Dear Parents/Guardians and Players, CLOSING DATE: 23 rd July 2016 Representative level netball is very demanding. A player must be prepared to dedicate herself to training and preparing for match play at a much higher level than club netball. This demands commitment, perseverance and willingness to put in the best possible effort at all times. If you have any doubts about the commitment and conditions of selection, please do not stand for selection. ONLINE NOMINATION FORM To nominate for the 12 15 Years representative selection trials the PDNA Representative Online Nomination form must be completed by 23 rd July, 2016. This can be accessed via the website www.penrithna.nsw.netball.com.au ~ Click on REPRESENTATIVE tab and scroll down to the REPRESENTATIVE FORMS. This online form must be completed to attend the 12-15 Years selection trials and when completed please click SUBMIT for the nomination to be received. A reply email will be sent immediately upon receiving the nomination. All players standing for selection must be registered with Netball NSW as a playing member in the current season. It is important that a player s club and team information are fully completed and correct. Selectors may use this information in order to identify and observe nominating players during the Saturday competition matches. Ribbons will be available from PDNA Lower Control from 23 rd July. CONDITIONS OF SELECTION Both players and parents/guardians are asked to please read carefully the conditions of selection before completing the player s online nomination form. By completing the PDNA online nomination form parent/guardian and players are acknowledging the PDNA rules set down therein and agreeing to abide by them throughout the representative season. Please retain the conditions for your records. 2017 PDNA JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVE LEVY (12 15 YEARS) The 2017 PDNA Junior Representative levy is $150. $150 is to be deposited into the PDNA account after the naming of the player s for the Phase 2 selection trial (if required). It is to be paid directly into the PDNA account by Wednesday 3rd August 5pm. If the player is unsuccessful after the Phase 2 selections the $150 will be refunded in full. Please reference your payment with the following information: Surname, Initial and Age Group eg. SMITH, N 12 s Account: Penrith District Netball Association REPS BSB: 062 589 Account: 1097 5964
2017 PDNA JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVE SELECTIONS Selections will take place on advised dates. Initial selection shall be a squad situation with final team selections early in 2017. All players selected for junior representative squads are expected to participate in PDNA s Night Competition on Tuesday nights in October through to December 2016. If unable to attend selections as set down, please submit a letter of explanation for nonattendance accompanied by supporting documentation [e.g. Doctors Certificate, Travel Documents] to the Junior Rep Convenor (Margaret Thornton) no later than 48 hours prior to the first Selection date or 24 hours post selection date. pennball@bigpond.net.au Failure to do so will render the candidates nomination for selection void and the player will not be considered for selection. Candidates for selection who do not attend without the above explanation or who withdraw on the day for any reason not considered valid by the Executive Committee, will not be considered. No late explanation for non-attendance will be accepted. Parents/Guardians are to accept full responsibility for any injury sustained during any netball activity SELECTION DATES Phase 1 31 st July 2016 Arrival 8:30am for 9:00am Start Phase 2 7 th August 2016 Arrival 8:30am for 9:00am (IF REQUIRED) SELECTIONS - JUNIOR REP SQUAD/TEAMS - 12 to 15 years Phase 1 31 st July, 2016, selected players will be invited to return for Phase 2 (if required). Players in previous year s State Age team or Train-on team may not necessarily be invited to return for the 2nd week (if required) or be retained in the squad. Phase 1 and/or Phase 2 (if required) selections the following will apply. o A maximum number of 21 players will be selected in each age- group squad o Selected players in each squad will be posted onto the PDNA Webpage by 9am on Friday 12/8/16 o The Squad will be registered and play in PDNA Night Competition. The squad will also train during the month of November - minimum one night per week, which will include fitness and skills. o The Squad will be given an individual training program for December and January. o The squad will attend the Manly Pre-Season carnival in February and within two weeks of the completion of this carnival the teams will be named (date to be confirmed). o The selectors, in conjunction with the Executive Committee may decide not to select a Train-On team in all age groups.
PDNA REP COMMITMENTS All players selected in representative Squads/teams must attend two (2) compulsory training sessions a week, day or evening as set down by the Coach from the beginning of February 2017 All players must attend the Strength & Conditioning sessions as set down by the Coach from the beginning of February 2017 Attendance at representative carnivals is compulsory and only in exceptional circumstances will a player be given approval to miss or leave a carnival early. All players selected in the representative squad must participate in the 2016 Penrith Night Competition All players selected in the State team must participate in the 2017 PDNA Winter Competition. All players selected will be allocated an hour NetSetGO Skills commitment to assist the NetSetGO Skills Convener on a Saturday morning from 8:45am -9:45am All players selected in the State team must attend State Age Championships for the entire three days The only reason a player will be excused from attendance at any arranged competition is injury or illness for which a doctor s certificate must be produced. Any other reason for non-attendance must be approved by the PDNA Executive Committee. Should any player miss 3 training sessions without a written and valid reason, acceptable by Penrith Executive Committee, they will be automatically withdrawn from the squad/team. If a player selected in a State Age team becomes sick or injured to the extent that there is doubt that the player will be able to participate in the three days of State Age, the player must either withdraw or produce a doctor s certificate giving a clearance to play. The date of clearance to play must be at least four weeks prior to State Age or the player must withdraw from the competition. WITHDRAWING If a player withdraws temporarily from a Squad situation due to illness or injury a Doctors certificate supporting the withdrawal must be produced. No Penalty will apply, however a 2 nd doctors certificate, stating the player is considered fit to return to play, must be produced before the player is permitted to participate in any further competition for /in PDNA. If a player withdraws from a Team due to illness/injury a Doctors certificate must be produced. The player will not be permitted to play club netball for the same period. A 2 nd Doctors Certificate must be produced; stating the player is considered fit to return to play, before the player will be permitted to participate in any further competition for/in PDNA. If a player is withdrawn from a Squad or Team as a disciplinary action by PDNA Executive Committee, the penalty will be in line with PDNA by-laws.
CONDUCT / ATTIRE PENRITH DISTRICT NETBALL ASSOCIATION INC Suitable attire (PDNA Training Uniform) must be worn at all times to rep training and bonding sessions. Sport shoes must be worn. Squad/Team members must be punctual to training times set down by Coach. If a player cannot attend training or a bonding session she must inform the Manager prior to the session. Should a player not be properly attired she will not be permitted to participate in the training session and this will count as a non-attendance at training. All players must abide by the conditions/regulations set down by the Coach/Manager concerning dress, health and conduct. Any misconduct or refusal to take direction from a coach, manager, or PDNA official will result in an immediate report to the PDNA Executive Committee and the player will be disciplined accordingly, with withdrawal from the team as the likely outcome and, subsequently other penalties will be in line with PDNA by-laws. No persons are permitted to change, alter or add in any way to the PDNA Representative Uniform. No parental interference will be permitted in any of the PDNA Representative teams. COST Each player shall pay such portions of expenses [travel, bonding sessions etc.] and purchase such items of uniform[tracksuit, socks, shirt etc.] as decided by PDNA by the date set down each year. Estimated costs: Rep Levy - $150 Uniform - $300 Bonding Sessions - $100 State Age Food - $60 State Age Accommodation - $250 TRAVEL Players shall travel to and from the carnivals/ games or championships in transport specified by PDNA. Good luck to all candidates who are nominating and attending 2017 Junior Rep selections. If you have any enquiries regarding the Junior Representative Season please contact Margaret Thornton (Junior Rep Convener) via email pennball@bigpond.net.au