OVERVIEW: GRADING & SELECTION POLICY

(Revised 06/01/11)

1. SUB JUNIOR TEAMS (UNDER 6/7/8 – i.e. turning age 6/7/8 in year of play).

No grading, except in U9. All players should have equal match time, where possible.

2. JUNIOR DIVISION 1 TEAMS (OR 2ND DIVISION TEAM IF NO 1^ST DIVISION TEAM)

The top team in any age group should always consist of the best players in their positions.

3. JUNIOR DIVISION 2 TEAMS

The second team in any age group should consist of the next best players after players selected in the higher team of that age group.

4. JUNIOR DIVISION 3 TEAMS & LOWER (or THIRD TEAM & LOWER)

This should be the balance of players in that age group.

Note: Grading is encouraged but not compulsory. All players must complete a Grading Form upon registration (stating preferences).

5. LATE REGISTERED PLAYERS

Players who register late will undergo an assessment of their ability by the Age Group Coaches and placed in an appropriate team by agreement of those coaches. Players already selected in a division may only be displaced at Management Committee sanction.

6. NUMBERS FORMULA FOR JUNIOR TEAMS (U10 and upwards)

Depending on registration, the optimum numbers of players per team should be fourteen (14).

7. NUMBERS FORMULA FOR SUB JUNIOR TEAMS (U6 – U8)

Depending on registration, the optimum numbers of players per team should be U6 & U7 maximum twelve (12) & U8 maximum ten (10).

8. SELECTORS

Teams for Under 9 to Under 16 Age Groups will be graded by at least three members of the Grading & Selection Sub-Committee (GSSC). These selectors being independent of the teams and players involved. They will utilise any assessment sheets provided by the previous year’s coaches to aid in the selection process.

9. COACHES AND MANAGERS

People intending to Coach or Manage Sub Junior and Junior teams must nominate as interested persons to the BHFC Management Committee. The Committee will select Coaches and Managers. BHFC remains committed to having well qualified Coaches.

10. NOTIFICATION OF TEAMS, COACHES & MANAGERS

Teams will be posted on the BHFC web site as soon as possible after selection is completed. Coaches and Managers will be notified prior to the teams being posted on the web site.

Grading & Selection Policy – Sub Juniors & Juniors

Document No. 1, Revision A 20100115

11. PLAYING TIME - all division one (1) teams male & female (JUNIORS)

In Division one (1) Teams male & female, the amount of time each player spends on the field will be the Coach’s decision. The Coach will be directed to be fair with all players in the team, however, the final decision will be at the Coach’s discretion.

12) PLAYING TIME – all division two (2) & lower teams, male & female

Lower division player times per match should be equal where possible. Players will ideally have game time in both halves per match. Late arriving / early leaving / injured / disciplined players may alter playing criteria.

13) GRADING SESSIONS

If a player is unable to attend the notified grading sessions, a written explanation to the GSSC must be provided prior to the grading session. Each case will be reviewed by the GSSC.

14. ELIGIBILITY FOR GRADING & SELECTION

To be eligible to attend Grading and Selection a player MUST BE REGISTERED WITH BHFC.

14. MOVEMENT OF PLAYERS

Until the end of April, players are able to be moved (after initial selection) to a higher or lower graded team under special circumstances. Player movement MUST be sanctioned by the Beacon Hill Football Club Committee.