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May 5, 2011
JAMAICA FOOTBALL FEDERATION AND INTER-SECONDARY SCHOOLS SPORTS ASSOCIATION (ISSA)- JOINT MEDIA ADVISORY
A joint meeting was held on April 26 between the Jamaica Football Federation and ISSA to discuss a number of issues aimed at strengthening the technical infrastructure of football and the coordination between the two entities.
After a full discussion on the issue of national representation the following was agreed as it relates to players attending schools:
"Players called for national duty are expected to respond affirmatively to the call up. Any player who will not be responding affirmatively must put this in writing to the Jamaica Football Federation, addressed to the General Secretary and copied to the President, ISSA. This letter should be on his/her school letter-head, signed by his or her parent or legal guardian and co-signed by the Principal of the school.
Any player who does not follow this guideline and fails to respond affirmatively to a national call-up, cannot represent his/her school during the period of the invitation.
Should the player participate in any game/s without the afore-mentioned approval, the school represented shall forfeit any points gained and maximum points awarded to the opposing team. If both teams are found in breach, then both teams shall forfeit points in the event of a draw. If any school habitually repeats the afore-mentioned violation then same will face further sanctions by the JFF/ISSA which shall not be limited to expulsion from the competition which the violation occurred".
This policy will be jointly executed by the JFF and ISSA and both will share all relevant information.
In relation to the current National Under 17 team preparing for the World Cup, ISSA agreed on the request of the JFF that it would facilitate and coordinate the re-scheduling of internal examinations for the students who are a part of the squad preparing for the Under 17 World Cup in Mexico. It was noted that over 75% of the players in the squad would normally have internal examinations in June. The other 25% will be taking CXC exams with some players taking the final CXC exam as late as June 9. (The FIFA Under 17 World Cup starts on June 18).
Noting that a heavy international schedule for football had forced the Under 17 World Cup to be organised for as early as June , General Secretary Horace Reid stated that the JFF and the coaching staff has had to be very accommodating and sensitive to the academic work of the players. This was not to be compromised.
Regarding coaching certification, the JFF re-iterated its policy that for the schoolboy and girl season beginning 2011, all coaches must be Advance Level I certified and for the 2012-2013 season coaches at this level would have to be Advance Level II certified.
Finally in looking forward to the 2011 Manning and DaCosta Cup Competitions, the JFF recommended to ISSA the holding of Technical Meetings when the competitions reach the semi-final and final stages. Emphasizing the need to adopt FIFA international standards at all levels, the JFF explained that Technical meetings bring together the main players in the staging of successful games. The attendants include match officials; representatives of teams; security officials and venue operators amongst others.
Both the JFF and ISSA re-iterated the respect of both organizations for each other and recommitted to deeper cooperation and communication.
ISSA was represented by its President Dr. Walton Small; Competitions Director, George Forbes; Chairman of Basketball, Keith Wellington and Chairman of Manning Cup, Aston Messam.
The JFF was represented by General Secretary Horace Reid; Technical Committee Chairman, Howard McIntosh; Technical Committee Deputy Chair, Raymond Grant and Director of Operations, Janice Rose-Brown.
JAMAICA FOOTBALL FEDERATION AND INTER-SECONDARY SCHOOLS SPORTS ASSOCIATION (ISSA)- JOINT MEDIA ADVISORY
A joint meeting was held on April 26 between the Jamaica Football Federation and ISSA to discuss a number of issues aimed at strengthening the technical infrastructure of football and the coordination between the two entities.
After a full discussion on the issue of national representation the following was agreed as it relates to players attending schools:
"Players called for national duty are expected to respond affirmatively to the call up. Any player who will not be responding affirmatively must put this in writing to the Jamaica Football Federation, addressed to the General Secretary and copied to the President, ISSA. This letter should be on his/her school letter-head, signed by his or her parent or legal guardian and co-signed by the Principal of the school.
Any player who does not follow this guideline and fails to respond affirmatively to a national call-up, cannot represent his/her school during the period of the invitation.
Should the player participate in any game/s without the afore-mentioned approval, the school represented shall forfeit any points gained and maximum points awarded to the opposing team. If both teams are found in breach, then both teams shall forfeit points in the event of a draw. If any school habitually repeats the afore-mentioned violation then same will face further sanctions by the JFF/ISSA which shall not be limited to expulsion from the competition which the violation occurred".
This policy will be jointly executed by the JFF and ISSA and both will share all relevant information.
In relation to the current National Under 17 team preparing for the World Cup, ISSA agreed on the request of the JFF that it would facilitate and coordinate the re-scheduling of internal examinations for the students who are a part of the squad preparing for the Under 17 World Cup in Mexico. It was noted that over 75% of the players in the squad would normally have internal examinations in June. The other 25% will be taking CXC exams with some players taking the final CXC exam as late as June 9. (The FIFA Under 17 World Cup starts on June 18).
Noting that a heavy international schedule for football had forced the Under 17 World Cup to be organised for as early as June , General Secretary Horace Reid stated that the JFF and the coaching staff has had to be very accommodating and sensitive to the academic work of the players. This was not to be compromised.
Regarding coaching certification, the JFF re-iterated its policy that for the schoolboy and girl season beginning 2011, all coaches must be Advance Level I certified and for the 2012-2013 season coaches at this level would have to be Advance Level II certified.
Finally in looking forward to the 2011 Manning and DaCosta Cup Competitions, the JFF recommended to ISSA the holding of Technical Meetings when the competitions reach the semi-final and final stages. Emphasizing the need to adopt FIFA international standards at all levels, the JFF explained that Technical meetings bring together the main players in the staging of successful games. The attendants include match officials; representatives of teams; security officials and venue operators amongst others.
Both the JFF and ISSA re-iterated the respect of both organizations for each other and recommitted to deeper cooperation and communication.
ISSA was represented by its President Dr. Walton Small; Competitions Director, George Forbes; Chairman of Basketball, Keith Wellington and Chairman of Manning Cup, Aston Messam.
The JFF was represented by General Secretary Horace Reid; Technical Committee Chairman, Howard McIntosh; Technical Committee Deputy Chair, Raymond Grant and Director of Operations, Janice Rose-Brown.
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