Please read the following carefully before completing and submitting a Junior Player Age Exemption Form:
Under rule 6.3 (c) of the RDFNL a club may apply for approval to the Board to play a player in the age group below their age.
The RDFNL has a Duty Of Care to ensure that players that are physically capable of playing in their own age group do not prejudice the safety of the younger players in a lower age group by being granted a permit under this rule. Similarly the RDFNL owes a Duty of Care to players that are physically or intellectually at risk of playing in their own age group. These are the primary concerns in the application of this rule.
Factors that will be taken into account in determining the success of an application include –
- Age
- Height
- Weight
- Medical conditions
- Experience
- Injuries
- Awards and honours
The following height and weight parameters will apply to all players applying for exemptions:
Exemption to play Under 16: Height - < 175 cm, Weight - < 65 kg.
Exemption to play Under 14: Height - < 170 cm, Weight - < 55 kg.
Exemption to play Under 12: Height - < 155 cm, Weight - < 45 kg.
Exemption to play Under 10: Height - < 145 cm, Weight - < 35 kg.
All applications must include a Parent’s Statement, a Coach’s or Junior Development Officer’s Statement and must be signed by the Club President. Where medical grounds are part of the application we ask that a letter from the players doctor be provided.
Screening
Following completion of this Application Form all applicants will be required to attend a formal Screening Session hosted by the RDFNL Operations Manager and Junior Development Officer. After the screening session all applicants will be advised of the status of their application with 2 business days. There is no appeal process and the decision of the RDFNL designated representatives will be final. The decision will fall into one of three categories –
Status
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Description
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- Permit Denied
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the application for a permit has been denied
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- Permit Granted
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the application for a permit has been approved for the season
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- Provisional Permit Granted
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the application for a permit has been approved for a maximum of four matches during which the Operations Manager or Junior Development Officer will observe the player and review the issue of the provisional. The Provisional Permit can be revoked by the RDFNL at any time during the 4 week period and the player must cease playing in that age group.
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The RDFNL reserves the right to revoke any granted permit.
Last Modified on 02/02/2017 15:34