Selection

Clubs ideally provide a supportive, nurturing, rewarding and enjoyable experience to all. But there are times when it’s tough for some members, particularly those who miss out during a sporting selection process. Occasionally an athlete may question their non-selection.

If your club selects athletes or teams, it is good practice to develop a selection policy that defines the selection criteria and process. That way athletes, coaches, managers and officials clearly understand the basis for selection.

Benefits of selection policy

• promotes fairness and consistency
• clarifies the selection process
• outlines roles and responsibilities of key people
• provides steps to follow in disputes.

Points to consider

• check that your organisation’s constitution allows you to develop a selection policy. If it doesn't, seek legal advice to amend your constitution accordingly
  
• a club should have both a selection criteria and a selection process so everyone clearly understands the basis for selection
  
• the criteria and process should be circulated widely, well in advance of timelines
  
• the process should outline the dispute procedure.

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