SMARTER THAN SMOKING ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
No Limits Division- 4 & 5 JUNE 2017
COMPETITION INFORMATION
BACKGROUND
Netball WA launched the No Limits division at the 2015 Smarter than Smoking Association
Championships, with four competing teams. The carnival doubled in size in 2016 with 8 teams
competing in the division with Fremantle All Abilities team taking back to back premierships.
PURPOSE
The No Limits Division forms part of the Smarter than Smoking Association Championships,
which is a Netball WA pathway competition held annually to provide representative
participation at all levels within an Association. The No Limits division provides an opportunity
for people with intellectual disabilities to participate in a competitive environment that
promotes social inclusion and participation.
VENUE
In 2017 the Wembley Sports Park, inclusive of the Perth Netball Association and the State
Netball Centre, will again host the Smarter than Smoking Association Championships. The
street address is 200 Selby Street, Jolimont, Western Australia.
ELIGIBILITY
The No Limits Division is open for both males and females with an intellectual disability born in
2005 and before.
PROPOSED SCHEDULE
SUNDAY 4 JUNE
9:00am
5:00pm
Matches Commence
Last matches finish
MONDAY 5 JUNE
8:00am
2:00pm
3:00pm
Matches commence
Closing Ceremony
Conclusion of the 2017 Smarter than Smoking
Association Championships
Please note that the proposed schedule is subject to change.
ENTRY PROCESS
Both teams and individuals can register to be a part of the No Limits division. Team and
individual registration forms can be found on the Smarter than Smoking Association
Championship Netball WA website.
200 Selby Street JOLIMONT 6014
PO Box 930 SUBIACO 6904
Tel: (08) 9380 3700 Fax: (08) 9380 3799 Email: [email protected]
www.netballwa.com.au
FEES
In 2017, the No Limits Team Registration Fees are covered by Netball WA’s No Limits Program.
SUBSIDSIES
In 2017, there are a range of subsidies available to assist teams in attending the carnival. All
figures mentioned are GST inclusive.
All teams will receive a catering subsidy; Metropolitan teams $200 per team and Regional
teams $300 per team.
Where appropriate, teams can apply for a travel subsidy; Metropolitan teams $200 per team
and Regional teams $300
Regional teams can apply for an accommodation subsidy, $700 per team.
To apply for a subsidy please tick the appropriate boxes on the team registration form.
CHECK IN ON ARRIVAL
One official from each team must check in at the Event Office (location to be confirmed) upon
arrival to collect fixture books, score cards and any other information.
UMPIRES
Netball WA will allocate umpires for all games. To register as an umpire please contact Nicole
Rendell on 9380 3736.
LUNCH ORDERS
Netball WA will be providing a lunch order service during the 2017 Smarter than Smoking
Association Championships. Information regarding lunch orders will be sent out at a later date.
CAR PARKING & TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
Netball WA and Perth Netball Association are working with the Town of Cambridge to develop
a comprehensive Traffic Management Plan to ensure the safe and effective movement of all
participants and spectators from cars and buses to and from the venue. There are a limited
number of car parking spaces available on site, however large buses and coaches WILL NOT be
permitted to park in this area. Therefore, an overflow car parking area for these larger and
other vehicles has been identified at Perry Lakes/Garden Week site (opposite Rugby WA,
Basketball WA). All metropolitan teams are encouraged to use alternative transport or car pool
to assist with car parking demand. Additional information regarding how the parking and traffic
management arrangements will operate will be provided in the coming weeks.
SMOKE FREE EVENT
Please note the 2017 Smarter Than Smoking Association Championships is a Smoke Free Event,
therefore no smoking is permitted on the grounds, in tents or in buildings.
200 Selby Street JOLIMONT 6014
PO Box 930 SUBIACO 6904
Tel: (08) 9380 3700 Fax: (08) 9380 3799 Email: [email protected]
www.netballwa.com.au
OFFICIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS MERCHANDISE
Scody is the official supplier of merchandise for the 2017 Smarter Than Smoking Association
Championships. Event merchandise will be available from the Scody store throughout the
weekend, or alternatively available online via scody.com.au.
An order form will be distributed ahead of the event to allow for easy collection at the
Championships.
OFFICIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS MATCH BALL
Gilbert is the official supplier of the match balls for the 2017 Smarter Than Smoking Association
Championships. Each team will be provided with a Smarter Than Smoking branded Gilbert
match ball for use during the Championships.
In addition, an order form for additional training and match balls, and other Netball WA
coaching and umpiring resources, will be distributed ahead of the event.
QUERIES
For all enquiries regarding 2017 Smarter than Smoking Association Championships No Limits
division please contact Nicole Rendell, Netball WA Community Engagement Coordinator Inclusion on +618 9380 3737 or [email protected]
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO COME
Additional information to be sent later will include:

Parking and Traffic Management arrangements

Lunch order information

Confirmed fixtures

Opening Ceremony and Closing Ceremony set-up at the Wembley Sports Park

Netball WA Merchandise & Gilbert Netballs order form

2017 Smarter than Smoking Association Championships Official Merchandise & Scody
Custom Wear order form
CONTACTS
No Limits Information
Nicole Rendell, Netball WA Community Engagement Coordinator – Inclusion,
+61 8 9380 3736 or [email protected]
Amy Fuller, Netball WA Community Engagement Manager,
+61 8 9380 3720 or [email protected]
Championships Information
Heath Bailey, Game Development Coordinator - Competitions
+61 8 9380 3788, +61409178308 (m) or [email protected]
200 Selby Street JOLIMONT 6014
PO Box 930 SUBIACO 6904
Tel: (08) 9380 3700 Fax: (08) 9380 3799 Email: [email protected]
www.netballwa.com.au
COMPETITION RULES – GENERAL INFORMATION
CHAMPIONSHIPS RULES
Rules for the Championships shall be as dictated by the Official Rule Book of 2016, unless
otherwise stated.
DURATION OF GAMES
All games shall consist of two 15-minute halves, with a three-minute interval between the two
halves.
INJURY TIME
Injury time applies as per Official Rule Book page 46:
 The player concerned must leave the court within 30 seconds and receive any treatment off
the court.
SCORE CARD
 The first-mentioned team shall provide the score card (as supplied) and a scorer for each
game.
 The second-mentioned team shall provide the timekeeper and timer.
 These two officials should stand together (opposite the centre circle on the side line)
throughout the match and compare scores and time to avoid any discrepancies.
For records and insurance purposes, the names of participating players must be recorded on
each scorecard. The winning team is to return the scorecard to the score box near the Event
Office immediately after each game. Please collect official score card from the Event Office for
finals.
POINTS
Two points shall be recorded for a win and one point for a draw. Should one or more teams
finish the qualifying rounds of the carnival with equal points, each team’s goals scored will be
divided by the goals scored against that team to determine final positions.
FINALS
In the event of a draw in a finals game, there shall be a one-minute break, during which the
umpires shall confirm with the scorer that the game is a draw. Netball WA Match/Event Office
is to be immediately advised of any drawn Finals games. Teams shall remain in their positions
while the scorecard is checked. Positional changes may not be made at this time. The game
shall recommence with the centre pass being taken by the team due to take the centre pass
and the game shall proceed until one team has scored a two-goal advantage. The scorer shall
alert the umpires when this has occurred.
200 Selby Street JOLIMONT 6014
PO Box 930 SUBIACO 6904
Tel: (08) 9380 3700 Fax: (08) 9380 3799 Email: [email protected]
www.netballwa.com.au
CLOSING CEREMONY-PRESENTATIONS
Presentations will take place in the State Netball Centre after all finals have concluded
(approximately 2.30pm). The winning teams are asked to assemble on court 3 ready to march
onto court 1, with other teams and spectators positioned in the various grandstands.
FIRST AID/PHYSIOTHERAPY
These services will be available on the ground both the State Netball Centre and Perth Netball
Association.
SUN PROTECTION
A supply of sun protection will be available from the Event Office at Perth Netball Association.
Teams and Associations are also encouraged to bring their own supply of sunscreen.
PHOTOGRAPHY
All teams must ensure parents of the underage teams and players in open teams are aware
that Netball WA will be taking photos during the course of the competition as stated on the
Team Registration form. Please utilise the below waiver in your registration/selection process
of your teams –
“I hereby state that all registered players or their parents/guardians have provided (Association
name) written permission for Netball WA to use photographs of themselves for its promotional
and publicity purposes. These may include print and electronic media. Advertisements, displays,
posters, brochures, magazines, newsletters, publications and Internet use. I understand
(Association name) and the individual players have no interest in the copyright to the
photograph(s) nor shall receive any payment."
200 Selby Street JOLIMONT 6014
PO Box 930 SUBIACO 6904
Tel: (08) 9380 3700 Fax: (08) 9380 3799 Email: [email protected]
www.netballwa.com.au