VACSAL Tournament 2018

Three Days !! VACSAL Basketball Classic 2018 is to be held on the 10th, 11th and 12th March 2018 in Shepparton Victoria. This event is proudly supported by the following organisations:-

Entries close on 23th February, 2018

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Please respect that this event is Alcohol & Drug Free

Committee’s Letter

The VACSAL State-Wide Senior Basketball Classic will be hosted by the VACSAL Organising Committee.

The Tournament is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community to come together and compete for the basketball title of State Champions.

Tournament committee:

June Bamblett 0488 701 713 email - june.bamblett@vacsal.org.au
Lelly Bamblett 0432 416 139 email - lelly.bamblett@vacsal.org.au

The tournament will cater for community teams in the following age groups.

SENIORS
Ø A Grade	Women’s
Ø A Grade	Men’s
Ø B Grade	Women’s
Ø B Grade	Men’s
JUNIORS
Ø Under 18 (2001-2002)	Girls
Ø Under 18 (2001-2002)	Boys
Ø Under 16 (2003-2004)	Girls
Ø Under 16 (2003-2004)	Boys
Ø Under 14 (2005-2006)	Girls
Ø Under 14 (2005-2006)	Boys
Ø Under 12 (2007-2008)	Girls
Ø Under 12 (2007-2008)	Boys
Ø Under 10- (Mixed) 2009-2012	Mixed

The nomination fees for teams are as follows;

$200.00 per team Senior Team
Junior Teams no cost

Please see REGISTRATION FEES information on page 4 - Teams that don’t pay registration fee will not be able to compete in the tournament.

PLEASE NOTE:

NO LIQUOR OR DRUGS SHALL BE BROUGHT INTO OR CONSUMED IN THE CONFINES OR SURROUNDINGS OF THE BASKETBALL COURTS AT ANY TIME DURING THE TOURNAMENT.

LET’S ENJOY THIS TOURNAMENT IN GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP AND BEST OF LUCK TO ALL COMPETING TEAMS.

Regards,

Committee

VENUE INFORMATION

Shepparton Sports Stadium

Numurkah Rd Shepparton

NOMINATIONS

REGISTRATION FEES

$200.00

PER TEAM

We prefer fee payments be made online during team registrations.

Otherwise;

Cheques to be made payable to:

“Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Association Limited”.

And sent to: VACSAL

496 High Street Northcote, Victoria, 3070

Or:

Deposit registration fees into the following

Commonwealth Back Account:

ACCOUNT NAME: VACSAL

ACCOUNT NUMBER: BSB:063123-00904433

Remember to photocopy the deposit receipt and fax to VACSAL on 03 94164147 for confirmation of deposit.(Please attach a copy of your nomination form with cheque)

NOMINATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED WHEN REGISTRATION FEE HAS BEEN RECEIVED BY VACSAL

INSURANCE

Insurance cover is for basic medical benefits cover only. This does NOT allow for loss of income should a player not be able to resume normal working duties. Teams have the option of taking out their own additional comprehensive coverage

WORKING WITH CHILDRENS CHECK

VACSAL strongly encourages community volunteers to gain a Working with Children’s Check. Please see poster below for details.

REFEREE’S

If you have any graded referees in your community interested in refereeing please notify us immediately.

PLAYERS

Seniors

ALL Senior PLAYERS MUST be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.

"For 2017 VACSAL will trial the Following Rule cahnge "

Non- Aborignal children and /or spouses , whether married or de facto are allowed to play in the senior carnival.

VACSAL has the right to challenge the Aboriginality.

Players are only allowed to play with one team in each age group/division. Once a player plays one game with a team, they are not allowed to then play for another.

VACSAL recommends players be 16 years or older to play senior competition.

Junior

Players are advised that they will be asked to show proof of age.

A letter from the following will be accepted;

Community Organisation
School
Statutory Declaration etc.

Junior competition may have up to 3 non Aboriginal player, however no more than 2 may take the court at any one time

Players must be born in the required year as stated above. No exceptions will be considered.

Please indicate if your players play in Victorian Basketball Association (VBA) competitions.

CONDITIONS OF GAMES

All Games - with the exception of the Grand Final

All matches shall commence at the advertised time.

2 x 15 minute halves

A team who failures to appear with 4 players on the court at the scheduled commencement time will mean a walk over. Teams may play with 4 players.

1 penalty point will be recorded to the opposing team for each minute (or part thereof) a team is late. The exception will be where the Tournament Committee has made an error with court allocations / fixtures

1 Time Outs per team per half

No Time Outs are permitted in the last One Minute of the First Half

The Clock Stops on all whistles in the last One Minute of the Second Half

Drawn Games

Drawn games will be recorded in all Round Games

No Drawn games in any Finals Matches

A period of 3 minutes will be played (or as many as is required to achieve a result)

One Time Out per team

Clock stops on all whistles in the last One Minute

Grand Finals

2 x 20 minute halves

A team who failure to appear with 4 players on the court at the scheduled commencement time will mean a walk over

1 penalty point will be recorded to the opposing team for each minute (or part thereof) a team is late. The exception will be where the Tournament Committee has made an error with court allocations / fixtures

2 Time Outs per team per half

Clock Stops on all whistles in the last One Minute of the First Half and the last Three Minutes of the Second Half

Send Off Rule

First technical foul – 5 min send off rule

Second technical foul – disqualification for the rest of the game

Any physical violence or threatening behaviour will not be tolerated and you may be evicted for the rest of the event

PLEASE NOTE:

It is the Coach/ Managers responsibility to ensure that their teams play at the scheduled time of commencement

TEAM UNIFORMS

Each team shall nominate its uniform

In the case of a clash of colours – Then the first named team MUST wear the alternate uniform.

DISPUTES COMMITTEE

This committee will be made up of independent people who will address complaints.
Complaints must be in writing and lodged within 10mins after the game/incident has finished.
The Team Manager is the only person who can lodge a complaint

POINTS

Ladder Positions will be decided on percentage for all sections;

OFFICIALS & BENCH DUTY

Each nominating team shall provide the following court officials.

1 Scorer or timekeeper

NOTE:

All matches shall be under the control and management of court officials.

ELIGIBILITY FOR FINALS

To be eligible to play in the finals players must have played two- (2) matches for his/her nominated team.

The two- (2) top teams from each section/division will enter into the finals.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Introduction

This policy is designed to promote to community members a respectful “Code of Conduct” during your participation at the VACSAL State-wide Bill Muir Memorial Classic Senior Basketball Tournament, conducted during the March, 2014 in Melbourne.

The primary purpose of the Carnival is for the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities of Victoria to gather and participate in friendly competition in a healthy and culturally safe environment. This purpose serves to promote cultural ties, family participation, healthy lifestyle and showcasing our unique talents.

TOURNAMENT GUIDING PRINCIPLES

v We remind you all that you are on Aboriginal land; we ask that you acknowledge & respect country whilst you are in the Shepparton area.

v That you respect both Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal community members. We ask that you treat the visit, as you would wish your community to be treated when communities come to your country.

v Ensure a safe and healthy environment for all families, in particular young children attending the carnival.

v Respect the Stadium and surrounding area which includes all their Signage.

v Refrain from smoking in those areas where smoking is not permitted.

v No alcohol or drugs are permitted at this event.

v We encourage all drivers to drive safely and in a lawful manner at all times.

v Communicate and co-operate fully with key community stakeholders to ensure the continued development and growth of the carnival and its aims.

v Player’s and Spectators are to respect the Referee’s decision.

v Player’s and spectator’s behaving unsatisfactorily may be asked to leave the stadium

v Player’s and spectators are to respect opposition players.

v Encourage the feeling of goodwill and sportsmanship towards all members participating in the carnival.

Victorian Aboriginal Community Services

Association Limited (VACSAL)

496 High St

Northcote, 3070

Phone: 9416 4266

Permission to Use Photograph

Event: Vacsal Basketball Classic Tournament 2016

I grant VACSAL, Aboriginal Sport & Recreation, Greater Shepparton Basketball Association and Basketball Victoria the right to take photographs of me/my child in connection with the above-identified event. I agree that VACSAL may use such photographs of me with or without my name and for any lawful purpose, including for example such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, and Web content.

I have read and understand the above:

Signature _________________________________

Printed name ______________________________

Address __________________________________

Date _____________________________________

Signature, parent or guardian _______________________
(if under age 18)

We encourage all in attendance to have a memorable time at this premier sporting event conducted by VACSAL and hosted by the Shepparton community and remind you all of the importance of local protocols we ask you to respect.

ACCOMODATION LIST