STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
GENERAL BY-LAWS
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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
1.
Corio Bay Basketball Association Inc. is hereinafter called "The Association".
2.
The purposes of The Association are to have effect from the date upon which
it became incorporated (17th October 1994) pursuant to the Associations
Incorporation Act 1981 are as follows:-
(i)
To encourage, promote and expand the game of basketball.
(ii)
To build, control and guide basketball clubs under the Association.
(iii)
To raise funds as a non for profit organisation to promote the game of
basketball.
(iv) To promote, assist in promoting and secure the holding of meetings,
conventions, conferences, raffles, appeals and competitions to promote the
game of basketball.
(v)
To propose, support or oppose any law, by-law or measure which may or
might effect the promotion or holding of any meetings, conventions,
conferences, raffles, appeals and competitions to promote the game of
basketball.
(vi) To print and publish or secure the printing and publication or any books,
brochures, leaflets, newspapers, periodicals of other matter which the
Association may think desirable for the promotion of any of the objects of the
Association.
(vii) To choose and manage teams of basketball players to represent the
Association.
(viii) To settle all questions or disputes on any matter relating to basketball that
may be submitted to the Association for its adjudication and determination.
(ix) To apply for, obtain, renew, or surrender any license and any permit or
authority ancillary thereto in accordance with the provisions of the Liquor
Control Act 1987 (Victoria).
(x)
To apply for, obtain, renew or surrender registration of any trademark which
can be registered under the Trade Marks Act 1955 (Australia) and which
relates to the name of the Association or to any name suitable for use as a
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team name and which is associated with basketball and/or with the
Association.
(xi) To license any other incorporated or unincorporated club to use any such
trademark on such terms as the Association deems fit and in particular to
enter into arrangements or agreements with the Corio Bay Basketball Club
Inc. for the use of the name "Corio Bay Stingrays” and all or any of the
trademarks, patent and copyrights associated with such name.
(xii) Solely for the purpose of carrying out the aforesaid objects to do any of the
following:(a)
To purchase, lease, hire or otherwise acquire any real or personal property,
which may be deemed necessary or convenient for any of the purposes of the
Association.
(b)
To construct; maintain and alter any buildings, houses or other works
necessary or convenient for the purposes of the Association.
(c)
To take any bequest or gift of property, whether subject to any special trust or
not for any one or more of the objects of the Association.
(d)
To take such steps by personal or written appeals, public meetings or
otherwise as may from time to time be expedient for the purpose of procuring
contributions to the funds of the Association by way of donations, grants,
annual subscriptions or otherwise.
(e)
To permit any basketball courts and rooms of the Association to be used by
other sporting Associations, youth bodies, schools or the like at the discretion
of the Association provided that such use shall be subject to the playing and
training rights of clubs playing basketball in competitions controlled by the
Association.
(f)
To sell, lease, mortgage, dispose of, hire out or otherwise deal with all or any
of the property of the Association.
(g)
To borrow and raise money in such manner as the Association may think fit.
(h)
To undertake and execute any trust or any agency business which may seem
directly or indirectly conducive to any of the objects of the Association.
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(i)
To subscribe to any local or other charities and to grant donations for any
public purpose.
(j)
To establish and support, and to aid in the establishment in support of any
other Association formed for objects similar to those of the Association and the
Model Rules of which prohibits the distribution of its income and property
among its members to an extent at least as great as is imposed on the
Association by its rules and/or by the Associations Incorporation Act 1981
(Victoria).
(k)
To do anything authorised by the said Associations Incorporation Act 1981
and which is not in conflict with these purposes.
(l)
To do all such other lawful things as are incidental or conducive to the
attainment of the objects of the Association.
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BY-LAWS
1.
The name of the Incorporated Association is Corio Bay Basketball Association
Inc. (in these rules called "the Association").
INTERPRETATION
2.(i)
In these rules, unless the contrary intention appears -"Admission fee" means
the fee determined by the Committee from time to time to be paid by persons,
whether or not they are members, for admission to the Association premises
for the purpose of playing in and or watching basketball matches or training.
"Association premises" means the whole of the land and buildings owned
or controlled by the Association at the corner together with such other land
and/or buildings as may be occupied by the Association from time to time
in carrying out its purposes.
“Committee” means the Committee of management of the Association as
defined in the Model Rules of the Association.
“Model Rules” means the approved Constitution of the Corio Bay
Basketball Association.
"Financial year" means the year ending on 30th June in each year.
"General meeting" means a general meeting of voting members convened
in accordance with the Model Rules and includes an Annual General
Meeting.
“Committee meeting” means any meeting of Committee members of the
Committee of Management also known as the Executive Committee.
"Levy" means a financial contribution payable by members generally or by
any class of members, other than an admission fee, membership fee,
annual subscription, playing fee or payment for goods or services supplied.
"Licensed premises" means such part of the Association premises as may
from time to time be the subject of any license and or permit issued to the
Association pursuant to the provisions of the Liquor Control Act.
"Liquor Control Act" means the Liquor Control Act 1968 of Victoria (as
amended) or any corresponding Act repealing, replacing or amending the
same.
"Member" includes members of all classes of membership as hereinafter
provided and shall be deemed individual members.
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“Voting Member” includes any club with voting rights as determined in the
Model Rules and is represented by a club official nominated beforehand,
approved and recognised by the Committee.
"Membership year" means that year ending on 31st March in each year.
"Ordinary member of the Committee" means a member of the Committee
who is not an Officer of the Association under Rule 30 hereof.
"Playing, match or team sheet fee" means the fee determined by the
Committee from time to time to be paid for the right to play basketball in a
competition conducted by the Association.
"Secretary" shall include an acting Secretary.
"The Act" means the Associations Incorporation Act 1981.
"The Regulations" means the regulations under the Act.
(ii)
Words or expressions contained in these rules shall be interpreted in
accordance with the provisions of the Acts Interpretation Act 1958 and the Act
as in force from time to time.
(iii)
In these rules expressions importing the singular shall include the plural,
expressions importing the masculine gender shall include the feminine
gender, and vice versa in each case.
(iv)
The rules of an incorporated Association constitute the terms of a contract
between the incorporated Association and its members. The Association rules
are to be read in conjunction with the Model Rules and the relevant season’s
Participation Guide as part of the operating policy of the Association.
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP
3.
The first members of the Association shall be those persons who are honorary
life members or financial members of Corio Bay Basketball Association
Incorporated on the day the Association becomes incorporated under the Act.
4. (i) The Association shall consist of the following classes of members: (a) Ordinary members;
(b) Junior members being persons who have not attained the age of 18 years;
(c) Social members;
(d) Honorary life members;
(e) Honorary members;
(f) Voting members (this is a club and is not classed as an individual member
under this clause, however it is covered in the model rules of the Association)
and
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(ii)
No person shall be allowed to become an honorary life member, honorary
member or other member of the Association or be relieved of the payment of
the annual subscription except by those possessing the qualifications defined
in these rules and subject to the conditions and regulations defined herein.
APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP
5. (i) A natural person (not a voting member) who is approved for membership as
provided in these rules is eligible to be an ordinary member, a junior member
or a social member of the Association on payment of the membership fee (if
any) and annual subscription payable under these rules.
(ii)
A person who is not a financial member of the Association at the due time of
the Membership Year (or who was such a member at that time but has
ceased to be a member) shall not be admitted to ordinary membership or
junior membership –
(a) Unless he/she applies for membership as provided in sub clause (iii);
and
(b) His/her admission as a member is approved by the Committee if
deemed necessary.
(iii) An application of a person for membership of the Association:
(a) Shall be made by recording the person’s name and date of application;
(b) Shall be recorded for the Secretary of the Association; and
(c) Shall be accompanied by the membership fee (if any) and the amount
of annual subscription applicable to the class of membership to which
the person named therein has applied to be admitted, which amount is
not refundable.
(iv)
The name and date of birth of persons applying to be admitted as ordinary
members or junior members of the Association shall be displayed in a
conspicuous place on the Association premises.
(v)
A record shall be kept by the secretary of the number of members as well as
the number of voting members of the Association.
(vi)
Individual members of the Association are not classified as voting members;
voting members are the clubs as determined in the Model Rules that qualify
for voting membership of the Association as dictated in the Model Rules.
(vii)
Each voting member (club) is represented by a nominated official of that club
who has been approved by the Committee to represent said club and vote on
behalf of its members, such voting rights as dictated in the Model Rules.
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ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION
6. (i) Ordinary members of the Association shall pay an annual subscription of any
amount as determined by the Committee from time to time.
(ii)
Junior members of the Association shall pay an annual subscription of any
amount as determined by the Committee from time to time.
(iii)
Social members of the Association shall pay an annual subscription of any
amount as determined by the Committee from time to time.
(iv)
While the Committee holds any licence pursuant to the Liquor Control Act,
then in the event that the Association wishes to fix an annual subscription of
less than $10.00 for a class of membership, such subscription shall not
become effective unless and until the same is approved by the Liquor Control
Commission.
(v)
Any alteration to an annual subscription approved by the Committee shall not
be deemed to be or require any amendment to the rules of the Association.
(vi)
The Committee may determine to charge a membership fee which shall be
payable by the applicant for a class of membership at the time of such
application.
(vii)
If a person shall be accepted to membership on a date later than six months
after the commencement of the Association's then current membership year
the Committee shall have power in its discretion to fix the amount of
subscription for the balance of that year proportionately to the unexpired
portion thereof.
(viii)
If any member shall fail to pay his annual subscription within three months
after the same has become due and payable or shall fail to pay any levy within
the time determined by the Committee therefore, the Committee shall have
power to terminate his membership and no member whose membership has
been so terminated shall be re-admitted to membership except upon
application and full payment of membership and approval by the Committee
where deemed necessary.
JUNIOR MEMBERS
7.
Junior members under 18 years of age shall not be entitled to vote at or
propose motions to a general meeting of the Association, or to be a member
of the Committee, or to propose any other person as a member of the
Committee.
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SOCIAL MEMBERS
8. (i) (a) Social members shall be entitled to use all social amenities offered by the
Association and have rights of ordinary members, however are ineligible to
play in any official game or represent any team of the Association in
basketball.
(b) Social members shall be eligible for nomination and subsequent
appointment to any Committee or sub-Committee of the Association.
HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS
9. (i) The Association may at a general Committee meeting elect to honorary life
membership of the Association any person who:(a)
Has given outstanding service to the Association over a period of not less than
ten years; or
(b)
has given such singular and outstanding service to the Association that
election to an honorary life membership is considered by the Association to be
appropriate notwithstanding that such service has not continued over a period
of ten years.
(ii)
An honorary life member shall not be required to pay any membership fee,
annual subscription, admission fee or levy.
(iii)
An honorary life member shall be entitled to vote at and propose motions to
any general meeting of the Association, and to be a member of the
Committee, and to propose any other person as a member of the Committee.
(iv)
‘Life’ membership is in reference to the life or existence of the Association,
therefore allowing nominations for posthumous honorary life membership.
HONORARY MEMBERS
10. (i) The Committee may elect to honorary membership of the Association for a
fixed period not exceeding two years any person who in the opinion of the
Committee will give outstanding service to the Association or towards the
carrying out of the objects of the Association during the period of honorary
membership.
(ii)
Honorary membership may be renewed from time to time as the Committee
thinks fit.
(iii)
An honorary member shall not be required to pay any membership fee, annual
subscription, admission fee or levy during the period of honorary membership.
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(iv)
An honorary member shall not be entitled to vote at or propose motions to a
general meeting of the Association, or to be a member of the Committee, or to
propose any other person as a member of the Committee.
RIGHTS OF MEMBERS
11.
A right, privilege, or obligation of a person by reason of his membership of the
Association:-
(i)
Is not capable of being transferred or transmitted to another person;
(ii)
Terminates upon the cessation of his membership whether by death,
resignation or otherwise.
RESIGNATION EXPULSION AND DISCIPLINE
12. (i) A member of the Association who has paid all monies due and payable by him
to the Association may resign from the Association by first giving one month's
notice in writing to the Secretary of his intention to resign or by not renewing
the annual membership fee in the following year.
(a)
The member then ceases to be a member; and
(b)
The Secretary will keep record in the register of members only of those whom
are current financial members in any particular year.
13. (i) Subject to these rules, if the Committee is of the opinion that a member has
refused or neglected to comply with these rules, or has been guilty of conduct
unbecoming a member or prejudicial to the interests of the Association, the
Committee may by resolution –
(ii)
(a)
Fine that member an amount not exceeding $500; or
(b)
Suspend that member from membership of the Association for a
specified period; or
(c)
Expel that member from the Association.
A resolution of the Committee under sub-rule (i) does not take effect unless(a)
At a meeting held in accordance with Model Rules, the
Committee confirms the resolution; and
(b)
If the member exercises his right of appeal to the Association
under this rule, the
Association confirms the resolution in accordance with this rule.
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(iii)
A member of the Committee to confirm or revoke a resolution passed under
sub-rule (i) must be held not earlier than 14 days, and not later than 28 days,
after notice has been given to the member in accordance with sub-rule (iv).
(iv)
For the purposes of giving notice in accordance with sub-rule (iii), the
Secretary must as soon as practicable, cause to be given to the member a
written notice(a)
Setting out the resolution of the Committee and the grounds on which it
is based; and
(b)
Stating that the member, or his or her representative, may address the
Committee at a meeting to be held not earlier than 14 days and not
later than 28 days after the notice has been given to that member; and
(c)
Stating the date, place and time of that meeting; and
(d)
Informing the member that he or she may do one or both of the
following–
(e)
(v)
(vi)
(i)
Attend that meeting;
(ii)
Give to the Committee before the date of the meeting a written
statement seeking revocation of the resolution;
Informing the member that, if at that meeting, the Committee confirms
the resolution, he or she may not later than 48 hours after that meeting,
give the Secretary a notice to the effect that he or she wishes to appeal
to the Association in general meeting against the resolution.
At a meeting of the Committee to confirm or revoke a resolution passed under
sub-rule (i), the Committee must –
(a)
Give the member, or his or her representative, an opportunity to
be heard; and
(b)
Give due consideration to any written statement submitted by the
member; and
(c)
Determine by resolution whether to confirm or to revoke the
resolution.
If at the meeting of the Committee, the Committee confirms the resolution, the
member may, not later than 48 hours after that meeting, give the Secretary a
notice to the effect that he or she wishes to appeal to the Association in
general meeting against the resolution.
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(vii)
If the Secretary receives a notice under sub-rule (vi), he or she must notify the
Committee and the Committee must convene a general meeting of the
Association to be held within 21 days after the date on which the Secretary
received notice.
(viii)
At a general meeting of the Association convened under sub-rule (vii) –
(ix)
(a)
No business other than the question of appeal may be conducted; and
(b)
The Committee may place before the meeting details of the grounds for
the resolution and the reasons for the passing of the resolution; and
(c)
The member, or his or her representative, must be given an opportunity
to be heard; and
(d)
The Voting Members present must vote by secret ballot on the question
whether the resolution should be confirmed or revoked.
A resolution is confirmed if, at the general meeting, not less than two-thirds of
the Voting Members vote in person, or by proxy, in favour of the resolution. In
any other case, the resolution is revoked.
14. (i) The grievance procedure set out in this rule applies to disputes under these
Rules between –
(a)
A member and another member; or
(b)
A member and the Association.
(ii)
The parties to the dispute must meet and discuss the matter in dispute, and, if
possible, resolve the dispute within 14 days after the dispute comes to the
attention of all of the parties.
(iii)
If the parties are unable to resolve the dispute at the meeting, or if a party fails
to attend that meeting, then the parties must, within a reasonable time, hold a
meeting in the presence of a mediator.
(iv)
The mediator must be –
(a)
A person chosen by agreement between the parties; or
(b)
In the absence of agreement –
(i) In the case of a dispute between a member and another member, a
person appointed by the Committee of the Association; or
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(ii) in the case of a dispute between a member and the Association, a person
who is a mediator appointed or employed by the Dispute Settlement
Centre or Victoria Department of Justice.
(v)
A member of the Association can be a mediator.
(vi)
The mediator cannot be a member who is a party to the dispute.
(vii)
The parties to the dispute must, in good faith, attempt to settle the dispute by
mediation.
(viii)
The mediator in conducting the mediation must –
(a)
Give the parties to the mediation process every opportunity to be heard;
and
(b)
Allow due consideration by all parties of any written statement
submitted by any party; and
(c)
Ensure that natural justice is accorded to the parties to the dispute
throughout the mediation process.
(ix)
The mediator must not determine the dispute.
(x)
If the mediation process does not result in the dispute being resolved, the
parties may seek to resolve the dispute in accordance with the Act otherwise
at law.
REGULATIONS DEALING WITH THE CONDUCT OF PLAYERS, TEAM
OFFICIALS, REFEREES AND SPECTATORS
The Tribunal
15.
(a)
The Association’s Tribunal shall operate in accordance with the
Tribunal By-Laws as laid down by Basketball Victoria. The Tribunal By-laws
are incorporated as part of these By-laws
(b)
Tribunals shall usually be held on Mondays at 7.00pm, or at a special
time or day, at the request of the Association.
(c)
The Tribunal shall have the power to suspend, disqualify, fine or
otherwise deal with any player, club or affiliated Association official, score
bench official, or spectator over any incident arising before, during or out of,
any game played under the jurisdiction of the Association or with any matter
delegated to the Tribunal by the Association.
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(d)
It is the duty of the game officials in any match to report any person who
commits any reportable offence as outlined on the Basketball Victoria Report
sheet.
(e)
It is the obligation of any person, to obey the directions given by the
Stadium Supervisor, Association Committee member, Referee or Referees
Supervisor. It is the duty of officials/employees to take charge of the stadium
when basketball is being played. It is the duty of officials/employees to report
any misconduct to the Tribunal.
REGULATIONS RELATING TO CLUBS/TEAMS & REGISTRATIONS
Registration of Clubs/Teams
16.
Each Club/Team is to register by completing the entry requirements, paying
the prescribed registration fee and lodging the registration and Fee with the
Association by the due date (Registration Fees to be determined by the
Association prior to each season).
17.
The Association may reject the entry of a team due to:
(i)
Unpaid fines
(ii)
Proving unreliable in previous seasons
(iii)
Previous withdrawal from fixtured competition
(iv)
Non-payment of prescribed fees
(v)
A CBBA board or committee decision taken in the best interest of
basketball for this association
(vi)
Failure to comply with competition rules
18.
Teams may withdraw their entry at any time prior to their inclusion in a fixture
without penalty
19.
Once teams have been included in a grading fixture or season fixture, all fees
paid as required under Section 16 are forfeited.
Registration of Players
20.
A player is deemed to be a registered member of a member club by being
included on one (1) match scoresheet and by taking the court during that
game. They are not deemed to be a member of the association until they
comply with the requirements set out in these by-laws.
Tournaments and Exhibitions
21.
Any affiliated Club/Team desiring to take part in an interstate or intrastate
tournament or exhibition must apply in writing to the CBBA Committee for
permission before the proposed date of the trip. The application must give
details of the management of the trip and an assurance that it will be properly
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conducted. This also includes all representative sides under the control of the
Association.
The Association may refuse this request in the best interests of Basketball at
Corio Bay.
22.
Any affiliated Club/Team desiring to conduct a publicly advertised exhibition
match or tournament, must apply in writing to the Executive Committee for
approval before the proposed date of the match or tournament.
PENALTY: In the event of non-compliance with sections 21 or 22, an
offending Club/Team can be liable to suspension or fine, or both, as decided
by the Executive Committee.
Grading Fixtures
23. The first five (5) rounds of each season shall be known as the Grading Phase.
The results shall be used by the CBBA to determine the divisions to be conducted
within that competition. All regulations of these by-laws are to be applied to Grading
Phase games except where specified otherwise.
24. Subject to Section 20, the CBBA Committee may determine that a Grading
Phase is not applicable to a competition. The CBBA Committee will determine the
conditions for the first five (5) rounds of these competitions. If no conditions are set
by the Committee, these rounds shall be conducted as per these by-laws.
25. Promotion and relegation of teams from one season to the next as well as
after the Grading Phase will be at the discretion of the Competition Manager and the
CBBA Committee.
REGULATIONS CONCERNING REFEREES
26.
The appointment of a panel of referees to control CBBA games shall be made
by the Committee and/or the Association Basketball Director. Referee rosters
may be altered in conjunction with the Referees Supervisor and/or Association
Basketball Director and Competition Manager.
27.
All complaints or comments are to be directed to the Association Executive
Committee in writing. The Committee in consultation with the Association
Basketball Director may refer any complaint to a VBRA Tribunal if deemed
necessary, to investigate complaints of incompetence, misconduct, or nonattendance on the part of any appointed referee. The Tribunal is authorised to
take disciplinary action against referees who are found to have offended.
28.
Referees appointed to games conducted by the Association are to be properly
attired in accordance with the Corio Bay Basketball Association’s dress
standards for referees. Failure to observe this requirement will lead to a fine
being imposed or being removed from the roster for continued breaches.
29.
Referees are to ensure that players do not take the court wearing items that
may cause injury. Rules of Basketball (Article 13.2.5)
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30.
Referees will be responsible for ensuring that when players enter the court
they are in correct uniform as per these By-Laws.
31.
Rates of payment of officials will be determined by the Association annually.
These rates may be based on the VBRA rates in force at that time.
REGULATIONS GOVERNING CORIO BAY BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
INCORPORATED PREMIERSHIP GAMES
Timing and game regulations
32.
Premiership points will be allotted as follows: Win:
3 points
Bye:
3 points
Draw:
2 points
Loss:
1 point
Walkover/Forfeit:
-1 point
NOTE: Notified Forfeits MUST be at least 48 hours in advance of the game.
33.
A walkover/notified forfeit fine will be decided by the CBBA Committee prior to
each season. This fine is to be paid by the offending side prior to playing in
any further games to be eligible to receive premiership points. Any team with
outstanding fines may be removed by the CBBA from the competition any
point during the season.
34.
All competitions shall apply the GBNC Heat Policy when applicable. This shall
be displayed throughout the centre when determined necessary by the
Competition Manager.
35.
The games will be conducted under Official rules of the Australian Basketball
Federation with the following modifications:
(i)
A team can only commence a game with a minimum of four players.
This excludes competitions below Under 12 age group and the Daytime
Social competition
(ii)
For each minute or part thereof that a team is late, their opponents are
awarded one (1) point per minute (or part thereof) up to 10 minutes
thereafter the game will be declared a walkover. (Final scores to be
shown as 10 -0) Late start points are to be awarded to teams BEFORE
the commencement of the game. In the event of an error and the points
are not put on, the scoresheet may be amended at the first break in
play following the discovery of the error. Points may not be added after
the conclusion of the game regardless of the time of the discovery of
the error.
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(iii)
The game clock is to be started at the scheduled time for
commencement of the game provided the referee is ready at the
centre. If referees are late attending a game, and the players from
either team are not in attendance, the game clock shall be set as if the
game started at the scheduled time. If both teams are in attendance,
the game clock shall be started when the referees arrive to take charge
of the game.
(iv)
It is the responsibility of the individual player to ensure that their name is
entered on the scoresheet prior to the start of each game. Any
participant who does not complete their name in full will cause the
offending team to forfeit the game in which they played and the player
at fault shall be reported to the tribunal.
(v)
The following timing rules shall be used in all grading and regular
season games unless specified in Section 37. Unless specified
otherwise, the clock is to stop on all whistles in the last minute of the
first half and the last 3 minutes of the second half. Draws are permitted
in the following competitions:
(i)All junior competitions: 2x 20 minute halves and 2 minutes for half
time
(ii) Primary School Competitions: 2x 17 minute halves and 2 minutes for
half time
(iii)All senior competitions: 2 x 20 minute halves and 2 minutes for half
time
(vi)
36.
The following timing rules shall be used in all finals matches.
(i)
All Junior finals shall consist of 2 x 20 minute halves with 3
minutes for half time. The clock shall stop on the last 1 minute of
half time, last 3 of the second half and all time outs. No draws
shall be permitted, with 3 minutes overtime to be played until
there is a winner.
(ii)
All Primary School Competition finals shall consist of 2 x 17
minute halves with 3 minutes for half time. The clock shall stop
on the last 1 minute of half time, last 3 of the second half and all
times outs. No draws shall be permitted, with 3 minutes overtime
to be played until there is a winner.
(iii)
All senior finals shall consist of 2 x 20 minute halves with 3
minutes for half time. The clock shall stop on the last 1 minute of
half time, last 3 of the second half and all time outs. No draws
shall be permitted, with 5 minutes overtime to be played until
there is a winner.
All junior competitions shall have the following modifications:
(i)
No zone shall be permitted. A team found to be running a zone
shall be given a warning by the referee. Should the team
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continue to implement a zone defence, that team shall be
penalized with a technical foul on the coach. Repeat infractions
of this rule shall result in technical fouls. Should a coach be
disqualified for breaching the rule, they shall be reported to the
tribunal.
(ii)
In Under 9 competitions, teams shall be required to drop back
behind the half way line before they are permitted to play
defence. This shall be administered by the match official.
(iii)
In all Junior and Primary School Competitions, teams that are
leading by 20 points or more shall be required to drop back
behind the halfway line before they are permitted to play
defence. Should a team breach this rule, a warning shall be
given by the referee. Should the team continue to breach this
rule, that team shall be penalized with a technical foul on the
coach. Repeat infractions of this rule shall result in technical
fouls. Should a coach be disqualified for breaching this rule, they
shall be reported to the tribunal.
COMPETITON REGULATIONS (SPECIAL COMPETITIONS)
37.
The following competitions shall have the following special regulations applied:
(a) Geelong Championship Mens and Womens shall consist of 4x 10 minute
quarters with 1 minute for quarter and three quarter time and 2 minutes for half
time. Referees will be required to complete 3-2-1 votes for each regular
season game as well as awarding a Grand Final MVP. No draws shall be
permitted with 3 minutes overtime to be played until there is a winner.
(b) Under 9 competitions shall consist of 2x 15 minute halves with a 10 minute
half time. The game shall be administered by a match official whose duties
shall be determined by the Basketball Director and/or Referee Supervisor.
During the 10 minute half time the court coach shall conduct a training session
with both teams. This competition shall use a size 5 ball and shall not use the
scoreboard, ladders or finals. The season shall conclude with a round robin.
(c) Half time in all senior games conducted on a Sunday night shall involve a
half time shot taken by one member of each team. If made, the shooter shall
receive a weekly prize as determined by the Basketball Director. All weekly
winners shall return on Grand Final night and participate in a shoot off. The
first shooter to make a shot shall win a prize as determined by the Basketball
Director.
Finals
38.
Before the commencement of each season the Committee will specify the
number of teams and the finals system used for each competition. In the event
of the Committee failing to set a specified number of teams and/or finals
system, the four leading teams shall comprise the final four which will play a
final round in accordance with the “Page System”.
Ties for positions will be decided on percentage.
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Playing Regulations
39.
(a)
Each team MUST supply competent scorers for their own game.
Failure to supply a scorer will incur a 10-point penalty. The scorer must remain
for the entirety of the game. If for any reason a team is unable to provide a
scorer for any portion of the game, then the 10 points shall be applied by the
referee.
(b)
No scorer points start are to be awarded to teams BEFORE the
commencement of the game. In the event of an error and the points are not
put on, the scoresheet may be amended at the first break in play following the
discovery of the error. Points may not be added after the conclusion of the
game regardless of the time of the discovery of the error. If the infraction
occurs during the game, the scoresheet shall be amended at the first break in
play following the infraction.
Note: To meet this By-law a team should preferably have an independent
person [i.e.: a non-player (this does not mean a coach)], to operate the time
clock or control the scoresheet. If no other persons are present, then it can be
mutually agreed that a player or a coach may operate the time clock or control
the scoresheet.
Scorers are considered to be officials for the duration of the match and as
such shall not coach or barrack while on the score bench. Scorers will be
required to assist the referees in controlling the match when asked to do so by
the referee in charge.
40.
(a)
A senior player who is not wearing the team’s correct uniform will be
penalised two (2) points per uniform violation.
(b)
A junior player who is not wearing the team’s correct uniform will be
penalised two (2) points per uniform violation.
(c) Violations shall not be awarded during the Grading Phase of the
season. Violations shall also not be awarded in the Daytime Womens
competition.
(d)
The point penalty is to be applied before the game. In the event of an
error and the points are not put on, the scoresheet may be amended at the
first break in play following the discovery of the error. Points may not be added
after the conclusion of the game regardless of the time of the discovery of the
error. If the infraction occurs during the game, the scoresheet shall be
amended at the first break in play following the infraction.
Uniform Regulations
41.
(i)
Permitted numbers (4-15) (20-25) (30-35) (40-45) (50-55)
(ii)
Shoes which mark the playing surface must not be worn.
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(iii)
Players will not be permitted to take the court wearing any item,
which in the opinion of the referee is considered dangerous. The
following are NOT permitted:
 Finger, hand, wrist, elbow or forearm guards, casts or
braces made of leather, plastic, pliable (soft) plastic, metal
or any other hard substance, even if covered with soft
padding.
 Equipment that could cut or cause abrasions (fingernails
should be closely cut).
 Headgear, hair accessories and jewellery.
 Wedding Rings may be worn if taped.
 Short must not have pockets.
The following are permitted:
 Shoulder, upper arm, thigh or lower leg protective
equipment if the material is padded so as not to cause
injury to other players.
 Knee braces, if they are properly covered.
 Protector for a broken nose, even if made of a hard
material.
 Spectacles, if they do not pose a danger to other players.
 Headbands, maximum 10cm in width, made of non
abrasive unicolour cloth, pliable plastic or rubber.
(iv)
Short sleeve T- Shirts / Muscle tops worn under singlets must be
the same colour as the singlets or predominant colour of the
singlets.
(v)
Member clubs of the Association that play in club uniforms must
have the colours & design voted on by their club members and
approved by the Association to be considered registered club
uniforms.
(vi)
The Association will officially approve and retain a sample of all
member club uniforms for authenticity.
(vii)
Numbers must be of the same colour and must be clearly visible
on both sides. Taped or texta numbers are not acceptable.
(viii)
A vertical stripe down the side of the singlet or shorts if different
to the rest of the team is not acceptable.
(ix)
Shorts must be of the same colour and shade. I.E Try boys
shorts are not considered black shorts.
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(x)
Garments worn under the uniform, such as skins, are permitted
to be worn provided they do not protrude below the bottom of the
shorts/singlet. Garments such as full length skins are not
permitted to be worn unless a medical certificate is provided to
the Competition Manager in advance.
(xi)
The full uniform shall consist of singlets and shorts.
NOTE: On any dispute that may arise relating to this By-law the definition of
dangerous item/s will be as laid down in Rule 4 Article 13.2.5 of The Official
Rules for Basketball.
(b)
Club teams that have registered Club uniform colours & design will be
given preference over non-club teams that have uniforms of a similar colour.
Non-club teams will be required to wear an alternative coloured singlet or top.
(c) When teams have uniforms of the same colour, or near colour, the
first named team on the score sheet shall be required to wear alternative
coloured singlets (or tops) for that match. The referee of the game shall
determine whether a clash occurs.
(d)
The team wearing the alternative coloured singlets are to return these
to the Stadium Supervisor at the conclusion of the game. Failure to return the
singlets (or tops) after use will incur a fine, the amount of the fine will be
determined by the CBBA, but in any case will not exceed the replacement
cost of the singlets (or tops).
Senior Playing Regulations
42.
(a) Senior players who have taken the court for any part of FIVE (5) games in
a higher division of a Senior Competition are ineligible to take part in any lower
division games in that competition. Senior players can only play ONE (1)
game per night in a senior competition. The result of playing more than 1
game per night is a forfeit given and the offending player shall be reported to
the tribunal. Please note that for the purposes of this rule, any competition
deemed a mixed competition or a Championship competition are exempted
from this rule.
Junior Playing Regulations
43.
(a)
Junior players should be encouraged to play in the age group for which
they are eligible to compete.
(i)
Junior club teams & independent teams shall enter in their
correct age group, & in the division that is equal to that team’s ability.
The CBBA Committee may grade a team up or down in the divisions in
their correct age group. In the event of the CBBA Committee grading a
team to the next higher age group then that team shall play in the
appropriate division according to their skill level.
(ii)
Individual players in club teams or independent teams may play
out of their age group and up one age group.
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(iii)
The Association discourages juniors playing up more than one
age group and juniors are only permitted to play in the senior
competition if they are 14 years of age at the time of playing. In
circumstances that are exceptional the Committee shall arbitrate upon
application from the affected individual.
(iv) A Player may request to play in a lower age division, application
shall be made to the Committee, and the decision shall be at the
discretion of the Committee, based on the player’s skill & physical
ability.
(v)
Junior players who take the court for any part of FIVE (5) or more games in
a higher division in any individual age group will be ineligible to play in that
lower age division. (Example: A player may not play more than 5 games in
Tuesday Under 14 A-Grade and then play in the Saturday Under 14 B
Grade competition).
(vi)
The CBBA reserves the right to restructure any competitions when it
believes that it is in the best interests of basketball to do so. The CBBA
shall call for applications from all affected players to participate in a draft,
from which teams will be allocated to member clubs. The creation of teams
through the draft shall be performed by a sub-committee commissioned by
the CBBA.
Representative Rule
44.
(a) All representative players from the Corio Bay Stingrays Representative
Program are awarded the following points:
(i) Any Stingrays Representative first team player is classed as a
2 point player
(ii) Any Stingrays Representative second or subsequent team
player is classed as a 1 point player
(iii) Any player defined as a home grown player will have their
point allocation halved. Home grown players are defined in
Section 44(c).
(b) No junior team may have anymore than six (6) points on their playing list
for the duration the season. Once a player has played for the team, their
points are included in the team list regardless of how many games they play.
(c) For the purposes of rule 44(a) (iii), a home grown player is defined as:
(i) Any player who has qualified for finals in accordance with the
CBBA By-Laws with the same club for four (4) consecutive
seasons directly prior to the season.
(ii) For the purposes of Section 44(c) (i), this means that the final
of the four (4) consecutive seasons must be the one that directly
proceeds the current season.
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(d) A representative player is defined as any player selected into the Corio
Bay Stingrays Representative Program. This includes first, second and third
side players. This means that a player who represents another association is
not covered under this rule.
(e) A player keeps their points allocated to them under Section 36 (a) only in
the same age group as that in which they play representative basketball.
(f) In the event a player ceases playing within the Corio Bay Stingrays
Representative Program, that player maintains their point allocation until the
end of the current CBBA season.
(g) In the event a player is added to the Corio Bay Stingrays Representative
Program after the announcement of the teams is not considered to be a
representative player for the purposes of Section 36 (a) until the beginning of
the new domestic season.
Playing Regulations (Special Condition)
45.
In the situation where a club team, playing in its correct age Division is
dominating that particular Division, the Committee may, following consultation
with the Club concerned, request that Club to self regulate that team.
The Association reserves the right to intervene, where a club fails to act, in the
opinion of the Association and in the best interests of the competition.
The Association shall also maintain a right to instruct Clubs to re-organise
teams in any age Division to meet the Association’s Objectives as stated in
these rules, to ensure reasonable competition.
CBBA Memberships
46.
(a) All players are to have a current CBBA Membership. It is the team’s
responsibility to ensure that all players have a CBBA Membership.
(b) Players who purchase their Basketball Australia registration from other
associations must show proof of purchase when affiliating with the CBBA.
(c) After a fifth game played, no player shall be eligible to participate without a
current CBBA Membership. Grading games shall be included for the purposes
of this rule. Any team found to have played an unregistered player shall incur
a walkover. Three walkovers given by any team as a violation of this rule will
be reviewed by the CBBA and the team may be removed from the
competition.
(d) Any player who takes the court without a valid CBBA Membership does so
at their own risk and are aware that they are not covered by BV Insurance.
Mixed Rules
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47.
(a) Mixed teams consist of at least 2 males and 2 females taking the court.
The 5th member can be either male or female. Teams may commence the
match with only 1 male or female as long as they have 4 players to start the
game with. You can not have more than 3 members of one sex on the court at
any one time.
(b) Key Way Restrictions:
Southern Key - Females are prohibited from entering this area.
Northern Key - (key closest to the main entrance) – Males are prohibited from
entering this area.
(c) Both males and females can shoot from outside either key
(d) Ten point player rule - Each player is restricted to scoring 10 points for
the game. Once all players from a particular team on the score sheet have
scored 10 points, each individual may then score in multiples of 4.
Myths and Legends Rules
48.
(a) All players must be over the age of 35 at the beginning of the season.
(b) Each team is permitted no more than two (2) players between the ages of
30 and 35 on the court in any one game.
(c) Per sections (a) and (b), GBNC staff are permitted to ask any player within
this competition for proof of age. Any player who refuses or is unable to
provide proof of age can be prevented from taking the court.
(d) Any team found to be in breach of sections (a) and (b) will incur a
walkover.
Daytime Womens Rules
49. Each team within this competition will be permitted to have one male over the
age of 50. It is expected that all males that participate in this league do so for the
purposes of inclusion, participation and fair play. This competition is not classified as
a mixed competition for the purposes of these by-laws.
Sin Bin Rules
50.
Any player who incurs two (2) Technical Fouls, for any reason, is to be ejected
from the game.
51.
Any player who incurs a Technical Foul as a result of verbal abuse towards an
official or who disputes a decision of a referee must leave the court for a
period of five (5) minutes playing time [Sin Bin]. The five minutes does not
include the break between quarters or halves. A second Technical Foul for a
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similar offence will lead to the player being ejected from the game and subject
to possible Tribunal action.
Note: Game referees are required to:
Instantly penalise any obvious form of dissent, such as disputing calls, critical
comments towards Referees or their calls & bad language with a Technical
Foul.
A second similar offence results in the player being disqualified from the
game. (A ‘similar’ offence involves more criticism, dissent etc. resulting in a
second Technical Foul)
The player who is sent to the Sin-Bin is allowed to be substituted
Finals Eligibility
52.
(a)
Before the commencement of each season the Committee will specify
the number of games a player must play for their team to be eligible for finals.
These games must be played prior to finals being played. All registered
players in the team receiving a WALKOVER shall be credited with playing that
game. In the event of the Committee failing to set a specific number of games
for finals eligibility then that number shall be set at 5 games.
NOTE:-Byes and walkovers do not count toward the number of games played
for finals eligibility unless the player takes part in both the game before and
after the bye round.
(b) For junior players, to be eligible to play in the finals in both the age for
which they are eligible to play and in a higher age division, those players must
have taken the court in five (5) games in the lower division and in five (5)
games in the higher age division.
Clearances
53.
(a)
If a player registered with an affiliated Club desires to transfer to
another affiliated Club, that player shall-apply to their former Club for a
clearance through the Committee. This shall apply to both senior & junior
players.
(b)
The clearance window will open on the day after the season’s grand
final and will close the day after the current Round 5. No clearances will be
accepted either before or after these dates.
(b)
Applications for a clearance must be lodged with the players existing
Club and the Club must deal with the clearance within two weeks.
In the event it isn’t processed within the two weeks the players’ clearance will
be deemed granted unless a satisfactory reason is provided to the Committee
by the club.
The agreed process for applying for a clearance is to be adhered to, i.e.:(1).
Obtain form from online, CBBA or current club Official.
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(2).
Complete & have the new club official sign the acceptance
section.
(3).
Return this to the current club official to process.
(4).
Club either grants or refuses clearance & forward onto the CBBA
Office.
(c)
If that Club refuses the clearance then that player may lodge an appeal
with the Committee. This appeal must be accompanied by supporting
evidence which must pertain only to the reasons for seeking the clearance.
The supporting evidence must be of sufficient detail to allow the committee to
assess the appeal.
(d)
Appellants also have the right to appeal to the BV Regional Appeals
Board if they are unhappy with the result of their appeal under Section 53 (c).
(e)
Players shall not be entitled to play for another Club until their clearance
is granted or an appeal has been conducted & the appeal upheld.
(f)
Should a player be refused a clearance, & subsequently be
unsuccessful in an appeal, then that player may stand out of basketball for a
period of 20 regular playing weeks, from the date of initial application, to
receive an automatic clearance from their former club.
(g)
Players applying for a clearance must reconcile any outstanding
financial obligations with their former Club prior to playing with their new Club.
(h)
If any affiliated Club team disbands, all the players concerned will still
be attached to that Club. Should the Club be unable to place the players in
that team, in another of that Club's teams, then all those players shall be
granted a clearance or a Permit, subject to these By-Laws.
(i)
Should a player not compete in a CBBA competition for a period of 12
months then that player shall be automatically declared unattached.
(j)
All clearances must be lodged with the Association. Approval of
clearances must be confirmed by the CBBA. Players shall not presume that a
clearance has been granted.
(k) A team found to be playing a player, without a clearance, shall lose the
premiership points that the team gained for any games that the uncleared
player took part in.
54.
(a)
No official or player of an affiliated Club shall be permitted to offer any
inducement to a player of another club, in an attempt to gain that players
clearance.
(b)
Club/team officials & players must first obtain the permission of the Club
Secretary of the player concerned prior to interviewing any player regarding a
transfer to their Club/team.
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The Association shall refer all cases of complaint to the Independent
Tribunal for Investigation. The Tribunal will have the power to apply any
appropriate penalty for proven breaches of these By-Laws.
(c)
Teams are not prohibited from requesting a player from another Club or
independent team to act as a non-playing coach.
Protests
55.
(a)
Any team wishing to lodge a protest in respect of any game must
endorse the scoresheet in the presence of the Referee, signing the intention
to protest. The official protest must be lodged in writing with the Association
Basketball Director within 7 days of the game.
The parties concerned shall be entitled to attend an arranged meeting of the
Association Committee at which the protest shall be heard.
(b)
Members of the Committee connected with either team shall take no
part in the proceedings. Any member of the Committee, who was involved as
an Official, shall not take part in any decision made in relation to an appeal.
Use of Equipment
56.
(a)
Any person found abusing or damaging equipment belonging to the
Association in the Geelong Basketball Netball Centre Stadium shall be subject
to disciplinary action enforced by the Committee.
(1)
A summary of the type of abuse/damage and the penalties are:
Ball abuse (violently kicking/slamming into wall etc)
-4 weeks banned from the stadium (automatic);
-Replacement cost if damaged beyond repair/or cost of repair.
(2)
Grabbing nets/rings (not during game)
-4 weeks banned from the stadium (automatic)
-Replacement cost if broken/or cost of repair.
(3)
Breaking backboards
-4 weeks banned from the stadium (automatic);
-Replacement cost or cost of repair.
Unusual Situations
57.
Should any matter arise for which provision has not been specifically made or
is ambiguous in these By-Laws, the Association’s Executive Committee of
Management shall to the best of their abilities take such action as is necessary
to protect the interests of the Association and the conduct of basketball. The
CBBA Committee may also act as they see fit on any issue that arises that
they feel are in the best interest of basketball.
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