BORDER INDOOR SPORTS RULES FOR NETBALL

 

DURATION OF THE GAME

• All games are 4 x 10 minute quarters with a 2 minute break at the completion of each quarter. Teams change ends at each break.

• The season will depend on the term.

 

FEES AND PAYMENTS

• Border Indoor Sports will determine all game fees. Game fees must be paid before players step onto the court. All fees are non refundable.

• Games cannot begin until both teams game fees are paid in full.

 

REGISTRATION

• Registration fees must be paid before taking the court for the 3rd time. 

• Players that have not paid their registration fees prior to their 3rd game, will be ineligible to play until payment is received in full.

• All players must be ticked off game sheet  prior to all matches.

• Players must play a minimum of 4 games in their team to be eligible to play in finals.

• A player cannot register for more than one team in the same competition.

 

GAME TIMES

• Fixtures will be provided after round 1 of each season.

• A secondary fixture will be posted on the notice board at Border Indoor Sports.

• Clock will start at fixture time.

•  Failure to have at least 5 players on court at game time will result in a 1 goal per minute  penalty to the opposition. Until such time as the completion of the first ¼, when it shall then become an automatic forfeit.

 

POINTS

• Teams are awarded 4 points for a win, 2 points for a draw, 2 points for a bye and 4 points for a forfeit.

 

FORFEIT

• Any team that fails to give 24 hours notice for a forfeit will be required to pay their game fee plus the opposition’s game fee ($120) this must be paid in full by their next game or all players will not be eligible to play.

FINALS

• If two teams have the same amount of points on the ladder at the end of the season the highest position will be determined by goal difference.

• If scores are tied at full time then a further 5 minutes at each end extra time shall be played. There is to be no player and/or positional changes during this time, with it being a straight change of ends with no break. If at the end of this extra time the scores are still tied a 2 minute break will occur at which stage players and/or positional changes are permissible. Then play recommences and continues until such time  as one team is ahead by two (2) goals, and at such time that team shall be deemed the winner

TEAMS

• Teams must have a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 7 players on the court at game time.  With a maximum bench of 5 players.

• Mixed teams cannot have any more than 3 male players on the court at one time.

 

 

INJURIES

• Blood rule- Any player bleeding must exit the court and have First Aid applied immediately. Any equipment and/or uniforms contaminated by blood must be cleaned or removed before the game can re-commence.

 

 

UNIFORMS

• All players must have matching shirts.

• All players must  endevour to have the same colored shorts with no pockets.

• No hats or beanies to be worn during game time.

• All players must wear non marking shoes.

• In the event of a fill in player, teams must arrange a matching colored shirt.

• Approved gloves for the purpose of covering long nails are permissable.

 

JEWELLERY

• Players must ensure all body piercings are removed or taped and Jewellery is removed prior to stepping onto the court. This is to ensure all players safety. This is the players responsibility and strapping and/or tape will NOT be provided by Border Indoor Sports.

 

LANGUAGE AND BEHAVIOR

• Swearing, negative and aggressive behavior will result in 1 warning from the umpire  Depending on the seriousness of the offence players may be asked to exit the stadium.

• Any spectators who use negative or aggressive behaviors and language will be asked to leave the stadium, Failure to do so will result in game being abandoned with the offending team deemed to have lost on forfeit.

UMPIRES

• Minimum of 1 and a maximum of 2 umpires per game.

• The umpires  decision is final.

• If a player becomes aggressive on the court the umpire may choose to send that player off. In the event of such behaviour said players continued participation may be suspended by authoritsation of management of Border Indoor Sports. 

• Any fights will result in the umpire  stopping the game and asking the offending players to leave the competition. These players will not be welcome back to Border Indoor Sports.

• Any queries players may have regarding Border Indoor Sports rules can only be addressed at quarter breaks or full time to the umpire or management.

 

EQUIPMENT

• Any player seen misusing Border Indoor Sports  property will be warned, and then sent off if behaviour continues.

• If any Border Indoor Sports  equipment is deliberately damaged or vandalized the person responsible will be charged for the repair or replacement.

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS

• No pets are allowed within the stadium

• No bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards, scooters etc are allowed on the court at any time.

• Venues are strictly NO SMOKING. Designated smoking areas will be provided outside of school property.

• No alcohol is allowed on the premises.

•  Teams are to provide a minimum of 2 team contacts, including mobile numbers and email addresses.

• All players play at their own risk! Border Indoor Sports  take no responsability for any injuries acquired while at Border Indoor Sports.

• Any person asked to leave the premises that fails to do so will be considered a trespasser.