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2021 COMPETITION HANDBOOK
Table of Contents
1. WELCOME & GENERAL INFORMATION
• Nelson Netball Centre (NNC)..………………………………………………………………………………………………5
• NNC Staff & Board ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….5
• Umpire Allocations ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5
• Technical Officials ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5
• Health and Safety ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5-6
• NNC COVID-19 plan …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6
• Code of Conduct & Ethics ……………………………………………………………………………………………………6
• Court Support ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..6
• Lighted Court Hire ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6
• Upstairs Kitchen ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6
2. SATURDAY COMPETITION
• NNC Game Office ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….7
• First Aid ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..7
• Lost Property ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..7
• Problems during games………………………………………………………………………………………………………7
3. GRADES
• NBS Premier ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8
• Russell’s Curtain & Blinds Senior ………………………………………………………………………………………..8
• College ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8
• ANZ FutureFERNS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8-9
4. GRADING PROCESSES
• Important grading notes ……………………………………………………………………………………………………9
• Additional important information ……………………………………………………………………………………..9
• 2021 Provisional Round 1 Grades .……………………………………………………………………………………..10
5. COMPETITION RULES
5.1 Affiliation …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………11
5.2 Uniform …………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………….11-12
5.3 Team Registration ………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………….12-13
5.4 Grading ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………..13
5.5 Changes to registration…………………………………………………………………………………............................13-14
5.6 Players ……………………………………………………………………………………...................................................14
5.7 Game Day Registration …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….14
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5.8 Boys in netball…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..15
5.9 Dual registration ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….15
5.10 Local rules for playing the game………………………………………………………………………………………15-16
5.11 Game times/defaults …………………………………………………………………………………………………….16-17
5.12 Umpiring commitments ………………………………………………………………………………………………….17-18
5.13 Duty team ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………18
5.14 Health and safety ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………18
5.15 Dispensation ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….19
5.16 Amendment to these Rules ……………………………………………………………………………………………19
6. APPENDICES
• Appendix A - Complaints Process………………………………….………………………………………………20
• Appendix B – Appeals to Competition Rules …………………………………………………………………21
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1. WELCOME TO THE 2021 NETBALL SEASON
This handbook is to give you, as a player, coach, manager, official, volunteer or supporter
information you need to know about Nelson Netball Centre (NNC). Last year, our season was
heavily disrupted by COVID-19, so NNC is hopeful of a full and enjoyable 2021 season and to
ensure all participants have positive experiences and are at the forefront of all decisions.
If it is not in the handbook, then ask! We are happy to help.
Address Nelson Netball Centre Inc
142 Saxton Road East
PO Box 2119
STOKE 7041
Phone (03) 547 4450
Website www.nelsonnetball.co.nz
App Search your smartphone app store for the Sporty app called ‘Nelson Netball’
– it’s free! This app is used to communicate draws, results, cancellations,
news and Centre information so if you want to be the first to hear then
download the app today
Facebook www.facebook.com/nelsonnetballcentre
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NNC STAFF
Leigh Gibbs – Nelson Netball Centre Manager (NNCM)
leighgibbs@nelsonnetball.co.nz
027 496 4956
Monday – Friday (8.30am – 4.30 pm)
Aleisha Cederman – Junior Development Coordinator (JDC)
development@nelsonnetball.co.nz
027 245 4416
Monday – Friday (9.30am – 2.30 pm)
Ani-Marie Waitai – NetballSmart Centre Activator (NSCA)
netballsmart@nelsonnetball.co.nz
021 851 645
THE BOARD
The NNC Board is a governance Board with up to three elected and four appointed members. Our
Board Members during 2021 are:
Gary Cox – Chairperson (Appointed) Emma Riddell (Elected)
Sarah Rankin (Appointed) Leanne Cook (Elected)
Olivia Martyn (Appointed) Helen Stevenson (Elected)
Lisa Friis (Appointed)
The Board are your representatives and are there to serve our netball community. If you have any
governance concerns, please approach them, or write to the chairperson.
UMPIRE ALLOCATIONS
The NNC Umpire Allocator organises umpiring allocations on behalf of NNC for games played at
the NNC and when required, for away fixtures and events, in consultation with the NNCM. The
NNCM will have oversight of the allocations.
The allocations are generally completed weekly and published on the NNC website by the Tuesday
preceding the Thursday night and Saturday fixtures. It is the responsibility of each team to provide
the stated number of umpires. The fine for not doing this is $50 and loss of 4 competition points.
TECHNICAL OFFICIALS
This group is involved in the official scoring and timekeeping of netball games - primarily the NBS
Nelson Netball Premier competition but opportunities are available to officiate at a higher-level
once experience and qualifications are achieved. These are based on the Netball New Zealand
pathway which have seen our local people appointed to Zone, National and International
roles. Anyone interested should contact the NNCM.
HEALTH & SAFETY
NNC is committed to, and responsible for, providing a safe and healthy environment for all
employees, players, officials, volunteers, supporters, and the community. NNC will abide by the
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full Health and Safety Policy, Manual and Appendices which can be found by following the link:
http://www.nelsonnetball.co.nz/asset/downloadasset?id=3f15ea99-e94c-4651-901c-
e00f50fe8646
If you sustain an injury or illness whilst at the NNC courts, please complete the Incident and
Accident Form which can be located at the Games Office or via the NNC App.
In the event of an emergency, please assemble on the grass area by the main entrance carpark,
adjacent to the outdoor netball courts.
If you notice a hazard, please inform the Game Office Coordinator.
NNC COVID – 19 PLAN
To minimise disruption to the 2021 competition program, NNC has developed a Level 2 plan to
enable the continued delivery of netball, while adhering to the COVID-19 requirements.
Follow the link http://www.nelsonnetball.co.nz/COVID-Resources for the 2021 plan.
CODE OF CONDUCT & ETHICS
As a player, coach, official or spectator in any netball or netball related activity held by or under
the auspices of NNZ, or NNC you must adhere to the code of conduct regarding your conduct
during any such activity or event.
Our Code of Conduct can be found on the NNC website by following the link:
https://www.sporty.co.nz/asset/downloadasset?id=ffeddcc3-e6fd-44d2-a854-1a9b890d0696
COURT SUPPORT
For Thursday night and Saturday games, a Court Support person will be moving around the courts
to assist with ensuring that NNC is a safe and enjoyable place to play netball. Please come to the
Game Office if assistance is required of the Court Support.
LIGHTED COURT HIRE
NNC has 5 outdoor courts that are under lights and are available to hire in the winter for team
practices. The cost for hiring the lighted courts is $200 per club. Follow the link for more
information https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/154832
Bookings are required to secure the lighted courts.
UPSTAIRS KITCHEN
NNC is reviewing the use of the upstairs kitchen for fundraising by clubs and rep teams. The review
will take into consideration health and safety requirements due to COVID-19, as well as the demand
and frequency of use. Once this has been confirmed, it will be communicated with our members.
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2. SATURDAY COMPETITION
NNC GAME OFFICE
This is the place to go to make enquiries or ask for help during futureFERN or Saturday competitions.
At the Game Office, we sell: -
Whistles (essential for umpiring) $4.00 / $10.00
Rule books (international rules of netball) $6.00
Sets of bibs are available to use if you are playing a team from the same club or the teams are in
similar colours. The umpires can request a different set of bibs for a team if they think this is
needed (however, please make sure your team has an alternate set of bibs).
Each game has a score card and they are to be picked up from the office by the umpires before the
game and returned after the game.
A ball pump is in the game office and is available for use by all teams.
FIRST AID
Each week, we have a First Aid room available which provides first aid and medical attention as a
first response. They are located by the changing rooms at Court 4. However, all teams should
carry their own first aid kit to be used in the first instance.
LOST PROPERTY
The courts are cleared by a duty team and all lost property is in the Game Office lost property box.
This is located by the office door for you to come and check anytime. We accept no responsibility
for any property that is lost or taken from the courts.
ANY PROBLEMS DURING THE GAME
Please do not hesitate to come to the Game Office and request a duty umpire or Court Support to
come and attend to any matters including:
• Any inappropriate comments or behaviour from anyone on the side-line, including team
officials or spectators.
• If the umpire asks you to get someone to help them control what is going on, both on the
court and the side-lines.
• If you think the umpires may require help. Remember, the umpires control the game and
for some umpires, this will be one of their first games and there is a lot to learn.
• If you think an unregistered player is on the court.
• Any aspect of the game you may have concerns about. It is easier to attend to matters while
the game is in progress, than when it is concluded.
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3. GRADES
NBS PREMIER COMPETITION
This top grade is played on a Thursday night in Saxton Stadium.
Game time
1st ¼ Interval 2nd ¼ Half time 3rd ¼ interval 4th ¼
15 mins 3 mins 15 mins 5 mins 15 mins 3 mins 15 mins
RUSSELL’S CURTAINS & BLINDS SENIOR COMPETITION
Games will be played inside Saxton Stadium on Saturdays.
Game time
1st ¼ Interval 2nd ¼ Half time 3rd ¼ interval 4th ¼
10 mins 2 mins 10 mins 3 mins 10 mins 2 mins 10 mins
COLLEGE GRADES
Most of our Year 9-13 College players play in these grades. Games are played both inside the
stadium and on the outdoor courts.
Game time
1st ¼ Interval 2nd ¼ Half time 3rd ¼ interval 4th ¼
10 mins 2 mins 10 mins 3 mins 10 mins 2 mins 10 mins
FUTURE FERNS
ANZ futureFERNS Year 7 & 8 – Players have developed a considerable understanding of the game
and play 7 v 7. The emphasis is on converting fundamental movement and basic Netball skills to
foundation Netball skills. Please ensure positional rotation and playing at least half a game as this
will give each player the opportunity to participate and develop.
ANZ futureFERNS Year 5 & 6 is a 6 v 6 game, is fast, and provides players with lots of touches on
the ball to enhance skill development and enjoyment. With only three different playing positions
on court it means the game is less complicated for players and easier for coaches to ensure the
players learn the skills relevant to all positions and to provide them with equal opportunities.
ANZ futureFERNS Year 3 & 4 is designed to be fast and fun, maximising participation and touches
of the ball. With modified equipment and less players on the court, in 5 v 5 the game is less
complicated. This is played on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons at Saxton Netball Courts.
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ANZ futureFERNS Year 1 & 2 introduces Netball to 5- & 6-year olds. The aim is to develop
fundamental movement and basic Netball skills. Playing 4 v 4 on smaller courts with hula hoops as
goals allows the players to pass, catch and shoot from day one. This is played on Tuesday
afternoons inside Saxton Stadium.
4. GRADING PROCESSES
Due to the disrupted 2020 season, the 2021 grades are based on where teams were placed for the
1st game of Round 2 from the 2020 season and may vary once team registrations have closed.
IMPORTANT GRADING NOTES
• The top 6 teams from NBS Premier 2020 at the start of round 2, will automatically start in NBS
Premier 2021
• At the conclusion of Round 1 and Round 2, there will be an automatic promotion/relegation in
all grades excluding FutureFERNS
92021 PROVISIONAL ROUND 1 GRADES – based on the start of round 2 in 2020
Premier
Jacks OPD
Premier
Prices Waimea Ahurei
Stoke NBS
NCG Senior A
Richmond F45
Prices Waimea Pango
Senior 1 Senior 2 Senior 3 Senior 4
Jacks Magenta Marist Prices Waimea Hiriwa Jacks Silver
Motueka HS Senior A Prices Waimea Koura Marist Green Richmond Classics
Indoors
Jacks Black Nayland HS Senior A Marist White Marist Wairua
Prices Waimea
Rival Blue Diamonds Jacks Sportswise Rival Jade
Kahurangi
Waimea Senior A NCG Senior B Stoke Powersigns Prices Waimea Ma
Stoke Sportswise Jacks Navy Jacks FCL Jacks Shoe Clinic
Senior 5 Senior 6 College 1 College 2
Prices Waimea Mahoe Suburban White Waimea Development Waimea Senior B
Wanderers CSC Richmond Ratbags Garin Senior A Waimea 9A
Indoors
Jacks Mint Suburban Blue Nayland Senior B NCG Sen Res
Prices Waimea Whero Jacks Lime NCG 10A Garin Senior Gold
Wanderers Gold Rival Sapphires Waimea 10 A Motueka HS 10 A
Marist Black Wanderers Blue Nayland 10A GBHS A
College 3 College 4 College 5 College 6
Collingwood CAS A Waimea Dragonflies GBHS B Waimea Black
Outdoors
NCG 10 B Garin Senior Black Nayland Yr 11 Devel Waimea 9B
Garin 10 A Waimea Senior Nayland 10B NCG 9 B
Nayland Senior Black Nayland 9 A Garin 10 B Waimea 10 C
NCG 9 A Motueka HS 9A Garin 9 A Waimea Senior 1
NCG Sen Navy Waimea 10 B NCG 10 White Garin Senior White
College 7 College 8 College 9 College 10
Waimea Lasses NCG Aqua Garin 10 C Waimea 9 Green
Outdoors
Nayland 9B NCG 9 Purple Waimea 9 Gold Garin 9C
NCG 9 Pink GBHS C Waimea 10 Blue Waimea 9 White
Nayland 10 Maroon Waimea Ego Nayland 10 Black Tapawera Blue
NCG Little Bois Garin Senior Maroon Nayland 9 Black Nayland 9 Maroon
Tapawera Hotel Garin 9 B NGC Pohutukawa NCG 9 Green
NCG 9 Silver
105. COMPETITION RULES
5.1 Affiliation
5.1.1 Any new Club or School (referred to as club) requesting affiliation with Nelson Netball Centre
Incorporated (NNC) will request to do so in writing to the Nelson Netball Centre Manager
(NNCM) prior to 31st January 2021
5.1.2 The request shall include a charter or constitution for their club, uniform request, and list of
club contacts.
5.1.3 In normal circumstances, a club will be required to have more than one team.
5.1.4 The application shall include a $100 inc GST application fee.
5.1.5 It shall be at the discretion of NNCM to accept or reject an application for affiliation.
5.1.6 Entries will only be accepted from clubs that complete the required entry form
documentation stating and signing that they will abide by all Rules, Regulations,
Procedures and Constitutional requirements of NNC.
5.1.7 Any change to Club Secretary and/or contact details must be notified in writing to NNCM
as soon as confirmed.
5.1.8 The NNCM will advise clubs of any monies outstanding from the previous season, and that
club will be deemed to be unfinancial and entries will not be accepted from those clubs for
any season until all outstanding monies are paid in full to NNC.
5.1.9 No club, team or player shall be permitted to be sponsored by a tobacco product,
manufacturer, seller, or promoter of tobacco products.
5.2 Uniform
5.2.1 On registration, each club will register the club playing uniform for approval by the NNCM.
Any alteration to this registered club uniform must be approved by the NNCM. Players on
court may wear named shirts/dresses displaying only their own name or club sponsor.
Appropriate and decent standard of undergarment is required.
5.2.2 Players must not take the court until they are wearing their registered club uniform unless
prior approval is provided by the NNCM.
5.2.3 The representative colours of the Nelson Netball Centre shall be navy and light (sky) blue
with gold trim. This combination of colours of the Nelson Netball Centre are for the
exclusive use of the representative teams only and shall not be used by any other
members/clubs.
5.2.4 No jewellery of any type, including piercing studs/rings is to be worn, except taped
wedding rings and taped medic alert bracelets. No hair attire, including clips, may be worn
if they are deemed to have potential to cause injury. Hair must be suitably tied back. For
11safety – nails must be short and smooth and not taped. Umpires/bench officials are not
responsible for jewellery given to them by players to hold during the playing of matches.
5.2.5 Where teams with similar uniforms are drawn to play against each other it is at the
umpire’s discretion whether an alternative bib will be worn. A coin toss will determine
which team will wear the alternate bibs. Alternate bibs are available from the Game Office.
5.2.6 NNC has the authority to remove from the court any player who may cause injury or harm
to themselves or others (e.g. arm in plaster).
5.2.7 The umpire is within their right to order a player off the court if any of the above rules are
abused. The player may enter/re-enter the court at the discretion of the umpire if the
problem has been rectified. Continual abuse of this policy will result in the playing rights of
the player being withdrawn.
5.2.8 NNC takes no responsibility for any injury caused by the abuse of this policy.
5.3 Team Registration
5.3.1 Teams may register up to twelve players at the beginning of the season. No player shall
play in any match unless registered with NNC. Changes to registration during the season is
outlined in Rule 5.5.
5.3.2 Late entries of teams from clubs will not be accepted.
5.3.3 Transfers may be made from one club/school to another in-between seasons.
5.3.4 Notification regarding unfinancial members shall be forwarded by the Clubs to NNCM no
later than 31st December each year. Any un-cleared players are deemed to be ineligible
(refer rule 5.7.2).
5.3.5 Any player who is currently a member of a club in any other NNZ Centre outside of the
Tasman Hub (Motueka, Golden Bay, Marlborough, Buller, Kaikoura) is not permitted to
play at NNC for any reason unless NNCM has received written notification of a clearance
from the previous Centre.
5.3.6 A player must declare if NNC is not their primary Centre for competition. Any player who
is currently a member of a club in any other Centre within the Tasman Hub must receive
written permission from NNCM to be registered with Nelson as a second Centre. If
permission is not granted, the player will be considered ineligible (refer rule 5.7.2).
5.3.7 Any individual player playing in one of the top two grades in another Tasman Hub Centre
and wishing to play in NNC, must play in either NNC Premier, Senior 1 or Senior 2. An
entire team within the Tasman Hub shall be exempt from this clause and will be graded
within our grading system.
5.3.8 If any player has previously played Premier Grade consistently within the last 2 seasons,
then they can only be registered in a Senior 2 team and above – dispensation is required
from NNCM to play for a team below Senior 2.
125.3.9 Any team subscriptions outstanding at the due date of 31 May 2021, may incur a 10%
penalty per month added to the total due.
5.4 Grading
5.4.1 Entry of teams in appropriate sections (Premier, Senior, College, Junior & futureFERNS) is
the responsibility of the Club; however final placement of all teams in grades will be at
NNC’s discretion and may involve negotiation with the Club Secretary in conjunction with
the team coach to move teams between grades.
5.4.2 NNC requests that all Clubs list their teams in order of standard when registering online
and it is clear how teams have been graded within their own club/school.
5.4.3 At the conclusion of each playing round there will be automatic promotion for the team at
the top of the grade and automatic relegation for the team at the bottom of the grade.
Premier will promote/relegate with Senior 1. However, no promotion occurs from College
1. NNC at their discretion may consult teams if they feel a promotion/relegation is in the
best interests of the competition. Teams will only be promoted and relegated within their
own Section (i.e. top of College will not be promoted into Senior; bottom of Senior will not
be relegated to College etc).
5.4.4 All teams in the competition may, at the discretion of NNC, at the beginning of each round,
be reallocated within divisions and/or grades to provide competitive competition.
5.4.5 NNC may, at its discretion, adopt alternative competition structures where these will result
in better netball outcomes for clubs, teams and/or participants. These outcomes could
include, but are not limited to, the reduction of competition byes or the reduction in the
frequency of teams playing each other during a season.
5.5 Changes to registration
5.5.1 Teams wishing to register additional players after the commencement of the season, must
have the Club’s approved personnel add the player’s details via the online registration
process and MUST notify NNC of any changes. For Premier Grade this must be submitted
by 8am the Wednesday before the first match the player is required to play in. For
Senior & College grades this must be submitted by 12pm the Thursday before the first
match the player is required to play in. Any requests submitted outside the above time
frames will not be accepted. No more than twelve players can be on the team
registration sheet at one time.
5.5.2 Transfers during a season may be made providing a letter of clearance from the original
club is provided to NNCM before the player takes the court for a different club. This
clearance is required to ensure a player is financial to change to another club and will not
be granted to un-financial members. Procedures for ineligible players shall apply for
failure to do this. A two week stand down, from the time notification of reregistration is
sent by the NNCM applies.
135.5.3 Teams involved in semi-finals or finals games must consist of players who have played in
no less than four games for that Club during the current season. Clubs may apply in
writing to the NNCM for special dispensation in the case of injury or illness or other
extraordinary circumstances. Any dispensation granted may have conditions attached
(e.g. request for a medical certificate or restrictions imposed).
5.6 Players
5.6.1 A player may play above their team’s current grading only twice. A player taking the court
for any length of time in the Senior, College & Junior Grades is deemed to have played up.
Players playing up into the Premier grade may play up to 6 quarters before then remaining
in the Premier Grade. A player taking the court for any length of time during a quarter will
be deemed as having taken the court for that full quarter.
5.6.1 A player who has played above their registered team for the third time must remain in the
higher team. If a player has played up in more than one team to that originally registered,
then the team they are re-graded into will be determined by NNC in consultation with the
club.
5.6.2 A player may not at any time play in a lower grade than that for which they are registered,
or in a team within the same grade that is graded lower than that for which they are
registered. The penalty for doing so is that the player will be deemed to be ineligible.
Refer to rule 5.7.2. Teams in futureFerns & Junior grades MAY be exempt from this policy
upon request to the NNCM.
5.6.3 A club wishing to re-register a player to a lower grade/team must apply in writing for
approval to the NNCM.
5.6.4 Players may only play up within their own Competition Grade i.e. College Players cannot
play up into Senior Grades, Junior Players cannot play up into College Grades. The only
exception to this is where a College team is playing in a Senior Grade and players from a
lower ranked same-school College team, that is playing in the College Grade, can take the
court.
5.7 Game Day Registration
5.7.1 Each team must record all players and substitute players on each playing day, by
completing the registration sheet at the game office. Failure to do this will result in the
player/s being deemed to be ineligible.
5.7.2 Playing an ineligible player or a player registered with another club or school within our
Centre will be an automatic loss of 4 competition points and the game will be defaulted.
This excludes dual registered players as per rule 5.9.1
145.8 Boys in Netball
5.8.1 Boys, up to year 11, may be permitted to play in their school or club team. A maximum of
three boys are permitted on court at any one time. For each team, boys must be separated
through the court with one in GS/GA, one in WA/C/WD and one in GD/GK.
5.9 Dual Registration
5.9.1 On applying in writing for approval to the NNCM before the commencement of the
Premier first round, a developing Secondary School player, currently playing in her school’s
top team which is not already playing in Premier Grade, can be granted dual registration.
This allows the player to play in another club’s Premier Grade team. Rules 5.3.1, 5.5.1 and
5.5.3 apply.
5.9.2 Premier teams may have up to 3 dual registered players per team.
5.9.3 The school’s top team must be the player’s team of first registration.
5.9.4 Notwithstanding the above, NNCM may consider a like application provided they deem the
circumstance within the application meet the purpose of the regulation.
5.10 Local Rules for Playing the Game
5.10.1 A regulation size 4 netball will be used for games played by ANZ futureFERNS years 3 - 6
utilising the lower goal hoop. For all other games, the regulation size 5 netball is to be
used with the higher goal hoop. Each team should supply their own match ball of
regulation size and weight which will be approved by the umpire prior to the game
commencement. A NNC ball may be available if the umpire cannot approve either team
ball.
5.10.2 Grades played outside will be controlled by the Game Office bell. For injuries or blood
stoppages the game may be stopped to remove the player from the court,
substitutions/changes may be made and equipment checked by the umpires. The clock
does not stop and any time taken for stoppages will not be added to the end of the
quarter/game. Grades played indoors will be controlled by the score bench with INF
stoppage rules applied.
5.10.3 Points - 4 points for a win, 2 points for a draw, I point for a loss by 3 goals or less in 40
minute games, and 5 goals or less in 60 minute games.
5.10.4 Where place getters of grades tie on points, goal differential will determine final placings
(i.e. goals for divided by goals against). If goal differential is identical, then goal difference
will be applied (i.e. the difference between goals for and goals against). If quarter-final,
semi-final and finals games in the Premier Grade result in a draw the following procedure
will apply.
a) There will be a two (2) minute interval at the end of full time.
15b) Extra time consists of two (2) halves of five (5) minutes each, with an interval of one (1)
minute at half-time;
c) Teams change ends at half-time;
d) The Centre Pass is taken by the team entitled to the next Centre Pass;
e) During both of these intervals, substitutions and/or team changes may be made;
f) During extra time, normal injury or illness procedures shall apply (refer INF Rule 4.2).
iv. 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 has a two (2) goal advantage.
5.10.5 If semi-final and finals games result in a draw at full time in all grades other than Premier,
a visual signal from the scorers shall be used to indicate that play shall continue until one
team has a two (2) goal advantage.
5.10.6 Should a situation arise where there are insufficient bench officials allocated to Premier
grade games, teams will be required to supply a scorer/timekeeper.
5.10.7 All other grade teams are required to supply a scorer and/or timekeeper for each game.
Scorers and/or timekeepers should stand or sit together for the entire game on the side-
line of the court with the official scorecard. Failure of a team to supply a scorer means they
must accept the score as presented on the official scorecard by the opposing team.
5.10.8 Team Bench Protocol: For inside games, team 1 on the draw will take the area to the right
of the score bench as it faces out on to the playing court, and team 2 will take the area to
the left of the score bench as it faces out onto the playing court. No spectators or
supporters other than Team Officials (as indicated on Team registrations submitted to NNC
for that game) shall enter the designated team bench area. For outside games it is
encouraged that both teams stand on the same side of the court.
5.11 Game times/Defaults:
5.11.1 The draw will be displayed on the NNC website at www.nelsonnetball.co.nz
5.11.2 All games must commence at the times and dates advised and no game times will be
changed after the draw is published unless the draw is in error or implementation of NNC
rules necessitate a change. NNC reserves the right to alter game schedules where deemed
necessary. Any changes made will be in the best interests of netball and its participants.
5.11.3 Game time requests will be considered on written notice to the NNCM. Applications are
required prior to the commencement of round one. Due to draw complexity, time
requests cannot be guaranteed.
5.11.4 If a team is unable to field a minimum of five players within one minute of the official time
set down in the draw, they shall default the game.
165.11.5 When a club is unable to field a team, they must notify the NNCM. All defaults incur a $40
(inc GST) fine. Defaults received after 12 noon on a Thursday will incur a further $40 (inc
GST) fine. Non-payment within 14 days of the original scheduled game will incur a 50%
penalty. Non-payment after a further 14 days shall forfeit that team the right to take part
in any NNC fixtures until all outstanding dues are paid, together with any penalty that may
have been imposed.
5.11.6 Any team defaulting three times during a season shall be disqualified from play for the
remainder of the season.
5.11.7 Any team scheduled to play who has lost two or more players (not a dual registered
player) to a Netball Representative fixture as a player, umpire, coach or manager is
entitled to have its game deferred. Deferred games can be played before or after the
scheduled game but no later than the following Thursday.
5.11.8 Other games may be deferred in exceptional circumstances by written application to the
NNCM.
5.12 Umpiring Commitments
5.12.1 All teams affiliated with NNC, in every grade including premier, may be required to umpire.
5.12.2 To enhance the quality of player umpires, all players in Premier, Senior and College 1-3
grades are required to complete the NNZ Online learning - New Player/ Umpire Module
https://www.netballnz.co.nz/get-involved/sport-tutor-online-learning prior to their 2nd
competition game. This is a new online module replacing the Centre Umpire Theory test
and should only take a maximum of 10 minutes to complete. It is the Club Secretary or
School’s Teacher in Charge of Netball’s responsibility to gather proof of module
completion in and to submit these via one email in a folder labelled with the club/school
and team name to NNC within the prescribed timeframe. Any players not completing this
requirement will be deemed to be an unregistered player. The NNZ New Player / Umpire
module must be completed unless the player holds an umpiring qualification of Centre
Badge or above and is able to provide evidence of this.
5.12.3 All teams are required to supply umpires as requested. Failure to report and carry out duties
adequately will result in the loss of 4 competition points and a fine of $50.00 (inc GST).
Penalties will be notified within the following week. Non-payment within 14 days of the
original scheduled game will incur a 50% penalty. Non-payment after a further 14 days shall
forfeit that team the right to take part in any Centre fixtures until all outstanding dues are
paid together with any penalty that may have been imposed.
5.12.4 Reserve team umpires are requested to report to and wait outside the Game Office until
quarter time of the round allocated to, to ascertain whether they are required during that
round. Failure to do so will also result in the loss of 4 competition points and a fine of $50.00
(inc GST).
5.12.5 Two umpires will control the game. These should be the same two people for the entire
game.
175.12.6 Complaints regarding umpiring decisions will not be accepted unless a NNC official has
been called to the court during the game.
5.12.7 Complaints regarding the official score will not be accepted. It is the team’s responsibility
to ensure that the correct score is recorded throughout the game on the official scorecard.
If there is a dispute about the score at any point during the game, team officials need to
notify the umpires immediately who will seek the guidance of a the NNC Court Support or
a NNC staff member.
5.13 Duty Teams
5.13.1 Duty teams will be responsible for a list of general duties as and when called upon.
5.13.2 If for whatever reason, the duty is not done or not done adequately, then the club will be
fined $50 inc GST. Non-payment within 14 days of the original scheduled duty will incur a
50% penalty. Non-payment after a further 14 days shall forfeit that team the right to take
part in any NNC fixtures until all outstanding dues are paid, together with any penalty that
may have been imposed.
5.14 Health & Safety
5.14.1 NNC is committed to, and responsible for, continuous improvement in providing a safe and
healthy environment for all employees, players, officials, volunteers, supporters and the
community. NNC will abide by the full Health and Safety Policy, Manual and Appendices
which can be found on the NNC website.
5.14.2 Spectators are required, in the interests of player, umpire and spectator safety, not to
bring dogs to the netball courts during the playing season, except for working dogs.
5.14.3 Persons with bicycles, skates, skateboards, rollerblades or scooters will be asked to
remove them from the courts.
5.14.4 All Saxton Field grounds are Smoke free. This includes the carpark and immediate
surrounds. No person may smoke while in any of these areas nor may any person
advertise or sell tobacco products in these areas.
5.14.5 If a player has shown sign(s) of concussion return to play is only allowed when cleared by a
medical professional. All incidents of concussion must be reported via the Incident and
Accident Form which can be located at the Games Office or be completed via the NNC App
5.14.6 Specific Covid-19 requirements will be issued to all members prior to the season
commencing.
185.15 Dispensation
5.15.1 Any applications for dispensation for exemption to current rules may be made to the
NNCM. Each application will be dealt with on its own merit. Wherever possible,
applications for any dispensation or exemption to current rules must be submitted 5
days prior to the date that any dispensation, should it be granted, is to take effect.
5.16 Amendment to Competition Rules
NNC will circulate any amendment to these rules agreed to by the Board from time to time to all
members as defined in Part II of NNC Constitution.
In addition, an updated copy of these rules will be circulated annually and uploaded onto the NNC
website.
The intent of all rules is to ensure all players, teams, clubs and all officials, volunteers and staff are
treated fairly and equitably and have been written with that objective.
Any matter not covered by these rules shall be decided by the NNCM in accordance with NNC’s
Constitution.
Any member has a right to appeal a determination made under these rules to the NNCM. Any
appeal made to the NNCM must be in writing within 7 days of the determination being given to
that member.
Any determination by the NNCM may be appealed as per the NNC Constitution.
These Rules are to be read in conjunction with, but not limited to:
• NNC Constitution
• NNC Regulations
• NNC Health & Safety Policy
• NNZ Harassment Policy
• NNC Code of Conduct
• NNZ Pregnancy Guidelines
• NNZ Safe Netball for Children Policy
196. APPENDICES
NNC COMPLAINTS PROCESS – APPENDIX A
Complaint or concern about one of the following issues: Umpiring, Safety, Unacceptable side-line behaviour
Report to the Game Office during the game and accompany official to the court
Problem discussed and resolved Problem discussed and unresolved
Where applicable, a reminder of
the Code of Conduct and/or a
formal warning is emailed to
individual (cc: Club)
Any complaint made must be submitted by a Game Official or an Authorised Club Member (as specified on
registration form) to NNCM within 48 hours of event, accompanied by all information required including
witness reports, names of witnesses and those involved in any incident
Complaint received by NNCM, categorised as minor or major
Minor Major – If deemed serious, then the subject of the
complaint is required to stand down until the
Judiciary Committee has determined an outcome.
The final decision will be made in consideration of
NNC Manager investigates and advises the stand down time already served
complainant and subject of the complaint the
decision:
Reminder of Code of Conduct
And/or Board Chair informed and Judiciary Committee,
Formal Warning emailed to individual (cc: Club). subject of complaint and any witnesses convened to
Advised that if there are any further breaches of investigate complaint
the Code of Conduct within remainder of the
season, they will be given a 2 week suspension
Judiciary Committee makes a recommendation to the
(including NNC sanctioned events in stadium
Board
and outdoor courts) for 2 weeks of netball.
Board notifies the complainant and the subject of the
complaint of decision (s)
Complainant and
Complaint resolved subject of the
end of process complaint may appeal
determination to the Complainant and subject of the complaint may
NNC board appeal determination to the NNC Board & Judiciary
Committee
20NCC APPEAL TO COMPETITION RULES – APPENDIX B
NNCM enforces a penalty as per the NNC Competition
Rules
Any appeal made must be submitted in writing to NNCM
by an Authorised Club Member (as specified on
registration form) within 48 hours of being notified of a
penalty, accompanied by any supporting documentation
NNCM reviews the written appeal and applies a
decision to either uphold or waive the penalty
NNCM then advises the club the outcome of the
appeal within four working days from receipt of the
appeal
Club may appeal
Outcome accepted, end determination to the
of process NNC board
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