GLEN INNES NETBALL ASSOCIATION
WILSON PARK SPORTING FACILITY
P.O. BOX 35
GLEN INNES NSW 2370
LOCAL RULES
GENERAL INFORMATION
INTERNATIONAL NETBALL FEDERATION
INF is the governing body of netball and GINA adheres to the ‘Rules of Netball’ set out by
INF.
PUBLICITY
www.gleninnesna.nsw.netball.com.au will be the main source of information for all netball
activities. The Glen Innes Examiner and Facebook (Glen Innes Netball Association Inc.) will
also provide information about activities, results and draws. Notices for publication are to
be emailed to [email protected]
UNFINANCIAL PLAYER
An unfinancial player is a person who has not paid their membership and competition fees
before playing their first game.
INELIGIBLE PLAYER
An ineligible player is one who is unfinancial and/or not permitted by Local Rules to play in a
team.
SUBSTITUTION AND TEAM CHANGES
Substitution is when a player leaves the court and is replaced by another player.
Team changes are when players on court change playing positions.
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER (MVP)
MVP to be selected by the opposing team and the umpires and recorded on the score sheet
for each match played.
MATCH REGISTRAR
The Match Registrar will be responsible for the compilation of each competition’s fixtures,
including any decisions as to the number of rounds to be played or the format to be used.
WET WEATHER
In the event of Wet Weather an announcement shall be made on Facebook, at the earliest
opportunity and no later than 10.00 am.
A changed draw (Wet Weather Draw) may be implemented when necessary. The Wet
Weather Draw will be made available at the beginning of the competition.
ABANDONED GAMES
(a) If a team fails or is unable to complete a game and leaves the court at any time during
the game it will be deemed that the team unable to continue has forfeited.
(b) In the event that the umpires call an end to the game at any time, the score stands and
will be deemed legal. The umpires are to immediately notify both an Executive member and
the Match Registrar, and write reasons for the decision on the scoresheet.
INJURIES & INCIDENT REPORT
Ice is available from the canteen for injuries as required.
All teams should have their own basic first aid requirements at the courts (band aids etc).
All player injuries MUST be recorded on the Scoresheet for insurance purposes.
Non-players report injuries to Executive.
INSURANCE
All registered members of the GINA are covered by insurance. Insurance forms are available
on website http://www.willisnetball.com/16/How-to-Make-a-Claim
Please present insurance forms to the Association Secretary to be signed before being
submitted within 30 days from the injury. Persons making an insurance claim, in respect of
an injury, are responsible for payment of all accounts prior to the approval of the claim.
Please include paid receipts.
CODES OF BEHAVIOUR
Codes of Behaviour Policies apply to Administrators, Coaches, Players, Umpires,
Parents/Guardians, Spectators, Bench Officials and Media. Bad language and poor
sportsmanship will not be tolerated in netball. Severe penalties may apply. Codes of
Behaviour are available from the Netball NSW website and the Association Secretary.
DUTY TEAMS
Teams will be allocated days during the season when they are asked to help with tasks
during the running of competitions. The Duty Roster and list of duties will be made available
at the beginning of the competition. The Duty Team will operate under the direction of the
Match Registrar and/or canteen co-ordinator.
LOCAL RULE 1 – LOCAL RULES
(a) Local Rules shall be revised before the beginning of every season at the November
meeting, when alterations, deemed necessary by the Committee, may be made.
(b) Local Rules shall be adhered to at all times and be considered as part of the Constitution.
LOCAL RULE 2 – SEASON
(a) The netball season shall commence and finish on dates to be decided by the Executive
Committee.
(b) The Saturday Winter Competition shall begin no earlier than the end of March and finish
as determined by the Executive.
LOCAL RULE 3 - MEETINGS – Also see GINA Constitution
(a) At least five (5) meetings must be held each year.
(b) Meetings will be held on the fourth Thursday in February, March, April, May, June, July,
and August.
(c)The Annual General Meeting and Local Rules Update will be held in November.
(d) Meetings will start at 6.00pm and finish no later than 9.00pm and will take place in the
RSL boardroom.
LOCAL RULE 4 – CORRESPONDENCE
(a) All correspondence is to be with the Secretary by the Tuesday before each Meeting.
(b) Correspondence may be left with an Executive member, posted to PO Box 35, GLEN
INNES or emailed to [email protected]
LOCAL RULE 5 – REGISTRATION
(a) Any person owing money to Glen Innes Netball Association Inc is not eligible to play,
coach or manage in any competition team or representative team unless the amount owing
is paid, in full, prior to the beginning of competition. Office Bearers and Committee
members must also be registered to be eligible for positions.
(b) All registration fees shall be as determined by the Committee.
(c) All teams must register at least seven (7) players.
(d) Only twelve (12) players per team may be registered at any one time.
(e) Registration will be made online under the direction of GINA. Payment of membership
and competition fees will be by Credit Card, Direct Deposit or Cash/cheque payment to
Secretary or Treasurer.
(g) Secretary is to complete a Team Nomination Form listing names of teams, players in
each team, nominated grade and coaches/team contact(s) with email address and mobile
phone number. This is to be done on the MyNetball website where possible.
(h) All registration monies must be receipted by the GINA Secretary or Treasurer.
(i) Alterations to registered players are to be made, in writing and given to the Secretary for
approval. A new player may register at any time during the season, provided that the
Secretary does the registration. NB. Players must have played in at least half the scheduled
regular competition games for the season in that team to qualify for semi-finals, finals and
grand finals. Special circumstances may be appealed in writing to GINA.
(k) Any team who plays an UNFINANCIAL/INELIGIBLE PLAYER will lose points for that game
and be notified by the GINA Match Registrar of the offence and penalty incurred. The non-
offending team will be considered the winning team and be awarded the 3 points. The
offending team will receive 0 points.
(l) Once the registration period has closed and subsequent grading of teams has been
completed, late nominations of additional teams will only be accepted within the first two
(2) Competition rounds at the discretion of the Match Registrar and Executive.
LOCAL RULE 6 – UNIFORMS
(a)Teams are requested to wear the same coloured shirt/top and skirts by round 4 of the
competition.
(b) Suitable footwear must be worn.
(c) Bibs and balls will be supplied.
(d) Players may wear jumpers without hoods and/or tracksuits whilst playing in extremely
cold weather provided that the complete uniform and position initials (Bibs) are visible at all
times. Skirts/skorts as per registered uniform must be worn and be the same colour. Skorts
are not to have pockets. Leggings/Skins may be worn under playing uniform.
(e) Only boys are eligible to wear shorts or court.
LOCAL RULE 7 - GRADING OF TEAMS
(a) Players will be graded at the beginning of each season by the selection committee.
(b) Players who turn 13 years of age during the current year may play in the Junior division if
attending primary school.
(d) Boys may play in the winter competition as long as they do not turn 13 years of age on or
before 31 December of that year.
(e) Teams cannot be comprised of all males.
LOCAL RULE 8 – GENERAL
(a) Competition for all players shall be governed at all times by the rules of INTERNATIONAL
NETBALL FEDERATION.
(b) Competition games shall be under the control of the Match Registrar/Canteen Coordinator.
(c) A competition game will consist of four quarters of fifteen (15) minutes each, with
intervals of two (2) minutes at the end of first and third quarter and a half-time interval of
three (3) minutes. (Unless the Wet Weather Draw has been activated)
(d) A player who has participated for part of a game is deemed to have played a whole game
(e) Players can only play for one team in each time slot.
(f) Any team withdrawing from the Competition will incur an administration fee of $100.00.
(g) All players, will need to pay the GINA competition fee as set for their age.
- Non-player
$40
- NetSetGO (4-10years)
$75
- Juniors (11-17years)
$90
- Opens (18years+)
$110
LOCAL RULE 9 - JUNIOR DIVISION
(a) Teams entered in the Junior division will play full competition rules except for the
duration of games which will be the same as Net Set Go.
(b) A NetSetGo game will consist of four quarters of ten (10) minutes each, with intervals of
two (2) minutes at the end of first and third quarter and a half-time interval of three (3)
minutes. (Unless the Wet Weather Draw has been activated).
LOCAL RULE 10 – NET SET GO DIVISION
(a) Players entered in the Net Set Go division will participate in skill activities, Netball drills,
music and dance with a focus on netball games, fun and team work. Players will also be
placed into mixed aged junior team depending on ability level.
(b) A NetSetGo game will consist of four quarters of ten (10) minutes each, with intervals of
two (2) minutes at the end of the first and third quarter and a half-time interval of three (3)
minutes. (Unless the Wet Weather Draw has been activated)
(c) All players in the Net Set Go divisions are to receive a participation award.
LOCAL RULE 11 – FORFEITS
(a) All games will commence at the time specified on the draw.
(b) If a team fails to take the court with a minimum of 5 players and within seven (7)
minutes of the designated time for the start or restart of play, the umpires shall award the
game to the non-offending team.
(c) After the umpires declare a forfeit the score sheet is to be signed by the non-forfeiting
team, both scorers, both umpires and the players (if any) from the forfeiting team.
(d) All teams involved in forfeits must provide umpires, as shown on the draw, for that day.
(e) When a team has received a forfeit or is the forfeiting team it will be sufficient if one
member of the team(s) indicates on the score sheet the players who would have
participated in that game. Those players listed will be credited with having participated in a
competition game.
(f) In the event of a notified forfeit, that is, 48hours prior to the day of play, it will be
sufficient if names of players available to play are emailed to the Match Registrar at
[email protected] by the end of the day’s play. This applies to both
teams involved in the forfeited game.
(g) A team which forfeits three (3) competition games during any one (1) competition is
automatically excluded from participating in semi-finals, finals or grand finals. These teams
are to be notified after two (2) forfeits by the GINA Match Registrar. Any appeal must be
registered with the GINA Secretary within seven (7) days of the third forfeit.
(h) A player whose name is listed on a forfeit score sheet is considered to have played in
that time slot.
(i) In the event that a team forfeits when a double round is played, ie two (2) games on the
same day, then this will count as only one (1) forfeited game.
(j) If a team fails or is unable to complete a game and leaves the court at any time during the
game it will be deemed that the team unable to continue has forfeited.
LOCAL RULE 12 - BORROWING PLAYERS
(a) A players shall not play in a lower division to that in which they are registered.
(b) A team must have five (5) of their registered team members present and ready to play
before borrowing any players. Teams may borrow up to two (2) players to make up the
seven (7) players in any one (1) game. All borrowed players must complete details on the
scoresheet in the correct section.
(c) No player arriving after play has started may replace a player who has filled the position
of the late arrival, however the late arrival may be used as a substitute in accordance with
‘Rules of Netball’ - Rule 9.1 : Substitution and Team Changes. Late Arrivals (Rule 9.2) should
be noted on the score sheet.
(d) Teams may borrow from a lower division, provided that they have fewer than seven (7)
of their own team members present and able to play.
(e) Players may be borrowed from a lower division an unlimited amount of times. For semisfinal, finals and grand finals players can only play in the team in which they were originally
registered.
(f) Players can only play for one team in each time slot. See Local Rule 11 – Forfeits.
LOCAL RULE 13 – SCORERS
(a) Each team set down to play will provide one (1) scorer each OR and agreed scorer.
(b) One (1) scorer only is to record the goals for the duration of the game. Both scorers are
to sit together for the entire game.
(c) Scorers shall record any suspensions and/or ordering off of players which may occur.
LOCAL RULE 14 - SCORE SHEETS
(a) All registered player’s names will be on a pre-printed scoresheet. Signatures and/or ticks
must be completed. Late registrations/names cannot be written on scoresheets unless
approved by the Match Registrar.
(b) Borrowed players names must also be recorded on the score sheet together with the
name of the team from which they are borrowed and their division. Incorrect details will
incur loss of points.
(c) It is not permitted to write, tick or sign the name of a person on the score sheet if they
do not take part in the game. Correct records are required for insurance purposes.
(d) A player who has participated for part of a game is deemed to have played a whole
game.
(e) Scorers and Umpires must sign the scoresheet at the end of the game and ensure each
team has awarded an MVP for the game.
(f) Injuries and complaints must be written on the back of scoresheet and signed.
(g) Winning team or Umpires are to return the score sheet to the canteen immediately after
that game.
(h) Score sheets for the day will be placed on boards on the allocated courts prior to
commencement of play.
LOCAL RULE 15 – COACHES
Please read the ‘Rules of Netball’ for all rules & procedures including – Rule 9: DURING THE
MATCH –Substitutions and the Team Changes, Late Arrivals, Stoppages, Injury/Illness or
Blood, Other Stoppages Pages 44-47
LOCAL RULE 16 – UMPIRES
(a) No official game shall be played without two (2) umpires.
(b) A team rostered for umpiring is responsible for providing umpires to officiate at each
game as per the draw.
(c) All teams involved in forfeits must provide umpires, as shown on the draw, for that day.
(d) The umpire shall not take part in the game.
(e) Teams taking part in competition games conducted by the Association must perform
such umpiring as is allocated to them.
(f) The Umpires Convenor will endeavour to allocate umpires for the whole competition
once team lists have been established, ensuring equitable distribution of umpiring for all
teams.
(g) Teams will lose one (1) point per umpire if they fail to fulfil their allocated duty. A fine of
$10.00 per umpire will also apply. Teams will be notified by Umpires Convenor or the
delegated Committee member of need for payment before the next round of games. Fines
are to be paid to an Executive member.
(h) Umpires are required to sign the score sheet immediately after the game is finished.
Failure to sign the official score sheet will incur a loss of one (1) point per umpire.
(i) If a team fails to fulfil individual umpiring duties six (6) times then that team will no
longer be eligible to compete in semi-finals, finals or grand finals.
(j) In the event that the umpires call an end to the game at any time, the score stands and
will be deemed legal. The umpires are to immediately notify an Executive member or the
Match Registrar and write reasons for the decision on the score sheet.
LOCAL RULE 17 - POINTS AND PENALTIES
(a) Points shall be awarded for competition games as follows:
- 3 points for a win or a win on forfeit (WOF)
- 2 points for a drawn game
- 1 point for a loss
- 0 points for loss on forfeit (LOF)
- 3 points for a bye
(b) Penalties - Points shall be deducted for competition games as follows:
(i) Failure to provide an umpire as listed on the draw = loss of 1 point and $10 fine.
(ii) Failure of Umpire to sign the score sheet = loss of 1 point and $10 fine.
(iii) Incorrect filling out of score sheet ie failure to sign/tick player’s names = loss of 1
point.
(iv) Unfinancial/unregistered players = loss of game points, ie, -3 points if team won
or -1 point if team lost. The win and points will be awarded to the non-offending
team.
(v) Ineligible player, ie a player borrowed illegally (See LOCAL RULE 12) = loss of
game points, ie, -3 points if team won or -1 point if team lost. The win and points will
be awarded to the non-offending team.
(c) Team Contact will be notified by Match Registrar of any loss of points.
(d) Teams have the right of appeal, in writing, within seven (7) days of losing points.
(e) Points are to be available on a monthly basis on the notice board or online.
(f) The Match Registrar will have point scores/ladders available at meetings.
LOCAL RULE 18 - WET WEATHER
(a) The Wet Weather Draw will come into play at the Match Registrar/Executives discretion
due to wet weather. A decision will be made by 10am on day of play.
(b)WET WEATHER DRAW – Not available until new wet weather venue secured:
If a decision is not made to play the Wet Weather Draw games not commenced because of
wet weather shall be considered abandoned and no points given.
(b) If play ceases before half-time, because of wet weather, no points will be awarded.
(c) If play ceases at or after half time the result of the game shall be taken as per the score
sheet at the time play was abandoned and win/loss points awarded.
(d) If due to abandonment where not all games are played in any one division, only the
remaining games in each division shall be played at a later date.
(e) The Match Registrar will be responsible for the rescheduling of games when outdoor
play is deemed unsafe due to weather conditions. The duration of games will be determined
by the Match Registrar and court availability.
(f) Two (2) officials from the GINA committee shall make decisions regarding complete
abandonment of play.
(g) A decision regarding play on any one (1) particular court shall be made by the umpires
and/or officials, or after a request by one (1) or both team captains.
In the event of extreme weather (lightning/thunder), games will be cancelled at the Match
Registrar/Executives discretion.
(h) Abandoned games are recorded as qualifying games for all players.
LOCAL RULE 19 - INABILITY TO PLAY AS SPECIFIED ON DRAW
(a) Special consideration may be given to pre or post-play a game if it cannot be played at
the specified date. Examples include player’s involvement with GINA representative
commitments or major school excursions.
(b) Application for a pre or post-played game must be forwarded to the Secretary in writing
at least 48 hours before the original game date.
(c) Teams seeking to pre or post-play a game must first notify the GINA Match Registrar.
(d) The team wishing to pre or post-play a game is then responsible for:
 contacting the opposing team to arrange a mutually suitable date within a 3 round period
at the 2:45pm time slot.
 arranging two (2) umpires for that game.
 ensuring all details are correctly completed on the score sheet, including date, time and
location.
(e) If no suitable time can be arranged, the team wishing the alteration will have to forfeit
the game.
LOCAL RULE 20 – INJURIES
(a) All injuries must be noted on the official score sheet or attached to the score sheet and
signed by an officiating umpire.
(b) Play may be stopped for injury or illness, after a call for time by an on court player. 30
seconds is allowed to remove the injured player from the court.
(c) An umpire is required to hold time when a player who is bleeding is noticed and no on
court player has called time.
(d) Injury time will not be added to games during the competition rounds.
(e) All major injuries incurred in relation to netball are to be reported immediately to the
Executive/Match Registrar as soon as possible. N.B. If in doubt do NOT move the injured
person. Transfer the game to another court.
(f) In the case of a serious injury an accurate account of the incident is to be recorded on a
‘GINA Serious Injury Report’ form by the injured person or team representative and at least
two (2) eye-witnesses. A simple diagram depicting the location of persons involved and
witnesses is also required.
(g) An injury claim form can be downloaded from the NetballNSW website or follow this link
www.willisnetball.com/16/How-to-Make-a-Claim
LOCAL RULE 21 - SEMI- FINALS, FINALS AND GRAND FINALS
(a) The draw for semi-finals, finals and grand finals will be determined by the Match
Registrar/Executive at the conclusion of the competition rounds.
(b) Players must have played in at least half the competition games for the season in that
team to qualify for semi- finals, finals and grand finals.
(c) Teams may not borrow players for semi -finals, finals or grand finals.
(d) Injury time will be played in the semi-finals, finals and grand finals.
(e) In the event of Injury/Illness or Blood – the player concerned must leave the court within
30 seconds and receive treatment off the court. ‘Rules of Netball’ – Rule 9.3.1 Page 46. If the
player concerned cannot be removed safely within 30 seconds, umpire will extend the time.
N.B. If in doubt please DO NOT move the injured person. Transfer the game to another
court.
(f) Semi-finals, finals and grand finals are not to be played on the same weekend, except for
wet weather.
(g) Teams that finish on the same points will be determined on a for and against system to
compete in semi-finals.
(h) If games are drawn during semi-finals, finals and grand finals the procedure for extra
time where a winner is required will be as per the Rules of Netball- pages 18/19 - Rule 4.2.
i. There shall be a four (4) minute interval at the end of full time;
ii. Extra time consists of two halves of seven (7) minutes each, with an interval of one
(1) minute at half-time. Teams shall change ends at half-time. The Centre Pass is taken by
the team entitled to the next Centre Pass;
iii. During both of these intervals, substitutions and/or team changes may be made;
iv. During extra time, normal injury/illness or blood procedures shall apply – the
player concerned must leave the court within 30 seconds and receive treatment off
the court. ‘Rules of Netball’ – Rule 9.3.1 Page 46. If the player concerned cannot be
removed safely within 30 seconds, umpire will extend the time. N.B. If in doubt
please DO NOT move the injured person. Transfer the game to another court.
v. In the event of a tie remaining at the end of extra time, a visual signal shall be used
to indicate that play shall continue until one team leads by two (2) goals.
LOCAL RULE 22 - DISPUTES 24.
(a) If a player or team is reported by an umpire and/or court official at any event under the
control of the Association and action is taken, that player or team, both umpires and an
representative from each team involved shall be called before a Judiciary (Disputes
Committee).
(b) The Disputes Committee shall be a casual committee and consist of the President or
another member of the Executive Committee, the Umpire Convenor, the Coaching Coordinator and a representative from each team not involved in the dispute.
(c) A penalty imposed with a Registered Member in relation to a disciplinary matter may be
appealed through the Executive Committee.