Applications
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Out of zone applications for Year 7, 2025 have now closed. The application process for Year 7 students who are attending Heathfield High School in 2025 For further information please contact our sports Coordinator SSO via email - peter.giannes576@schools.sa.edu.au |
Selection Criteria
Selection is based on a range of criteria assessed in the physical trial, referee statements and student reports which will include:
- "coach-ability" (follows instructions, thinks independently)
- athleticism (power, strength and aerobic capacity)
- excellent hand/ eye coordination
- ability to work in a team
- school reports (positive work habits and striving for success)
High level of physical capabilities, tested by:
- vertical jump test
- broad jump test
- shoulder throw test
- coordination throw test
- agility speed test
*Students are expected to have a high level of cardiovascular endurance, although this will not be tested at the trials*
If selected students are required to:
- Demonstrate a willingness, desire and commitment to developing their own skills and knowledge within volleyball
- Complete all required theory work and tasks, thoroughly and on time
- Be prepared for each lesson with appropriate uniform, footwear and safety equipment
- Continually strive to improve their skills and knowledge in all aspects of their schooling
- Provide a positive role model for others in their approach to learning, school rules and behavior
- Be active participants in Sports Day and Swimming Carnival
- Be available to represent the school in a range of other sporting events the school offers
- Abide by the spirit and rules of their sport, behave in a dignified manner
- Play in regular Volleyball competitions (Junior League Friday nights) – Non negotiable
- Compete in the South Australian (Adelaide over a weekend) and Australian Volleyball School Cups (Gold Coast for a week in December)
Approximate Costs
The minimum cost for the first year of the program will be approximately $3300 (based on 2024 fee and predicted cost for 2025 Gold Coast trip). This includes: volleyball uniform, volleyball lesson semester fees, Australian Volleyball Schools Cup (Gold Coast end of year tournament), South Australian Volleyball Schools Cup (3 day tournament in Adelaide), Volleyball SA registration and club membership fees for the Term 2/3 Friday night volleyball competition.
How do you apply?
Out of zone applications are now CLOSED for Year 7 2025. The application process for Year 7 students who are attending Heathfield High School in 2025 will be communicated through the Heathfield High School transition information.
For further information, please contact our Sports Coordinator SSO via email – peter.giannes576@schools.sa.edu.au
