15.3 Runners-up and winners will receive a trophy/medal to record their achievement.
  2.15.4 Regional Finalists Notification Procedure where the State Convener conducts the Draw
    Schools reaching the Regional final rounds must send team names and sporting details to the State Convener by the date set in the calendar or in the Knockout Draw as the notification date for that sport, where the Region does not have an Regional Convener and the State Convener organises the Knockout Competition.
  2.15.5 Regional Finalists Notification Procedure where the Region Convener conducts the Regional Draw
    Regions must notify teams to the State Convener for the final section of the Knockout Competitions by the notification date as indicated on the draw or in the CHS Calendar. Where the "home" Region fails to notify the State Convener by the due date, the "away" Region shall automatically become the home team and assume all home school duties, with the exception of the notification period which shall become:- give the visiting school three days notice, confirmed by fax/email, with a choice of three dates, or play on a date mutually agreed upon. The offered dates, unless mutually agreed upon shall not be the "new" visiting schools sports day or one a weekend. If both Regions drawn to play each other do not nominate schools or take up the option of home school within the specified time period, the State Convener will decide a time, date and venue for the match to be played prior to the next round completion date, A team which does not comply will automatically forfeit.
  2.15.6 That all Combined High Schools Knockouts determine home and away games by the following method.
    (a) The first mentioned school on the draw is the home school in Round 1.
    (b) The home school in other rounds shall be the school which has the least number of home games.
    (c) Where the number of home and away games are equal in numbers:
     
  • The first mentioned school in the draw shall become the home school in odd numbered rounds.
  • The second mentioned school shall become the home school for even numbered rounds.
    (d) In the event of a forfeit in a state knockout the draw as it appears on a home and away basis will remain unaltered and the forfeit will not become a home match to the non forfeiting team.
  2.15.7 At the Regional level knockout competitions may be conducted in a competition format deemed appropriate by the Region.

2.16

STATE CARNIVALS (formerly Inter-regional Championships):
  2.16.1 The team managers and coaches plus Carnival Organisers be the only persons to attend the conferences held during Championships. Each Area is to nominate before the championships the one person eligible to vote.
  2.16.2 Venues for State Carnivals only be published after the venue has been agreed upon by the host Region in consultation with the State Convener.
  2.16.3 That Regional Sports Organisers (or the Regional Officer charged with the responsibility of administering Area sporting activities) present a budget for the running of the State Carnival in their Region to include expenses for which the relevant Combined High Schools sports will be liable. The Regional Sports Organiser should consult with the relevant Combined High Schools Convener when finalising their budget and present it for approval to the Combined High
    Schools Executive one meeting prior to the activity.
  2.16.4 The Region where applicable will pay expenses incurred on the following items:
    (a) Lunches for players and managers.
    (b) Internal bus travel.
    (c) Laundry of playing uniforms.
    (d) Barbecues.
    (e) Dinners.
  2.16.5 The Combined High Schools Council allocation to a particular sport will pay expenses for:
    (a) Ground and/or facility hire.
    (b) Referees or umpires expenses.
    (c) Drinks where the sport rules include them.
    (d) First aid equipment.
    (e) Combined High Schools bannerettes or medallions to winning and second positions.
    (f) Expendable items: A ceiling of $100 to be imposed. Amounts above this figure must have prior approval of the Executive.
  2.16.6 If the Convener does not attend the State Carnival in the capacity of an Area Manager/coach, expenses, at the current approved rate, for their attendance to be approved by the Council and payment debited to that sport.
  2.16.7 Selectors expenses will not be met by either Region or Combined High Schools General Funds.
  2.16.8 At the State Carnival the panel of selectors be nominated at the preliminary conference, prior to the Carnival.
  2.16.9 Managers/coaches to stay at the central venue (during State Carnivals) for all Carnivals, and that all entries be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event.
  2.16.10 That the Carnival Organiser submit a written report to the Combined High Schools within fourteen days of the completion of the Carnival.

2.17

ELECTIONS, MANAGER/COACH
  2.17.1 A permanent member of the teaching service employed by the New South Wales Department of School Education at the time of nomination, is eligible to nominate for for managerial and or coaching positions. No candidate be considered for a position of coach or manager unless an application form is filled in and forwarded to the Senior Education Officer - Secondary Sport by the closing date set down. Where no candidate satisfied such requirements, the candidate be elected from the floor of the monthly Council meeting subject to the Principal's approval. In cases where appointments are required for any sport between Council meetings, the Executive shall make such appointments.
  2.17.2 That sports are to conduct their own elections for the positions of manager and coach at a constituted sub-committee meeting, but the Council may exercise the right of veto on any decisions made, Where required a Postal Ballot will be conducted by the Vice President in charge of elections.
  2.17.3 Conditions pertaining to elections of Combined High Schools team officials for individual sports be as follows:
    (a) The Combined High Schools sub-committee recommendations be adhered to providing:
      (i) That the recommendations for the positions have been discussed at a Conveners meeting for the sport in question as indicated by the minutes of that meeting.
      (ii) That all Council members be informed of the nomination at least fourteen days prior to the Council meeting at which the election is to take place.
      (iii) No objection is raised from the floor of the meeting.
    (b) If the above conditions are not met then a full vote is to be taken by the Council with the sub-committee's recommendation heard prior to the election (only if (1) above applies).
    (c) Areas not able to be represented at a sub-committee meeting have the right to exercise a postal vote on all Agenda items. The Agenda is to be sent to all members of the sub committee eligible to vote prior to the meeting.
    (d) In elections for Combined High Schools Team officials held as part of the State Carnival (also refer section 53.4) or as part of the State Championship each Region has one vote. Regions unable to be represented at the sub-committee meeting where the election is taking place may exercise a postal vote in the ballot. The Convener of the sport shall have a deliberate vote. The Convener of the sport shall have a casting vote where necessary.
    (e) Where sub committee meetings are held separate to State Carnivals or the State Championship Program, for the purposes of voting for notified agenda items and elections Areas will be entitled to send up to three delegates. (refer 2.14. f (iii)).
      If Regions are not represented by delegates and take up the option of recording a postal ballot they will be entitled to record two (2) votes.
      If Regions are presented at the sub committee meeting each Region delegate will be entitled to one (1) vote, up to a maximum of three votes. The convener of the sport shall have a deliberate vote. The convener of the sport will have a casting vote where necessary.
    (f) Where a Postal Ballot(s) is held to determine Manager/Coach positions each Region Sports Organiser will be forwarded a ballot paper. Each Region is entitled to one vote. The convener of the sport shall have a deliberate vote. The convener of the sport will have a casting vote where necessary.
  2.17.4 No applicant can be appointed to more than one managerial or coaching position in any one calendar year.
  2.17.5 Any permanent secondary school teacher employed by the Department of School Education in New South Wales is eligible to nominate for managerial and coaching positions.
  2.17.6 Successful nominees to comply with managerial/coaching duties information sheet.
  2.17.7 At elections the preferential voting system be used.
  2.17.8 Nomination form for team officials will appear in the February Bulletin.

2.18

ELECTIONS - EXECUTIVE/CONVENERS
  2.18.1 Nominations for Executive and Conveners positions shall be advertised to all schools in August each year. Nominations to be forwarded through the Principal to the Regional Office, for comment, and then to the Association office. Elections to take place at the Annual General Meeting in November.
  2.18.2 Four vice-Presidents shall be elected. Each Vice-President to encompass an identified area of responsibility which will be negotiated at the Executive level.
  2.18.3 The nominations for Conveners and Executive positions are to close at the same time. A full list of nominees and their credentials will be circulated to the Regions for discussion at the Region Association Meetings prior to the elections. Such nominations shall be formally accepted by Council prior to each election taking place.

2.19

APPROVAL FOR INTERSTATE SPORTS VISITS
  2.19.1 Where an interstate sports visit involving State representative teams is to be undertaken, the approval of the Director-General or a delegated officer is required. Parental consent forms, in the prescribed form, are necessary before any child is included in interstate sports visit. The request for approval should be forwarded through the Assistant Director-General, at least two months before the proposed date of departure after being endorsed by the New South Wales Combined High Schools.
    (a) Purpose of the sports visit;
    (b) Numbers and ages of the pupils involved;
    (c) Proposed dated of the visit;
    (d) Location(s) to be visited, including a detailed itinerary;
    (e) Mode of travel and the transport company;
    (f) Means of financing the visit;
    (g) Supervision and accommodation arrangements.
  2.19.2 Information not available two months before hand should be forwarded as soon as possible thereafter.
  2.19.3 If air travel is involved, the names of the supervising teachers, together with details of their salary and serial numbers, should be provided for the purpose of arranging accident insurance.

2.2

PROCEDURE FOR SUBMITTING HANDBOOK AMENDMENTS
  Handbook amendments must be submitted in the form they will replace, amend or be additions to the current Handbook Rules as published.

2.21

COMMENDATION ACKNOWLEDGMENT
  The Executive is given the opportunity to recognise achievement of Teaching Staff through an appropriate form of acknowledgment.

2.22

STATE TEAM DISCIPLINARY ACTION
  2.22.1 All disciplinary action must be initiated by the CHS Team Management.
  2.22.2 In the case of team management referring the team member to the Combined High Schools Sports Association for disciplinary action the Welfare Committee to adjudicate will comprise:
- An Executive Member of the NSWCHSSA
- The NSWCHSSA Convener for that sport
- The Regional Sports Organiser from the Region that the team member represented
- Principals' Council Representative
- Community / Parent Representative
- Team Management Representative
2.23
JUDICIARY PROCEDURES FOR NSWCHSSA SPORTS/ AREA SPORTS ASSOCIATIONS
(To be used in circumstances where individual sports do not have a specific Sport Judiciary Policy included in their Rules and Guidelines)
  2.23.1 The Judiciary will Consist of:
    (a) CHS/Region Sport Convener (or representative)
(b) CHS/Regional Sports Association Vice President or nominee
(c) A nominee of the State Sporting Organisation (or representative)
(d) Principal of the school the student attends or nominee
(e) Regional Sports Organiser (in the situation where the Region Sports Association is responsible for the convening of judiciary committee)
    At the CHS level the Chairperson of the Judiciary will be the Sport Convener (or representative). At the Area level the Chairperson of the Judiciary will be a Vice President or his/ her nominee.
  2.23.2 2) Procedures for Sports Association Judiciary Hearing:
    (a) The Judiciary will be activated upon receipt of a report of the match referee/umpire to the Regional Sports Organiser/ Convener of Sport. This report should be forwarded within forty-eight hours of the completion of the match.
(b) The Judiciary should be convened within seven days of the receipt of the report.
(c) Student(s) involved will be notified through their School Principal. The student must be given at least three school days notice of the date of the impending judiciary hearing.
  2.23.3 At the Judiciary Hearing:
    (a) The student maybe represented if so desired by: one parent and or one community representative.
(b) The Chairperson will always have as his/ her priority the welfare of the student together with their educational well being and future.
(c) The Chairperson will introduce the Judiciary panel to the student and his/ her representative(s).
(d) The Chairperson will read the charge(s) to the student and his/ her representative(s).
(e) The referee(s) will be given the opportunity to present supportive evidence to the charge.
(f) The Judiciary will then table any documentary evidence pertinent to the charge(s).
(g) The student will be asked whether they are pleading guilty or not guilty to the charge(s).
(h) The Chairperson will give the student and his/ her representative(s) adequate time to present their case. This may include supportive documentary evidence.
(i) At the conclusion of evidence all persons except the Judiciary will leave the room.
(j) The student will be advised in writing through his/ her School Principal of the outcome of the Judiciary within five days of the Judiciary Hearing.
  2.23.4 Suspensions:
    (a) Suspension by CHS/Regional Sports Associations
  All suspensions by CHS/Regional Sports Associations will be notified to the respective State/National Sporting Organisations Suspension by State/National Sporting Organisations
(b) Suspensions by State/National Sporting Organisations
  Suspensions imposed by respective State/National Sporting Organisations will be recognized by all School Sport Associations.
  2.23.5 Appeals:
  (a) Any appeals to the finding of the Judiciary will be held by the Appeals Tribunal which will consist at the Area level of:
  (i) The Principals Representative to the Regional Sports Association.
  (ii) A representative of the NSW Branch of the appropriate State Sporting Organisation.
  (iii) The Regional Sports Association President who will act as Chairperson.
(b) Any appeals to the finding of the Judiciary will be held by the Appeals Tribunal which will consist at the CHS level of:
  (i) Senior Representative of the Department of Education and Training
  (ii) A representative of the NSW Branch of the appropriate State Sporting Organisation.
  (iii) The CHS President who will act as Chairperson.
(c) The decision of the Appeals Tribunal is final. In coming to a determination the Appeals Tribunal may decide to uphold the suspension, increase the suspension, amend the suspension or decrease the suspension.