SDNA Guidelines

• All Clubs/Teams will be required to provide volunteers for canteen and BBQ duty as per the Duty Roster.
• Children are not permitted in canteen or BBQ area; 15 YEARS AND OVER only.

• We recognise that there may be occasions when it is impossible to field a team with sufficient players to take the court, however all attempts must be made to field a team.  A team of 5 may take the court.  In such cases a walkover is awarded to the other team – they are awarded 4 points and the score of 10 goals to 0 as per SDNA By-laws.
• A team may take the court with 4 original team members and up to 3 players playing up from a lower age section or grade.  The details of the players playing up MUST be recorded on the rear of the scoresheet.
• IF NOTICE IS GIVEN BY 9.00 pm ON THE PRECEDING TUESDAY a score of 10 goals to 0 will be declared and no fine imposed.
• IF TIMELY NOTICE IS NOT GIVEN a score of 10 Goals to 0 will be declared AND a $45.00 fine imposed.
• Teams fined for forfeit must pay fines prior to taking the court in the next match.  If not paid, the match will be forfeited and a further fine imposed.
• Teams who choose to accommodate each other with a “mutually agreed forfeit” are advised that this practice is NOT sanctioned by SDNA and the teams concerned will be accorded 0 points.
• Teams must notify: Wendy Wroblewski on 0411 146 048 or wmc60@optusnet.com.au

• Netball is an all-weather sport and games will proceed unless the conditions are deemed dangerous to players and umpires by the SDNA Executive.  Rain alone will not constitute game cancellation.
• Unless SDNA have cancelled matches one hour prior to commencement (check website), teams MUST report for matches.
• If play is cancelled by the Association, score sheets are to be filled in and team members present will be checked off by the Umpire assigned to them.  Points can only be awarded to teams where a minimum of five players are present and accounted for.
• If both teams report a proper attendance, 2 points will be awarded to each of them.
• Teams with less than five players present FORFEIT the game and WALKOVER provisions apply.

ON ALL OCCASIONS ONLY SDNA MAY CANCEL MATCHES.

• All matches will be 4 quarters with a break at half time.
• Matches will be timed from a central control.  There is NO INJURY TIME.
• No team may play with less than 5 players. One goal per minute penalty applies for a late start.  At the end of 1st quarter if there are less than 5 players in attendance the match is considered forfeited and forfeit rules apply.
• Any team may collect the scoresheet from the Admin office prior to the game.  The first named team is to provide a scorer and is the recorder.  The second named team is to provide an observer. Both scorers must stand in the centre of court together and sign the scoresheet upon verification of the final score.
• The score is recorded on the Official Scoresheet and must be checked by the Recorder before handing over to the Umpires.
• If the final score is in dispute then the disputing scorer should not sign the scoresheet and bring the dispute to the attention of the Admin office immediately.
• Scoresheets are to be filled in neatly and correctly, with all positions listed for all quarters.  Scoresheets not filled out correctly will incur one warning, then a fine of $20.00 will apply.
• A player can only play in 2 matches in one day (one must be in their own registered team – unless a forfeit or BYE.)
• Parking is available at courts in Thomas Street and behind Scout Hall (access off Thomas Street).  It is illegal to park on the reservations or footpath.
• Dogs are not permitted at the courts on game days.