Senior 1st Teams & Tournament Information

Commitment and Attendance

All Senior 1st Team players are required, in accordance with the Player Attendance Policy, to attend all scheduled trainings and fixtures as set by the Coach. Players must prioritise their First Team commitments and ensure that other activities (e.g. music lessons or external commitments) are arranged outside of these times.

Game Day

Players — or parents if a player is unwell — must communicate weekly availability for trainings and games directly to the Coach, or via TeamReach if necessary, no later than two days prior to each scheduled fixture.

Training Sessions

If a player becomes unwell or is unable to attend training session or match, the Coach or Manager must be notified as soon as possible via TeamReach. Timely communication is essential to enable effective planning, preparation, and team organisation.

Representation and Conduct

All players must wear the school jacket with navy blue plain tracksuit pants, to and from all games and throughout tournament week. Mufti is not permitted.

Behavioural Management Policy

Any breach of expectations will be managed in accordance with the Sport Student Behavioural Management Policy and may result in consequences including removal from games or teams, along with further disciplinary action.

Team Selection and Playing Time

Senior 1st Teams/Premier Teams are competitive environments. Selection, playing time, and tournament eligibility are based on performance, team combinations, opposition, and coach discretion. Attendance does not guarantee equal playing time.

Tournaments and Events

Participation in tournaments is a privilege, not a right. Eligibility is assessed throughout the season, and the school reserves the right to withdraw any team or player up to and including tournament week.

Costs and Budgeting

Tournament fees typically include accommodation, competition entry, transport (including van/car hire and fuel), food, coach and manager expenses, teacher relief, NZSSSC levy, laundry, first aid supplies, and equipment. Costs may vary depending on the tournament location and the availability of accommodation.

A non-refundable $100 deposit is required upon registration once teams are named and the Tournament is confirmed.

• Any medical expenses not covered by ACC are the responsibility of the parent/caregiver.
• Students must travel to and from matches and accommodation in school jacket and navy-blue tracksuit trousers.
• Parents are welcome to support at games; however, they are not permitted to visit team accommodation or take students away from the team during tournament week, even for short periods.

• Senior 1st teams compete as the top team or best combinations on the day. As such, players should be aware that equal playing time is not guaranteed, regardless of equal fees.

• Attendance is expected for the first teams invited to the tournament. If a player does not want to attend Tournament week, they must inform the CDC & Sports Dept at the time of trials.