Selection & Eligibility

Selection Process and Policy

pdf Download 2011/12 STA Selection Policy

pdf Download 2011/12 STA Selection Process

Eligibility Criteria

Please note that in order to be selected to the national training squad (and subsequent national teams), a player must satisfy the following criteria:

  • They must meet FIT eligibility criteria. This criteria can be downloaded from this FIT website page
  • The player must be a financial member of the STA through affiliation with a Scottish regional touch association*
  • All players are expected to attend all national training sessions pre- and post-final national team selections
  • Players not resident in Scotland are to discuss their attendance at training ahead of time. Please note there will be a strong expectation of attendance, and we will address each player's case individually
  • Players need to be at zero financial balance with the NSMC or have previously agreed an arrangement for their outstanding balance.

* Players not resident in Scotland should contact the NSMC for advice on fulfilling this criterion.