Netball
1. The Netball competition is held on one day. Competition will be for students in Years 4-6 only.
Open Division – FULL RULES (students in Years 4-6 graded according to the Coordinators discretion)
Open A, Open B, Open C Grade – Competitive
Open Social Grade – Non-competitive
Junior Division – See modifications (9 and 10 year olds only)
Junior A – Competitive (size 4 ball – all other full rules)
Junior Social Grade – Non-competitive (see modifications sheet below)
- Pennants – All competitive grades (Open A, B, C and Junior A Grades) will be awarded a pennant and teams placed 1st, 2nd, 3rd in each of these divisions will receive a place ribbon. No pennant will be awarded in the social competition.
- Games consist of two halves – each of 11 minutes in duration, with 3 minutes at half time.
- 4.1 If seven or more teams nominate in a division, the competition will be played in two zones. The zones will be determined with schools ranked according to the results of the competition in the previous year.
Zone 1 – Schools who were ranked in the preceding year at 1, 4, 5, 8 & 9
Zone 2 – Schools who were ranked in the preceding year at 2, 3, 6, 7 & 10
4.2 In divisions where there has not been a competition in the preceding year and seven or more teams nominate for that grade the zones will be decided by a random draw.
4.3 Where 6 or fewer schools nominate in any division, a round robin draw will be conducted.
4.4 In any division, 10 teams shall be considered as the pennant competition, with the remaining extra teams (minimum of 4) playing a social competition when the venue can cater for this addition. However, there will be only 10 teams in the A grade competition.
4.5 Each school in a competitive grade will play at least three round games, followed by a round of semi-finals. The top 8 teams will play off in a finals round.
4.6 During the round games in the competitive grades teams will be allocated:
2 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, 0 points for a loss and 2 points for a bye
4.7 Results of the pool rounds will be calculated during the lunch break so the semi-final can be decided. On the hooter, if a round game is tied, the game will be declared a drawn game.
4.8 To determine the position of the schools for the semi-final and final games, ties on points for and against will be resolved by a count back of goals for and against. If there is still a tie after a count back, the result of the round game between the two teams will be used. If this game was also a draw, the two teams involved will play an extra 10 minute game. Teams will re-toss & will start extra time of 5 minutes each way. After the first 5 minutes, teams do an immediate swap of ends & continue the next 5 minutes. If, after 10 minutes the score is still a draw, extra time will be acknowledged by a whistle to allow players to know that the next goal scored will end the game. Teams are able to quickly substitute after the first 5 minutes only or in the event of injury.
4.9 When there is a tie in the semi-final rounds, teams will re-toss & will start extra time of 3 minutes each way. After the first 3 minutes, teams do an immediate swap of ends & continue the next 3 minutes. If, after extra time, the score is still a draw, extra time will be acknowledged by a whistle to allow players to know that the next goal scored will end the game. Teams are able to quickly substitute after the first 5 minutes only or in the event of injury.
Times of Rounds
The order of play will be determined once all nominations are received
| Round | Time |
| 1 | 9.00 am |
| 2 | 9.30am |
| 3 | 10.00am |
| 4 | 10.30am |
| 5 | 11.00am |
| 6 | 11.30am |
| 7 | 12.00pm |
| 8 | 12.30pm |
| 9 | 1.00pm |
| 10 | 1.30pm |
| Semi-final A | 2.00pm |
| Round 11 | 2.00pm |
| Semi-final B | 2.40pm |
| Round 12 | 2.40pm |
| Finals A | 3.20pm |
| Finals B | 3.50pm |
| Round 14 | 3.50pm |
Presentations: 4.30pm – Times are subject to change – Semi-finals and Finals may occur earlier if no extra time is required in the Semi-finals
5. Presentation of pennants will be at the conclusion of the final round of the day
6. All fingernails are to be cut, NOT taped. NO jewellery to be worn, even taped earrings. A medical bracelet may be worn at the discretion of the umpire.
7. UMPIRES
The Umpire convenor will organise the association umpires. The Executive Officer will notify the schools regarding any changes to their umpire obligations. All umpires must be conversant with the rules and supply his/her own whistle. Open Social and Junior Social teams must provide their own umpires.
8. COACHES
Coaches are able to coach their team from the allocated coach’s area. Coaches are not permitted to coach outside this area. Every coach must wear an official badge.
9. Each team from each school must have a responsible person with them at all times. This person may be a senior schoolgirl
10. Schools are responsible for supplying their own netballs, stopwatch and bibs
11. SCORING
11.1 Schools must provide one scorer per team.
11.2 Scorers must be familiar with the method of scoring
11.3 Scorers – one from each school – must sit together and check results after each goal scored. If a discrepancy exists, they must notify the umpires concerned immediately. If the matter cannot be resolved, it is to be brought to the attention of the sports teachers concerned.
11.4 All score sheets must be signed by BOTH umpires and at the completion of the game. The score sheet should be returned to the recording area by both schools.
11.5 Please ensure the score sheet clearly states who won and the score.
12. INJURY
12.1 No injury time is allowed. Players who are injured or bleeding must come off the court immediately. A substitution is allowed. The injured/bleeding player is able to return to the court after receiving attention. They must notify umpires.
- All netball goal posts are to have padding.
- In the presence of an adult, captains, will toss a coin for centre pass or choice of ends five minutes before the scheduled start of the round
JUNIOR SOCIAL DIVISION
| Age group | All players will be aged 9 and 10 years only
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| Ball | Size 4
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| Time to pass the ball | Up to 5 seconds
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| Stepping | Shuffling on the spot to gain balance before throwing is allowed but this must be done without moving down the court. No large movement down the court is allowed
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| Defending | Strict “one on one” defence. May only be defended by one opposition player
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| Defending the shot | Players may defend a shot at goal
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| Obstruction | A player defending a player from the opposing team, in possession of the ball, must defend from a distance of no less than 1.2 metres (4 feet)
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| Contact | A player who contacts or obstructs will not be stood out of play. The umpire will blow the whistle for the infringement but will allow the player to continue after a brief explanation
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| Substitutions | A team of up to 10 players may make unlimited substitutions at the half time interval. Each player should experience as many positions as possible throughout the day
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| Umpiring | Teams’ coaches will act as umpires
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| Awards & Scoring | Teams will play a set number of games. There will be no finals and the results will not be announced. Pennants and or ribbons will not be awarded |