Procedure for request of player(s) to play up an age division

Posted on Sept 1, 2011

Procedure for request of player(s) to play up an age division.

As per Technical Director, Huw Morris (August 2011)

**A written request must be submitted to the Technical Director prior to tryouts.

  1. All players shall try out in their required age level.
  2. If a decision is made by the TD that there is not enough players in an age group to form a Premier team, premier players in that age group have a right to request the following:
  3. To play up an age division.
  4. To transfer out of zone, if we have no option for them.
  5. To remain on the decided level team.

Placement Process:

Those so named players, if tiered high enough in their age level, at the TD’s discretion can be invited to the following:

  1. To try out in the next age level, before rosters are secured.
  2. To be asked to be seen at the higher team’s practice, if there is places available.

The Technical Director shall, in his or her wisdom look at the following requirements:

  1. Technical ability.
  2. Tactical ability.
  3. Physical ability.
  4. Mental ability, (social skills etc).
  5. Health and well being of the athlete for their all around development.

Yours Sincerely
Huw Morris
Technical Director, SUSC