Sports Policy

The importance of sport for the physical and emotional development of young children is well recognised. Opportunities for students to access and participate in school sporting competitions are actively promoted and provided at Glen Osmond School because students:

find sporting competitions enjoyable
are able to develop physical and coordination skills
are encouraged to strive for their personal best
are able to develop their social skills as members of a team and can develop a sense of self-discipline and self-motivation
are able to experience a range of sporting options that will assist them in making future decisions about recreation and lifestyle interests.

The provision of a range of sporting opportunities encourages children to broaden rather than just specialise their sporting experience. School based sports are structured to promote enjoyment and participation.

All children, regardless of ability, have the right to participate in school based sports and continue to develop their skills.

SAPSASA

Glen Osmond Primary School is affiliated with SAPSASA. We are part of the South East District. As an affiliated member, students at Glen Osmond, whether as individuals or in teams, are given the opportunity to compete at a higher level. Student nomination for attending SAPSASA try-out trainings will be negotiated through Sporting Managers and/or Coaches. Students may only participate in two knockout competitions and two metro / country exchanges (one summer and one winter sport) plus athletics unless additional numbers are required.

Role of the Principal

The PRINCIPAL of Glen Osmond Primary School will:

recognise and acknowledge the high value placed on sport by the school community
ensure that the school Sports Policy is implemented, monitored and periodically reviewed
provide advice to Governing Council and the Sports Committee as required
nominate a member of staff as the Sports coordinator who will liaise with sports clubs / groups, managers/coaches etc and support and monitor the effective management of school sports
ensure that the school sports program is supported by the skill development components of the R-7 physical education curriculum
actively encourage parent participation in the management of sporting opportunities

Role of the Governing Council & Sports Committee

A member (parent or staff) of the Governing Council is elected each year as the convenor of the Sports Committee. Membership of the Sports committee includes a staff representative and a nominated parent representative from each Sports Group and/or Club attached to the school. The convenor reports to the Governing Council so that the council can meet its obligation to approve the operation of school sports. Sports Committee meetings are held at least once per term.

The GOPS Governing Council Sports Committee should be made aware of, and address, any grievances and instances of unacceptable behaviour.

Sporting Group/Club Responsibilities

to organise and manage their respective sporting competitions – this may include having a committee and ensuring that there is a coach/manager for each team
nominating a representative to be a member of the Governing Council Sports Committee
developing and distributing parent rosters, umpiring, scoring etc
ensuring each team has access to relevant safety equipment and First Aid
distributing and collecting consent forms and/or relevant medical details
determining the breakdown of costs associated with the effective running of each team, the uniforms required and any subsequent season or match fees
generating additional funds to enhance and maintain the resources required to support and increase participation
providing all students and parents with a copy of the Junior Sports Code of behaviour pamphlet regarding participation and behaviour
informing parents of fixture of games, venues etc as well as changes to games or practices due to weather conditions etc
organising relevant photocopying and handing information/results in to GOPS for inclusion in the newsletter
advising the school which adults are involved in, and responsible for, supervision for the period of training or the game
ensuring that an adult will assume duty of care at all games and practices
ensuring that all students have equal participation/game regardless of ability
any requirements of additional support from the school eg line marking, borrowing equipment must be negotiated through the School Sports Coordinator
organise the maintenance and storage of their equipment.

Each Sports Club is responsible for covering its own associated costs. These costs may include:

contributing to the ongoing maintenance of First Aid kits at levy of $5 per year per team
umpiring fees (if necessary)
uniforms, as required (mouth guards/protective gear required in some sports)
trophies, pennants, ribbons and/or certificates and token gifts for coaches, managers and other volunteers

All monies collected by clubs are deposited into the school budget under sporting budget lines, unless alternative arrangements are agreed by the school sports committee. Managers should familiarise themselves with the process for accessing these funds, via the school finance officer.

Collection of the fees and monies is the responsibility of managers and/or coaches.

Parent responsibilities

Prompt return of medical / consent forms before start of season.

Parents are responsible for their children during and outside of advised practice and game times.
Parents are required to be punctual in dropping off and picking up children.
Prompt payment of fees .
insurance (not compulsory, but advisable)
Parents are to abide by the Junior Sports Code of Behaviour – available from the coach / coordinator.

Unacceptable student behaviour will be referred immediately to the Principal/Deputy Principal. The general rules and consequences of the school’s behaviour policy will apply as deemed necessary.

Team members, spectators, supporters, coaches etc are reminded that they are representing our school and for enjoyable outcomes it is imperative that they play and behave by the rules and good conduct guidelines.

Transport Requirements and Guidelines

Parents have the responsibility to arrange transport to and from sporting venues. If arranging car pooling the following needs to be considered:

Parents transporting children have the responsibility to ensure that their vehicle is roadworthy
Consent notes must be returned and teachers notified for SAPSASA knockout sports.
Children are to be transported by experienced drivers - under no circumstances can children be transported in a vehicle driven by a person to whom ‘L’ or ‘P’ plates apply
No child can be transported in a private vehicle unless a seatbelt is available – each child must wear the seatbelt provided in the vehicle whilst being transported
At no time will an excess number of children be permitted to travel in a vehicle
Comprehensive insurance is the responsibility of the driver/owner, as no claims can be made against the school or Education Department

Implementation of the GOPS Sports Policy

All students, parents and staff at Glen Osmond who are associated with school sports are expected to support the school policy. Nominated members of each Sports Club will give a copy of this brochure to all parents as their child commences their involvement in the Sport.

A meeting of Sports representatives/coordinators will be held at the beginning of the year & throughout each term. (Sections of this brochure are revised each year and re-printed periodically in the school newsletter)

Sports currently offered at Glen Osmond Primary School :

Summer Season (Terms 1 & 4)

Cricket
Softball
Basketball

Winter Season (Terms 2 & 3)

Netball
Soccer
Football
Basketball

Children who are turning 8 or older in the current year are eligible to participate.

*All Sports are offered on a “user pays” system.