<p> Unit 1/38 Haley St, Diamond Creek 3089 Phone 9444 6090 Fax 9444 7979 E-mail [email protected]</p><p>RULES 2013 Team Captains, These rules are to be used in conjunction with AANA rulebook. We ask that you make these available to all members of your team, and we hope you have an enjoyable season of Netball. If any player in your team suffers from a medical condition or carries life saving medication, please inform the umpire or supervisor prior to taking the court. Season: - Teams that join are expected to complete the season. It is the Captains responsibility to ensure that the team completes the current season. If a team withdraws during a season there is an exit fee of $100 plus any forfeits and outstanding monies. All teams entered in the season are expected to play finals. (If your team is not able to play finals Captains must notify the office 5 weeks prior to season finish, otherwise normal forfeit fees will apply) Games: -For up coming season there will be 9-minute quarters, with 2 minutes at half time. A match that ends after half time for any unforeseen reason will constitute a game. Only umpires or a supervisor can terminate games. Teams that take the court after the normal start time will be penalized at a minute a goal up to the end of the first quarter, at which time the game will be forfeited (for this to occur the other team must be on court ready to start). If a scratch match is played both teams will pay the game and umpire fees. Players: -Minimum number of players to take the court is 5. Players must be a minimum of 14 years old. Player’s nails are to be short or taped (fabric), gloves are permitted, but sweatbands must be worn if gloves have velcro. Mixed- Teams must have at least one male and a maximum of three; the males can play in any combination of positions. No player can play with more than one team in the same grade. (This now also includes combined grades). Teams may use one player from a higher section, and as many as they wish from a lower section. Players wishing to play for a much lower grade than their regular game must first consult with the office. Equipment: -Each team is to supply a ball, bibs and medical kit. An emergency ball and bibs is available from the umpire or supervisor. Instant ice packs are available for use by your team, these will be charged at $3.00 on to the team pay in card. Fees: -Umpires and game fees are to be paid directly to the umpire before the game – unless there is a Supervisor at the court. If through unforeseen circumstances and an umpire has to umpire a game alone, both teams will still pay the umpire. Jewellery: -All jewellery must be removed (piercing may be covered with fabric tape), a flat wedding band is permitted. Forfeits: - Please make every attempt to avoid forfeits; these are a disruption to other teams and the competition. Teams that forfeit must pay a fee of $110, 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 as early as possible so that the other team can be notified. In the event of a forfeit, the non-offending team may register players. Toss up: - Applies to mixed teams only All players must attempt to take possession of the ball. Hitting or batting will result in free pass to opposing team. Uniforms: - Ladies - consist of matching skirts/ appropriate shorts (shorts around knee height with no large pockets or zips) (Bicycle pants, ¾ pants or track pants can be worn under skirts) Mixed -consist of matching skirts for ladies and appropriate shorts for ladies and men (shorts around knee height with no large pockets or zips) For both ladies and mixed a shade variation is allowed e.g. Navy and Royal Blue or Navy and Black. Singlets may be worn but shoestring straps are not permitted. Incorrect uniform bears no penalty for first 3 weeks of a new season. Any team may approach umpires about an opposing team’s uniform, but this must be done before half time. The umpire’s decision will be final. If you are in doubt, please feel free to contact the office. All players must wear runners. Hair slides, hair beads (unless restricted) and hats are not permitted. Players with plaster injuries are not permitted to play. Games will not be stopped to tie laces. Injuries: - No injury time during the normal season. Injuries must be recorded on back of score sheet. Ring the office for a claim form if required. Bleeding players must leave the court immediately, and may not return to the court until the injury is covered). Unlimited substitutions (up to 12 players) are permitted during the game. Scoring: - Score sheets will be provided and must be filled out by both teams before the game with names of players who will take the court. Teams should try to supply a scorer who should sit with the other teams scorer, if they have one. Pregnancy; -Yarra Valley Netball follows the guidelines for pregnancy laid down by Netball Victoria (Available on the Netball Victoria web page) Re Grading: -The competition reserves the right to re-grade teams or give penalties at any time. Transfers: -If a player wishes to transfer from one team to another in the same grade, the team captain must give written permission. Players may transfer once only per season. Finals: - It is the responsibility of the captain (not every player) to ring the office to confirm the teams place in the finals. Players- To be eligible for finals players must be registered with their team, (listed on player insurance sheet). Players who play in more than one team must give the office 6 weeks notice if they believe both teams will be playing in the finals. Official scorers are supplied in finals for at a fee to each team. There is no late penalty for finals, 9 minutes is given, and then the game forfeited. Games can be held up 5 minutes to allow for late players An injury time of 2 minutes applies. No uniform penalties apply. Drawn game results in 5 minutes each end. If still a draw at 10 minutes, then scorer will hold time until a goal is scored. Code of Conduct:- There is a player code of conduct, this is available on our web-page www.netballcomp.com Team Captains must make this available to all players. Discipline: -Umpires are expected to maintain 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 for a minimum of 2 goals. Offending spectators will be asked to leave the stadium. Captains are responsible for conduct of teams and their spectators. The competition has the right to suspend players or teams. It is the responsibility of captains to ensure that all team members are aware of the rules. Ignorance is no excuse. In serious circumstances a tribunal may be asked to adjudicate. Tribunal runs according to Australian Sports Commission guidelines.</p>