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Chapter 1 - Introduction and Application
1. The Hong Kong Dodgeball Association’s selection policy aims to make the selection process transparent and to select players based on their suitability for the relevant activities, their abilities, and their commitment to the sustainable development of dodgeball in Hong Kong.
2. This selection policy includes the following teams:
Hong Kong, China Dodgeball National Team (including men's, women's and mixed teams) and its training team
Hong Kong, China Youth Dodgeball Team (including all age groups) and its training team
3. This selection process must ensure that:
The selection process complies with the guidelines of the management body.
The selection process is transparent and fair.
All players selected by the aforementioned teams were informed of all selection criteria prior to the selection process.
Selection Policy and Appeal Procedures
Hong Kong Dodgeball Association
Chapter 2 - Eligibility
All players wishing to participate in the selection process for the teams described in Chapter 1 must meet the following criteria:
A valid registered member of the Hong Kong Dodgeball Association
Players must meet the eligibility requirements set by the organizers of world or regional championships held by the World Dodgeball Federation (WDBF), Dodgeball Federation of Asia (DBFA), or other organizing bodies.
Chapter 3 - Selection Panel
1. The selection of the task force members is approved by the Chairman of the Hong Kong Dodgeball Association.
Chapter 4 - Selection Criteria
1. When the selection committee conducts player selection for the first chapter of the team, it will conduct a comprehensive evaluation based on the following criteria (listed in alphabetical order) according to objective selection criteria and the characteristics of dodgeball:
Attendance rate:
Player potential and ability
Training performance and physical condition
Ability of a specific player role or position
Player match records and performance
Team leadership skills (athlete learning attitude, teachability, team engagement, and discipline)
Potential contribution to the future development of dodgeball in Hong Kong
The resources available to the association and the development strategies it has formulated
Athlete quota requirements and participation requirements for relevant competitions
Chapter 5 - Selection Procedure
1. The team selection announcement will be published on the official website of the Hong Kong Dodgeball Association and other appropriate media no less than fourteen days before the selection date to notify affiliated associations and members.
2. The team selection announcement will include the following:
Selection date, time, and location
The final number of people selected
Player eligibility criteria (if applicable)
Age restrictions (if applicable)
List of members of the selection task force
3. All players must attend team selections to qualify for selection. Any player requiring special requests or additional selection must submit a written application explaining the reasons to the selection committee before the selection process. The selection committee will review and approve any special requests.
4. Players who are unable to attend the selection process due to illness or injury must submit a doctor's certificate or a physiotherapist's certificate. The selection committee will evaluate the player according to the selection criteria in Chapter 4. If necessary, the player will be required to train or try out with the selected team later for a final decision.
5. After the selection is completed, the selection committee will submit an assessment report and a list of recommendations to the Chairman of the Hong Kong Dodgeball Association, who will review and approve the final list of players.
6. In addition, the head coach also has the right to directly invite promising players to join the national team.
Chapter 6 - Removal/withdrawal from Representative Team
1. If a selected player violates or fails to comply with this policy, the "Company Articles of Association", "Laws and Regulations" or other policies; fails to comply with the requirements of the representative team agreement; or is subject to disciplinary action by the Hong Kong Dodgeball Association (HKDA), the Dodgeball Federation of Asia (DBFA) or the World Dodgeball Federation (WDBF), the player may be disqualified by the representative team and the vacated spot will be filled by another player.
2. In the event of the circumstances described in Section 1 of Chapter 6, the head coach must submit a written report to the chairman of the Hong Kong Dodgeball Association, explaining the reasons and evidence for disqualifying the player, and recommending a replacement player (if applicable).
3. If a selected player chooses to withdraw from their team due to illness, injury, pregnancy or other reasons, the player must notify the team's head coach in writing.
4. In the event of a situation described in Chapter 6iii), the head coach must inform the chairman of the Hong Kong Dodgeball Association and provide a list of recommended substitute players (if applicable).
5. If a selected player is unable to participate in any overseas competition due to travel restrictions, illness, injury or other reasons, the player must notify the head coach of the representative team as soon as possible.
6. In the event of a situation described in Section 5 of Chapter 6, the head coach must notify the chairman of the Hong Kong Dodgeball Association of the player's situation and provide a list of recommended replacement players (if applicable).
Chapter 6 - Removal/withdrawal from Representative Team
1. Players who are not selected or are disqualified by their team may appeal.
2. All appeals must be submitted in writing via email to appeal@hkdodgeball.org within 48 hours of the announcement of the selection results or the exemption of team players from eligibility.
3. Players who are not selected or are disqualified by their team and wish to appeal must provide their appeal reasons in writing and under their real names.
4. If the Chairman of the Hong Kong Dodgeball Association deems the appeal application to be valid and grants leave to appeal, the appeal application will be reviewed by the Appeals Panel.
5. The Appeals Panel will be appointed by the Chairman of the Hong Kong Dodgeball Association and will consist of one director and two personnel with experience and skills in the functions of the Appeals Panel who are not part of the Selection Panel, not affiliated with the team, and have no connection with the Appellant.
6. The Appeals Task Force will review the documents submitted by the appellant and select the task force or head coach to submit written reports.
7. The Appeals Panel may convene a hearing requiring the appellant, selected Panel members, or head coaches to attend.
8. The Appeals Panel shall submit the results and reasons for the appeal to the Board of Directors of the Hong Kong Dodgeball Association within 60 days of the application.
9. The results of the appeal shall be delivered in writing to the appellant, the selected task force and/or the head coach.
10. The decision of the Appeals Panel is final.