The Ethos of School Sport
The aims of a team, team officials and an Exchange/Championship vary. Exchanges are different from Championships. Intra-Territory teams can and should have slightly different aims from those traveling Interstate.

In all School Sport NT Events the concept of a Fair Go for all is important. It is considered vital that children have reasonable equality in terms of playing time. Coaches/Managers should avoid over-playing dominant players to the detriment of others.

Coaches / Managers should also be aware of the importance of praising all performances, setting relevant team goals and avoiding unnecessarily large scores in any sport. Teams come to participate and learn, not to return home demoralized.

Pre-Exchange / Championship

1. Liaise with the local School or Cluster co-coordinator and Event Convenor re: team selection, travel, and event organization. This is vital as it enables you to know what is going on and who to talk to.
2. Dispatch notes to all schools re: competitions, trials, and training. Make sure you have several training sessions. Some students may not be able to attend a "one off". Prior notice is also important.
3. Follow up on schools with no-one attending. Check they received and distributed notes.
4. Select appropriate times and venues.
5. Have equipment / water available.
6. Praise all efforts and are seen to be fair in your team selection.
7. Have an initial note with basic information and costs so students can make decisions on participation.
8. Select and announce a team (and reserves). Doing this with everyone in attendance is better than relying on faxes/notes
9. Have appropriate forms and notes (i.e. Movement Requisitions, School Sport NT Permission Form), arrange for uniforms, payments, etc. Consult Cluster Co-coordinator to organize banking of levies.
10. Organize an appropriate training schedule.

At the Exchange / Championship

1. Duty of Care: All team officials are obliged to remain at the venue with their team unless there are exceptional circumstances, which must be discussed with the Convenor. At all events, officials must remain with team members until they leave or are dismissed.
2. Be fair and display appropriate sporting conduct. Respect umpires / officials at all times. In both cases team officials are models for their teams.
3. Give all children the opportunity to do well.
4. Discuss any Billeting problem with Convenor or Billeting Officer before taking action.

Safety

1. At all training/meeting/events the safety of team members is paramount.
2. If you have questions about Duty of Care, ask for advice.

Post Exchange / Championship

1. Return all equipment / uniforms.
2. Finalise financial statements.
3. Write report for appropriate body.