Draft Team Selection Policy

Selection of Team

Eligibility of Players
1. Be a current financial member of the NZFDA.
2. Satisfy eligibility requirements for the Tournament.

Player Tasks
1. Attend local Team training sessions
2. Play competitive ultimate at the highest level
3. Learn the Playbook
4. Provide feedback to the Selection Committee on the Playbook
5. Play at all Nationals in the chosen division or be excused by the
Selection Committee.
6. Pass all drug tests required by the NZFDA and the Tournament.
7. Sign all legal waivers and contracts required by the NZFDA and the
Tournament.
8. Meet all financial obligations associated with participation in the
Team.
9. Attend National Training Camps unless excused by the Selection
Committee or Team Manager.
10. Attend overseas National Training Camps and designated warm-up
tournaments unless excused by the Team Manager.

Desirable Qualities of Team
1. Contains necessary leadership skills
2. Contains sufficient youth to safeguard the development of future teams
3. Contains sufficient experience to ensure the success of the team
4. Matches the skills required of the playbook

Desirable Qualities of Players
1. Fitness
2. Punctuality
3. Self-motivation
4. Skills
5. Tactical knowledge
6. Knowledge of the rules
7. Ability to be part of a team
8. Good ambassador of Spirit of the Game

Aims of Selection Process
1. To select a team which best fits the criteria outlined above, as well
as any other criteria determined by the Selection Committee.
2. To have a selection process which is fair, open and accountable.

Selection Process
1. The Selection Committee determines the timing of the application
process.
2. The Selection Committee develops an application form for players,
including information about the team and the tournament, criteria for
selection, financial obligations of players, proposed list of training camps
and tournaments. The application will allow players to indicate and explain
their preference of team when eligible to play in more than one division.
3. The International Coordinator approves the application form.
4. The Team Manager produces and distributes the application form to
players.
5. The players return the completed application forms to the Selection
Committee.
6. The Selection Committee creates and maintains a Player Dossier for each
player.
7. The Selection Committee communicates regularly to discuss each player.
8. If the Selection Committee at any stage decides that a player is no
longer being seriously considered for selection then they should inform the
player at the earliest convenience. The player may then decide whether they
wish to continue to be part of the Training Squad.
9. The Selection Committee observes players at every suitable training
session and competition.
10. The Selection Committee convenes at least one player forum prior to
Nationals to discuss the expected make-up of the team, including player numbers
and issues related to players vying for more than one team.
11. The Selection Committee does not need to determine Team make-up and
player numbers before the Team is finalised.
12. The selected team is to be approved by the UPC International
Coordinator.
13. The UPC International Coordinator announces the final selection
approximately 3 months before the Tournament. The International Coordinator at
the beginning of the Team Building Process will decide this timing.

Removal Process
1. A Player may remove themselves from the Training Squad or Team at any
time with 4 weeks written notice.
2. The Selection Committee may remove a Player from the Training Squad or
Team at any time with 4 weeks written notice.
3. Notice to remove should include clear indications of the actions or
omissions leading to their removal, and their repercussions.
4. The notice to remove should be cancelled if the person addresses those
issues to the Selection Committee’s satisfaction.
5. The liability of the NZFDA and the Player in the event of removal or
resignation should be clearly dealt with in a Player agreement or contract.