By-Laws of Nelson Bay Netball Association Incorporated

Re-Printed February 2008

Tomaree Sports Complex
Salamander Way
Salamander Bay NSW 2317

PO Box 111
Salamander Bay NSW 2317

Phone and Fax:49842702


Nelson Bay Netball Association Incorporated
By-Laws

1. Rules
   
   The game of Netball shall be run in accordance with Netball NSW Ltd. Official Rule Book.

2. Registration Fees
   
    Registration fees shall be set by the Club Committee for each competition.

3. De-Registration
   
    3.1 De-registration will be permitted upon receipt by the Secretary, of a personal written application.
         Once a player is de-registered, that player can play no further games within the Association for the   
         duration of that specific competition.

    3.2 Additional Registrations by Individuals.
             a) Additional players may be registered by a team and/or club at any time during the playing season.
             b) These players must complete the official registration form and pay registration fee prior to the
                 participation in competition matches.

    3.3 All player registrations must have the approval of the nominated team delegate before being allowed to
         play in that team. Non approval will result in de-registration of the non-approved player.

4. Competition
   
    The competition shall be controlled by the Committee.
    Duration of the competition shall be set by the Committee prior to each season.
    Nelson Bay Netball may offer two of competitions:

    4.1      a)  Girls only
              b)  Modified Mixed

    4.2  In accordance with Netball Australian Junior Sport Policy and in line with the Commonwealth Sex 
          Discrimination Act, Nelson Bay Netball Association will provide equitable opportunities for boys to
          participate in unrestricted netball with girls up until the ages of 12 years.

    4.3  12 years and under – Modified Mixed Competition
               a) Teams may have up to three (3) boys on court at any one time i.e. 3 males and 4 females.
                   If two   (2) or more boys are on court at one time they must play in separate thirds of the court
                   i.e. GS or GA in one third of the court, C, WA, WD in one third of the court, or GD, GK in one third
                   of the court.

    4.4   Competitions, other than 12 years and under, are at the discretion of Nelson Bay Netball Association.
           These may include an all female competition or a modified mixed competition.

    4.5   Intermediate 13-15 years – Modified Mixed Competition
               a) Teams may have up to 2 boys on court at any one time ie 2 males and 5 females. If Two (2)
                   males are on court at any one time, they must play in separate thirds of the court ie GS, GA in
                   one third or C, WA, WD in one third, or GK, GD in one third.

    4.6  Uniform for Modified Mixed Competitions
          Male players to wear same team colour top and shorts

    4.7  Boys will be eligible to play in semi finals, finals and grand finals for the ages 10, 11 12 years and
          Intermediate)

    4.8  That a player who wishes to change teams after the player has been formally accepted by the team
          delegate, that player must obtain written permission from that team delegate to change teams and
          this must be done before round one commences, even if that player has not taken the court. Once
          round one has commenced, a player cannot change teams.


5. Commencement of Competition Matches

    5.1  Play must commence at the time set down in the fixtures, except where a player is delayed by playing 
          (i.e. the umpire) or umpiring in a previous match.

    5.2  Players may not take the court unless attired in approved uniform.

    5.3  Any injuries occasioned during any match are to be reported on the back of the score sheet, and
          witnessed by either umpire controlling the said match.

6. Disputed Matches
   
    Any team which disputes any aspect of the game, may report it immediately to a Committee member.
    If the matter is unresolved, the case is to be referred to the Committee for decision in the following 
    manner:
          a) Score sheet for the game concerned, shall not be signed.
          b) The nature of the dispute shall be stated on the back of the score sheet, and signed by the captain,
             and placed in the score sheet box.

7. Replay of Disputed Match
   
    Where decided by the Committee, disputed games will be replayed. Teams concerned may field any player
    with their team for such player, excluding any player under suspension.

8. Wet Weather
    
     Should rain interrupt or prevent matches which may be playing in different time-slots, these games will be
    postponed and replayed at a later date if necessary to complete a grade fixture.

9. End of Season
  
    Competition shall conclude in the following manner:-

    9.1 Minor Premiers shall be the team who has accumulated the most points throughout the season.

    9.2 In the event of two or more teams being on equal points, such teams may play matches to decide to
         decide minor premiership.

    9.3 Minor placing will be decided by positions on the point score.

10. Semi-finalists
    
     Semi-finalists shall be drawn as follows:-
     1 v 2   -   3 v 4

11. Finalists
    
      Finalists will be drawn as follows:-
         a) Winner of the major semi-final to automatically advance to the Grand Final.
         b) Loser of major semi-final to play winner of minor semi-final and winner of that game to play the
             winner of major semi-final.

12. Grand Finalists
    
     Grand finalists shall consist of winner of major semi-final, and winner of final played between loser of major
     semi-final and winner of the minor semi-final.

     When goal scores are even at full-time, in play-offs, semi-finals, finals and grand finals, the procedure is as
     follows:
         a) two (2) minute interval
         b) toss coin for centre pass or choice of goal end
         c) play for five (5) minutes
         d) two (2) minute interval
         e) change ends and play for further five (5) minutes
     If scores are still even
         i) toss for centre pass or choice of goal end
         j) first team to have a two (2) goal advantage is the winner.

     If games are incomplete due to weather, court, equipment or outside influences for semi-finals, finals or
     grand final, the match will be replayed in its entirety the following day (Sunday). If the replayed match is
     again incomplete, the game shall be replayed on the following Wednesday night.

     If after all prior attempts to complete the game have failed, and a grand final game does not reach half
     time, the teams shall be given a period of 10 minutes in which to decide on a suitable date and time to
     replay the game.

     If the game has reached half time and is unable to be completed, then the score at half time becomes the
     final score.

     If a decision cannot be reached for a replay, then both teams will be deemed joint premiers.

13. General Information for Players

     13.1  A junior player constitutes one who has reached the age of 7,8,9,10,11 and 12 years as at the 31st
             December in the year of play.

     13.2  An Intermediate player constitutes one who has reached the age of 13, 14 or 15 years as at the 31st
             December in the year of play.

     13.3  At least two members if each senior team playing in the competition, shall attempt the Umpiring
             Theory Examination. A fine of up to $20.00 is imposed upon a team who has no representatives at the
             Umpire’s Examination. If only one player attempts the Exam, then a fine of $10.00 only shall apply.

     13.4  A delegate may represent one (1) team only at any meeting of the Association

     13.5  Any player may only play one competition match with any one team on any Saturday, unless special
             fixtures are warranted by the Association.  When circumstances arise which necessitates matches
             having to be played at times and on dates other than the usual Saturday, to facilitate completion of
             competition games, players will be permitted to make themselves available for such matches.

     13.6  No member of the Association shall be permitted to leave one (1) affiliated body to play in another in
             any one season, without a clearance.

     13.7  Any player who, in the opinion of an umpire, behaves in a rude or offensive manner, or in a manner
             unbecoming the game of Netball, may be sent from the court of play by the umpire.

             13.7.1  Any person removed from the court of play in accordance with rule 13.7 above shall be
                       ineligible to participate in the next competition game in which the player’s team is eligible to
                       participate.

     13.8  Any person not a financial member of the team in which they are playing, shall incur a loss of two (2)
             points for each game in which they play unregistered, and the non-offending team shall receive the
             winning points for each occasion, regardless of whether they win, draw, or lose.

     13.9  Non-playing persons who wish to have the right to vote at general meetings, must be a financial
             member of the Association.

     13.10 One (1) competition point will be lost for failure to complete score sheet in correct manner.

     13.11 One (1) competition point per umpire will be deducted from a team for failure to fulfill umpiring duties
             as appearing in the fixtures, plus a fine of $20.00 per umpire for failure to fulfill umpiring duties as  
             appearing in the fixtures.

    13.12 Twelve (12) players only per registered team, at any one time.

    13.13 Fingernails are to cut short with regard to all persons playing in competition. No jewellery is to be
            worn with the exception of a wedding band, which, if worn, must be taped. Ear-rings must be removed
            or may be taped

    13.14 A fine of $10.00 per canteen person will be imposed on teams not fulfilling canteen duties as set out
            in the fixtures.

14. Eligibility to Play
    
     Players must play three (3) competition matches with the Association team concerned to become eligible to
     play in play-offs, semi-finals, finals and grand finals.

15. Club Uniforms

     15.1  All players are compelled to wear regulation positional patches at all times, and such patches to be
             fully visible to the umpires for the duration of the match.

     15.2  All players must wear the same colour briefs, and they shall be either the colour of the skirt, or the
             colour of the shirt, or navy, or black.

     15.3  Shirts to be worn must have short sleeves.

     15.4  School teams in the competition are permitted to wear their regulation sport tunic.

16. Playing “out of uniform”
   
     Players may only play three (3) competition matches in white uniform, thereafter, they must play in the
     uniform of that team/club.

17. Umpires

     17.1  No official matches shall be played without umpires.

     17.2  Every team shall supply umpires as set down in the fixtures by the Association.

     Failure to comply with such ruling will render such team liable to a loss of one (1) competition point for each
     umpire not fulfilling umpiring duties, plus a fine of $20.00 for each umpire not fulfilling duties.
     Fine to be paid prior to taking the court of play of play in the following competition week.
     Rule to include Reserve Umpires. Teams may be required to umpire each week.

18. Score Sheets

     18.1  Captains shall list the names of their players playing on the date on the score sheets.

     18.2  Captain of the winning team is responsible for placing the score sheet at the official table or in the
             score-box, on the day of play.

     18.3  All score sheets should be signed by both captains, umpires and scorers, and all details completed.
             If the score sheet submitted does not clearly show the team names, and the winner, then no points
             will be awarded until such time as both teams clarify the result of the match.

19. Forfeits
  
      A team shall receive a forfeit when:

     19.1 The opposing team fails to field at least five (5) players.

     19.2 The opposing team fails to complete a match once commenced.
    
     19.3 Teams receiving forfeits must fulfil umpiring duties
  
     19.4 A Forfeit on Notice is allowed in the following circumstances:

            19.4.1 The team forfeiting notifies the Registrar by telephone by the Wednesday prior to the Saturday
                     on which the game in question is to be played, and the team forfeiting also notifies the team
                     captain of the opposing team and umpires allocated to that game.

     19.4.2 Teams forfeiting at the grounds, due to lack of players, illness etc., then the team eligible to receive
               the forfeit must have five (5) players sign the score sheet to receive their forfeit and points.

20. Association Forfeits

     An Association forfeit shall occur when:

          1) A team withdraws from the competition
          2) When a team forfeits three (3) matches in succession
          3) When a team fails to umpire three (3) consecutive matches

    20.1 Teams receiving Association forfeits must fulfill umpiring duties

21. Competition Points

      Points shall be awarded in competition matches as follows:

      Win 3 points
      Bye 0 points
      Draw 2 points
      Loss 1 point
      Forfeit 0 points

22. Guidelines

     Carnivals

     22.1.  Registration fees for carnivals must accompany entry forms, or entry will not be accepted.

     22.2  Entries will not be accepted after the closing date

     22.3  Teams that enter carnivals, and who fail to participate are liable to a fine by Netball NSW.

     Representative Players

     22.4  In order to be a member of a selected Representative Team, players must hold a current umpire’s
             theory pass or umpiring badge, or be a candidate at the theory examination in the year of
             representation.

     22.5  Players selected in Representative teams shall sign the appropriate forms as drawn up by the
             Association, governing requirements of said players.

     22.6  Players must attend all training sessions as set down by the coach.

     22.7  All members of selected teams shall be accommodated at the same place where practicable.

     22.8  All players in selected teams shall travel together to and from the courts where matches are to be
             played

     22.9  If player is under 18 years of age, obtain written consent from parent or guardian.

     22.10 Each player is responsible for her allocated uniform, from the time it is handed to her, until the
             selected matches are concluded.
             Uniforms must be returned immediately upon the conclusion of championships, to manager or
             manageress.

     Representative Umpires

     Umpires accompanying representative teams shall:

     22.11  Abide by conditions relating to representative teams
 
     22.12  Attend training sessions and carnivals as required

     22.13  Umpire all official matches attired in white.

     22.14  Adhere to Nelson Bay Netball Association By-Laws, Guidelines and Constitution.


23. Lost Property

      All property handed in and not collected, will be given to charity at the end of each season.