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INA Netball Rules apply = Stepping, contact, obstruction, held ball etc
6-a-side
The game is (3) x (10) minutes with 1 minute break in between
Mixed 6-a-side (3) Guys & (3) Girls
7-a-side
The game is (3) x (13) minutes with 1 minute break in between
Mixed 7-a-side (3) Guys & (4) Girls
C Centre (7-a-side only)
WD Wing Defence C Centre
WA Wing Attack WD Wing Defence
GA Goal Attack WA Wing Attack
GD Goal Defence GA Goal Attack
GS Goal Shooter GD Goal Defence
GK Goal Keeper GS Goal Shooter
GK Goal Keeper
At no time in Mixed can a team play two male players in the Goal attacking or defence circle.
CENTRE PASS
In 6-a-side only, WD substitutes as the centre ( C ), taking the centre pass. The opposition WA defends the centre pass.
When it is the oppositions centre, the WD defends the WA behind the transverse line.
GS & GK must be in the goal circle before the whistle is blown for the first centre pass of each 3rd. Once the whistle has blown for the start of play they may leave the goal circle.
The centre pass must be received in the centre third & must be touched by a player before the ball can hit a net, `Untouched`- A free pass will be awarded to the opposition
The whistle for the centre pass will be blown when all players are in their area of play. Players may be warned & penalised for deliberate delay of play.
AREA OF PLAY
C, WA & WD = All court, except goal circle = A,B & C
GA & GD = 2/3 of court including goal circles = A & B or C & B
GS & GK = One 3rd only = A or C
NET RULING & OVER A THIRD
A player must touch the ball in all 3 thirds of the court.
A player can not throw from the centre thirds directly to the back net (Over a third)
If a ball is thrown over a third a free pass to the opposing team will be awarded
In the instance of over a third, back net the free pass will be awarded at the back net but must be passed or touched by a player before it goes to the centre third.
A player can lightly brush the net, apart from brushing the net at no time may a player touch the net whether they have the ball or not.
A player may not step, land, fall, push off or jump into the nets.
The ball is `live` off all nets. Once a player has released the ball that player may not touch or regain possession until it is first touched by another player or the ball makes contact with the goal ring.
The nets can not be used to `pin` a player in such a manner as to prevent movement.
JEWELLERY
No JEWELLERY is allowed with the exception of a wedding band or medical bracelet, which must be taped. Nose & eyebrow rings can be taped only if they can not
be removed.
Nails must be short & rounded & /or gloves can be worn. No tapping allowed.
SCORING
We advise that a person from each team sit together to score as the score recorded on the official score-sheet is the score that will be taken.
For a legitimate goal to be scored on the buzzer & the umpires call of time, the ball must have passed through the goal ring.
No goal will be awarded directly off the back net.
Teams Receive
WIN = 3 Points
DRAW = 2 Points
LOSS = 1 Point
Every 5 Goals = 1 Point
BLOOD & INJURY TIME
If a player has blood on their body or clothing they must leave the court. Players weather bleeding or injured have (2) minutes injury time. If the players takes longer then
(2) minutes play will resume. The extra time is only ever played in Grand Finals. If the injured player is replaced they are not to retake the court.
LATE ARRIVALS & SUBSTITUTIONS
There must be a minimum of (3) team members present for the game not to be classified as a forfeit.
If a team is over (5) minutes late for the scheduled match it may be deemed a forfeit.
Teams will receive (3) goals for every (2) minutes of the opposing teams delay in taking the court. This can only be done by staff at the counter or the umpire.
Substitutes can only take the court at the breaks or in the event of an injury.
Late arrivals must wait for the next centre before they can take part in a match & must inform the umpire before entering the court.
In the case of teams having players running late and using fill in players to start the game. The late arrivals must wait till the break till they can take part in the match.
Players can fill in no lower then 2 grades down e.g. Division ( 1) can play no lower then division (3)
Players must also play out of their normal position when playing in a lower grade.
We rely on Umpires & players honesty with the above rule. If any team feels a team is not abiding by this
centre rule please advise staff at the counter before the game commences or at a break.
Players can play any position when playing up a grade.
UMPIRES
Umpires decisions are FINAL. An Umpire may penalise a offending player or team with whatever is considered appropriate under the rules of the game.
Eg: For dangerous play or misconduct the umpire may warn the offending player or send them from the court for a specified time.
1 (3) Centres
2 Till the end of the 3rd
3 The game
4 &/or advance a penalty
The Umpire also has the right to warn against harassment from the sidelines being from players &/or spectators. The offending team may be penalised &/or players or
spectators can be asked to leave the centre.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES DOES SPORTSWORLD LIVERPOOL TOLERATE THE ABUSE OF OUR UMPIRES. ANY TEAM OR PLAYER THAT HAS A
PROBLEM IN THE GAME OR WITH THE UMPIRES IN OUR CENTRE, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO SPEAK TO OUR STAFF MEMBERS AT THE
FRONT COUNTER IN A CIVIL MANNER.
IF A PLAYER CONTINUES NOT TO FOLLOW RULES SET DOWN BY SPORTSWORLD LIVERPOOL MANAGEMENT, THEY WILL BE SUSPENDED OR
ASKED TO LEAVE THE CENTRE PERMANENTLY
GAME FEES
All players must pay compulsory registration & insurance before taking the court
Any person not registered is not permitted to take the court.
Teams playing with unregistered players will receive NO GAME points.
Match fees must be paid in full, regardless of the amount of players.
If a team forfeits a game they must still pay their match fee
If a team forfeits on the day of the game they must pay their match fee and the other teams game payment also.
Any team that forfeits twice in a competition may be replaced.
WE ASK THAT ALL OUR PATRONS REMEMBER THEY ARE HERE FOR A GAME OF SPORT SO HAVE FUN, GET FIT & ENJOY YOURSELF.
GOOD LUCK TO ALL TEAMS |
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