Half Colours Full Colours Distinction

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1 Half Colours Full Colours THE AWARDING OF SPORTS COLOURS AT RBHS (Updated July 2015) This policy is reviewed annually by the heads of activities to keep it in line with provincial and national selection criteria and policies at similar schools and to ensure that fairness prevails. Criteria may therefore change from time to time. INTRODUCTION Sport is one of four areas of excellence that are recognised at Rondebosch Boys High School for the purpose of awarding school colours. A pupil may be awarded colours at any stage, but may only wear such colours after entering Grade 10. A boy may receive colours awards in as many disciplines as he qualifies for, but may only wear three scrolls under his badge. The scrolls must obviously refer directly to the badge he is wearing, and he may not, for example, wear a full colours badge from one discipline, with a half colours scroll from another. A Prefect may wear the Prefect scroll under any badge in addition to the maximum scrolls as describes in the previous paragraph. 1

2 SPORTING COLOURS These awards are made in recognition of excellence at a senior level and length of service in various branches of sport offered at RBHS. The awards are to be considered for 1 st team and/or senior age group levels (U17 U19 depending on the sporting code s age group categories). These sports must be official school sports, offered at the school for at least two years. Selection for a Senior Provincial or National team is not always a pre-requisite for the awarding of colours, nor will it guarantee such an award. 1. COMPOSITION The Sports Colours Committee shall consist of the Heads of the various official school sports, and the Deputy Headmaster. The Chairperson shall be nominated from that group by the Headmaster. Each member shall have one vote, with the Chairperson having the casting vote if necessary. A member who represents more than one sport, shall have one vote only. In exceptional cases, the respective Heads of Sport may send a representative to speak on their behalf, but that representative shall not have voting rights. A quorum shall consist of seven (7) of the members, including the Chairperson and/or Deputy Headmaster. 2. MEETING FREQUENCY The committee shall meet on three occasions: at the end of the first term. the week after the Winter sports programme has ended in the third term. the week after the summer sports programme has ended in term four for the sole purpose of new awards. The Colours criteria will apply to the summer sports of Athletics, Rowing, Swimming and Tennis over the season from the 4 th term of one year to the 1 st term of the next year. The Summer sports of Cricket, Basketball and Water polo will apply the criteria over two consecutive terms - i.e. 4 th and 1 st terms OR 1 st and 4 th terms, provided they are consecutive. 2

3 3. PROCEDURES The Heads of the sports concerned that season, shall present their nominations to the Chairperson at least one week prior to the meeting together with statistics reflecting the performance(s) of the player and/or team. The Chairperson shall circulate these nominations to the other members at the meeting. After discussion by the members, where standards of awards proposed are verified, the nominations are made by mutual consent (or vote, in the case of a borderline candidate) The Chairperson shall present the final list of nominations to the Deputy Headmaster, who will inform the Headmaster and staff. The awards are made in assembly as soon after the meeting as possible. 4. COLOURS STANDARDS If a player does not play the prescribed number of games due to an injury, commitment to other school sports, or provincial/national representation, he may, in exceptional circumstances, and at the discretion of the Colours Committee, be considered for the award. The number of games he needs to qualify for the award should not be more than 10% of the total number of games the First Team played that season. The guidelines below are to assist the committee in making their recommendations. In exceptional circumstances, the committee may recommend an award, even if the player has not fully complied with the listed criteria. 3

4 GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR THE AWARD OF COLOURS: Half Colours should be an automatic award after a specified number of games for the school First Team. A 2 nd team player who is in Grade 12 may be awarded half colours provided that his standard of play is high enough and if the second team plays in the First League. In sports where the First Team consists of six (6) players or less, any 2 nd team player may be considered for Half Colours if all the First Team players have received a minimum of Full Colours. The First Team should play in at least the second highest possible league. In sports where two teams are entered in the highest league, special arrangements may be considered. Full Colours: should be awarded to a player who was an automatic selection for the First Team throughout the season, and who attained the specified levels in each sport. : should be awarded to a player whose performance consistently stands out for its excellence, from his teammates and opponents. He must have qualified for Full Colours. 4

5 4.1 Athletics (end of 1 st term only) Half Colours should be awarded to an athlete who represented the school for at least 40% of the season in meetings that offered his event(s) and who has attained the prescribed standards on at least two occasions, while representing his school, and competing in official RBHS colours and uniform. His contribution to athletics should be of a high standard, showing a positive attitude, and a willingness to participate. Full Colours should be awarded to an athlete who represented the school for at least 70% of the season in meetings that offered his event(s) and who has attained the prescribed standards on at least two occasions, while representing his school, and competing in official RBHS colours and uniform. His contribution to athletics should be of a high standard, showing a positive attitude, and a willingness to participate. should be awarded to an athlete who represented the school for at least 70% of the season in meetings that offered his event(s) and who has attained the prescribed standards on at least two occasions, while representing his school, and competing in official RBHS colours and uniform. His contribution to athletics should be of a high standard, showing a positive attitude, and a willingness to participate. He should also be an exceptional athlete both in ability and nature. 5

6 The following are the RBHS athletics colours standards. The standards are based on the Athletics Performance Evaluation Tables by Bekker Sport, WPA selection standards, results of SA Junior finals and RBHS performances. Track Events Full Colours Half Colours 60m m m m m m m 1: : : m 2: : : m 3: : : m 4: : :24.60 Mile 4: : : m 9: : : m 16: : : m 33: : : m Steeple Chase 11: : : km Race Walk 1:00: :07: :14: m Hurdles (84cm) m Hurdles (91cm) m Hurdles (84cm) m Hurdles (91cm)

7 Field Events Full Colours Half Colours High Jump 1.93 m 1.87 m 1.81 m Long Jump 6.69 m 6.48 m 6.28 m Pole Vault 4.12 m 3.99 m 3.86 m Triple Jump m m m Shot Put (6kg) m m m Shot Put (5kg) m m m Discus (1.75kg) m m m Discus (1.5kg) m m m Javelin (800g) m m m Javelin (700g) m m m Hammer Throw (6kg) m m m Pentathlon pts pts pts Decathlon pts pts pts 7

8 4.2 Basketball (two consecutive terms) Half Colours should be awarded to a player who has been capped (represented the school First Team) for at least 40% of the season. A cap is only awarded if the player actually takes part in the game. His manner both while competing and while representing his school at the sport must be supportive of his teammates and the coach, and his behaviour must be of a very high standard. An award of half-colours in a team sport is recognition of the fact that the boy played for the First Team in his chosen sport. Full Colours should be awarded to a player who has been capped for at least 70% of the season, and who was an automatic selection for the First Team (regular selection in the starting five). He should be an outstanding player both in ability and nature, and should consistently produce performances of the highest level. Selection for a Senior Provincial team is not a prerequisite nor a guarantee, but could be used as a guideline when awarding Full Colours. should be awarded to a player who qualifies for Full Colours in terms of the number of caps obtained, and who also is an exceptional player both in ability and nature. His performances while competing should consistently be outstanding, and he should be an example in his sport that all schoolboys, not only at RBHS, should strive to emulate. Selection for a Senior National team is not a prerequisite nor a guarantee, but could be used as a guideline when awarding s. 8

9 4.3 Chess (end of 3 rd term only) Half Colours should be awarded to a player who has been capped (represented the school First Team) for at least 40% of the season. His manner both while competing and while representing his school at the sport must be supportive of his teammates and the coach, and his behaviour must be of a very high standard. An award of halfcolours in a team sport is recognition of the fact that the boy played for the First Team in his chosen sport. Full Colours should be awarded to a player who has been capped for at least 70% of the season, and who was an automatic selection for the First Team. He should be an outstanding player both in ability and nature, and should consistently produce performances of the highest level. Selection for a Senior Provincial team is not a prerequisite nor a guarantee, but could be used as a guideline when awarding Full Colours. should be awarded to a player who qualifies for Full Colours in terms of the number of caps obtained, and who also is an exceptional player both in ability and nature. His performances while competing should consistently be outstanding, and he should be an example in his sport that all schoolboys, not only at RBHS, should strive to emulate. Selection for a Senior National team is not a prerequisite nor a guarantee, but could be used as a guideline when awarding s. 9

10 4.4 Cricket (two consecutive terms) Half Colours should be awarded to a player who has been capped (represented the school First Team) for at least 40% of the season. A cap is only awarded if the player is considered for the starting line - up. His manner both while competing and while representing his school at the sport must be supportive of his teammates and the coach, and his behaviour must be of a very high standard. An award of half-colours in a team sport is recognition of the fact that the boy played for the First Team in his chosen sport. Full Colours should be awarded to a player who has been capped for at least 70% of the season, and who was an automatic selection for the First Team. He should be an outstanding player both in ability and nature, and should consistently produce performances of the highest level. Selection for a Senior Provincial team is not a prerequisite nor a guarantee, but could be used as a guideline when awarding Full Colours. should be awarded to a player who qualifies for Full Colours in terms of the number of caps obtained, and who also is an exceptional player both in ability and nature. His performances while competing should consistently be outstanding, and he should be an example in his sport that all schoolboys, not only at RBHS, should strive to emulate. Selection for a Senior National team is not a prerequisite nor a guarantee, but could be used as a guideline when awarding s. 10

11 4.5 Cross Country (end of 3 rd term only) Half Colours should be awarded to a good team man who shows commitment and dedication to the sport and the school. He must have finished in the top 15 in 70% of the fixed league U19 or U17 races Full Colours should be awarded to a good team man who shows commitment and dedication to the sport and the school. He must have finished in the top 10 in 80% of the fixed league U19 or U17 races. His conduct at cross-country races, and support of the cross-country structures at the school must be exemplary. should be awarded to an athlete who qualifies for Full Colours as far as character and determination is concerned, and, in addition, has finished in the top 5 in 80% of the fixed league U19 or U17 races. He must have been a member of the Cross Country team for at least two (2) years. 11

12 4.6 Golf (end of 3 rd term only) Half Colours should be awarded to the golfer who has played at least four 40% of the games for the school First Team. He must be a good golfer in nature and in ability, and must have conducted himself in a mature and responsible manner at all times while representing RBHS on the golf course. Full Colours should be awarded to the golfer who has played for the First Team in at least 70% of the games. He must be a very good golfer, not only in ability, but also in nature, consistently producing good results. Selection for a Senior Provincial team is not a prerequisite nor a guarantee, but could be used as a guideline when awarding Full Colours. should be awarded to a player who qualifies for Full Colours in terms of the number of caps obtained. He must be an exceptional golfer, not only in ability, but also in nature, consistently producing excellent results. Selection for a Senior National team is not a prerequisite nor a guarantee, but could be used as a guideline when awarding. 12

13 4.7 Hockey (end of 3 rd term only) Half Colours should be awarded to a player who has been capped (represented the school First Team) for at least 40% of the season. A cap is only awarded if the player actually played in the game (maximum 14 on tour). His manner both while competing and while representing his school at the sport must be supportive of his teammates and the coach, and his behaviour must be of a very high standard. An award of half-colours in a team sport is in recognition of the fact that the boy played for the First Team in his chosen sport. Full Colours should be awarded to a player who has been capped for at least 70% of the season, and who was an automatic selection for the First Team. He should be an outstanding player both in ability and nature, and should consistently produce performances of the highest level. Selection for a Senior Provincial team is not a prerequisite nor a guarantee, but could be used as a guideline when awarding Full Colours. should be awarded to a player who qualifies for Full Colours in terms of the number of caps obtained, and who also is an exceptional player both in ability and nature. His performances while competing should consistently be outstanding, and he should be an example in his sport that all schoolboys, not only at RBHS, should strive to emulate. Selection for a Senior National team is not a prerequisite nor a guarantee, but could be used as a guideline when awarding s. 13

14 4.8 Rowing (end of 1 st term only) Half Colours should be awarded to a rower who has been capped (competed in an u19a/ First event) for at least 40% of the season. A cap is only awarded if the player actually rowed in a regatta. His manner both while competing and while representing his school at the sport must be supportive of his teammates and the coach, and his behaviour must be of a very high standard. An award of half-colours in a team sport is in recognition of the fact that the boy rowed for the first crew in his chosen sport. Full Colours should be awarded to a rower who has been capped (competed in an u19a/ First event) for at least 70% of the season. He should be an outstanding rower both in ability and nature, and should consistently produce performances of the highest level. Participating in a final at the National Championships, placing at the Western Cape Championships and/or selection for a Provincial crew is not a prerequisite, but could be used as a guideline when awarding Full Colours. should be awarded to a rower who qualifies for Full Colours in terms of the number of caps obtained, and who also is an exceptional rower both in ability and nature. He must have placed at both Western Cape and National Championships, or have at least have been selected for a Provincial crew. His performances while competing should consistently be outstanding, and he should be an example in his sport that all schoolboys, not only at RBHS, should strive to emulate. Selection for a National team is not a prerequisite, but could be used as a guideline when awarding s. 14

15 4.9 Rugby (end of 3 rd term only) Half Colours should be awarded to a player who has been capped (represented the school First Team) for at least 40% of the season. A cap is only awarded if the player actually plays in the game (excluding blood replacements). His manner both while competing and while representing his school at the sport must be supportive of his teammates and the coach, and his behaviour must be of a very high standard. An award of half-colours in a team sport is recognition of the fact that the boy played for the First Team in his chosen sport. Full Colours should be awarded to a player who has been capped for at least 70% of the season, and who was an automatic selection for the First Team. He should be an outstanding player both in ability and nature, and should consistently produce performances of the highest level. Selection for a Senior Provincial team is not a prerequisite nor a guarantee, but could be used as a guideline when awarding Full Colours. should be awarded to a player who qualifies for Full Colours in terms of the number of caps obtained, and who also is an exceptional player both in ability and nature. His performances while competing should consistently be outstanding, and he should be an example in his sport that all schoolboys, not only at RBHS, should strive to emulate. Selection for a Senior National team is not a prerequisite nor a guarantee, but could be used as a guideline when awarding s. 15

16 4.10 Soccer (end of 3 rd term only) Half Colours should be awarded to a player who has been capped (represented the school First Team) for at least 40% of the season. A cap is only awarded if the player actually plays in the game (excluding blood replacements). His manner both while competing and while representing his school at the sport must be supportive of his teammates and the coach, and his behaviour must be of a very high standard. An award of half-colours in a team sport is recognition of the fact that the boy played for the First Team in his chosen sport. Full Colours should be awarded to a player who has been capped for at least 70% of the season, and who was an automatic selection for the First Team. He should be an outstanding player both in ability and nature, and should consistently produce performances of the highest level. Selection for a Senior Provincial team is not a prerequisite nor a guarantee, but could be used as a guideline when awarding Full Colours. should be awarded to a player who qualifies for Full Colours in terms of the number of caps obtained, and who also is an exceptional player both in ability and nature. His performances while competing should consistently be outstanding, and he should be an example in his sport that all schoolboys, not only at RBHS, should strive to emulate. Selection for a Senior National team is not a prerequisite nor a guarantee, but could be used as a guideline when awarding s. 16

17 4.11 Squash (end of 3 rd term only) Half Colours should be awarded to a player who has been capped for at least 40% of the school s First Team Matches. His manner both while competing and while representing his school at the sport must be supportive of his teammates and the coach, and his behaviour must be of a very high standard. An award of half-colours in a team sport is recognition of the fact that the boy played for the First Team in his chosen sport. Full Colours should be awarded to a player who has been capped for at least 70% of the school s First Team Matches, and who was an automatic selection for the First Team. He should be an outstanding player both in ability and nature, and should consistently produce performances of the highest level. Selection for a Senior Provincial team is not a prerequisite nor a guarantee, but could be used as a guideline when awarding Full Colours. should be awarded to a player who qualifies for Full Colours in terms of the number of caps obtained, and who also is an exceptional player both in ability and nature. His performances while competing should consistently be outstanding, and he should be an example in his sport that all schoolboys, not only at RBHS, should strive to emulate. Selection for a Provincial u19a team and National u19 team is not a prerequisite nor a guarantee, but could be used as a guideline when awarding s. 17

18 4.12 Swimming (end of 1 st term only) Half Colours should be awarded to a swimmer who represented the school in at least 40% of the galas and who has attained the prescribed standards on at least two occasions, while representing his school, and competing in official RBHS colours and uniform. He must take part in at least two (2) events at the Inter- House Gala. Times from Level 1 or Level 2 and/or Western Province Champs galas may be used. He must promote the ethos of RBHS swimming at all times, and must strive for personal excellence in all events. Full Colours should be awarded to a swimmer who represented the school in at least 70% of the galas and who has attained the prescribed standards on at least two occasions, while representing his school, and competing in official RBHS colours and uniform. He must take part in at least three (3) events at the Inter- House Gala. He must swim Level 2 or Level 3 and/or Western Province Champs and his times at these galas may be used. He should strive for personal excellence at all times, not only in the pool, but in his assistance of the coaches and the junior swimmers. should be awarded to a swimmer who represented the school in at least 70% of the galas and who has attained the prescribed standards on at least two occasions, while representing his school, and competing in official RBHS colours and uniform. He must take part in at least three (3) events at the Inter- House Gala. He must swim Level 3 and Western Province Champs and/or Senior Nationals. He must strive for personal excellence at all times, not only in the pool, but in his assistance of the coaches and the junior swimmers. In addition, he must strive to set new records at Provincial and National level. His involvement with the development of swimming at the school should be of the very highest level, and his loyalty to swimming at RBHS should be beyond question. 18

19 RBHS SWIMMING COLOURS STANDARDS Pool Half Full 50m free SC (25m) LC (50m) free SC 1, , LC 1, , free SC 2, , ,59.71 LC 2, , , free SC 5, ,44,32 4,14.57 LC 5, , , free SC 19, , ,06.13 LC 19, , , m back SC LC back SC 1, , ,02.45 LC 1, , , back SC 2,40.0 2, ,16.22 LC 2, , , m breast SC LC breast SC 1, , ,09.12 LC 1, , , breast SC 3, , ,30.14 LC 3, , , m fly SC LC fly SC 1, , ,01.65 LC 1, , , fly SC 2,48.0 2,30.0 2,13.93 LC 2,53.0 2,35.0 2, IM SC 2, , ,15.0 LC 2, , , IM SC 5, , ,48.53 LC 5, , ,

20 4.13 Table Tennis (end of 3 rd term only) Half Colours should be awarded to a player who has been capped (represented the school First Team) for at least 40% of the season. His manner both while competing and while representing his school at the sport must be supportive of his teammates and the coach, and his behaviour must be of a very high standard. An award of halfcolours in a team sport is recognition of the fact that the boy played for the First Team in his chosen sport. Full Colours should be awarded to a player who has been capped for at least 70% of the season, and who was an automatic selection for the First Team. He should be an outstanding player both in ability and nature, and should consistently produce performances of the highest level. Selection for a Senior Provincial team is not a prerequisite nor a guarantee, but could be used as a guideline when awarding Full Colours. should be awarded to a player who qualifies for Full Colours in terms of the number of caps obtained, and who also is an exceptional player both in ability and nature. His performances while competing should consistently be outstanding, and he should be an example in his sport that all schoolboys, not only at RBHS, should strive to emulate. Selection for a Senior National team is not a prerequisite nor a guarantee, but could be used as a guideline when awarding s. 20

21 4.14 Tennis (end of 1 st term only) Half Colours should be awarded to a player who has been capped (represented the school First Team) for at least 40% of the season. His manner both while competing and while representing his school at the sport must be supportive of his teammates and the coach, and his behaviour must be of a very high standard. An award of halfcolours in a team sport is recognition of the fact that the boy played for the First Team in his chosen sport. Full Colours should be awarded to a player who has been capped for at least 70% of the season, and who was an automatic selection for the First Team. He should be an outstanding player both in ability and nature, and should consistently produce performances of the highest level. Selection for a Provincial team or National top fifteen U18 rankings are not a prerequisite nor a guarantee, but could be used as a guideline when awarding Full Colours. should be awarded to a player who qualifies for Full Colours in terms of the number of caps obtained, and who also is an exceptional player both in ability and nature. His performances while competing should consistently be outstanding, and he should be an example in his sport that all schoolboys, not only at RBHS, should strive to emulate. Selection for a National team National top ten U18 rankings are not a prerequisite nor a guarantee, but could be used as a guideline when awarding s. 21

22 4.15 Water polo (two consecutive terms) Half Colours should be awarded to a player who has been capped (represented the school First Team) for at least 40% of the season. A cap is only awarded if the player actually plays in the game. His manner both while competing and while representing his school at the sport must be supportive of his teammates and the coach, and his behaviour must be of a very high standard. An award of half-colours in a team sport is recognition of the fact that the boy played for the First Team in his chosen sport. Full Colours should be awarded to a player who has been capped for at least 70% of the season, and who was an automatic selection for the First Team. He should be an outstanding player both in ability and nature, and should consistently produce performances of the highest level. Selection for a Senior Provincial team is not a prerequisite nor a guarantee, but could be used as a guideline when awarding Full Colours. should be awarded to a player who qualifies for Full Colours in terms of the number of caps obtained, and who also is an exceptional player both in ability and nature. His performances while competing should consistently be outstanding, and he should be an example in his sport that all schoolboys, not only at RBHS, should strive to emulate. Selection for a Senior National team is not a prerequisite nor a guarantee, but could be used as a guideline when awarding s. 22