| Conduct of Selection Meetings. |
| 1. Any selector or ex-officio committee member who is a candidate for selection should participate in discussion on all selections. Where there is a conflict of interest or perceived conflict of interest with a particular candidate the person(s) concerned should temporarily withdraw from the meeting during the voting or final decision on that candidate. The chair (or other committee members if the chair is involved) can determine if a conflict or perceived conflict of interest exists. |
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| Application |
| 2. These guidelines apply to the selection of croquet players for a number of events within and outside NSW. |
| These include but are not limited to the following: |
| 2.1(a) The NSW State Team for the Interstate Cup (Eire Cup (ISC): Four men and four women to be selected |
| 2.1(b) The NSW State Team for the WCF Interstate Shield (ISS): Four men and four women to be selected. |
| The Executive may vary these numbers if the need arises. Each of these teams will be funded as set out in clause 4.1, 4.2 of Annex 1 – Agreement. |
| Captain and Vice Captain are also to be appointed for each team. |
| 2.1(c) Reserves: In addition the committee will select one man and one woman for each of the above teams to act as Reserves and to take the place of team members should the need arise. Reserves will not normally be funded. However the Executive may decide to do so if it is judged appropriate and the Executive will then determine the amount of funding. |
| Note: the number of members in the teams may be changed if Croquet Australia so determines. |
| 2.2 The ACA Bronze Medal invitation event for six to ten players. |
| 2.3 The Eva Short Memorial Trophy event for six to ten women players. |
| 2.4 The State Training squad chosen to provide training prior to the selected event plus a State Development Squad chosen to provide development for players either on the fringe of State selection or players with potential to be selected at some later point in time. |
| Note: the Executive should give direction to the Selection Committee on the timing of these selections. |
| 2.5 Invitational Selectors events. |
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| Eligibility. |
| 3. Players selected for the ACA Bronze Medal event and to represent NSW in the State Team or other event must: |
| 3.1 Be affiliated with CNSW |
| 3.2 Be a resident of NSW or the ACT or have played the majority of their croquet during the prior 12 months in NSW and not be affiliated with any other state. |
| 4. No player who is suspended from international, national or state play shall be selected for any event. |
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| Criteria. |
| 5. For State Teams and the ACA Bronze Medal events the best available players shall be selected. |
| 5.1 For the other events in 2 above the best available players shall be selected. However in special circumstances the selectors have discretion to select players of the required standard who do not come within the criteria. This includes but is not limited to players with potential or players who are returning from a period away from croquet. |
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| Material to be considered by the selectors. |
| 6. Selectors acknowledge that tournament results, matches against specific players and current form are major factors in assessing performance. |
| 6.1 In selecting the best players, selectors are to consider players’ competition results particularly over the last 12 months with emphasis on most recent form and current Australian rankings (AC) or current Australian rankings as extracted from the most recent World Rankings (GC). Selectors should endeavour to obtain players’ interstate and international results and the players can supply these. |
| 7. The Selectors expect that candidate for the Association Croquet Events would have participated in a minimum of four (4) of the following events in the preceding 12 months: NSW Open Singles, NSW Open Doubles, NSW Men’s, NSW Women’s, ACA Bronze Medal, Eva Short Memorial Trophy, 3 & Under Singles event, Australian Open Championships Singles, Australian Open Doubles, Australian Men’s / Women’s, Interstate Cup, Champion of Champions, Platinum Singles, or other relevant events conducted by Croquet NSW. Equivalent interstate and international events may count as one of the four events. |
| 8. The Selectors expect that candidates for the Golf Croquet Events would have participated in a minimum of four (4) of the following: NSW Open Singles, NSW Open Doubles, NSW Men’s / Women’s Singles, Australian Open Singles, Australian Open Doubles, Australian Men’s / Women’s Singles, ACA Bronze Medal, Champion of Champions, Interstate Shield, Division One Singles, Division One Doubles, Division One Pennants or other relevant events conducted by Croquet NSW. Equivalent interstate and international events may count as one of the four events. |
| 9. Players wishing to be selected for events should become qualified referees. The knowledge gained by qualifying may be important to optimise the chance of success in competition. However mere failure to be qualified should not, by itself, preclude selection. |
| 10. Age shall not be a consideration in selecting a player but physical fitness should be recognised as essential. |
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| Administration of State Team. |
| CNSW will announce the members of the State Team, after consultation with the Selection Committee. The Executive of Croquet NSW will advise the selectors in writing at the start of each Croquet Year of the dates for each selection to be made. |
| The Executive of CNSW may appoint a Team Manager, who will be regarded as a full team member and have the same obligations as a team member. |
The Team Manager would be responsible for:
- Booking suitable accommodation for the team located as closely and as conveniently as possible to the playing venues.
- Checking the travel arrangements of team members:
(a) to and from the venue of the Interstate Competition
(b) to and from each designated practice session both in NSW and at the venue of the Interstate Competition
(c) to and from each playing venue and official function.
- Arranging, in conjunction with the Team Captain, all team meetings as required prior to and during the Interstate Competition.
- Arranging, if necessary, evening meals for the team during the Interstate Competition.
- Ensuring that all players have playing attire that is suitable.
- Directing players in any off court matters relating to training etc as requested by the Team Captain.
- Ensuring that each player has two State team shirts.
- Ensuring that each player has a team blazer and team tracksuit.
- Ensuring that appropriate reimbursement claims, with receipts, are provided to CNSW by the end of the National Championships.
- Fulfilling other like duties that may arise from time to time.
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The Selection Committee, on appointing the Team Captain, shall inform him / her of his / her duties.
- Act as team spokesperson.
- Determine doubles pairings (in consultation with the vice-captain and manager).
- Arrange team training and practice before and during the Interstate Competition.
- Arrange for a public activity prior to the departure to the Championships, e.g. coaching day, games between members, etc.
- Determine uniform / dress for official functions, e.g. practice days, Official Presentations, Tournament dinner, etc.
- Provide a report to the CNSW Executive within 1 month of the Interstate Competition.
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| The Captain or Vice-Captain may also act as Team Manager if he / she is willing and able to perform the listed duties. |
| Team Members will enter into a Player’s Agreement with CNSW, which will operate from the date of their selection to the State Team and terminate at midnight on the last day of the Interstate Competition. |
| CNSW as a joint signatory of the Player’s Agreement will supply equipment and financial support as stated in the Agreement. |
| 1.1 | There is no employer/employee relationship between CNSW and the player. However, the player undertakes to provide services to CNSW and meet the obligation to CNSW as set out in Clause 3 for the consideration set out in clause 4. |
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| 1.2 | The Agreement comes into effect on the date the Player accepts appointment as a member of the NSW State Team and it continues until the end of the Interstate Cup / Shield on ________________________ (Date) |
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| 2.1 | The Player declares that he/she is qualified to represent NSW in that on the closing date for entries for the Interstate Competition, (________________________ date) he / she |
| 2.1.1 | has played the majority of their croquet during the prior 12 months in NSW |
| 2.1.2 | is an affiliated member of CNSW |
| 2.1.3 | is not affiliated with any other state. |
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| 3.1 | The Player will, during the term of the Agreement, play the game of croquet to the best of his/her skill and ability at all practice and training sessions, all competitive events and at all times during the Interstate Competition. In addition the Player will undertake to prepare himself/herself for the Interstate Competition both mentally and physically. |
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| 3.2 | The Player will attend all team training camps unless given express approval by the Team Captain. |
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| 3.3 | The Player will play the game of croquet at all times in a sportsmanlike manner and in the spirit of fair play and will at all times during the Interstate Competition conduct himself / herself so as not to bring CNSW or the sport into disrepute. |
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| 3.4 | The Player will refrain from acts of misconduct both on and off the court during the Interstate Competition which may be prejudicial to the interests and well being of other croquet players or officials or to CNSW or the sport in general. |
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| 3.5 | The Player will obey all reasonable directions and decisions of the Team Captain and Team Manager arising under this Agreement. |
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| 3.6 | The Player will comply with all By-Laws, rules and regulations as set by CNSW with respect to the wearing of team uniform. |
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| 3.7 | The Player will actively support and encourage other team members, actively participate in team meetings and actively contribute to the necessary tasks connected with living arrangements during the Interstate Competition. |
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| 3.8 | The Player agrees to undergo drug testing if and when requested to do so by the Australian Croquet Association (ACA) or CNSW and undertake to meet all the requirements of the Anti-Doping Policy of the ACA. |
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| 3.9 | The Player undertakes to reside in shared accommodation with other team members during the Interstate Competition, unless specifically excused by the Team Captain. |
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| 3.10 | The Player is responsible for providing his / her own team blazer, team tracksuit, appropriate flat-soled footwear, suitable protection from the weather including wet weather gear and sunglasses. |
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| 4.1 | In consideration of this Agreement, CNSW will supply to first-time playing team members the following equipment unless these have already been supplied. |
| 4.1.1 | two shirts |
| 4.1.2 | CNSW Interstate Badge, and tie (men) |
| 4.1.3 | Non-playing or non-travelling reserves or Team Manager will be supplied with one shirt unless one has already been supplied. |
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| 4.2 | CNSW will also provide: |
| 4.2.1 | 40% of the cost of air fare from the Player’s residence to and from the venue of Interstate Competition. Where players travel by car, payment of $0.15 per km be made, subject that the amount is not more than would be paid for air travel. |
| 4.2.2 | The costs of accommodation and transport during the Interstate Competition up to a total value of $45 per night (6 nights). |
| 4.2.3 | Cost of travel to State Team practice as a percentage of the State Practice Budget as decided by the Executive from time to time.
Claims for re-imbursement of the above must be submitted to the Captain / Manager / treasurer no later than one-month after cessation of the Interstate Competition. Failure to do so may result in non- payment of expenses. |
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| 5 | If by reason of injury, illness or misadventure the player is unable to participate or continue to participate in any training session for the Interstate Competition, CNSW may at its absolute discretion replace or substitute the player with another player or a reserve player. |
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| 6 | If the Player breaches any of the obligations outlined in clause 3, CNSW may, at its absolute discretion suspend the Player from the team. |
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| 7 | The Player indemnifies CNSW from any costs or claims made against CNSW arising out of any or all of the Player’s actions or failings in this Agreement. |
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| 8 | The Player is responsible for his/her own private health insurance premiums and travel insurance. |
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| 9.1 | If for any reason outside the control of CNSW, the Interstate Competition is cancelled, deferred or postponed, CNSW may terminate the Agreement upon 14 days notice in writing to the Player. |
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| 9.2 | If for any reason the Player decides to cease competitive play in croquet, he / she may terminate the Agreement upon 14 days notice in writing to CNSW. |
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| 10 | CNSW and the Player agree that the laws governing this Agreement are those in force in New South Wales. |