Twilight Netball Competition FAST5 RULES & CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

Please ensure that all your players read and understand these conditions of entry.

1. Venues
Games are played indoors all year round on Fridays at the ASB Sports Centre in Kilbirnie, 72 Kemp Street, Kilbirnie.

 

2. Playing Times & Game Length
Game times are: 6.30pm, 7.05pm, 7.40pm, 8.15pm and where necessary a final round at 8.40pm.
All games are 24 minutes in duration (4 x 6 min. quarters).
There will be a 2 minute break at quarter time and 2 minutes for half time with 5 minutes between games.

 

3. Team Registration
Prior to the Competition: All teams must complete an online registration form by the relevant closing date providing contact details for at least one (preferably two) Team Contact who will become the main point of contact with the Centre.

During the Competition: Teams may not take the court unless registration fees have been paid in full prior to the start of the season. Team Umpire Contribution must also be paid in cash at the Registration Desk prior to the start of your game.

4. Team Uniform
Teams are expected to wear a uniform. The same coloured shirt is a minimum requirement for a uniform.
Playing Bibs are compulsory and Teams can either provide their own, or purchase them from Netball Wellington Centre.

 

5. Rules
Standard International Netball rules (i.e. stepping, offside, contact, obstruction, over-a-third and replay ball) apply outside of the specific Fast5 rules mentioned

6. Toss
Team Captains must do a toss prior to the game and inform the umpire of which team has Power Play, Goal or Ball.
The winner of the toss will be able to choose one of the following options:
1) Power Play and Goal
2) Ball (Take the first Centre Pass in the 1st and 3rd quarters)
Centre Pass: The next centre pass will be taken by the team that DID NOT score the goal.

7. Shooting Zones:
Zone 1 = 1 point
Zone 2 = 2 points
Zone 3 = 3 points
Note: Only GS & GA can shoot

8. Power Play
Each team nominates one 'POWER PLAY' quarter which doubles the score.
Two teams cannot nominate the same ‘POWER PLAY’ quarter.

9. Mixed Team Composition
Mixed teams may have a maximum of 3 males per team on court at any one time.
Only one male per team may play in each third of the court at any given time.
However only 2 males may be on court at any given time during the Power Play quarter.

10. Substitutions
Teams are allowed to have as many rolling subs as they want during each quarter
The player coming off needs to step off the court where the bib is changed then the other player can come onto the court.
Players must not go offside when changing positions.

11. Age Criteria
The Twilight Competition is open to all players aged 16 years and older.  It is recommended that all players under the age of 16 in our Teen League competition.

12. Team Numbers
Teams can have up to 12 players registered in their team. Any team wishing to register more than 12 during a season must apply for dispensation.
5 players in each team on court at any time: GS/GA/C/GD/GK
A team may take the court with a minimum of four (4) players.

 13. Player Registration
All players must have their full name registered on the Team Registration Sheet (TRS). A player will only be deemed as registered to that team upon completing playing a game for that team. Each week the players participating in their game must be ticked off as playing on the TRS.
Failure to complete the player registration for a week will result in the team forfeiting the game (If the result is a win, the correct score will remain but no points will be given).
Teams playing with less than the standard seven players must note this on the TRS to avoid a forfeit.
Teams found to have played an unregistered player, or playing a player under a false name will incur a $50 fine as well as forfeiting the game.

 14. Player Eligibility for "Finals Series"
Players must have played a minimum of 3 games to be eligible to participate in the "Finals Series" of the Twilight competition they are playing in.

 15. Nails/Jewellery/Hair
No item of jewellery except for a wedding ring and/or medic alert bracelet shall be worn on court - necklaces, wrist bands, earrings and rings are not allowed on court.
Please ensure nails are kept short for the game. Nail clippers will be available at the Sports Control Desk.
Please ensure long hair is tied back so as not to restrict play or cause injury.

 16. First Aid
NWC Twilight Staff will be trained in Basic First Aid.
A First Aid kit will be held at the Sports Control Desk.
Ice bags will be available from the ASB Sports Centre Reception, or at the Hataitai Courts, in the First Aid Room
Each team is encouraged to bring their own First Aid kit also.

 17. Injuries
So we can keep track of any potential Health & Safety issues all injuries must be reported to NWC Twilight Staff and an injury form filled out.

 18. Physicality in Mixed Competitions
It is expected that general play in a Mixed game will be slightly more physical than in a Womens game.
While the same rules will apply towards Fair Play as outlined in Section 14 of these Rules, it must be accepted that a slightly higher level of physicality will be implied. Any team concerned about overly vigorous play must voice their concerns through their Captain to their umpires during the breaks in the game.

 19. Fair-Play
No foul language or intimidation directed towards players, umpires or staff is to be tolerated on court or the sideline during a game. Following two warnings from an Umpire you will be asked to leave the court immediately. Teams are expected to adopt fair-play practices in their games. This competition is organised to provide an opportunity for people to enjoy netball outside the winter competition.
The key focus is enjoyment in participation.
Teams who are considered to be not applying fair-play principles in their participation may be excluded from the competition. Netball Wellington Centre applies the following fair-play principles to its competitions:

 Fair-play in netball means:
• always playing fair and within the rules;
• always respecting your opponents and officials;
• always giving it heaps, but keeping your cool;
• Always respecting and supporting your team-mates, coaches/managers.

 20. Points & Playoffs
Teams are awarded 4 points for a win, 2 points for a draw, 1 point for a loss by 5 goals or less and zero points for a loss.
Playoffs: In the event of a draw in semis or finals, extra time will be played under the Golden Goal Rule whereby play continues without stoppage after the final siren until one team scores the winning goal and is declared the overall winner.

 

 21. Draws & Results
Draws and results will be posted on the Netball Wellington Centre website www.netballwellington.co.nz
Locate the "Draws & Results" tab and select your appropriate league from the options available.
If for any reason it is not possible to update the website, Team Contacts will receive the draw via email once finalised.

 22. Specific Game Time Requests
It is expected that all teams will be able to play in any of the 4 times used for the competition.
In general the draw for an entire Round of games will be released at the beginning of that Round.
Any team requiring a specific game time for a particular day will need to advise this prior to the draw being released to avoid extra costs.
Any specific game time for a particular day will be charged a $20 fee if the draw for that day has already been released.
Netball Wellington Centre will attempt to accommodate specific time preferences, however should these conflict with your opposition’s requests or court availability there will be the need for compromise.

 23. Match Balls
A match ball will be provided by the Netball Wellington Centre to be returned after each game to the Umpires and returned to the Registration Desk at the end of the day. A limited number of practice balls will be made available to teams from the Registration Desk however please ensure these are returned prior to the start of your game.

 24. Umpires
Umpires will be supplied by the Centre for all Twilight games.
Umpire draws will be posted on the Netball Wellington Centre website www.netballwellington.co.nz
Locate the "Umpire Roster" tab and scroll to find your name. If for any reason it is not possible to update the website, umpires will receive the weekly draw via email once finalised.

 25. Injury Time
There is no injury time taken. If a player becomes injured during the course of the game and needs to be removed from the court a substitution must be made as soon as practical and safe to do so. If the injury is serious, the Umpires will decide if the game should be stopped while the injured person is attended to. Where possible, the game may be moved to another court.

 26. Late Starts
Any team that fails to take the court within 5 minutes from the start of the round will forfeit five goals. Five goals will be awarded to the opposition at the end of the game.
Any team that has not taken the court by the end of the first quarter will lose the game by default with a 15-0 score line applying.

 27. Defaults
Defaults are to be avoided at all costs.
Please ensure that you have sufficient players available to field a team every week.
Netball Wellington Centre must be notified of any defaults at least 48 hours prior to your game, please advise us as soon as possible on games@netballwellington.co.nz or phone (04) 387 6016.
Defaults that fall outside a 48 hour notice period incur a fine of $70 per game.
Default fees must be paid prior to taking the court the following week.
All defaults (regardless of the notification time) will incur a 2 point penalty.
No refunds will be granted for games that are defaulted.
Any team defaulting twice within a competition may risk being withdrawn from the permanently.
Given sufficient advance warning the Netball Wellington Centre may attempt to assist to arrange an alternative game for your opposition where possible.

 28. Formal Complaints
Any Formal Complaints must be received in writing by the Netball Wellington Centre Games Coordinator by 5pm the following day. Verbal complaints will not be followed up on.

 29. Promotional material & consent
By registering for this competition you agree to receive information, events and promotional material from Netball Wellington Centre and their sponsors. If you wish to be taken off the distribution list, please email games@netballwellington.co.nz.

By registering for this competition you authorise any photos and video material that may be obtained throughout the Twilight Netball League to be used for promotional purposes only.

All Team Contacts and Players are expected to familiarise themselves with the rules and conditions outlined above and adhere to these throughout the duration of the Netball Wellington Centre Twilight Netball Competitions and Leagues.

All enquiries about the Netball Wellington Centre Twilight Netball Competitions and Leagues should be directed to the Games Coordinator.

Email games@netballwellington.co.nz or phone (04) 387-6016.