Appointed officials are responsible for the safety and well being of students in their care. At least one team official must be appointed to accept "Duty of Care" expectations which are to apply at all times, to all team officials.

School Sport NT requires a minimum team official / student ratio for Exchanges / Championships of:
Exchange 1:10
Championship 1:20

At intra territory Exchanges at least 2 team officials are required irrespective of numbers of students.

On occasions, students who are selected as team members are required to travel independently to join the rest of the team. Under these circumstances the following is to be noted:

• Parents are to be fully informed (and agree to in writing) of all travel details
• The students Principal is to be informed in writing of all travel details
• Student departure and arrivals are to be supervised by a team official or delegate
• Students must be supervised by a Team Official or delegate (these may be the airline / bus employee etc).

Appointed officials are responsible for the safety and well being of students in their care.