1.        Seasons
Competitions are held in Term 1 & Term 4 on Wednesdays for Year 3-6, and Thursdays for Year 7&8.

2.        Venues
All Games are played indoors at the ASB Sports Centre 72 Kemp Street, Kilbirnie.

3.        Playing Times & Game Length
Game times are: 4.00pm, 4.40pm and 5.20pm.
All games are 32 minutes in duration (4 x 8 min. quarters) and will be played under the International Netball Rules.  There will be a 1 minute break at quarter time and 2 minutes for half time with 4 minutes between games.

4.        Hoop Height
Year 3 & 4 teams will play with lower hoops at 2.6 metres.
Year 5 to Year 8 will play with Standard height hoops at 3.05 metres.

5.        Court Size
Year 5 to Year 8 will play on a standard sized Netball court.
2/3 of a standard Netball court will be used for the Modified Year 3&4 game. A portable goal will be placed on the second Transverse Line.

6.        Netball Rules
Except where stated as a specific rule for the Year 3/4 Modified game, all games will be played under the International rules of Netball.

7.        Game Starts and Re-starts (Year 3/4 Modified Game Only)
The Centre Pass will occur on the First Transverse Line
After a goal is scored the non-scoring team will have the Centre pass to re-start the game.

8.        Player Positions & Restrictions (Year 3/4 Modified Game Only)
Player positions for the Year 3&4 Modified game are GA, GS, C, GK, and GD
GA & GS and GD & GK are restricted to their half of the court (A third of a standard Netball court) and can enter the Shooting circle
The Centre can play in both halves (the two thirds of the Standard Netball court used) but cannot enter the Shooting circle.

9.        Team Numbers
Year 3&4 teams will be allowed a maximum of 10 registered players per team.
Year 5 to Year 8 teams will be allowed a maximum of 12 registered players per team. 

10.      Number of Players on the Court (Year 3/4 Modified Game Only)
Year 3&4 games will have five (5) players on the court per team, (GA, GS, C, GK, GD)
Teams need a minimum of three players to start a game.
Year 5-8 games will have seven (7) players on the court per team, (GS, GA, WA, C, WD, GD, GK)
Teams need a minimum of five players to start a game.

11.      Mixed Team Composition
Year 3&4 Mixed teams may have a maximum of 2 males per team on court at any one time.  Only one male per team may play in each half of the court at any given time.
Year 5 to Year 8 teams 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.

12.      Team registration
Prior to the competition: All teams are asked to complete an online registration form by the relevant closing date providing contact details for your Team Contact who will become your main point of contact with the Centre.
On the day: 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.

13.      Team Uniform & Appropriate attire
It is each team member and Team Coordinator’s responsibility to ensure that players wear appropriate sporting attire and footwear to play in (no school shoes, flats or sandals).

The same coloured shirt is a minimum requirement, but teams are encouraged to create a uniform, dress in school colours, wear a costume – add some fun and create team spirit :-)

Playing Bibs are compulsory and two sets of bibs will be left for each team to collect from the side-line score desk on the court your game is scheduled on.  Teams are welcome to use their own bibs if they have them.

Please remember to promptly return bibs to the side-line score desk for the next team to use.

 

14.      Nails/Jewellery/Hair
Please ensure there is no jewellery worn, the only exception is for a medic alert bracelet - 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.

Part of the rules of netball includes a “No earrings” rule for player safety.

Please ensure long hair is tied back so as not to restrict play or cause injury.

15.      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.

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

17.      Fair-Play
ThePAK'nSAVE Kilbirnie Netball Comp is organised with an emphasis on providing an opportunity for young players to enjoy netball outside the winter competition. 

Netball Wellington Centre is a keen advocate of fair play and enjoyment through participation and appreciates participants adopting fair play practices in their games. 

Examples such as three cheers for the other team after the game, complimenting your partner on a well-played game, shaking hands nicely with your opposition and thanking your coach/manager/umpire after the game are great practices to get into the habit of for future sport involvement. 

Teams who show bad sportsmanship at their game ruin the fun for others and run the risk of being excluded from future competition.

Netball Wellington Centre applies the below principles to all its competitions:

Fair play in netball means:

• always playing fair and within the rules;
• always show respect to your opponents and officials;
• always giving it your best but keep your cool;
• Always respect and support your team-mates, coaches and managers.

18.      Specific Game Time Requests
It is expected that all teams will be able to play in any of the 3 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.

19.      Sign-in & Payment
Each team is required to sign-in at least 10 minutes before the start of their game so we are aware that you are present at the courts and ready to play. 

Please send a representative to the Sports Control Registration Desk located in the main foyer area beside the courts. 

Please remember that an $8 cash amount is due each week to pay the umpires. Correct change for this is appreciated. As the payment goes directly to the umpires and limited change is held.

20.      Player of the Day Awards
Each week, teams are asked to nominate one player from their opposition to receive a Magic Moment Award. 

Upon sign-in at the Sports Control Registration Desk on game day, each Team Coordinator will receive a Magic Moment nomination form. 

Please make sure your team nominates a member of the opposition by noting at least their position (and quarter played if they rotate) on the form. 

Our Netball Wellington Centre Supervisor/s or your Umpire can assist with identifying the player’s name.  Please remember to return your nominations to the Sports Control Registration Desk or Supervisor/s at the end of the game. 

21.      Daily Prize giving
There is a daily prize giving held at the end of each timeslot.
Teams are asked to gather on the left hand side of the Sports Control Registration Desk for the Team Player Award presentation held five minutes after the end of your game. We appreciate your patience at this time so please do not leave without collecting your prize.

22.      End of Season Prize giving
On the final day of the competition there will be the usual prize giving at the end of each timeslot. However for this prize giving every player will receive small gift and the top team in each grade will also receive a prize. We would appreciate the teams being organise to take the time to attend this short ceremony so we can ensure everyone gets their gift.

23.      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 with the first team to lead by two goals declared the winner. 

24.      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.

25.      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.

Year 3 & 4 teams will play with a size 4 ball.

26.      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.

27.      Substitutions
Rolling Substitutions apply in the Year 3&4 Modified Game

Players can be swapped at any time during the game, with players meeting at the side-line and swapping bibs (if required) and tagging each other as they come on/off the court.

There is no requirement to rotate positions on court.

 28.      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.

29.      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. 

30.      Defaults
Defaults are to be avoided at all costs.  Please ensure that you have sufficient players available to field a team every week.  All defaults will incur a 1 point penalty.

Netball Wellington Centre must be notified of any defaults, please advise us as soon as possible on games@netballwellington.co.nz or phone (04) 387-6016.

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.

31.      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.

32.      Further Enquiries, Consent & Promotional material
All enquiries about the PAK'nSAVE Kilbirnie Kids' Netball Comp should be directed to the Games Coordinator, Email games@netballwellington.co.nz or phone (04) 387-6016.

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.

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.

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 PAK'nSAVE Kilbirnie Kids' Netball Comp.

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