| rrr Tiisimportaneto emphasse again that each stents fst and foremost player. This is the fst of the oles cescrbed on pages 9 -22, The successful accomplishment ofthis ask by each student snould be one of yout primary goals, Students need to be constantly reminded of the value ofthe playe as team member In some seasons several students may be playets only However, ths situation should not continue acioss seasons of years. Some outstanding health and physical education learning area and cross-curricular ‘outcomes have resulted ftom students been extended in thelt additional roles Strep seasons we a duty eam to elfectvaly oganise and implement the sesions (both games and practices}. The Spotts Board must take responsibilty forthe organisation ofthe season and should, in fason. ‘with the teacher, provide @ lst ofthe duty teams’ responsibilities. To ensure thatthe duty team functions effectively students need to be given time to practise thet tasks before the touunament begins. The various tasks of the duty team change over the season, so both the teacher and Sports Board need to be awate of these changes in advance, Teams are typically rotated through this role session by session. If two rounds ofa tournament are scheduled during a session then one duty team sets up and conttols the fist ound while the second team controls round 2 and puts away Possible duty team functions ae listed on a role car {See page 14) Role practice is crucial forthe duty team. and must be closely monitored by the teacher. The role of the duty team is crucial to the successful ‘management ofthe season. At Thomnlle Senior High School, (WA) the dury team opetates from the SEPEP Club House, formerly known as the PE sport store, and the members work effectively with captains to set ‘up the aay of cones and domes that matk the fields ‘The duty tears also disuibute the unifoums and equipment and collect these at the end ofthe session DUTY TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES responsible for equipment, court markings ete. (Detail these for students} officiate for the games score and record results report to the teacher any problems in these areas. WET WEATHER? The duty tear, with guidance from the teacher, should be ready to implement wei weather aliematives ‘This may include a change of venue, use of videos and other teaching, coaching resources. Reference tothe final modules (Using Avaliable Resources and Troubleshooting) wil el in this regard