Football. Footbal. Excellence Program Prospectus Prospe.

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1 2017 Prospe Football Excellence Program Footbal 2018 Prospectus Excell Prog

2 10 June 2016 Stuart Michael Teacher - Health & Physical Education Football Excellence Program Coordinator Kawana Waters State College Sportsmans Parade BOKARINA 4575 Dear Stuart I am writing in respect to the Kawana Waters State College Football Program of Excellence (which partners with Football Queensland) to reinforce our continued support for the program. The football program is the only one that is formally recognized on the Sunshine Coast by Football Queensland and supported by our PS4 National Premier League Club, Sunshine Coast FC Fire. The Kawana Program has a number of strong underpinning principles: it provides strong connection between football excellence and a commitment to an education; is committed to the best technical approach to the game as embodied in the FFA Football Curriculum; and encourages an appropriate mix of personal endeavor and group commitment in its participants. Sunshine Coast FC Fire has committed its support to the College s Football Excellence program and will work closely together with the College to assist in the development of young football talent. Sunshine Coast FC will provide coaching support for the College s program, assist with talent identification and the implementation of the FFA National Curriculum. Football Queensland wholeheartedly supports the partnership between your College and Football Queensland, which takes it s instruction from the FFA Whole of Football Plan and I look forward to a continuing partnership with the College. Yours Sincerely Geoff Foster Chief Executive Officer

3 RATIONALE Kawana Waters State College prides itself on structures which allow students to pursue courses of study which supports their vocational goals. Our commitment to this philosophy has seen the implementation of many vocational courses at the College, one of these courses is the Football Program of Excellence. The Football Program of Excellence course has been designed to provide players with the opportunity to further develop their Football skills whilst using associated course work as pre-requisites, recognised prior learnings or pathways to other educational institutions, gaining further academic achievements. The Football Program of Excellence is designed for athletes who aspire to be selected as part of a regional, state or national team. Students in the program study football as a subject for up to six hours each week, utilising College and outside College time. Sessions are primarily be conducted at Kawana Waters State College. Participation in the Football Program of Excellence offers opportunities in competitions throughout Australia and internationally. The program can also lead students to pursue tertiary studies in Leisure, Sport and Recreation, Human Movements and Physical Education. Pathways include coaching, managerial positions and officiating of games as a referee or tournament manager. Regular visits from Football Queensland and the Sunshine Coast Fire will also provide the prospect for advanced playing opportunities. Aims The Program of Excellence in Football aims to: Provide students (with identified Football talent) with an opportunity to develop their game skills and expose them to all facets of Football from administration to team management; Further develop and maintain the Football Code of Ethics ; Deliver a course of study that will not only achieve Football excellence, but will have endorsement, support and continued commitment from the Football Queensland, Sunshine Coast Football and the Sunshine Coast Fire Provide a realistic opportunity for students to realise potential through the development of Football skills. Objectives We aim to:- Develop player skills across all facets of the game - as a player, referee, coach, trainer and administrator; Provide a balance between the excellence program in Football and academic studies; Ensure that course work and resultant accreditation will enable pathways to future endeavors; and Maintain or improve academic achievement in all other subjects studied. Schedule of Program The following is a sample only. Students will receive tuition and coaching as part of their program. This will occur for 36 weeks of the year. Football Conditioning Training 1 x 70 minute session per week (Term 1) Football Technical Skill/Game Development Futsal Technical Skill/Game Development 1 x 70 minute session per week 1 x 70 minute session per week Theory & Game Strategies 1 x 70 minute session per week (Term 2 and 3) Games As scheduled Football classes are offered to students from Years 7 to 12 with elite junior and senior squads selected. Representative teams will be selected from these squads to compete in the Football Queensland Schools Premier League and Australian Futsal Championships. The program prides itself on catering to individual student needs and consequently, some junior squad members may be invited to participate in the senior squad at various intervals.

4 APPLICATION PROCESS Entry Requirements Applicants must be of an acceptable standard across academic, Football achievements, and behaviour. They must be prepared to reach their full potential through dedication and hard work. Applicants will possess: - proven Football skills and ability (demonstrated in a trial); - a willingness to study other academic subjects at Kawana Waters State College and meet course requirements; - the ability to work with others in pursuit of Football excellence; - the capacity to cover course costs; - a proven exemplary record of attitude, industry and behaviour with in a school community; and - a willingness to promote Football in all its facets. Students will be required to compete in all available competitions during the year at the direction of the coordinator. Students must be prepared to embrace the College uniform and behaviour policy requirements. Students must be prepared to commit to active participation in the College s Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics Carnivals. Annual Intake Selection Guidelines Applications will be open from Friday 28 April 2017 for 2018 intake. Applications will close on Thursday 24 August Suitable applicants will be shortlisted and trialed by the Program Coordinator on Tuesday 29 August Final selection will be made using information gained from the trial and application materials. Final approval of applicants will be at the discretion of the College Principal - Kawana Waters State College (or nominee), based on recommendation from the Coordinator and Director of Coaching. Notification to successful and unsuccessful applicants will occur mid-october annually. Selection and participation in the upper-primary Football Excellence Program does not automatically qualify students for selection in the Secondary Football Program. Students will be invited to retrial for the secondary program with potential players from other primary schools. Please note that late applications are considered under special circumstances (new arrivals to the College from overseas, interstate etc). Should you meet the pre-requisites, a trial entry period will be implemented. A condition of being accepted into the program is that students and parents sign a contract relating to achievement, effort and behavior. In addition, you will need to provide details about your: 1. FOOTBALL CAREER Level played (all applicants will be trialed) Representative honours Potential and coachability as described by your coach Attitude Behaviour and effort 2. SCHOOL / COLLEGE WORK Achievement - most recent achievement levels as indicated on your last School / College report Behaviour and Industry - comments and ratings on your most recent reports 3. PERSONAL QUALITIES Proven ability to work with others Proven ability to learn, take direction and work in a group situation Proven record of attitude, industry and behaviour in a College community Desire to succeed in Football and your ability to fulfill your potential Willingness to promote Football in all its facets

5 4. DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT WITH YOUR APPLICATION Copies of: Family details and playing experience Form A Coach s report specifying attitude and abilities Form B Last School / College report including comments about academic standard, comments about behaviours and comments about your industry. PLEASE NOTE: REQUIREMENTS FOR ONGOING ENROLMENT IN THE PROGRAM ARE:- a) Students are expected to maintain a C standard or better in Academic work, Effort and Behaviour. b) Students are expected to maintain reasonable progress in their football development. c) All Football fees are expected to be paid by the end of Term Two each year. d) Ongoing enrolment in the excellence program is at the discretion of the KWSC Principal based on recommendations from the coordinator and regional director WHAT HAPPENS IF: a) Students receive one D for Behaviour, Effort or Achievement, on a College report, they will be placed on PROBATION for a period of time, until they gain a C standard or better. b) Students receive two D s or more for Behaviour, Effort or Achievement, on a College Semester report, they will be SUSPENDED from the Program for a period of time. In this time they will be expected to work hard and gain a C standard or better across all behaviour and achievement areas, until reentry is considered. c) Fees are not paid by the end of term 2. Parents will receive a phone call from either the Football Coordinator or HPE HOD inquiring why payments have not been made. If a reasonable solution/payment plan cannot be arranged, the student/s may be withdrawn from the program and parents will be required to pay the individual student s equipment/travel costs up to this point of withdrawal. d) A student is suspended from the college at any point, they will be suspended from representing the Football Excellence Program for a duration determined by the Football Program Coordinator. Assessment and Reporting A variety of assessment methods will be utilised with standard levels of achievement being awarded at the conclusion of the program. Several assignments will be undertaken covering selected topics of the program. Reports will be issued indicating up-to-date profiles of the students performance. College reports and certificates will be issued in accordance with normal College guidelines. A Football Technical Report will be issued at the conclusion of Semester 2. The following indicates possible units of work and certificates that may be gained by successful students in the course: Junior Nutrition Player analysis Fitness testing and planning Roles and responsibilities Sports medicine and first aid Skill acquisition Level 4 referee course Senior Coaching principles First aid Sports injury prevention Biomechanics Sport psychology Game analysis Tournament organisation

6 Cost to Students The cost for the Football excellence program is based on a football fee (see below) and a uniform fee (see below). The football fee includes the cost of equipment (balls, bibs, markers, technical equipment), referee courses, coaching courses, player development, sports medicine, first aid, administration, professional coaching fees, competition nomination fees, referee fees, field fees, travel costs, locker fee and incidentals. This fee varies per year level and is dependent on units of work studied and competitions available for each age group. Football Fee Year 7 $380 Year 8 $430 Year 9 $380 Year 10 $380 Year 11 $430 Year 12 $430 Uniform Fee Compulsory uniform - $130 (travel shirt, playing shirt, playing shorts, socks, water bottle) Optional Items cost dependent on ordered items (football bag $45, back pack $40) Average total cost is $ (this includes football fee and compulsory items) Initial Payment - $ on enrolment Final Payment - $ (or balance of total fee by the end of term 2) *Please note: At times we may have the opportunity to participate in competitions outside normal College hours. In these cases, parents will be asked to cover any additional charges. ** All costs are subject to change prior to the commencement of the school year Guest Coaching Sessions As part of our Football of Excellence Program, students will receive visits and coaching from people such as: Football Queensland Coaches Sunshine Coast Fire Coaches Brisbane Roar Coaches and Players Sunshine Coast Football Coaches Football Queensland Futsal Coaches Australian Futsal Association Coaches

7 2016 Bill Turner Cup Australian Finalists 3 rd Place 2016 Australasian Futsal Champions

8 Education Queensland International CRICOS Provider Number 00608A Kawana Waters State College Primary Campus: (07) Sportsmans Pde, BOKARINA Secondary Campus: (07) PO Box 1049, BUDDINA Q 4575 the.principal@kawanawaterssc.eq.edu.au