Mixed netball

Competition Entry

• All mixed netball team registrations need to be submitted online with all player details.
• Late teams cannot be guaranteed immediate entry into the competition, their grade will be dependent on availability.

Byes

• All bye requests must be emailed to bsc.competitions@ymca.org.au prior to the season starting. Please understand that such requests are not guaranteed and that any requests made after the full fixture is completed cannot be processed.
• Please note: we will not be taking time preference requests. We aim to build a fixture that is fair for all teams. Time slots are based on divisions.

Game start time

• Time of Play will begin at the start of each detailed timeslot.
• Teams are expected to be ready to play 5 minutes prior to game start time to allow for all umpire checks and pre-game management procedures.
• Teams late to their timeslot will incur a single point penalty per minute they delay the start of play, from when the opposing team is ready on court.
• Further information can be found within our competition terms and conditions. 

Withdrawal and forfeits

• If teams need to forfeit/withdraw, please notify the centre as soon as possible. Fees will apply as per below:
  • Notified forfeit (with at least 24 hours): $123.60
  • Un-notified forfeit (less than 24 hours prior): $164.80
  • Withdrawal from competition: $156.20
• Forfeit fees must be paid in full before the team’s next scheduled game.

Finals

• Finals will be scheduled for those teams who finish in the top 4 places. The schedule for finals will be 1 vs 4 and 2 vs 3 with the winners progressing through to a grand final.
• All players must play a total of five (5) games to qualify for all finals games.
• Please note: Byes do not count towards finals eligibility. Boroondara Sports Complex will not make any allowances towards this rule. Any team that plays a player that has not qualified for finals will result in a forfeit. To ensure player eligibility is confirmed – the team sheets must be filled in thoroughly each game with each player’s positions marked on the team sheet.

Teams must all be wearing matching uniform of the same colours.

Teams are able to have different types clothing items matching the team to allow for player comfort and promote inclusion. A 95% rule is applied to allow for small logos on the garments that may differ between players.

Faded garments that no longer match the team colours are not accepted as uniform.

It is the responsibility of all teams to ensure they have correct uniforms. Teams have a 3-week window from the beginning of each season to have matching uniforms. Penalties will apply to teams who do not abide by these rules.

Penalties are as follows: 2 points per incorrect garment after Grading Rounds.

Further information can be found within our competition terms and conditions.

Safety:

• All clothing worn on court must be considered appropriate sporting attire and footwear (spiked soles, hiking boots, inappropriate sneakers are not considered appropriate for Netball due to the risk of injury or damage to courts) 
• No clothing with pockets, zippers, buttons, loose hoods, loops, or buckles are permitted (even if taped). 
• Sweat bands and sports gloves (to cover long nails) are permitted. This is on a case-by-case basis at the umpires discretion.
• No body piercings including earrings may be worn. Irremovable piercings or a wedding band must be covered with sports tape.
• Nails must short and smooth, not be longer than the length of the finger tips. 
• Nails that are taped must be done with sports tape. Further information can be found within our competition terms and conditions. 
• Tape or nail scissors will not be supplied by BSC and is the responsibility of the team. 
• Hair must be suitably tied back and free from any adornment.
• Other player rules apply. Please refer to the Rules of Netball Rule 3.12

Umpires reserve the right to refuse players if they deem any of the above to be a risk to the player or other players. Further information can be found within our competition terms and conditions. 

Boroondara Sports Complex heavily encourages sportsman like behaviour. Never argue with an official. If you disagree, have your captain approach the umpire or the courts supervisor after the completion of the game. The Code of Conduct must be adhered to at all times by players and spectators. Please take the time to also read our Expectations of behaviour document.