Wangaratta Netball Association Inc
Registration No: A0004413M
email: [email protected]
www.wangarattanetball.com.au
PO Box 830, Schilling Drive
Wangaratta 3677
P: 5721 9194 (competition only)
JUNIOR COMPETITION 2017
GENERAL INFORMATION
Age requirements
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To be eligible to play Saturday Junior Competition players must be between the ages of 11
and 17 as at the 31st December in the current year
NetSetGo participants cannot play in the Junior competition
Boys 13 and under are eligible to play in this competition – refer to Bylaws for additional information
Registration
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All players, coaches and umpires must be registered members of Netball Victoria and Wangaratta
Netball Association prior to taking the court. Completed Registration/Indemnity/ Consent form is only
required if a team members, coach or team umpires has not registered online.
A player, coach or umpire is only required to pay their Netball Victorian membership once for the
current year. Coaches can request evidence of payment from the player
Under Netball Victoria regulations introduced in 2017 all adult coaches, team managers and umpires
must provide evidence of a valid working with children check.
Registered players can only play for one team in the Junior Competition
Each team must supply at least one (1) to a maximum of three (3) umpires. Team umpire must be
available to umpire each week either the match before or after they play. Team personnel need to
ensure that their nominated umpire is umpiring each week
Beginner and Inexperience umpire training is available at no additional cost to Netball Victoria
membership. Training alternates between Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. Dates and times will be
on WNA website
Experience umpire training is held on Monday night. Dates and times will be on the WNA website
An adult contact name and phone number must be listed on Team Registration Sheet who will be the
liaison for all communication purposes
Any team playing an unregistered player or player from another team shall result in the loss of four (4)
premiership points win or lose
AND should a team win a match with a non-registered player the premiership points are forfeited to
the opposing team
Players not registered with a team in the Junior competition may playup to four (4) games of netball
on a Single Game Voucher, provided they purchase a voucher BEFORE commencement of each
game. If the player then decides to register for the rest of the season the voucher payments will NOT
be deducted from the registration fee, as it is completely independent. Single Game Vouchers do not
count for finals eligibility in Saturday Junior competition.
A player must play at least five (5) games with their registered team throughout the season and be
fully registered to be eligible to participate in the Finals series. Team found playing an ineligible
player in finals will be considered to have lost that game
Team Manager to provide coach with a list of registered players
Conduct of Game
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The Association would appreciate any team forfeiting to give prior notice so the opposing team can be
notified in advance to prevent unnecessary traveling
Team representative and umpires to report to the appropriate window at least 10 minutes before the
scheduled game start time
No jewellery, earrings or adornment may be worn during the game
All players must be in full correct uniform when taking the court (Girls-skirt; Boys-sport shorts)
Only two (2) boys per team permitted on the court at one time and they do not need to be opposed to
a boy player. Boy players must play in separate thirds. Refer to Bylaws for additional information
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Wangaratta Netball Association Inc
Registration No: A0004413M
email: [email protected]
www.wangarattanetball.com.au
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PO Box 830, Schilling Drive
Wangaratta 3677
P: 5721 9194 (competition only)
Game time slots for 2017 are:
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8:30am
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9:25am
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10:20am
Quarter time breaks:
 2 minutes at each break & 3 minutes at half time
Players not on Court are to stand on sideline with coach to form Official Bench
Coaches must not walk up and down the side of the court
Scoring
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Only names of players present and in uniform to be listed on official score sheet
Ensure the registered name of the player is recorded on the score sheet
A non-participating scorer from both teams to stand together for the duration of the game on the
sideline level with the centre circle
Injury
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If a player is injured the player may be taken from the court and replaced. Both teams can make
positional changes if they wish. Injured player cannot return to court until quarter or half time break
if replaced. An unreplaced player may return to the court after a goal is scored to the vacant
position
All injuries to be reported to the Clubrooms and complete an Injury Incident form at the discretion of
the injured player or players’ guardian
Blood rule – any player who is bleeding must be removed from the court immediately to be attended
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Canteen Roster
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Teams will be rostered to assist in the Canteen to coincide with your team’s playing time. Most
teams are only required to assist once for the season.
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The Canteen roster is prepared in advance and it would be appreciated if coaches organise
parents/guardians to assist our Canteen Coordinators to raise funds to keep fees at a minimum
Spectators
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Team Managers/Coaches please ensure that all team spectators respect the “umpires areas” around the
court and move back when requested
Other
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Rule books available for purchase from clubrooms
Ice packs available from Canteen
All teams are required to supply:
Balls – warmup and practice
Positional Bibs (sets available from office if colours clash)
First aid kit to assist with minor injuries
Wangaratta Netball Association does not provide Sunscreen
Umpire training sessions are available. Dates and times available on Association website or on
noticeboard at courts
Any written complaint must be received by WNA within 48 hours of the incident
Wangaratta Netball Association By-Laws available on website
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