Representative School Sport in Representative School Sport in NSWNSW

If you are going to be a champion, you must be willing to pay a higher

price.

Western SSAWestern SSA

Is the largest of the ten Government Is the largest of the ten Government school sports associations in NSW in school sports associations in NSW in terms of geography but the smallest in terms of geography but the smallest in terms of enrolments.terms of enrolments.

Boundries: Lithgow – Gilgandra – Broken Hill – Boundries: Lithgow – Gilgandra – Broken Hill – Wentworth -West Wyalong - Oberon.Wentworth -West Wyalong - Oberon.

Primary EligibilityPrimary Eligibility

The Primary Representative School Sport The Primary Representative School Sport Program caters for boys and girls from the Program caters for boys and girls from the age of 8 years to 13 years 5 months in the age of 8 years to 13 years 5 months in the year of competition, enrolled in Primary year of competition, enrolled in Primary Schools affiliated to the New South Wales Schools affiliated to the New South Wales Primary Schools Sports Association.Primary Schools Sports Association.

School Representative (PSSA)School Representative (PSSA)

Western SSA has: Western SSA has:

125 Primary Schools125 Primary Schools

20 Central Schools20 Central Schools

Success = Sacrifice + Sweat

District RepresentativeDistrict Representative (PSSA)(PSSA)

Western SSA has 14 Districts: Western SSA has 14 Districts:

Bathurst, Blayney, Bourke, Cowra, Bathurst, Blayney, Bourke, Cowra, Cudgegong, Dubbo, Gobondery, Cudgegong, Dubbo, Gobondery,

Lachlan, Lithgow, Narraf, Nyngbar, Lachlan, Lithgow, Narraf, Nyngbar, Orange, TULC, West WyalongOrange, TULC, West Wyalong..

Divisional Representative (PSSA)Divisional Representative (PSSA)

Selected from eitherSelected from either

1.1. Knockouts orKnockouts or

2.2. Divisional TrialsDivisional Trials

The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender!

Regional Representative (PSSA)Regional Representative (PSSA)

Western teams selected through trialsWestern teams selected through trials

attended by:attended by:

1.1. School knockout teams plus invited School knockout teams plus invited individualsindividuals

2.2. District teams plus invited individualsDistrict teams plus invited individuals

3.3. Divisional teams plus invited individualsDivisional teams plus invited individuals

State Representative (PSSA)State Representative (PSSA)

Western SSA one of 14 Primary Western SSA one of 14 Primary Associations in NSW: Associations in NSW:

GovernmentGovernmentHunter, North Coast, North West, Riverina, South Coast, Sydney East,Hunter, North Coast, North West, Riverina, South Coast, Sydney East,Sydney North, Sydney South West, Sydney West, Western.Sydney North, Sydney South West, Sydney West, Western.

Sub-RegionSub-RegionBarrier (Broken Hill area)Barrier (Broken Hill area)

CatholicsCatholicsPolding and MackillopPolding and Mackillop

IndependentsIndependentsCombined Independent SchoolsCombined Independent Schools

National Representative (PSSA)National Representative (PSSA)

School Sport AustraliaSchool Sport Australia

National Carnivals attended by teams National Carnivals attended by teams representing the states and territories of representing the states and territories of

Australia.Australia.

If you train hard, you’ll not only be hard, you’ll be hard to beat.

Secondary EligibilitySecondary Eligibility

The Secondary Representative School SportThe Secondary Representative School Sport

Program caters for boys and girls from theProgram caters for boys and girls from the

age of 12 years to 19 years in the year ofage of 12 years to 19 years in the year of

competition, enrolled in competition, enrolled in GovernmentGovernment

Secondary or Central Schools affiliated toSecondary or Central Schools affiliated to

the New South Wales Combined Highthe New South Wales Combined High

Schools Sports Association.Schools Sports Association.

School Representative (CHS)School Representative (CHS)

Western SSA has: Western SSA has:

29 High Schools29 High Schools

20 Central Schools20 Central Schools

Losers visualise the penalties of failure, but winners visualise the rewards of success.

Regional Representative (CHS)Regional Representative (CHS)

Western teams selected through trialsWestern teams selected through trials

attended by:attended by:

1.1. School knockout teams plus invited School knockout teams plus invited individuals individuals

2.2. Divisional teams plus invited individualsDivisional teams plus invited individuals

3.3. Individuals nominated by their schoolsIndividuals nominated by their schools

State Representative (CHS) State Representative (CHS)

Western SSA one of 11 Government Western SSA one of 11 Government Associations in NSW: Associations in NSW:

GovernmentGovernment

Hunter, North Coast, North West, Riverina, South Coast, Sydney East,Hunter, North Coast, North West, Riverina, South Coast, Sydney East,

Sydney North, Sydney South West, Sydney West, Western.Sydney North, Sydney South West, Sydney West, Western.

Sub-RegionSub-Region

West Darling (Broken Hill area)West Darling (Broken Hill area)

Nobody who ever gave their best regretted it!

All Schools Representative All Schools Representative (SEC)(SEC)

A fully-representative NSW team comprisingA fully-representative NSW team comprising

Government and Non-Government students:Government and Non-Government students:

Teams participating in All Schools Trials:Teams participating in All Schools Trials:

NSW Combined High SchoolsNSW Combined High Schools

NSW Combined Catholic CollegesNSW Combined Catholic Colleges

NSW Combined Independent SchoolsNSW Combined Independent SchoolsSelection of All Schools teams generally follow CHS Carnivals in each sport. Selection of All Schools teams generally follow CHS Carnivals in each sport.

National Representative (SEC)National Representative (SEC)

School Sport AustraliaSchool Sport Australia

National Carnivals attended by teams National Carnivals attended by teams representing the states and territories of representing the states and territories of

Australia.Australia.

Losers quit when they’re tired.

Winners quit when they’ve won.

SUMMARYSUMMARY

PrimaryPrimary::

1.1. SchoolSchool

2.2. DistrictDistrict

3.3. (Division)(Division)

4.4. RegionRegion

5.5. StateState

6.6. NationalsNationals

SecondarySecondary::

1.1. SchoolSchool

2.2. RegionRegion

3.3. NSW CHSNSW CHS

4.4. NSW All SchoolsNSW All Schools

5.5. NationalsNationals

Things that hurt instruct!

NSW PSSANSW PSSA

WebsiteWebsite::

www.sports.det.nsw.edu.au/nswpssawww.sports.det.nsw.edu.au/nswpssa

LocationLocation::

State Sports Unit, Bankstown North PSState Sports Unit, Bankstown North PS

Address:Address:

Hume Highway (LMB 1530) Bankstown 2200Hume Highway (LMB 1530) Bankstown 2200

Executive Officer:Executive Officer:

Neil Sherring (02) 9707 6927Neil Sherring (02) 9707 6927

NSW PSSANSW PSSA

Secretary:Secretary:Patricia Saville (02) 9707 6920Patricia Saville (02) 9707 6920Council:Council:NSW PSSA Executive NSW PSSA Executive (President, Senior VP, 3 x Vice Presidents, Treasurer, Exec. Officer)(President, Senior VP, 3 x Vice Presidents, Treasurer, Exec. Officer)

Sport Conveners (16)Sport Conveners (16)Association Delegates (2 each)Association Delegates (2 each)Meetings:Meetings:1 Executive meeting per term1 Executive meeting per term1 Council meeting per term1 Council meeting per term1 AGM (Term 4)1 AGM (Term 4)

NSW PSSA - SportsNSW PSSA - Sports

AthleticsAthleticsAustralian FootballAustralian FootballBasketballBasketballCricketCricketCross CountryCross CountryDivingDiving FootballFootballGolfGolf

HockeyHockeyNetballNetballRugby LeagueRugby LeagueRugby UnionRugby UnionSoftballSoftballSwimmingSwimmingTennis Tennis TouchTouch

NSW CHSNSW CHS

WebsiteWebsite::

www.sports.det.nsw.edu.au/nswchssawww.sports.det.nsw.edu.au/nswchssa

LocationLocation::

State Sports Unit, Bankstown North PSState Sports Unit, Bankstown North PS

Address:Address:

Hume Highway (LMB 1530) Bankstown 2200Hume Highway (LMB 1530) Bankstown 2200

Executive Officer:Executive Officer:

Grant Parker (02) 9707 6916Grant Parker (02) 9707 6916

NSW CHSNSW CHS

Secretary:Secretary:Patricia Saville (02) 9707 6920Patricia Saville (02) 9707 6920Council:Council:NSW CHS Executive NSW CHS Executive (President, 4 x Vice Presidents, Treasurer, Executive Officer)(President, 4 x Vice Presidents, Treasurer, Executive Officer)

Sport Conveners (16)Sport Conveners (16)Association Delegates (2 each)Association Delegates (2 each)Meetings:Meetings:1 Executive meeting per term1 Executive meeting per term1 Council meeting per term1 Council meeting per term1 AGM (Term 4)1 AGM (Term 4)

NSW CHS - SportsNSW CHS - Sports

AthleticsAthleticsAustralian FootballAustralian FootballBaseballBaseballBasketballBasketballCanoeingCanoeingCricketCricketCross CountryCross CountryDivingDiving FootballFootballGolfGolfGymnasticsGymnasticsHockeyHockeyLawn BowlsLawn BowlsNetballNetball

RowingRowing Rugby LeagueRugby LeagueRugby UnionRugby UnionSailingSailingSoftballSoftballSquashSquashSwimmingSwimmingTable TennisTable TennisTennisTennisTouchTouchTrampoline SportsTrampoline SportsTriathlonTriathlonVolleyballVolleyballWater PoloWater Polo

Government AssociationsGovernment Associations

Hunter

Peter Moore

North Coast

Jenny Warren

North West

Richard Rawlings (Rel)

Riverina

Jason Wilesmith (Rel)

South Coast

Ross Fuller

Sydney East

Bruce Riley

Sydney North

Peter Tomlin

Sydney South West

Ross Higgins

Sydney West

Deb Hanson

Western

Peter Ipkendanz

Western SSAWestern SSA

WebsiteWebsite::

www.sports.det.nsw.edu.au/westernwww.sports.det.nsw.edu.au/western

LocationLocation::

DubboDubbo

Address:Address:

Lot 101 Arthur Street (PO Box 865) Dubbo 2830Lot 101 Arthur Street (PO Box 865) Dubbo 2830

Executive Officer:Executive Officer:

Peter Ipkendanz (02) 6841 3866Peter Ipkendanz (02) 6841 3866

Western SSAWestern SSA

Secretary:Secretary:Carla Pittman (02) 6841 3867Carla Pittman (02) 6841 3867

Council:Council:WSSA Executive WSSA Executive (President, 4 x Vice Presidents, 3 x Principals’ Reps, Director’s Rep,(President, 4 x Vice Presidents, 3 x Principals’ Reps, Director’s Rep,Treasurer, Knockout Convener, Exec. Officer)Treasurer, Knockout Convener, Exec. Officer)Sport ConvenersSport ConvenersAssociation Delegates (2 each)Association Delegates (2 each)High / Central School delegates (1 per school)High / Central School delegates (1 per school)

Meetings:Meetings:1 Executive meeting per term1 Executive meeting per term1 Council meeting (Term 3)1 Council meeting (Term 3)1 AGM (Term 3)1 AGM (Term 3)

Western SSA SportsWestern SSA Sports

Primary:Primary:AthleticsAthleticsBasketballBasketballCricketCricketCross CountryCross CountryFootballFootballGolfGolfHockeyHockeyNetballNetballRugby LeagueRugby LeagueRugby UnionRugby UnionSoftballSoftballSwimmingSwimmingTennisTennisTouch Touch

Secondary:Secondary:AthleticsAthleticsBasketballBasketballCricketCricketCross CountryCross CountryFootballFootballGolfGolfHockeyHockeyLawn BowlsLawn BowlsNetballNetballRugby LeagueRugby LeagueRugby UnionRugby UnionSoftballSoftballSquashSquashSwimmingSwimmingTennisTennisTouchTouchVolleyball Volleyball

Role of the Western Sports Role of the Western Sports OrganiserOrganiser

In brief, to coordinate the Representative School Sports Program and SchoolIn brief, to coordinate the Representative School Sports Program and SchoolSwimming Scheme (K-2) for Swimming Scheme (K-2) for GovernmentGovernment schools (primary, secondary and schools (primary, secondary andcentral) within the Western Region. central) within the Western Region.

Duties includeDuties include:: Administering the office of the Western School Sports AssociationAdministering the office of the Western School Sports Association Setting State (with other RSO’s) and Regional Sports calendarsSetting State (with other RSO’s) and Regional Sports calendars Managing budgets for relief ($92,500), School Swimming Scheme Managing budgets for relief ($92,500), School Swimming Scheme

($80000), state carnivals hosted by Western SSA, 45 teams representing ($80000), state carnivals hosted by Western SSA, 45 teams representing WSSA at state carnivalsWSSA at state carnivals

WSSA apparelWSSA apparel Coordination of 45 teams (1300 representatives, 50 teachers annually) to Coordination of 45 teams (1300 representatives, 50 teachers annually) to

state carnivalsstate carnivals Hosting up to 5 state carnivals on behalf of NSWPSSA or CHS annually.Hosting up to 5 state carnivals on behalf of NSWPSSA or CHS annually. Representing the WSSA at NSWPSSA and NSWCHS Council meetingsRepresenting the WSSA at NSWPSSA and NSWCHS Council meetings Sports consultancySports consultancy Liaison with other Government agencies and Community sporting bodiesLiaison with other Government agencies and Community sporting bodies

Role of the Western Sports Clerical Role of the Western Sports Clerical OfficerOfficer

ReceptionReceptionReceipting and banking of all Association fundsReceipting and banking of all Association fundsStock controlStock controlPreparation of Financial statements including BASPreparation of Financial statements including BASPreparation of all Rep information packages,Preparation of all Rep information packages,handbooks, area and state programshandbooks, area and state programsWebsiteWebsite

Second RSO!!!!!!Second RSO!!!!!!

Role of the Western Sports Role of the Western Sports ConvenerConvener

Conduct Regional trials for selection of Conduct Regional trials for selection of WSSA teamWSSA team

Accompany WSSA team to state carnival Accompany WSSA team to state carnival / championship/ championship

Submit report on returnSubmit report on return Initiate award nomination(s) for their Initiate award nomination(s) for their

sportsport Submit trials information (term 4) for the Submit trials information (term 4) for the

following yearfollowing year

Role of the Western Sports Role of the Western Sports ManagerManager

1.1. Attend Regional selection trials as an Attend Regional selection trials as an official (requires separate nomination)official (requires separate nomination)

2.2. Submit report on returnSubmit report on return

3.3. Initiate award nomination(s) for their Initiate award nomination(s) for their sportsport

Common Common

QuestionsQuestions

What is ‘Duty of Care’?What is ‘Duty of Care’?

Duty of CareDuty of Care means taking allmeans taking all

care to avoid foreseeablecare to avoid foreseeable

risks. risks.

Where Can I Find theWhere Can I Find the Guidelines for the Guidelines for the Safe Conduct of Sport and Physical Safe Conduct of Sport and Physical

Activity in Schools?Activity in Schools?

http://www.sports.det.nsw.edu.au/spguide/index.htmhttp://www.sports.det.nsw.edu.au/spguide/index.htm

Are students covered for medical expenses and Are students covered for medical expenses and ambulance if they get injured playing sport?ambulance if they get injured playing sport?

Parents should note that childrenParents should note that children

participate in the school sport programparticipate in the school sport program

‘‘at their own risk’.at their own risk’. This includes PEThis includes PE

lessons, school sport and representativelessons, school sport and representative

sport.sport.

I have a student who wants to participate in a I have a student who wants to participate in a state sport not offered by Western. How can state sport not offered by Western. How can they do this?they do this?

Arrangements can be made to attend trialsArrangements can be made to attend trials

at a neighbouring region such as Northat a neighbouring region such as North

West, Hunter or Riverina. West, Hunter or Riverina.

Alternatively, some sports have Alternatively, some sports have ConvenersConveners

teams.teams.

We don’t have accredited coaches for our We don’t have accredited coaches for our school teams on staff. Can we use non-school teams on staff. Can we use non-teachers as coaches?teachers as coaches?

Non teacher coaches may beNon teacher coaches may be used for school or Regionalused for school or Regionalteamsteams providing:providing:

1.1. The person has appropriate accreditationThe person has appropriate accreditation2.2. The principal acknowledges the person as the school The principal acknowledges the person as the school

coachcoach3.3. Appropriate screening and declaration forms completed.Appropriate screening and declaration forms completed.4.4. A teacher accompanies the team and is responsible for A teacher accompanies the team and is responsible for

management of the team (and Duty of Care).management of the team (and Duty of Care).

The non teacher would have the same cover by the DET asThe non teacher would have the same cover by the DET asa teacher!a teacher!

Can an 8 year old student in year two Can an 8 year old student in year two participate in the Representative School Sport participate in the Representative School Sport Program?Program?

YesYes

But only in the sports of swimming andBut only in the sports of swimming and

athletics. There are designated events for 8athletics. There are designated events for 8

year olds in each sport. It should be notedyear olds in each sport. It should be noted

that it is a that it is a school decisionschool decision to allow such to allow such

students the opportunity of competing!students the opportunity of competing!

When I tried to book a venue, I was asked to When I tried to book a venue, I was asked to provide a copy of the school’s Public Liability provide a copy of the school’s Public Liability Insurance. What do I do?Insurance. What do I do?

Recommendation is to provide the following wording on schoolRecommendation is to provide the following wording on schoolletterhead:letterhead:

““In support of the application from (In support of the application from (name of convenername of convener) for the () for the (name ofname oftrial)trial), the New South Wales Department of Education and Training is a, the New South Wales Department of Education and Training is aSelf Insurer and is prepared to give indemnity under the followingSelf Insurer and is prepared to give indemnity under the followingterms:terms:1.1. The Education The Education DepartmentDepartment and its teachers owe a duty of care to all and its teachers owe a duty of care to all

students in its charge to protect them against the risk of injury that is students in its charge to protect them against the risk of injury that is foreseeable.foreseeable.

2.2. That duty of care is owed whenever student/teacher relationships That duty of care is owed whenever student/teacher relationships exist and likewise when supervision is provided. The Department of exist and likewise when supervision is provided. The Department of Education and Training will indemnify the (Education and Training will indemnify the (name of council)name of council) in in respect of any personal injury to any student caused by the respect of any personal injury to any student caused by the negligence of the Department of Education and Training or its negligence of the Department of Education and Training or its servants arising out of its use of your property.servants arising out of its use of your property.