ADF VOLLEYBALL

The ADVA national teams comprise a Mens Open Team and a Womens Open Team. Players are selected as a result of player performance at the ADVA Combined Services tournament, held around October/November each year. Individuals who do not participate in the tournament are not eligible for selection in the starting twelve.

ADVA NATIONAL TEAM SELECTION CRITERIA

1.    The factors are to be taken into consideration by the ADVA National Team Selectors:

a.    the member is classified available for release/selection;
b.    the member must be a member of the ADO;
c.    the member's performance must have been observed at the current National Tournament;
d.    the following additional factors will also be be considered:
(1)    fitness - display a high level of fitness and athletic ability throughout the tournament;
(2)    skill level - display those skills necessary to fit the coaches/teams style of play;
(3)    reaction to stressful situations on the court;
(4)    degree of thinking shown on the court;
(5)    attitude to team mates, opponents coaches and officials;
(6)    degree of sportsmanship displayed; and
(7)    self-discipline, both on and off the court.

2.    The respective National Team Coaches will also brief selectors on their particular requirements including
the number of specialist and utility players.