Entry Fee is $100.00 for each team in all competitions All matches
are 10 minute quarters with no injury time.
Entry Forms must be FULLY COMPLETED. If players’ are missing any
of their mandatory details, the Team’s entry WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED.
2017 Diamond Creek Force Netball Association Information
Following are some important details that your Club/Team should be aware of relating to Diamond
Creek Force Netball’s Spring Competition in 2017.
1. Competition Correspondence and Enquiries
All correspondence and queries relating to the competition, should be directed to the Diamond
Creek Force Netball Coordinator:
Sue Taylor
Office
9438 6098 Email - [email protected]
Please note that the competition office is not open every day. The most efficient way to contact
us is via email
2. Netball Victoria Registration.
All players must have a current Netball Victoria registration
Players must be registered to play at Parkville. Failure to have current membership will result in
teams incurring a penalty of -4 points. Player Registration must be completed on the appropriate
form.
Fees for 2017 membership are listed below:
Senior (18 & over)
$71.00
Junior (11- 17 years)
$51.00
Disability Inclusion
$51.00
NETSETGO!
$56.00 Includes participant pack
Off The Court
$39.00 Committee members,
Volunteers, parents & others
Diamond Creek Force Netball Association Inc. PO Box 321 DIAMOND CREEK 3089
Phone/Fax – 03 9438 6098
www.diamondcreekforce.com.au
NOTE: Age is as of 31 December 2017. All players must be registered before they take the court
for the first time.
For irregular or fill-in players who don’t have a registration for 2017, they can purchase a Single
Game Voucher (SGV) for $10.00, which will give that player a temporary registration for that day
of competition only. This is to be used on the day of purchase only and not transferable for other
days.
Please remember that ALL Team Officials must be registered for 2017. Team Officials
include Coaches, Team Managers and Sports Trainers. Coaches are required to get the
full Netball Victoria membership, whereas Team Managers and Sports Trainers are
eligible for the Off The Court membership.
3. Player Movement
For the 2017 Spring season, it a player wishes to player for a different Club/Team to that were
they played during the Spring season, a player clearance must be sought and approved prior to
that player taking to the court for their new Club/Team. Failure to do so will result in the Team
being penalized. All player clearances must be processed online through the MyNetball system.
4. Club Contact Details
The Diamond Creek Force Netball Coordinator should be advised in writing of any changes to
Club/Team Contacts during or between seasons. It is essential that contact details are accurate
and current, otherwise important information may not be passed on to the Club/Team or its
members. All correspondence with the Competition Office shall be made through the nominated
Club Contact only.
5. Working With Children Checks
It is now a Diamond Creek Force Netball requirement that anyone over the age of 18 and in a
position of authority at the competition must have a current Working With Children Check.
Therefore, all coaches, team managers, umpires, trainers and Club Committee members must
have one. All WWCC’s are managed by each individual club through BlueQ. For more
information, speak to your club administrator As a volunteer, this is a free check. Anyone
under the age of 18 are exempt.
6. Court fees
Court fees are listed on your entry form.
Court Fees must be paid prior to taking the court.
7. Team Umpiring
DCFNA provide umpires for all competitions. Coaches, players and spectators are reminded that
behaviour that breaches any Netball Victoria or DCFNA code of conduct, by-law or regulation will
not be tolerated
8. By-Laws/Codes Of Conduct
DCFNA Codes of Conduct & By-Laws are accessible via the website.
www.diamondcreekforce.com.au.
All Clubs/Teams are expected to obey DCFNA Rules and Regulations as a condition of their
acceptance into the Competition.
9. Wet and Hot Weather
Information will be posted on our Facebook Page
facebook.com/DiamondCreekForceNetballAssociation
Diamond Creek Force Netball Association Inc. PO Box 321 DIAMOND CREEK 3089
Phone/Fax – 03 9438 6098
www.diamondcreekforce.com.au
Check the Parkville website at www.diamondcreekforce.com.au
Where possible, if there is a cancellation, an SMS will also be sent out to players who have
provided their mobile phone numbers.
10. Fixtures
Fixtures for all competitions will be available on the website prior to the commencement of the
season. All competition fixtures, results, and ladders can be found on the Diamond Creek Force
Netball website at www.diamondcreekforce.com.au
11. First Aid
The Competition offers basic first aid. We offer the services of a First Aid Attendant for all
scheduled matches.
12. Team List
If you have players filling in from other divisions please include their name, DOB and VNA number
on the back of the scoresheet
13. Scorers
All teams participating at Diamond Creek Force Netball should supply a non-playing scorer. Scorers
must stand together for the duration of the game. Failure to do this will result in players not being
credited with a game, which counts towards qualifying for finals, as well as jeopardising any
insurance claims.
14. Promotional Photos
All teams playing in the Diamond Creek Force Netball may be photographed for promotional use,
unless the competition office is notified otherwise
15. Umpire Development
All umpires umpiring for Diamond Creek Force Netball may be photographed or videoed as part of
their development
16. Facebook
For regular updates & information, find us on Facebook and like our page
facebook.com/DiamondCreekForceNetballAssociation
Diamond Creek Force Netball Association Inc. PO Box 321 DIAMOND CREEK 3089
Phone/Fax – 03 9438 6098
www.diamondcreekforce.com.au