1. Venue
Games are played indoors at the ASB Sports Centre in
Kilbirnie, 72 Kemp Street, Kilbirnie,

2. Playing Times & Game Length
Game times are: 3pm or 4pm
All games are 40 minutes in duration (4 x 10 min. quarters) and will be played under the International Netball Rules. There will be a 1.5 minute break at the quarter time and 2 minutes for half time with 4 minutes between games.

3. Team Registration
Registration: Your registration will not be valid till the fees are paid.
• ASB Sports Centre - 8-week - Cost $500

There will be a total of 8 teams allowed to enter Round 1 of the NWC Winter Mixed Netball Competition, 27th of April – 22nd of June with NO GAMES on the 1st of June. The selection for this will be based on the first 8 teams who return the expression of interest form. A wait list will be set up if more are interested. If there are another 8 teams keen to join the competition, then dependant on court space, another grade will be entered.

Included in the registration fee is the $50.00 admin fee. If you withdraw your team from the competition you will still be required to pay the $50 admin fee.
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.

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 buy them from Netball Wellington Centre for $60 (Incl GST).

5. 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. There must be a minimum of 2 male players on the court at all times.

6. Age Criteria
The Winter Mixed Competition is open to all College players and above. Just be aware that you will be playing in an open grade.

7. 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 and pay a $10 registration fee.
A team may take the court with a minimum of five (5) players.

8. 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.

Players playing in the NWC Winter Competition will also be allowed to play in the NWC Winter Mixed Competition.

9. Player Eligibility for “Finals Series”
Players must have played a minimum of 2 games for an 8-week competition, to be eligible to participate in the “Finals Series” of the Winter Mixed competition they are playing in.

10. 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.

11. First Aid
NWC 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.
Each team is encouraged to bring their own First Aid kit also.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. Specific Game Time Requests
It is expected that all teams will be able to play in any of the 2 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
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.

15. Points & Playoffs
Teams are awarded 4 points for a win, 2 points for a draw, 1 point for a loss by 3 goals or less and zero points for a loss.

Playoffs: Procedure for a tied Playoff Game
In the event that the score is level at full time in a Playoff/Final game the following procedure will be implemented to find an outright winner to the game
If this procedure is not followed and extra time is not taken, the highest ranked team on the points table will be declared the winner.

In the event that the score is level at full time in a Playoff/Final game the following process will apply;
• In the event extra time is required (i.e. it is a draw at fulltime), it is up to the scorer/teams to notify the umpires immediately.
• The umpire will hold play in the position where the ball is held.
• Play will then continue, on the umpire’s whistle, from this position until one team has a two goal margin (not two goals scored).

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. Umpires
Each team will be responsible for providing their own Umpire each week. If a team fails to do so their game will be treated as a default and the $50.00 default fee will apply.

If you require help finding an umpire then you can contact NWC by the Thursday 12pm before your game and they can give you a list of available umpires. Any payment for umpires will be your responsibility. NWC will not be responsible for organising/finding any teams umpire.

19. Scorers
To allow the umpires to concentrate on officiating the games it is preferred that each team provide a member to score during the game. Umpires will check the scorecard after each quarter.
Unless the teams otherwise agree, the role of scorer should be rotated between the teams either at each quarter time or swapped from one team to the other at half time.
Nonetheless, a representative of each team should stand with the scorecard in the middle side-line at all times to prevent disputes regarding the score.
Unless there is evidence to the contrary satisfactory to Netball Wellington Centre, the official score will be the score on the scorecard.

20. Substitutions – No Rolling Subs
During a stoppage: (a) For injury/illness of a player or blood: (b) In an emergency or other circumstances, implement the following procedure:
(a) The umpires hold time for blood when noticed or for injury/illness when requested by an on-court player (in extreme circumstances the umpires may hold time without a request being made).
(b) The player concerned must leave the court immediately and any substitutions made within 30 seconds. The timekeepers advise the umpires when 10 seconds remain. The team can either make a substitution or leave the position vacant.
(c) Once the game has been restarted the injured player may return to the court after…
• A goal has been scored
• During an interval
• At a stoppage for a subsequent injury

21. Late Starts
Any team that fails to take the court within 5 minutes from the start of the round will forfeit five goals. 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. The default rule will then apply and a $50 fine will be issued.

22. Formal Complaints
Any Formal Complaints must be received in writing by the Netball Wellington Centre Games Coordinator by 12pm on Monday following your game. Verbal complaints will not be followed up on.

23. 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 by 12pm the day before your game. Please advise us as soon as possible on games@netballwellington.co.nz or phone (04) 387 6016.
Defaults that fall outside this notice period will incur a fine of $50 per game, except for exceptional circumstances.
Default fees must be paid prior to taking the court the following week.
No refunds will be granted for games that are defaulted.
Any team defaulting twice within a competition may risk being withdrawn from the competition permanently.
It is the responsibility of each team to know your game time, if you turn up for the wrong game time this will be treated as a default and the default fee will apply.

Given sufficient advance warning the Netball Wellington Centre may attempt to assist to arrange an alternative game for your opposition where possible.

 

24. 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 Netball Competitions and Leagues should be directed to the Games Coordinator.
Email games@netballwellington.co.nz or phone (04) 387-6016.
DISCIPLINARY
Netball Wellington Centre General Code of Conduct & Ethics
As a member of Netball Wellington Centre (NWC) you must meet the following requirements in regard to your conduct during any activity held by NWC .
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others.
• Be fair, considerate and honest in all dealing with others.
• Be professional in, and accept responsibility for your actions.
• Make a commitment to providing quality service.
• Demonstrate a high degree of individual responsibility especially when dealing with persons U18 years of age, as your words and actions are an example.
• Be aware of, and maintain an uncompromising adhesion to NNZ standards, rules, regulations and policies.
• Operate within the rules of netball including national and international guidelines which govern Wellington Netball Centre.
• Understand your responsibility if you breach, or are aware of any breaches of this Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Do not use your involvement with NNZ, a Zone or Netball Centre to promote your own beliefs, behaviours or practices where these are inconsistent with those of NNZ, a Zone or Netball Centre.
• Wherever possible, avoid unaccompanied and unobserved activities with persons under 18 years of age.
• Refrain from any form of abuse towards others.
• Refrain from any form of harassment towards, or discrimination of, others.
• Provide a safe environment for the conduct of any netball or netball related activity.
• Show concern and caution towards others who may be sick or injured.
• Be a positive role model.