What is Darwin Region?

Darwin Region Staff

Darwin Region Schools

Primary, Middle and Senior Interschool Sport Days

12/13 years Darwin Region Primary/Middle School Teams

Development/Selection Camps for 13 years & Over

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Procedures for Interschool Sports Days 3

Interschool Sport Shields

Darwin Region Overall Primary Schools Sport Shield

Darwin Region Overall Middle Schools Sport Shield and Senior School Sports Shield

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Darwin Region - 3 Tiered Sports Pathway 5

Where are the regions? 6

What is School Sport NT? 7—8

School Sport NT Philosophy 9

Representative Sports Offered by School Sport NT

Representative teams procedures 10

Darwin Region Team Officials 11

Appendix 1

Codes of Behaviour 12

Essington Interschool Basketball winners 2015 Primary, Middle, Senior Interschool tennis day 2015

Darwin Region School Sport is a non-profit organisation that provides quality sporting programs

and opportunities for Primary, Middle and Senior School students between the ages of 9 — 19

Years.

Darwin Region also facilitates selection trials, trainings and development of teams participating in the School Sport NT 12/13 & Under Championship Program.

Hannah Roll Monica De Barros

School Sports Coordinator Darwin Region Administrative Assistant

Based at Anula Primary School Based at Anula Primay School

Phone: 8945 1899 Phone: 8945 1899

Mobile: 0437 001 735 Email: darwinregion.ssnt@ntschools.net Email: hannah.roll@ntschools.net

There are 42 schools that make up the Darwin Region.

Alawa, Anula, Jingili, Karama, Larrakeyah, Leanyer, Ludmilla,

Malak, Manunda, Millner, Moil, Nakara, Nightcliff, Parap, Stuart Park, Wagaman, Wanguri, Wulagi

Primary

Darwin Middle, Dripstone, Nightcliff, Sanderson Middle

Casuarina Senior College, Darwin High, SEDA Senior

Nemarluk, Henbury Special Needs

Essington (Primary, Middle & Senior), Good Shepherd (St

Andrew), Holy Family, Holy Spirit, Marrara Christian College (Primary, Middle & Senior), Milkwood, O’Loughlin (Middle &

Senior), St Johns (Middle & Senior), St Marys, St Pauls

Private

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* Provide an opportunity for Primary School students in years 4 - 6, Middle and Senior

School

students to participate in sports at an Interschool level

* Aim to provide active participation and fun for all skill and ability levels

* Schools arrive at 8.30am and games are played from 9.00am—2.00pm

* Cost for each participant is $5 per event

* A package of information about the day will be sent to schools 4 — 8 weeks prior to the

event

* Schools may enter as many teams as they wish

* A pennant will be presented to the winning team in each division/pool at each event

* Schools must submit a completed team list before the commencement of the day.

Students from schools not submitting a team who wish to participate in the event may do so

through consultation with their own school but the supervision and duty of care of these

children is the responsibility of parents. Names of these students must be submitted by

close of entry date – 1 week preceding the event.

This representative program caters for students aged between 10 & 12 (an age dispensation is applicable for several sports which allows 13 year olds to compete as well). Students wishing to participate in this program must attend trials for possible selection. Sports currently offered for this program include: Basketball, Australian Rule’s Football, Rugby League, Football (Soccer), Netball, Tennis, Cricket and Touch Football.

This program is facilitated by SSNT and caters for students aged 13-16. All Darwin Region students of this age are eligible to nominate.

Sports currently offered for Selection Camps are Netball, Australian Rules Football, Rugby League, Touch Football and Cricket.

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* Nominate a school contact person to the School Sport Coordinator ASAP at the

beginning of each school year.

* Support the Region School Sports Program by nominating to attend Interschool Sport Days

* Have teachers/staff nominate for Coach/Manager positions for Darwin Region teams

* Nominate teachers/parents etc to accompany students to Interschool Sport Days and assist

* Pay relevant participation levies for Interschool Sport Days. Schools will be sent a tax invoice after the events.

* A program advertising the Interschool Sports Days and necessary forms will be sent to the nominated school contact

* Permission Form for each participant must completed and brought to Interschool Sport Day for teachers records.

* Team Lists need to be fully completed by the school and forwarded to the Region

Office before the Interschool Sports Day and brought on the day and handed to the Sport Coordinator.

* Risk Management and Self-Inspection Checklists are provided for each venue and sport by the Sport Coordinator

* Playing rules, flyers/posters (to advertise event) and draws are emailed to school contact prior to the event

Students, teachers and spectators are expected to follow the SSNT code of conduct at all sporting events. A copy of this policy is available on the SSNT web site www.schoolsportnt.com.au. Appendix 1

DoE Excursions Policy and Guidelines are applicable to all interschool sport days.

SEDA Student Umpires —Primary AFL Interschool Day

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The Darwin Region Sport Days are in-tended to maximise participation in sport. A trophy will be awarded to the Primary School in the Darwin Region who through a handicap system scores the most points through the following means:

* 1 point for each paid participant at a Primary Interschool Sports Day.

*1 point for each non playing student volunteer (Student coach/referee/umpire)

* 10 points for the winning school team in each offered division

To calculate the winning school:

* Total numbers in Years 4 - 6 across the region ÷ each school number of students in Year 4 - 6 (collected from the census at end of term 2) X Total amassed points.

The more Primary Interschool Sports Day participants your school has the greater the chance of winning the shield.

The Middle and Senior Interschool Sports Days are intended to maximise participation in sport. A trophy will be awarded to the Middle and Senior School across the Darwin Region, who through a handicap system throughout the year amass the most points across all sports through the following means:

* 1 point for each registered and paid participant at a Middle and Senior Interschool Sports Day

* 1 point for each non playing student volunteer (Student coach/referee/umpire)

* 10 points for the winning school team in each

offered division

The more Interschool Sports Day participants your school has the greater chance your school will have at winning the shield.

Primary Interschool Rugby League Day 2015

Mix N Match Activity—AFL 12 & Under

Championship 2015

Sanderson Middle School Basketball

Winners—Interschool Basketball Day 2015 Essington Basketball Winners—Middle

Interschool Basketball Day 2015 4

A NT Representative Team plays in an

inter-state competition throughout Aus-tralia.

School Sport

Australia Championships

SSNT 12/13 & Under

Championships

SSNT 13-16 yrs Development/

Selection Camps

12/13 & Under Darwin Region teams are selected through trials held during out of school hours. Students compete throughout the Northern Territory against other regions.

13-16 yrs nominate for Development Selection Camps where representative teams are selected for School Sport Australia Championships

Six regions across NT

Darwin Region Interschool Sports Days

A range of days aimed at active

participation and fun for Primary, Middle and

Senior Schools.

High level of participation is encouraged across all ag-es concerned and all skill levels are catered for.

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Darwin Region

PARS Region.

Arnhem Region.

Katherine Region

Barkly Region

Alice Springs Region.

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School Sport NT offers a curriculum-enhancing program funded from NT DoE, sponsorship, fundraising and student levies and is conducted by both DoE employees and volunteers.

All students in the NT aged 10—19 years are eligible using 4 levels of progression.

There are two groups/streams — 12/13 year Championships and 15/16 and Under Champion-ships.

* Participation in Region organised competitions is a choice made by individual schools.

* School Sport NT provides admin support while the region elects their Board and develops an Action Plan to include the interschool program.

* Each region organises its own form of interschool competitions

* Regions appoint volunteer team officials

* Participation at the NT event is a choice made by the individual regions.

* This level is resourced and administered by School Sport NT with travel subsidy, RT reim-bursement and Professional Learning for teachers and other volunteers.

* 12/13 & Under Championships are 3 days in duration and are rostered around the

Territory by all regions

* Development/Selection Camps are 3 days duration - usually Friday, Saturday and Sunday and are always held in Darwin

* Events are coordinated by SSNT office or the Interstate Team Officials and supported by School Sport Coordinator (SSC) with professional advice from the State Sporting

Organisation.

* One outcome from these events is the selection of a School Sport NT team on merit to represent at the School Sport Australia event, next level.

Darwin Region Track & Field members

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* Participation at School Sport Australia interstate Championships is a choice made by individual educational authorities, and the School Sport NT program is through NT DoE approval.

* This level is resourced by School Sport NT with travel subsidy, RT reimbursement, and team official Professional Learning for teachers and other volunteers.

* Interstate Championships are generally conducted over a week and rostered around competing states and territories.

* Volunteer team officials are recommended by School Sport NT and approved by NT DoE.

* Students at Championship events may be selected on merit into School Sport Australia

International teams from participation at these events.

* School Sport Australia Merit teams are also selected from some Championship events.

* NT Teachers and Volunteers are able to apply to School Sport Australia and are selected on merit to coach or manage international teams.

* Students and teachers participate in School Sport Australia International Pacific School Games representing School Sport NT.

* This level is funded by student levies, sponsorship and fundraising.

Northern Territory Team—Opening Ceremony, Pacific School Games 2015

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SCHOOL SPORT AUSTRALIA exists to provide quality educational

opportunities through sport for Australian school communities.

School Sport NT philosophy is to cater specifically for the talents of all 10-19 year old students from school communities throughout the NT urban, rural and remote, in an appropriately tiered educative sporting program.

Guiding principles:

- School Sport NT programs, through their regional bodies, actively provide opportunities for all NT students regardless of location, gender, ethnic or socio economic background and for both able-bodied students and students with a disability.

- School Sport NT offers opportunities for competition in a variety of sports in which sporting ideals of fairness, honesty and integrity are central to the code of practice for players, all officials and spectators.

- School Sport NT engenders friendliness, fun, enjoyment and a sense of achievement for all participants as an integral part of each sporting

competition

- As a consequence of the School Sport NT program, students participate successfully in comprehensive educational programs and sport activities to

• Respect and understanding of self and other cultures • Social maturity and national identity • Health and fitness lifestyle practices • Personal sporting skills and knowledge • An appreciation of Australia’s sporting ethics • Development of career opportunities

- School Sport NT provides alternative sporting pathways for students to develop skills and experiences through tiered competitions

- Recognition that School Sport NT needs to provide additional support to service the needs of its rural and remote members

- All officials operate in accordance with accepted quality-coaching practices, styles and legal and ethical responsibilities

Darwin Region

Cross Country Team

2015

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Aussie Rules Football (AFL) - for boys and girls 12 and under and 15 and under boys

Basketball - for boys and girls 12/13 and under

Netball – for girls only 12/13 and under and 16 and under

Tennis - for boys and girls 12/13 and under

Football (Soccer) - for boys and girls 12/13 and under

Rugby League - for boys and girls 12 and under; for boys 15 and under

Track and Field (Athletics) - for boys and girls aged 10 – 12 years

Cross Country –10-19 years

Touch - for boys and girls 12/13

Cricket - for Boys and girls 12/13 and under and 16 and under

Swimming - for boys and girls aged 10 – 19 years

Students from your school who make a representative team:

Once a student has been selected into a Region team a squad pack of information will be given to students. SSNT Permission Forms will need to be completed and signed by the principal. These will be part of the pack.

You may wish to acknowledge their achievement in the school newsletter and/or assembly etc.

Team managers may ask for assistance in ensuring all permission forms have been signed and handed back – you may have to do some chasing up.

Make sure teachers of those students involved are aware of when they will be away for

competition.

Please note: Because students are at a school event, they are not classed as absent on the roll. So even though they are not at school, please mark them as present. SAMS has a special code to use – check your roll/school.

Billeting: As of 201 6 billeting is no longer applicable for School Sport Championship events. Instead teams will either camp or be accommodated at a suitable venue, such as a school or bunk house style accommodation, organised by the hosting region and SSNT. This will increase the cost for all students attending the event if they are travelling. Parents who are attending the event are encouraged to accommodate their children with them. They will be offered a reimbursement for this.

Incident Follow-up: Students who do not adhere to schools rules are not eligible to par-ticipate in Darwin Region Teams. Any student who displays unacceptable behaviour during any Darwin Region event will be excluded from further participation for the remainder of the year. Schools will also be expected to follow up on any incidents.

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All Team Officials are volunteers with a variety of experience and backgrounds.

Teachers, teacher assistants, parents, senior students, in fact anyone can be an official if they meet the requirements set out by Darwin Region (ie. Ochre cards etc.)

We need TEACHERS!!!! It is a requirement that every team has at least 1 teacher per team. This is for duty of care reasons and is a ruling from School Sport Australia. SO…… we need YOU to encourage your teachers (and Principal) to become involved in this won-derful and rewarding program!

Emergency Relief Teaching funding is available to cover teacher or school staff absences.

For most sports, each team usually has a coach and manager looking after the team. For a more specific break down of each role please refer to the Team Official Handbook.

At the end of every year the CMB advertises for coaches and managers for each sport that will be run the following year. Interested persons need to fill out an application form stating any interests, qualifications and experience and have this application signed by their principal. The CMB then meets to allocate the best suited volunteers for each

position which will help determine how many teams Darwin Region will nominate.

A letter will be sent out to all applicants to inform them of the outcome of their

application. In that letter information about a compulsory training session is given.

The compulsory training session gives all team officials the opportunity to meet with each other and be informed of everyone’s roles and responsibilities. Any questions can be

clarified and any additional/important information will be relayed at these sessions.

If you are a successful applicant, a letter will also be sent to your principal.

For more information contact the Region Office.

Darwin Region AFL Teams— 12 Years & Under AFL Championships, Northline Oval, 2015

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SCHOOL SPORT NT

Codes of behaviour Players’ Code of Behaviour

Be a good sport. Play for enjoyment. Strive for personal excellence Work hard for your team as well as yourself. Treat all team mates and opponents as you enjoy being treated yourself. Play by the rules. Cooperate with team and game officials. Control your behaviour on and off the field. Learn to value honest effort, skilled performance and improvement.

Inappropriate Behavior

Examples of inappropriate behaviour that is unacceptable includes: Having or consuming alcohol Having or using other illegal drugs or substances Smoking Sexual activities Sexual harassment Vandalism or other criminal offences Swearing or abusing others Physical violence towards others Harassment or vilification of others Violating the School Sport Australia Student Accommodation Policy Violating team curfews Refusing to comply with instructions Poor sportsmanship or cheating

Team Managements’ Code of Behavior

Set a good example for your players. Encourage and create opportunities to develop individual skills. Teach a wide range of team skills. Ensure that the sport is appropriate for the age group and the skill development level of the players involved. Teach your players to be friendly towards officials and opponents. Give all interested students a chance to participate in training and in games. Remove from the field of play any of your players whose behaviour is not acceptable. Keep your own knowledge of coaching and the developments of the game up to date. Support School Sport Australia’s policy of a smoke and alcohol free environment. No tour official of the opposite gender should enter the team change rooms until all team members have completed changing. It is most unwise for any team official to be in a situation where the official is alone with a team member without the knowledge of the team management.

Parents’ Code of Behaviour

Encourage participation by your children. Provide a model of good sportsmanship for your child to copy. Be courteous in your communication with players, team officials, game officials and sport administrators. Encourage honest effort, skilled performance and team loyalty. Make any new parents feel welcome on all occasions. Do not interfere with the conduct of any events. Support School Sport Australia’s policy of a smoke and alcohol free environment.

Spectators’ Code of Behaviour

Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour. Remember children play for enjoyment. Don’t let your behaviour detract from their enjoyment. Let game officials conduct events without interference. Support skilled performances and team play with generous applause. Demonstrate respect for opposing players and their supporters. Support School Sport Australia’s policy of a smoke and alcohol free environment

Administrators’ and Officials’ Code of Behaviour

Ensure rules, equipment, training schedules and games are safe and match the needs and skill level of the children involved. Ensure that equal opportunities for participation in sports are available for all children. Involve children in planning, evaluation and decision making. Ensure everyone involved, including parents, understand their responsibilities regarding fair play and appropriate behaviour. Encourage a positive attitude towards children’s sport I) emphasise fun and enjoyment ii) encourage both teams iii) set a good example iv) encourage the pursuit of personal excellence Be consistent, courteous and helpful toward all participants. Use common sense to ensure that the ‘spirit of the game’ for children is not lost by overcalling violations. Ensure that adequate supervision is provided by qualified and competent coaches and officials capable of developing appropriate sports behaviour and skill technique, and that these officials are given the opportunity to improve their coaching and officiating. Remember that children play for enjoyment, downplay the importance of rewards. Avoid allowing children’s sports programs to become primarily spectator entertainment. Focus on the needs of the participants rather than the enjoyment of the spectators. Distribute a Code of Behaviour sheet to spectators, officials, parents, coaches, players and the media, and take other positive steps to ensure people understand their responsibilities regarding fair play in children’s sport. Support School Sport Australia’s policy of a smoke and alcohol free environment

Media Code of Behaviour

Provide coverage of children’s sport as well as reporting adult sport. Be aware of the difference between adult’s sports programs and children’s sports programs. Children are not miniature professionals and adults should not place unfair expectations upon them. Place in proper perspective the isolated incidents of unsportsmanlike behaviour rather than make such incidents the “highlight” of the event. Focus upon children’s fair play and their honest effort. Identify and report on the benefits of children participating in sport. Be aware of the difference between the goals of amateur sports and those of professional sports. Make the readers, viewers and listeners aware of these differences. Make it clear that the professional is an entertainer and wage earner and this, on occasions, may be reflected in the professional athlete’s behaviour.

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