After several weeks of panic at the ATA office the threat of not having enough selectors to chose Senior sides for the 2005 All Nations tour has been eased!

The ATA would like to thank all the selectors who have volunteered their efforts, expertise and time to attend the 2005 Seniors NTL and select sides to tour New Zealand this October.

For ATA National Technical Director Peter Topp and Elite Programs Director Cathy Gray, the full list of selectors has taken a large weight off their shoulders.

For the senior players this represents an opportunity to represent Australia in a tournament against the World's leading Touch players and Nations, as well as the chance to tour New Zealand and be a part of the Aussie team camaraderie and spirit.

In the months leading up to the All Nations event, make sure you keep an eye on the ATA website for all the latest news and information.

All information will be found on the All Nations page on the ATA site, simply click on `Tournament' then `International Events' then `All Nations- New Zealand 2005'.

SELECTION CRITERIA AND POLICY:
For the information of all players, please remember that all players must have a nomination form lodged by the Seniors Managers Meeting, as well as have indicated `yes' for selection availability on the registration sheet to be eligible.

The nomination form will be on the ATA website soon.

For players participating in the Open NTL wishing to be considered for selection at the Seniors NTL, they must lodge a letter of nomination prior to the Seniors Managers Meeting.

The selection of the Masters Mixed side will come from the Mens and Womens 30's divisions.

Please note that age cross selection applies, but with conditions.

For example, a 41 year-old player competing in the Mens 35's is eligible for selection in the Mens 35's and Mens 40's but not the Mens 30's.

The ATA selection policy is available to be viewed here:
ATA SELECTION POLICY Simply use this link and then click on 'download file'.

If you have any questions on selections please contact the Peter Topp at the ATA office on (02) 6285 2703.