National Junior Squads

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1 Natinal Junir Squads Overview Tw years f hard wrk by BA s Junir Cmmittee, Junir Develpment Manager Crinne Barnard and the Bard f Directrs have created a new face fr the Elite Junir Prgram. A clear "Squad" structure is emerging t help Australian junirs strive fr excellence and achieve membership t the Natinal Squad. Badmintn Australia has put int place a structure t ensure talented junir players are given pprtunities with clear pathways. This is reflected in a tiered system. Players perate within this framewrk, nly making an upward step based n merit: Natinal Squad (Tier 1) Elite Squad (Tier 2) Develpment Squad (Tier 3) Futures Squad (Tier 4) Develpment Squad Prgram Details The Develpment Squad is under the directin f the U19 Natinal Cach (Chris Thirlwell) and an assistant (t be advised) with versight frm the Natinal Junir Develpment Manager (Crinne Barnard). Key cmpnents f this Develpment Squad: Selected players must be under 19 years f age fr the year f selectin (31 Dec 2007), wh in the pinin f the Natinal Junir Selectrs have the ptential t mve int the Elite and Natinal Squad in the lng term; Squad members will be in cntentin fr selectin in the Australian Team t cmpete at the Wrld Junir Champinships, Pan Pacific Invitatinal, Australian Yuth Olympic Festival, Cmmnwealth Yuth Games and r ther Internatinal Events; Squad members must attend a number f weekend Training Clinics (Fri night, Saturday and Sunday mrning) annually at the Melburne Sprts and Aquatic Centre; The Develpment Squad is made up f players training a minimum f 6 hurs a week n curt with sme squad players having the pprtunity t train up t 10 hurs a week, with self mnitred ff curt sessins. Develpment Squad players have the pprtunity t be selected int the Elite Squad if perfrmances and an evaluatin f future ptential warrants inclusin. This will be a decisin f the High Perfrmance Caches. At times, selected Develpment Squad athletes will be invited t train with the Elite Squad, mstly fr sparring purpses. Prepared by Crinne Barnard

2 Natinal Junir Squads Futures Squad Prgram Details Key cmpnents f this Futures Squad: Selected players must be under 15 years f age fr the year f 2007, wh in the pinin f the Natinal Junir Selectrs have the ptential t mve int the Develpment /Elite and Natinal Squad in the lng term; Must attend a number f weekend Training Clinics (Fri night, Saturday and Sunday mrning) annually at the Melburne Sprts and Aquatic Centre Selected by the end f July 2007 The Futures Squad is made up f players training up t 6 hurs a week n curt and with self mnitred ff curt sessins. Future Squad players have the pprtunity t be added t the Develpment Squad if perfrmances and an evaluatin f future ptential warrant inclusin. This will be a decisin f the High Perfrmance Caches. At times, selected Future Squad athletes will be invited t train with the develpment squad fr sparring purpses. Selectin Criteria (Excerpt frm Badmintn Australia s selectin plicy available t dwnlad frm (a) Selectin criteria Selectin criteria ( Criteria ) include the fllwing: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) (ix) (x) (xi) (xii) satisfactin f, r the ability within the relevant time perid t satisfy, the applicable eligibility criteria in respect f the squad, team, event r ther activity under cnsideratin; perfrmances at Natinal Carnivals and Australian Clsed Champinships at which attendance is mandatry unless exemptin due t special circumstances is requested and granted in writing; meets the specific Selectin Criteria against which selectins are being cnsidered; cnsistency in standards f behaviur cnducive t supprting the gals f the Team and verall bjectives f BA; past natinal and internatinal perfrmances in events and ver such perids as determined by the Selectrs; current natinal and internatinal perfrmances including perfrmance ver the preceding twelve mnth perid; current Australian ranking (if any); current internatinal ranking (if any); (where relevant) the participant s current level f skill and physical fitness; (where relevant) any current r ptential injury r cnditin which will impair, inhibit r prevent the participant s perfrmance t the requisite level; the ptential f the participant t successfully achieve the bjectives f this Plicy and f BA under its Rules; any ther factr cnsidered relevant in the circumstances. Prepared by Crinne Barnard

3 Natinal Junir Squads In cnsidering the Criteria the Selectrs may in their discretin give weight t extenuating circumstances. Key Perfrmance Indicatrs nce selected (What are the caches/selectrs lking fr) Caches cntinually evaluate player perfrmance in training and perfrmances n curt in cmpetitin. The fllwing criteria are used t evaluate Squad players during the year after selectin. Cntinuus imprvement as an elite badmintn athlete: physical, mental, technical and tactical; Attendance at weekend training (n-curt and ff curt) and educatin sessins; Ability t train withut regular caching r supervisin- self starter; Cmpetitin perfrmances / results and ptential as a tp level athlete; Ability t wrk in a team envirnment; Effective cmmunicatin as a squad member regular cmpletin f training diaries, prmpt replies t s frm caches and BA staff etc. Cmmitment, psitive attitude and verall perfrmance at every training sessin - bth yurself and quality sessins fr yur sparring partners. Cst and Benefit f being apart f a Natinal Junir Squad Csts Benefits $125 per persn (+GST) per weekend training clinic at MSAC (subsidized by Badmintn Australia) Australian Team representatin at Junir Wrld Champinships/Pan Pacific/ AYOF/CYG csts subject t lcatin f the event (cst per turnament) Pssible selectin int an Australian team and representing Australia at Internatinal Junirs Turnaments. Weekend clinics with elite caches. Cnsultatin n persnal training plans t fllw up with yur persnal cach. Educatin and infrmatin sessins Access t Internatinal cmpetitins Additinal benefits as determined and available in the future. Flights and accmmdatin all paid fr by BA Full Australian unifrm, t shirts, tracksuits, shrts t keep Prepared by Crinne Barnard

4 Natinal Junir Squads Respnsibilities (wh is respnsible fr what?) BA Respnsibilities Player Respnsibilities Prvide t the athlete a quality training envirnment fr clinics: Be a member f a club / assciatin affiliated t Badmintn Australia; caches curt hire shuttles Read, sign and abide by the Badmintn Australia Player Agreement, Cde f Cnduct and Anti- Dping Plicy; Prvide structured gal setting with players and regular reviews f their training / cmpetitin plans; Ensure fitness testing and feedback n test results; On-ging mnitring and feedback f player perfrmances at training and at turnaments; Prvide educatin sessins n such tpics as anti-dping, being an elite athlete, gal setting, recvery, diet etc; Attend all weekend training sessins (r as negtiated with the Natinal U19 Cach). Play in a minimum number f turnaments annually as per individual plans as negtiated with the cach respnsible. The csts f cmpeting in turnaments is usually player funded; Partner ther Develpment Squad r Elite Squad players in dubles / mixed as agreed by the U19 Cach; Infrm the cach immediately f any injuries and if necessary seek medical advice / treatment; Attend all sessins even if injured (if agreed with the cach). If players cannt attend a sessin they must; Infrm the Natinal U19 Cach; If injured prduce a medical certificate, medical reprt r supprting dcumentatin; Attend all sprts science / educatin sessins; Be a gd rle mdel fr the sprt and attend prmtinal activities as agreed. Prepared by Crinne Barnard

5 Natinal Junir Squads FAQ s Q: What are the Squads called? The Develpment Squad is fr athletes years f age (U17 and U19) wh are training t jin the Elite Squad The Futures Squad is fr athletes 11 t 14 years f age (U13 and U15) wh are training t mve up t the Develpment Squad. Q: What benefits are available t Squad Members? Melburne based training clinics with elite caches. Cnsultatin n persnal training plans t fllw up with yur persnal cach. Access t internatinal cmpetitins Be n teams representing Australia at internatinal junirs turnaments. Additinal benefits as determined and available in the future. Q: Hw were initial athletes chsen and wh are they? Athletes are selected by the tw natinal selectrs t jin a squad based n the abve selectin criteria but als t select the athletes wh have the ptential t successfully prgress t selectin in Australian Teams at future Cmmnwealth Games, Thmas/Uber Cups, Olympic Games and ther Australian Senir Teams. The High Perfrmance Caches Grup als had input t the prcess. Athletes will be sent invitatins t jin and player cntracts. Names will be psted n the BA website nce selectins are cnfirmed. Q: What will be expected f Squad members? Train n a regular basis Maintain a relatinship with a persnal cach (in a prgram r as an individual) Cmmit t attending weekend training clinics as a squad. Play a minimum number f turnaments. Q: If yu are selected, hw lng are yu n the squad? Cntract is fr ne calendar year. If yu maintain perfrmance (t be defined) yu will be prvided with the pprtunity t renew. Similarly, if yu are t ld, withdraw, r are unable t perfrm, yu will be asked t relinquish yur psitin fr anther athlete. Q: If yu aren't selected, are yu ut frever? N! Our bjective is t cntinuusly encurage new members! Perfrmance at turnaments (especially Junir Natinals), at State Age Grup cmpetitins can lead t an invitatin t jin a squad. Q: Wh pays? Prepared by Crinne Barnard

6 Natinal Junir Squads As always parents/families prvide the majr supprt fr junir athletes and are asked t make a cntributin t attending squad weekends f $125 per persn (+GST) per weekend. BA subsidises squad training weekends at Melburne Sprts and Aquatic Centre and prvides; travel csts, accmmdatin (inter state players), curt hire, shuttles, materials, caches and sprts science cnsultatin. Q: Wh are the Squad Caches? U19 Develpment Squad Chris Thirlwell U15 Futures Squad - t be decided Q: What d Squad caches d? Oversee n curt squad training weekends Liaise with yu as a squad member and yur persnal cach Participate as members f High Perfrmance Caches Team Travel with selected team members t internatinal events Q: It seems as if active participatin in a squad will invlve missing sme schl time. Athletes in many sprts, as well as talented yuth in ther areas f endeavr, d miss sme schl. There is n ther rute t internatinal excellence. Any athlete/parent needs t assess the capacity fr discipline, rganizatin and nging academic achievement and may chse t lwer the sprts gal t reginal r natinal excellence. BA can write letters t supprt athletes/parents in their discussin with teachers and principals. Q: Hw can a persn, player, parent, cach, reginal persn stay infrmed? BA web site pstings r ask! Questins may be directed t yur Natinal Junir Develpment Manager Prepared by Crinne Barnard