ACTAS/Netball ACT Academy
Athlete Information Pack
And Selection Policy
CONTENTS
1.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW..................................................................................................................... 2
2.
SELECTION PHILOSOPHY ................................................................................................................. 3
3.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA ....................................................................................................................... 3
4.
SELECTION PANEL ........................................................................................................................... 4
5.
SELECTION CRITERIA ....................................................................................................................... 4
6.
SQUAD FORMATION ....................................................................................................................... 4
7.
KEY DATES ....................................................................................................................................... 5
8.
APPEALS PROCESS ........................................................................................................................... 5
9.
POWER TO AMEND ......................................................................................................................... 5
APPENDIX 1 – 2014 SELECTION REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................... 6
APPENDIX 2 – PROGRAM SELECTION CRITERIA ...................................................................................... 7
APPENDIX 3 – 2014 KEY DATES ............................................................................................................. 19
APPENDIX 4 – NOMINATION FORM ...................................................................................................... 20
APPENDIX 5 – APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION...................................................................................... 22
1. PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The ACTAS/Netball ACT Academy (NACTA) Programs are a partnership between Netball ACT, the
ACT Government through the ACT Academy of Sport (ACTAS) and Netball Australia. A number
of programs are delivered as part of the Academy with varying levels of involvement from the
three stakeholders, the ACTAS/NACTA structure is as follows:
Gold
•ACTAS/NACTA Gold
•Developing International Athlete
•Nationally identified athlete with the potential to progress to World CLass and/or International Class Athlete
status within 1 – 3 years
•Delivered as an ACTAS Scholarship Program
Black
•NACTA Black
•Potential International Athlete
•Nationally identified athlete with the potential to progress to the Australian 19/U squad/team within 1 – 3
years and Developing International Athlete status within 4 – 7 years
•Delivered as an NACTA Scholarship Program
Pink
•NACTA Pink
•Potential International Athlete
•Nationally identified athlete with the potential to progress to the Australian 17/U squad/invitees within 1 – 3
years and Developing International Athlete status within 4 – 7 years
•Delivered by Netball ACT utilising ACTAS Strength and Conditioning services
DaD
•Develop a Diamond
•Emerging Potential Athlete
•State/Territory identified and Nationally endorsed athletes with the ability to progress to Potential
International Athlete status within 1-3 years
•Delivered by Netball ACT in accordance with Netball Australia 's Develop a Diamond Acadmey Program sylabus
The ACTAS/NACTA Programs are conducted as part of the Netball Australia national high
performance pathway. The components are delivered as an ACTAS Scholarship Program which is
an integral member of the National Institute Network (NIN) that supports the Netball Australia
High Performance Unit to deliver its national objectives. The Netball Australia and Netball ACT
objectives achieved through these programs are as follows:
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Netball Australia
Netball ACT
To deliver a world class netball program that
prepares athletes and teams to win milestone
events.
To identify and develop the next generation 
of pre‐elite athletes for sustained
international success
To build and maintain effective relationships
with key stakeholders to deliver the National
High Performance Plan
To provide a comprehensive athlete pathway
that is consistent with the national
framework
Provide talent identification opportunities for
athletes within the ACT
Establish a daily training environment that
complements the athlete pathway
ACTAS Vision - The leading environment to enhance talented ACT athletes
ACTAS Purpose - To contribute to Australia’s Winning Edge elite sport objectives by providing a
quality daily training environment that enhances athletic development through providing quality
high performance programs and services that recognise individuals’ athletic needs and facilitate
growth and excellence.
2. SELECTION PHILOSOPHY
The ACTAS/NACTA Programs provide a daily training environment that supports the athlete
pathway and are important and relevant in developing successful athletes. Netball ACT is
committed to selecting athletes whose current performance indicates physical, tactical and
mental potential to progress through the athlete pathway and develop as an elite netballer.
The ACTAS/NACTA athletes will be selected with the following overriding objectives:
i. To provide a pathway for ACT athletes who wish to compete for Australia
ii. To identify and prepare athletes for the transition into national elite programs
iii. To train and compete with a high performance culture
3. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
3.1. Athletes seeking selection to an ACTAS/NACTA Program must meet the following criteria:
i. Must be a member of Netball ACT or qualify to compete for the ACT at the National
Championships and/or the Australian Netball League under the Birth Right Policy of
Netball Australia
ii. Must meet Netball Australia’s eligibility criteria for the National Championships and/or
the Australian Netball League
iii. Must be in good standing with their District and Netball ACT including no monies
owing or no disciplinary action currently being pursued against them
iv. Must compete in the Netball ACT State League or Junior Championships
v. Must attend all activities identified in the Selection Requirements
a) Where an athlete is unable to attend an activity identified in the Selection
Requirements because of injury or extraordinary circumstances they can seek an
exemption if they meet the requirements outlined in the Appendix 5 - Exemption
Process.
vi. Must be of a physical and mental health and fitness standard consistent of a high
performance athlete
3.2. Additional ACTAS Selection Criteria
i. Capacity for ACTAS to ‘make a difference’ to the athlete’s ongoing development.
ii. Capacity and willingness of the athlete to utilise ACTAS services to enhance their
athletic development.
iii. Other important criteria against which an application may be assessed include:
a) The athlete’s performance and results in previous year. (This can also include
Coachability, off court behaviour, disciplinary matters, attendance at school if
school age etc.)
b) Current / former ACTAS scholarship athlete’s usage of ACTAS services and
commitment to developing as an elite athlete including their willingness to take
direction from ACTAS performance service staff and their coach/es.
c)
d)
Communication with ACTAS staff will also be accessed.
An Athlete interview – potential scholarship holders may be requested to present
their case for selection to the selection committee
4. SELECTION PANEL
The Selection Panel will be responsible for selecting the best possible squad to achieve the
stated outcomes while maintaining the integrity of this selection policy. The Selection Panel will
consist of the Coaching Technical Advisory Group (C-TAG) and will be responsible for making
recommendations to the Joint Management Committee (JMC) which comprises of the key
program partners and will be represented by the signatories from Netball ACT, ACTAS and
Netball Australia.
All members of the Selection Panel must declare any real or perceived conflicts of interest to the
General Manager of Netball ACT; it is the responsibility of the General Manager to determine if a
conflict of interest could affect the outcome of the selection process and if so, replace the
member of the Selection Panel. In the event that one or more of these individuals is unavailable
to fulfil the role of selector for any reason, the General Manager will appoint a suitably qualified
replacement.
The Selection Panel will have the scope to encourage athletes to nominate for an ACTAS/NACTA
Program. In encouraging athlete nominations, it must be clear that this does not constitute preselection and the athlete will still be required to fulfil the selection criteria.
5. SELECTION CRITERIA
Athletes seeking inclusion in an ACTAS/NACTA Program must fulfil the selection requirements
outlined in Appendix 1.
Nominating athlete will be assessed by the Selection Panel based on their performances at the
following events and/or activities:
 National Netball Championships and/or Australian Netball League
 Netball ACT State Selection Trials
 ACT Schoolgirls Selection Trials
 CCC ACT State League
 ACT Junior Netball Championships
 Participation in previous NACTA Programs
Nominating Athletes will be assessed on the key performance areas as identified in the Netball
Australia’s National Athlete Pathway. The skills that will be assessed by the Selection Panel for
each program are provided in Appendix 2. .
6. SQUAD FORMATION
Netball ACT’s C-TAG will make recommendations to the JMC. Where required, a representative
of C-TAG may present their recommendations to the JMC to outline the rationale behind the
recommendations. The selected athletes must be approved by the JMC prior to scholarships
being offered.
Athletes will be notified of their selection/non-selection via the Netball ACT website with the
final squad to be posted at a specified date and time as identified in the Appendix 3 – Key Dates.
Non-selected athletes will be provided feedback upon request.
7. KEY DATES
The key dates for the establishment and delivery of the ACTAS/NACTA Programs are provided in
Appendix 3.
8. APPEALS PROCESS
A nominating athlete that has not been selected to an ACTAS/NACTA Program has the right to
appeal the decision in accordance with the By Law 05/06 – Appeals. The key points of the
appeals process are as follows:
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ii.
iii.
iv.
Appeals must be lodge with Netball ACT within 14 days of the decision being notified
to the athlete
A fee of $100 must be paid at the time of lodging the notice of the appeal
a) The fee will be refunded if the appeal is upheld
b) The fee will be forfeited in the appeal is dismissed
Neither party shall be entitled to legal representation at the hearing of the appeals
panel
If the appeal is upheld, Netball ACT has 14 days from the time the recommendation is
forwarded to the President to consider appropriate action
9. POWER TO AMEND
This policy can be amended at any time by the Board of Netball ACT if the Board is of the opinion
that such an amendment is necessary as a result of any change in the Netball Australia
guidelines, to give effect to the policy following discovery of a drafting error or oversight or for
any other reason determined to be in the best interests of Netball ACT. Netball ACT shall not be
responsible or liable in any way to anyone as a result of any such amendment.
APPENDIX 1 – 2015 SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
Athletes seeking selection to an ACTAS/NACTA Program are required to:
i. Complete a ACTAS/NACTA Nomination form (Appendix 4)
ii. Currently or previously participated in at least one of the following events and/or
activities:
a) Australian Netball League
b) ACT State Selections
c) National Netball Championships
d) ACT Schoolgirls Selection Trials
e) CCC ACT State League
f) ACT Junior Netball Championships
g) Participation in a previous NACTA Program
iii. Commit to all program activities including but not limited to:
a) Any group or individual court session
b) Any strength and condition session
c) Any athlete welfare/education sessions
iv. Be available for public appearances, school clinics and holiday programs where
appropriate and as agreed between Netball ACT the individual athletes
v. Meet the athlete financial contribution of the program
a) ACTAS/NACTA Gold
$250.00
b) NACTA Black
$250.00
c) NACTA Pink
$175.00
Athletes who are unable to meet any aspect of the selection requirements must notify Netball ACT
when nominating or as soon as practically possible.
APPENDIX 2 – PROGRAM SELECTION CRITERIA
SELECTION CRITERIA – NACTA PINK
Movement Skills
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Take-Off
o Demonstrate efficient technique from a stationary and moving start
 Straight movement forward and backward
 Diagonal movement to the left and right
Footwork
o Demonstrate efficient running technique
o Able to sprint and change direction
o Side step
o Speed of footwork
o Recovery footwork
o Working a number of combinations
Jumping
o Demonstrate efficient technique
 Able to jump off left or right foot
 Able to jump from both feet simultaneously
 Able to turn in the air
Landing
o Demonstrate safe and balanced technique
 Able to land on left or right foot
 Able to land on both feet simultaneously
 Able to pivot in all directions with outside turn
Ball Skills
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Catching
o Demonstrate correct technique and accurate execution
 Strong catch and snatch
 Two hands
 One hand control – both hands
Throwing
o Demonstrate correct technique and accurate execution
 Introduce use of the ball on either side of the body
 Shoulder pass
 Dominant hand
 Non-dominant hand
 Chest pass
 Bounce pass
 Lob pass
 Two hand overhead pass
 Introduce the fake pass
o Variation on timing of release of pass
o Placement of pass
o Using a variety of options under pressure
Attacking Skills
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Straight leads
Diagonal leads
Dodge
Double dodge
Change of Direction
Front cut
Holds
Lunges
Two leads
Creating Space
o Clearing leads
o Clearing leads and drives
o Clearing leads and re-offers
Half roll and full roll
Change of pace
Screens
Vision
Decision Making
Space Awareness
Communication skills
Defending Skills
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Defensive footwork
o Shadowing
Body control and re-positioning
o Recovery step
One on one defending
o Front position
o Side position
o Back position
Two on one defending
Adjusting body position as ball approaches
Intercepting
o Attack on the first ball
Hands over the ball
Delay and deny space
Sagging
Communication skills
Working together in and out of circle
Split circle
Shooting
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Demonstrate correct and accurate technique
o Stationary
 Short
 Medium
 Long
o Step forward
o Step back
o Side step
Screens
Rebounding
Working together in and out of the circle
Work rate and shot
Communication skills
Strategies
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Centre Pass – Attack
o Simple set up positions
 One on one
 Two on one
o Delivery of centre pass
Centre Pass – Defence
o One on one
o Two on one
o Working as a unit
o Communication skills
Base Line Throw-in – Attack
o Simple back line throw-ins
o Ability to read the play
 Vision
 Space Awareness
 Decision Making
Base Line Throw-in – Defence
o One on one
o Two on one
o Communication
o Working as a unit
Shooting Circle – Attack
o Demonstrate the ability to apply and understand unit skills
 Shooter/Goal Attack leads
 Exploring variations of rotations in the circle
 Holds
 Screens
 Shooter to shooter passes
 Rebounding
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Shooting Circle – Defence
o One on one
o Two on one
o Split circle
o Communication skills
o Change of body position as ball approaches
o Defence of shot
 Lean
 Jump
 Box out
o Rebound
o Outlet pass
SELECTION CRITERIA – ACTAS/NACTA BLACK
Skills in italics are in addition to the NACTA Pink criteria.
Movement Skills
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Take-Off
o Demonstrate efficient technique from a stationary and moving start
 Straight movement forward and backward
 Diagonal movement to the left and right
Footwork
o Demonstrate efficient running technique
o Able to sprint and change direction
o Side step
o Speed of footwork
o Recovery footwork
o Working a number of combinations
Jumping
o Demonstrate efficient technique
 Able to jump off left or right foot
 Able to jump from both feet simultaneously
 Able to turn in the air
Landing
o Demonstrate safe and balanced technique
 Able to land on left or right foot
 Able to land on both feet simultaneously
 Able to pivot in all directions with outside turn
 Safe technique after a sprint
Ball Skills
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Catching
o Demonstrate correct technique and accurate execution
 Strong catch and snatch
 Two hands
 One hand control – both hands
 Able to catch a high and low ball one hand
 Hooking ball into catch with either right or left hand
Throwing
o Demonstrate correct technique and accurate execution
 Able to throw from either side of the body
 Shoulder pass
 Chest pass
 Hip Pass
 Bounce pass
 Lob pass
 Two hand overhead pass
 Fake pass
 Step around to pass
o Variation on timing of release of pass
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Placement of pass
Using a variety of options under pressure
Attacking Skills
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Straight leads
Diagonal leads
Dodge
Double dodge
Change of Direction
Front cut
Back cut
Holds
Lunges
Drive, stop and lunge back
Change of pace
Double play
Up and back
o Straight
o Diagonal
Two Leads
Creating Space
o Clearing leads
o Clearing leads and drives
o Clearing leads and re-offers
Half roll and full roll
Screens
Vision
Decision Making
Space Awareness
Communication skills
Defending Skills
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Defensive footwork
o Shadowing
Body control and re-positioning
o Recovery step
One on one defending
o Front position
o Side position
o Back position
Two on one defending
Adjusting body position as ball approaches
Intercepting
o Attack on the first ball
Hands over the ball
o Adjusting body position to force ball wide
Delay and deny space
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Sagging
Communication skills
Working together in and out of circle
Split circle
Shooting
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Demonstrate correct and accurate technique
o Stationary
 Short
 Medium
 Long
o Step forward
o Step back
o Side step
o Jump shot
o Shuffle Shot
Variation on timing on release of shot
Screens
Rebounding
Working together in and out of the circle
Work rate and shot
Communication skills
Strategies
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Centre Pass – Attack
o Greater variety on initial set up
 One on one
 Two on one
 Screens
o Delivery of centre pass
Centre Pass – Defence
o One on one
o Two on one
o Working as a unit
o Communication skills
o Wall
o Forcing the attack wide
Base Line Throw-in – Attack
o Greater variety in start positions and movement
o Ability to read the play
 Vision
 Space Awareness
 Decision Making
Base Line Throw-in – Defence
o One on one
o Two on one
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o Dictating space
o Area/Zone
o Communication
o Working as a unit
Shooting Circle – Attack
o Demonstrate the ability to apply and understand unit skills
 Shooter/Goal Attack leads
 Exploring variations of rotations in the circle
 Holds
 Shooter to shooter passes
 Screens
Shooting Circle – Defence
o One on one
o Two on one
o Split circle
o Area/Zone defence
o Communication
o Change of body position as ball approaches
o Defence of shot
 Lean
 Same arm and leg
 Opposite arm and leg
 Two arms and both feet
 Jump
 Same arm and leg
 Opposite arm and leg
 Two arms and both feet
 Crouch
 From a lean to a jump
 Box out
o Rebound
o Outlet pass
SELECTION CRITERIA – ACTAS/NACTA GOLD
Skills in italics are in addition to the ACTAS/NACTA BLACK criteria.
Movement Skills
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Take-Off
o Demonstrate efficient technique from a stationary and moving start
 Straight movement forward and backward
 Diagonal movement to the left and right
Footwork
o Demonstrate efficient running technique
o Able to sprint and change direction
o Side step
o Speed of footwork
o Recovery footwork
o Working a number of combinations
o Turning from a sprint movement
Jumping
o Demonstrate efficient technique
 Able to jump off left or right foot
 Able to jump from both feet simultaneously
 Able to turn in the air
Landing
o Demonstrate safe and balanced technique
 Able to land on left or right foot
 Able to land on both feet simultaneously
 Able to pivot in all directions with outside turn
 Safe technique after a sprint
Ball Skills
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
Catching
o Demonstrate correct technique and accurate execution
 Strong catch and snatch
 Two hands
 One hand control – both hands
 Able to catch a high and low ball one hand
 Hooking ball into catch with either right or left hand
Throwing
o Demonstrate correct technique and accurate execution
 Able to throw from either side of the body
 Shoulder pass
 Chest pass
 Hip Pass
 Bounce pass
 Lob pass
 Two hand overhead pass
 Fake pass
 Step around to pass
o
o
o
Variation on timing of release of pass
Placement of pass
Using a variety of options under pressure
Attacking Skills
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Straight leads
Diagonal leads
Dodge
Double dodge
Change of Direction
Front cut
Back cut
Holds
Lunges
Drive, stop and lunge back
Change of pace
Double play
Up and back
o Straight
o Diagonal
Two Leads
Creating Space
o Clearing leads
o Clearing leads and drives
o Clearing leads and re-offers
Half roll and full roll
Screens
Vision
Decision Making
Space Awareness
Communication skills
Defending Skills
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Defensive footwork
o Shadowing
Body control and re-positioning
o Recovery step
One on one defending
o Front position
o Side position
o Back position
Two on one defending
Adjusting body position as ball approaches
Intercepting
o Attack on the first ball
Hands over the ball
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o Adjusting body position to force ball wide
Delay and deny space
Sagging
Communication skills
Working together in and out of circle
Split circle
Shooting
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Demonstrate correct and accurate technique
o Stationary
 Short
 Medium
 Long
o Step forward
o Step back
o Side step
o Jump shot
o Shuffle Shot
Variation on timing on release of shot
Screens
Rebounding
Working together in and out of the circle
Work rate and shot
Communication skills
Strategies
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

Centre Pass – Attack
o Greater variety on initial set up exploring all options
 One on one
 Two on one
 Screens
o Accurate and consistent delivery of centre pass
Centre Pass – Defence
o One on one
o Two on one
o Working as a unit
o Communication skills
o Wall
o Forcing the attack wide
o Keeping attackers off the circle edge
Base Line Throw-in – Attack
o Greater variety in start positions and movement
o Ability to read the play
 Vision
 Space Awareness
 Decision Making
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Base Line Throw-in – Defence
o One on one
o Two on one
o Dictating and restricting space
o Area/Zone
o Communication
o Working as a unit
Shooting Circle – Attack
o Demonstrate the ability to apply and understand unit skills
 Shooter/Goal Attack leads
 Exploring variations of rotations in the circle
 Holds
 Shooter to shooter passes
 Screens
Shooting Circle – Defence
o One on one
o Two on one
o Split circle
o Area/Zone defence
o Communication
o Working together as a unit
o Change of body position as ball approaches
o Defence of shot
 Lean
 Same arm and leg
 Opposite arm and leg
 Two arms and both feet
 Jump
 Same arm and leg
 Opposite arm and leg
 Two arms and both feet
 Crouch
 From a lean to a jump
o Box out
o Rebound
o Outlet pass
APPENDIX 3 – 2015 KEY DATES
The key dates for the 2015 ACTAS/NACTA Programs are as follows:
ACTAS/NACTA Programs
Athlete nominations open
Athlete nominations close
ACTAS pre scholarship process
Athlete Screenings and Induction
ACTAS/NACTA Squad Announcements
Program Starts
Program Concludes
08 May 2015
18 May 2015
25 May 2015
Week beginning 01 June 2015
01 June 2015
Week beginning 01 June 2015
31 May 2016
APPENDIX 4 – NOMINATION FORM
Southwell Park, Northbourne Ave
Lyneham ACT 2602
ACTAS/NACTA PROGRAMS
2015 ATHLETE NOMINATION FORM
PO Box 423
Dickson ACT 2602
Tel: 02 6241 4088
Fax: 02 6241 2434
www.act.netball.asn.au
Nominations are being sought for athletes wishing to be considered for the 2015 ACTAS/NACTA Programs.
Athlete selections will be conducted in accordance with the ACTAS/NACTA Programs Selection Policy.
Nominating athletes are required to complete the following nomination form and return to Netball ACT before
the close of nominations, late nominations will not be accepted.
1. PERSONAL DETAILS
Name and Surname
Address
Street or PO
Suburb
Contact Details
Home Ph.
Mobile
Email
Date of Birth
Height
2. NEXT OF KIN
Name
Relationship
Emergency Contact No.
Mobile
Email
Postcode
3. NETBALL DETAILS
District
Club
District Coach
Coach Contact No.
Mobile
Preferred Playing Position
Highest Level Playing in 2015
4. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All nominating athletes must fulfil the selection requirements identified in the Selection Requirements section
of the ACTAS/NACTA Programs Selection policy.
The dates for selection are identified in the Key Dates section of the ACTAS/NACTA Programs Selection Policy.
An athlete financial contribution will be charged for participation in the 2015 Academy Program, athletes will
be notified of this amount at selections.
Nominations close by close of business Monday, 18 May 2015 and are to be returned by post, email or fax to:
Kim Clarke, Programs Administrator
PO Box 423
Dickson ACT 2602
Email: [email protected]
Fax:
02 6241 2434
5. Declaration
I hereby nominate for consideration in the 2015 ACTAS/NACTA Program and I accept the above conditions and
agree to be bound by the selection law and directions of the Board of Netball ACT, ACTAS and Netball Australia
(Parent/Guardian signature required for players under the age of 18)
Name
Parent or
Guardian
Sign
Sign
Date
Date
APPENDIX 5 – APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION
Southwell Park, Northbourne Ave
Lyneham ACT 2602
2015 ACTAS/NACTA PROGRAMS
APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION
PO Box 423
Dickson ACT 2602
Tel: 02 6241 4088
Fax: 02 6241 2434
www.act.netball.asn.au
The following form is to be completed by nominating athletes wishing to apply for an exemption from a
selection, training or competition commitment with the ACTAS/NACTA Program. The form must be completed
in whole and supporting documentation must be provided where appropriate. Where required, please attach
an additional page to support your application.
Name and Surname
Address
Street or PO
Suburb
Contact Details
Postcode
Home Ph.
Mobile
Email
I am applying for the following exemption (please complete the corresponding section):
 Injury or illness
Sessions Missed:
 Employment or education
 Bereavement
 Selection
From:
To:
 Training
From:
To:
 Competition
From:
To:
 Other
Injury or illness
 Illness
 Injury
Type of Injury:
 New
 Old / Recurrent
Cause of Injury:
 Competition
Nature of Report:
Diagnosis:
 Training
 Cross Training
Other (specify):
Status:
 Modified Training / Competition
 No Training / Competition
Expected Return Date:
 Yes
Medical Certificate Provided:
 No
Employment or Education
Employer/Institution:
Status:
 Full-time
 Part-time
 Casual
Please provide the circumstances resulting in the required absences:
Supporting documentation provided:
 Yes
 No
Bereavement
Please provide the circumstances resulting in the required absences:
Supporting documentation provided:
 Yes
 No
Other
Please provide the circumstances resulting in the required absences:
Supporting documentation provided:
 Yes
 No
Declaration
I, ______________________________ declare that the information provided is true and correct and
acknowledge that any misleading information may result in me being ineligible for selection.
Signed:
____________________________________
Date: ___________________________