2012 Arctic Winter Games TEAM NT Volleyball NWT Volleyball Athlete Selection Policy 1. Goals of team selection NWTVA wants to ensure that the top athletes in the NWT represent the sport of Volleyball at the 2012 Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse. Opportunities should be provided to athletes from across the NWT to be selected as a member of the Team NWT. The goal is to have teams be competitive, play cohesively and display good sportsmanship. NWTVA believes that these goals can be attained by selecting athletes that are physically fit and technically skilled and display the appropriate attitudinal qualities. 2. Eligibility to be considered for team selection Athletes must meet the eligibility requirements specified in the Team NWT - General Rules for the 2012 Arctic Winter Games (see http://www.sportnorth.com/). For the sport of volleyball, the age range shall include athletes born in 1992 or later. Athletes must be members in good standing with both NWT Volleyball and Volleyball Canada. Athletes must be in attendance at the Territorial Selection Camp, there will be no direct entry to the team. 3. Registration Process Regional Registrationi Since NWT Volleyball will not be holding regional camps for 2012 Arctic Winter Games, athlete evaluations will be done at the Territorial camp. To be identified as a candidate for attendance at the Territorial Selection Camp, each athlete must: a) Register with Sport North by filling out the appropriate form, and paying the $50 fee by October 31, 2011 b) Attach a signed letter by their coach or recreation coordinator indicating the athlete possesses adequate skills to be invited to the territorial camp. (Evaluation form provided by NWTVA) If more than 30 Male and 30 Female participants are identified, the Head Coaches (or Appointed Evaluator) will identify the top 30 Male and Female athletes from the evaluation forms provided during the regional selection at Sr.Spike IT in Yellowknife, November 4-6, 2011. Athletes will be informed by November 10, 2011 so they can register for the Territorial Selection Camp by November 14, 2011. Territorial Registration After being identified to attend the Territorial Selection camp each athlete must: a) Register with Sport North by paying the $100 fee, b) Register for the NWT Volleyball Territorial Selection camp using the online National Registration System for Volleyball Canada (https://nrs.volleyball.ca) 4. General scheme At the Territorial Selection Camp, an evaluation committee will use a set of physical, technical, attitudinal and subjective criteria and team composition considerations to rate athletes. The Evaluation Committee will base its selection on the combined scoring of committee members. The top 10 athletes will be selected, with the 11th, 12th and 13th ranked athletes will be designated as alternates. These athletes may be added to the roster if one or more of the original team members are removed from the roster prior to the AWG competition. Where the Committee members cannot agree on how to resolve an important tie in rankings (i.e. 10th and 11th or 13th and 14th) the final decision will rest with the AWG Male/Female Head Coach. Revised October 20, 2011 Page 1 of 3 2012 Arctic Winter Games TEAM NT Volleyball NWT Volleyball Athlete Selection Policy 5. Criteria for team selection The selection criteria shall include the following rated categories: Physical Height, Reach, Jumping Ability, Quickness and Strength Fitness Level based on Fitness Indices Subjective Potential Sportsmanship Work Ethic Coachability Competitive Technical Passing Efficiency Serving Efficiency Attack Efficiency Blocking Efficiency Defensive Ability – Digging Success and Transitional Court Coverage Game Ability - Team Play Team Composition Positional - Setter / Right Side / Power / Middle Versatility - capability of playing various positions Cohesiveness – dynamics with other players The selection criteria will be weighted, with the areas of highest importance being given higher percentage of the overall points. Weighting will be as follows: - 30% of an athletes score will be based on physical testing, - 25% on subjective assessments, - 30% on technical skill assessments, and - 15% on team composition. The Evaluation form outlines the scoring process for individual criteria and the method of arriving at the evaluators overall score using a weighting of component scores. For each athlete, the three evaluators’ scores shall be totaled to arrive at a final score, which will be used to rank athletes. 6. Who makes the selection decision? A selection committee composed of 3 individuals will act as evaluators at the Territorial Selection Camp. Evaluators will include 2 representatives selected by NWTVA along with the Head Coach. Based on the criteria outlined in this document, the members of this Committee will jointly select the 10 athletes that will form the Male and Female NWT Volleyball Teams as well as 3 alternates for each team. Parents of athletes involved in the trials or other individuals deemed by NWTVA to have a vested interest in the selection process shall not be eligible to be evaluators. 7. Requirements to remain selected To remain selected, the following is required: the athlete must remain in good standing with Volleyball Canada; must commit to be smoke-free during the period they are on the team; and the athlete must meet the expectations and code of conduct as outlined by the Head Coach and approved by the NWTVA Failure to meet these requirements will result in removal from the roster. Revised October 20, 2011 Page 2 of 3 2012 Arctic Winter Games TEAM NT Volleyball NWT Volleyball Athlete Selection Policy 8. Amendments to Selection Criteria If there is a need to amend the selection criteria listed in (6), the Evaluation Committee must reach a consensus decision regarding the amendment or eliminate the criteria. If an amendment is agreed upon, the Evaluation Committee will advise all athletes involved in the Selection Camp as soon as possible of the change. 9. Notification of Selection Athletes will be advised of whether they were selected as a team member or alternate at the end of the territorial camp in person. All athletes will be provided with direct feedback on their performance while at the camp from the Head Coach and a minimum of one other evaluator. Sport North representatives will provide information on the requirements of athletes selected to represent team NWT at the 2012 Arctic Winter Games. 10. Appeal Process Athletes must put their appeal in writing and directed to the NWTVA through Bill Othmer at the Sport North office (fax number: (867) 669-8336 or email [email protected]). All appeals must be made within 48 hours of the end of the camp. This appeal will be reviewed by an executive committee of the NWTVA and a decision rendered within one week of the appeal being filed. Revised October 20, 2011 Page 3 of 3 .