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NSW PRIMARY SCHOOLS SPORTS ASSOCIATION - HANDBOOK

 

SECTION 7 - INTERSTATE EXCHANGES

 
7.1.1  

Interstate Exchanges may be conducted by the Australian Schools Sports Council in the following sports:

Athletics
Australian Football
Basketball
Cricket
Cross Country
Hockey
Netball
Rugby League
Rugby Union
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Touch
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Boys and Girls
Boys
Boys and Girls
Boys and Girls
Boys and Girls
Boys and Girls
Girls
Boys
Boys
Boys
Girls
Boys and Girl
Boys and Girls
Girls

Participation in these Exchanges to be determined annually by NSWPSSA

  7.1.2 Applications for the position of Manager and/or Coach shall be forwarded, by the closing date, to the SEO with Principal's and Area Sports Association's recommendations.
  7.1.3 State teams will be selected at State Carnivals in accordance with the rules for each sport. The number and age of players/competitors shall be in accordance with School Sport Australia rules.
  7.1.4 CONDITIONS OF ENTRY - STATE TEAMS
    (a)   Each team member will be expected to up-hold a standard of behaviour worthy of a State representative.
    (b) All team members will be under the full control and supervision of the Coach and/or Manager/s for the duration of the Interstate Exchange.
    (c) Should the team management rule that any misconduct is of a serious nature, a team member may be escorted home as a disciplinary measure. In such a case the Team Manager will inform the parents, who will be expected to cover any extra costs involved in returning the team member to his/her home.
    (d)

Billeting is the preferred model of accommodation of the team. The acceptance of the allocated billet is obligatory. When New South Wales is hosting an Interstate Exchange billeting may not be compulsory.

This rule may be varied under exceptional circumstances as approved by the NSWPSSA Executive.

Should a team member leave his/her billet or is withdrawn, without the consent of the Team Manager, it will be viewed as misconduct of a serious nature.

    (e) All team members will travel to the carnival venue with the team. Parents wishing to make alternative arrangements for the child's return journey must contact the SEO of the NSWPSSA within one (1) week of selection, otherwise return travel will be booked for all team members.
    (f) A team levy will be set by the New South Wales Primary Schools Sports Association to cover the cost of travel, apparel, accommodation and any other expenses which can reasonably be expected to be met by the team members. These expenses are to be listed on the information sheets to parents.
    (g) All team members will be required to attend the educational excursion and any other functions organised for the New South Wales team.
    (h) All team members must have the consent of their School Principal.
    (i) Parents will be expected to cover the cost involved in transporting team members to the designated team assembly point, and from Sydney to home, at the conclusion of the Interstate Exchange.
 

7.1.5

The introduction of any new Exchanges comes only as a result of agreement between the Directors-General of School Education concerned.
When New South Wales desires to participate in a new Exchange it is necessary to present a submission to the Schools Sports Unit for the Director's approval.
  7.1.6 APPROVAL TO CONDUCT INTERSTATE SPORTS VISITS
    (a)

Where an Interstate sports visit involving State representative teams is to be undertaken, the approval of the Director or a delegated officer is required. Parental consent forms, in the prescribed form, are required before any child is included in Interstate sports visits. The request for approval should be forwarded through the Director, Area Co-ordination at least two (2) months before the proposed date of departure. Where possible details should be given of the:

Purpose of the sports visit;
Numbers and ages of the pupils involved;
Proposed dates of the visit;
The location(s) to be visited, including a detailed itinerary;
The mode of travel and the transport company; means of financing the visit;
Supervision and accommodation arrangements.

    (b) Information not available two (2) months beforehand should be provided as soon as possible thereafter.
    (c)

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.

 

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