Guildelines for the selection and training of national players


1.	All members of the national squad and affiliates shall be informed of the selection dates and tournaments in accordance with the STF's plan. The time frame of the notice will depend on the availability of information from the tournament organisers.
2.	In the interest of selecting the best to don national colours, all members including those who are not registered with the national squad shall be eligible to participate in the selection trial.
3.	The following shall be invited for selection players on spexTAG players recommended by affiliates players identified by 'scouts' during various tournaments and grading players upgraded from the development squad
4.	National squad members who are not able to participate in the selection trial because of the medical or other valid reasons will be given an alternative date. This is subject to the registration requirement of the tournament.
5.	Players with potential and talent, who have not previously gone through the preliminary selection trials, may be invited for the final selection trial on the recommendation of the national coaches.
6.	The selection is based on competition-style sparring. In addition to this, the following will be taken into consideration. Atitude and behaviour; Current skill level and fitness; Level of commitment and attendance; Potential for future development; Ability to demonstrate team spirit and work well with team mates.
7.	Players, who are not national squad members, shortlisted for any final selection trial must attain a minimum of 70% attendance to be eligible for the trial.
8.	Registered national squad members, who undergo year-round traininig, may apply for for 2 weeks study leave prior to the first examination paper and during the examination period and a maximum of 5 days for test/assignment/progects; a maximum of 5 days leave of absence per year to attend to personal matters; and training before or after the official training hours if they are involved in part-time educational courses or shift duties. The number of self-training hours must be equivalent to or more than to the officaial training hours. These sessions must be endorsed by national coaches or trainers
9.	Progress feedback including prospect of selection will be provided regularly. Unsuitable candidates for the national team will be advised to opt out of the squad or may be dropped.
10.	Candidates with disciplinary problems will be warned, suspended or expelled from the squad in accordance with the gravity of the offence.
11.	The Management Committee shall decide on the number of selection trials for each tournament, especially for major events, ie SEA Games, Asian Games, Olympic Games, Asean Championships, Asian Championships and World Championships.
12.	The Management Committee shall appoint the panel of selectors based on the level of competition.
13.	The selectors must be prepared to justify and be accountable for their decisions.
14.	The names of the selectors will be announced to all concerned before the selection trial.
15.	The panel of selectors shall submit its recommendations to the Management Committee for endorsement by the first Management Committee meeting immediately following the trial. If time does not permit, the President, the Secretary and the Coaching Chairman shall decide on the recommendations.
16.	Candidates will be informed of the results of the selection trial within a week. Those who are aggrieved at the decision amy appeal to the Management Committee for reconsideration.
17.	Appellant shall be required to pay a fee of $150 which will be forfeited if the appeal is found to be unmeritorious of frivolous.
18.	If the appeal is urgent, the President, the Vice-President and one technical representative to be appointed by the Management Committee will look into the appeal.
19.	A re-selection shall be conducted by selectors if the selection process was not adhered to.
20.	The management Committee reserves the right to modify, amend or alter the above criteria or waive compliance therewith, at its sole discretion, if such steps are in the interest of the sport.