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Competition rules and Guidelines

These rules are to be used in conjunction with INF rulebook. Captains must make these available to all members of their team, and we hope you have an enjoyable season of Netball.

Code of Conduct

All participants are expected to comply with the competition Code of Conduct.

Game Fees

Must be handed in prior to the start of game. EFT is available by arrangement for multiple game fees.

Players - must be at least 15 years of age.

All team members/players must be listed on your team page at our website netballcomp.com (Login required)

Players that request to play in more than one team in a grade are assessed on a case by case basis, restrictions do apply.

Mixed Netball

Only three males permitted on the court at the one time. Minimum of 1 male to constitute a mixed game. Positions are unrestricted.

Uniform

To consist of matching colour tops with appropriate shorts, skirts, track pants or leggings. (ie. no large pockets or zips).

All items worn must be deemed safe by competition management. (unsafe items include large hard hair clips, hard brimmed caps etc). The umpire/ supervisor's decision will be final. If you are in doubt, please feel free to contact the office.

Players with plaster injuries are not permitted to play.

Jewellery

All jewellery must be removed (including watches / Fit Bits, (piercings may be covered with fabric tape). A flat wedding band is permitted.

Games

Will consist of 4 X 9 min. quarters with a 2 min. break at half time. Teams taking the court late (after the other team is on court a ready to begin) will be penalised a goal a minute up to end of first quarter, at which point the offending team will forfeit. Please note if teams play they do each pay.

Games will not be stopped to tie laces

Byes

4 points awarded to team with rostered bye.

Grading

The competition reserves the right to re-grade teams or give penalties at any time.

The following guidelines can be applied at the discretion of netballcomp management

1. When a team finishes well clear at the top of the ladder (with no suitable opposition)- They are crowned Premiers. With a presentation at the last game of the season (No final series)

2. A mercy rule may apply during the season, whereby once a team is 15-20 points ahead the centre pass always goes to the opposition

Forfeits

Please make every attempt to avoid forfeits; these are a disruption to other teams and the competition. Teams that forfeit must pay $160 (no exceptions). A 10-goal penalty and 4 points to the non-offending team. In the unavoidable event where you will have to forfeit please contact the office 0408579954 as early as possible so that the other team can be notified. Please note that we will always try and keep games running, if a scratch match is played, both teams pay game fees as normal.

Injuries

All Injuries MUST be reported to the supervisor or recorded on your scoresheet prior to handing in.

First Aid equipment is the responsibility of each team. Ice is available at all venues (Ice packs are available for purchase at Northcote. If any player in your team suffers from a medical condition, disabilty or carries life saving medication, where appropriate, please inform the office, umpire or supervisor prior to taking the court.

Blood Rule

No player is allowed to continue playing if bleeding. The bleeding player cannot take the court until all visible blood is cleaned/covered.

 

Scoring

It is the responsibility of each team to supply a scorer, if both teams have a scorer they can sit together or do a half each. If neither team has one then a player on court will have to take turns scoring whilst they play. Only the official score sheet provided is to be used as a true record.

Substitutions

Tactical substitutions are allowed after a goal is scored (Time will not be held). Players must notify the umpire and be ready to make the swap without delay.

Finals

To be eligible to play finals player name must be entered on team insurance list. Captains login required to enter players.

Games will be 4 x 9 min. quarters, 2 min. break at half time. If the game ends in a draw, then there shall be a further 2 minutes played at each end. The game will be timed with a hand held timer and if nearing the end of extra time and the result is still a draw, the time keeper is required to hold the time at 5 seconds until the next goal is scored. (No new players, that is those who have not taken part in the original game time, may take the court at the commencement of the extra time.)

Each team will receive 8 trophies, medals or towels. (Extra's are available to buy, upon request to the office)

Discipline

Captains, Are responsible for conduct of team players and their spectators. The competition has the right to suspend players or teams. Captains must ensure that all team members are aware of the rules and Code of Conduct. Ignorance is no excuse. Player code of conduct  https://www.netballcomp.com/conduct.php 

Umpires

Are expected to maintain game discipline at all times and have the right to report offensive language or behaviour. The 'F' word or other similar vulgarities are not acceptable. The offending player may be warned or sent from the court. Offending spectators will be asked to leave the stadium.



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