SSNL Foundation Sport Application

Foundation Sport is the introductory phase of any sport wishing to become a part of the SSNL Varsity Program. Foundation is also a part of the evaluation and relegation process for sports failing to maintain the Official Sport status level.--

The object of Foundation Sports is to explore the potential of different trends or new sports, or in the case of Sports being relegated, re-establish a foundation of interest in the sport on a regional basis. It is also meant to develop an increase in participation and move the sport to Official Varsity Status within SSNL.

Most Importantly, the sport should be one that can be developed within the school system and preferably have some ties to the school curriculum. The sport must also be one that fits into the philosophy of SSNL.

Please see below and Submit along with a draft of the Sport Technical Standards to smenecola@schoolsportsnl.ca by May 1st of the current school year in order to be eligible for the following school year.

(Note: Schools are encouraged to apply much earlier, so they have the opportunity to host a sample tournament using their proposed technical standards and gather feedback and data, which can greatly benefit the sport starting off in the most effective way, should the application be successful). Any questions email Shayne Menecola or call 709-729-3447.

Name: ________________________________________

Email: ________________________________________

School: _______________________________________

Sport: __________________________________________

Gender Divisions:

Girls   _____

Boys   _____

Co-Ed  _____

Sport Technical Standards

Each SSNL Sport has a Technical Standards that governs and/or highlights its sport rules. If SSNL already has an existing sport that is very similar to the sport for which you are applying then make sure you review those standards. If not, then look at our existing Tech Standards for any Sport that might be run similarly to existing SSNL Sport layout and format. These can be found on our web site on each sport page at www.schoolsportsnl.ca.

Following our format, submit a draft of your sport’s technical standards, which must include (at a minimum):

• Type of Events offered (eg. Girls ____, Boys ____ , Co-ed, 500m this, 1km that, etc…)
• Team composition: What are the maximum # of players to register, max to dress, and minimum to play.
• Facility requirements including minimum size of the field of play or other surface/playing area.
• Equipment required. Also identify the ideal major piece of equipment e.g. A Molten GG6X Girls Basketball and also if there is any equipment is different for girls, boys, or Coed.
• Main Playing rules that are different/modified from governing body rules of that sport or that should be highlighted because they are important/frequently asked. Also identify the governing body for rules e.g. FIBA for Basketball
• What are the typical scheduling requirements (i.e. provide an ideal sample schedule of times, list max games per day, time needed between back to back games, etc…).
• Identify any tie-breaking procedures. Layout the 2-team and 3 team tie-breaker procedure if relevant to your sport i.e. if your sport has a team component.
• List the required # and kind of Officials and their recommended or required certification.
• List the total max cost per team that might be required for Officials and what is the cost of an individual official in your sport.