Students
Hunter code of conduct
Students representing the Hunter carry with them the expectation of responsible and respectful behaviour towards all individuals involved in the program. View the Hunter SSA code of conduct (DOCX 63 KB)
Hunter consent forms
- Please note that students will not be allowed to participate in a Hunter sporting event unless the appropriate steps including payment have been completed on the DASH application platform.
- DASH applications are required for students who are not part of a zone team participating at a Hunter trial/event. ALL steps in DASH must be completed and any payment that is required made via the DASH platform. Students that have not completed ALL STEPS will not be permitted to trial/participate.
- Zone consent form - for students who are in a zone team participating at a Hunter trial/event. Obtain this form from your school sports coordinator and submit completed form to the zone team manager of your elected sport.
- Compulsory rugby league and rugby union permission to play consent are located as a step to complete when applying through DASH.
- Generic consent form (DOCX 279 KB) - only to be used when DASH & zone consent forms aren't available.
Official applications
Applications for all positions are accepted through an online Portal.
The Department of Education School Sport Unit and Hunter School Sports Association will be accepting nominations for roles through the online system known as DASH.
Teachers can register to use the system through the DASH link below. Once approval is granted by their school principal, teachers can then apply for an official role by clicking the 'Apply for a Position' button on the Dashboard.
Please note: Casual and retired teachers not appointed to a school will be reviewed by the NSW School Sport Unit office.
Register and apply
Go to the DashApp to register and apply.
Instructions
Download the step-by-step guide (PDF 484 KB) for instructions on how to submit your application.
Once your access has been approved by your principal, use your employee email address (john.smith@det.nsw.edu.au) to log in, then search the name of your sport (i.e. "Athletics") to show available official positions.
Dash FAQ's
Need help using DASH? View the Frequently asked questions.
Open and Close Dates:
Swimming Championship officials nominations (primary and secondary):
Open – 30 January 2026 Close - 27 February 2026
Cross Country Championship officials nominations:
Open – 30 January 2026 Close - 8 May 2026
Secondary Athletics Championship officials nominations:
Open – 30 January 2026 Close - 27 June 2026
Primary Athletics Championship officials nominations:
Open – 30 January 2026 Close – 7 August 2026
Please note that Zone team managers – will be required to collect zone consent forms from each participating student, have them available at the event and keep them for your records.
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