LEYLAND NETBALL4ALL LEAGUE
RULES AND REGULATIONS
http://indoornetball.co.uk/netball4all
leylandnetball4 all@outlook.com
Chair-person & Fixture Secretary - Lisa Goudy
Umpire Secretary - Barbara Seal / Vicky Kay
Safeguarding Secretary - Vicky Kay
Treasurer - Julie Baron
All contactable via leylandnetball4all@outlook.com marked to the attention of the committee member you require assistance from
1. FEES AND REGISTRATION
1.1 - All leagues have a Registration Fee of £30.00, this covers your last game played in the Leyland Netball4All League if you decide to leave.
1.2 - From week one, £30.00 is to be paid in full to cover the cost of the following weeks game.
1.3 – ALL match fees need to be sent by 4pm on the day of your fixture to the Leyland Netaball4All account.
1.4 - No team may take the court until court fees are paid.
1.5 - All entries must have 2 contacts details and a minimum of 7 players registered through our website.
1.6 - Any team who provides false information regarding the identity of players when registering will be disciplined, any points gained from the played fixture will forfeit the fixture.
- 2. LEAGUE WITHDRAWL
2.1 - As I am sure everyone can appreciate a lot of time and work goes into creating fixtures and updating the website with all information, therefore, if a team withdraws from the league at any point once the league has commenced there will be a £75 administration charge payable.
2.2 - When a team leaves the league, any previous or future fixtures will be input as a 15-0 win to the team still in the league.
- 3. LEAGUE RULES
3.1.1 - Team Managers/Captains/Coaches upon submitting entry accepts all rules and regulations of the Leyland Netball4All League and ensuring that ALL members of their team who at any time represent them in Leyland Netball4All League matches are fully aware of said rules.
3.1.2 - All teams must supply own ball, bibs etc
3.1.3 - All teams must wear suitable footwear. In the event of a clash of colour of kit/bibs the away team [second named team on fixture] must change their bibs and seek confirmation from umpires that they are happy with the colour change.
3.1.4 – Any jewellery that cannot be removed is permitted if it is taped up.
3.1.5 - Nails should not be visible from palm side
3.1.6 - It is the umpires' responsibility to check for any of the above and request removal before commencing the match.
3.1.7 - England Netball recommends that individuals (player, coach, umpire) if pregnant should only participate with approval from their doctor and not participate beyond the 12th week of pregnancy.
LeylandNetball4All League will require this approval sending to leylandnetball4all@outlook.com
3.1.8 – Where there are 2 leagues running the same night (Thursday) The winners of the Lower League will automatically be promoted to the Higher League and the bottom placed team of the Higher League will move down to the Lower League
- 4. PLAYERS AND TEAM SHEETS
4.1.1 - Players MUST be registered to your team before they take to the court.
4.1.2 - If you are wanting to add players to your team sheets this must be done before the fixture takes place.
4.1.3 - With regards to players moving teams, players can move teams within season if they so wish – however, this will be limited to no more than 1 move per season (so if a player registers to a team at the beginning of the season the player can move once and then will remain with that team for the remainder of the season) Players cannot move teams when there are only 2 remaining fixtures to be played in that season
4.1.4 - Player's may REGISTER to play in the Leyland Netball4All League from the age of 14 if the players parent accepts this is an adult league.
4.1.5 - Team sheets are to be completed online with the login and password provided at the beginning of each season.
4.1.6 - All teams are to complete team sheets before 4pm along with fees or there will be a 3-point deduction from the team.
4.1.7 - Team sheet must be correct before taking the court, or the team will be deducted 3 points
4.1.8 - You are allowed 3 borrowed players. No exceptions will be made for any teams. If a team plays with more than the allowed number of 3 borrowed players, there will be a deduction of 5 points – Borrowed Players can play either WD, C or WA
4.1.9 - There is no restriction on the number of times a borrowed player plays within the night, however, fit and able registered players must always been on court and take precedence over a borrowed player
4.1.10 - If a team forfeits the game, but the fixture is still played, the forfeiting team willlose the fixture by 30 v 0.
4.1.11 - If a player from the HIGHER division fills in on the LOWER division, this player MUST only play WD, C, or WA. Under NO circumstances, is this player allowed to play a circle position. LOWER can play UP in ANY position.
- 5. MATCHES
5.1.1 - Matches will have 2 umpires per court and a scorer.
5.1.2 - Scorer and Umpire fees are included in the court fees.
5.1.3 - Final score will be updated by COP on the day of the fixture.
5.1.4 - Rules are England Netball regulated.
5.1.5 - Matches are 2 x 18 mins.
5.1.6 - Games will start on the whistle of the Umpires timer so speed in getting on court is essential at the changeover. First matches on are advised to arrive early and be on court ready for start to avoid any delays.
5.1.7 - Once the first whistle has been blown, if the team is late taking to the court, for every minute late 1 goal will be awarded to the opposition.
5.1.8 - Teams can take the court with 5 players.
5.1.9 - Teams can, if short use players from another team but only in a WD,C or WA position however their opposition and umpire must be informed before the game commences.
5.1.10 - Point System - Win = 5 points / Draw = 3 points / Loss by1 goal = 2 points Score over half = 1 point / Loss = 0 points
5.1.11 - Player of the match, to be submitted via WhatsApp in the league group after each fixture.
- 6. PLAYERS CONDUCT
6.1.1 - If a players conduct on court is deemed unacceptable, the following will apply.
1 - Written Warning
2 - If said players' conduct does not improve on the next game, they play then the player will receive a 3-match ban
3 - If said players' conduct doesn't improve on the next game after the 3-match ban, the player will receive a league ban
6.1.2 - Umpire decisions are final, and comments and disrespect to the umpires is not acceptable and will not be tolerated. The Umpires are NOT there to take abuse from anyone. They have come out to umpire for what they see, not what you see. It is a hard job on its own without players seeing the odd thing on court. We all love netball, and it is everyone’s passion within our league. All our umpires are qualified and without the umpires we would not be able to keep the league running. So please show all our official’s the respect they deserve. Same rules apply as above in 6.1.1 if a complaint is received.
- 7. INJURIES
7.1.1 - Netball is a physical game. Umpires will do all they can to cut out dangerous play, but accidents do happen. Neither the LeylandNetball4All League, members of the organization nor umpires can be held responsible for any accidents or injuries in any match. Teams are required to take out their own personal insurance however any injury should be reported and entered in the injury book.
7.1.2 - In the event of any players being injured the game MUST continue unless the team has LESS than 5 players on court - only then will time be called. If the said injury is an injury to the head, the umpires have a duty of care to stop the game and hold time as in all sports head injuries can be serious and it is imperative this is dealt with correctly.
7.1.3 – If a game needs to be abandoned and over half of the game has been played the score stands at time of stoppage and will not be replayed. If it is less than half the match will be replayed at end of season unless teams agree otherwise. The team with injury will have to recompense the opposition for the percentage of play left un-played.
8. CANCELLATION OF MATCHES
8.1.1 – If a team cancels any fixture the fees for the game are still to be required to be paid in full, for both you and the opposition.
- 9. UMPIRES
9.1.1 - Any disputes arising from these decisions must be put inwriting to the league secretary via leylandnetball4all@outlook.com
9.1.2 - LeylandNetball4Allleague have a policy of NO Verbal Abuse directed at either any player or umpire or any volunteers. Please always respect our umpires. Remember they have to make decisions in a millisecond, and they cannot physically see everything that is going on.
9.1.3 - LeylandNetball4All league have a policy of NO physical violence directed at either any player or umpire or any volunteers.
9.1.4 - LeylandNetball4All league have a policy of NO bad sportsmanship.
9.1.5 – We are endeavouring to bring back respect for players/umpires and volunteers.
9.1.6 – If a complaint is made by anyone the League administration reserve the right to discipline or suspend accordingly.
9.1.7 - The League committee have the right to amend Rules and Regulations if required for the safety / benefit of the League.
9.1.8 - Any disputes arising from these decisions must be put in writing within 7 days via email to leylandnetball4all@outlook.com
- 10. FIXTURES
10.1.1 - Fixtures are available to view from the Leyland Netball4allwebsitehttp://indoornetball.co.uk/netball4all and will be followed without exception, unless formally changed by the Leyland Netball4all Committee.
- 11. GENERAL
11.1.1 - Complaints or problems should be directed to the LeylandNetball4All League Secretary in writing (e-mail: leylandnetball4all@outlook.com) within 7 days of the issue arising. Please make sure this is emailed and not text, WhatsApp, or Facebook
11.1.2 - Any violent, abusive, derogatory or socially inappropriate behaviour towards any Player, Official or Umpire will not be tolerated and will be investigated thoroughly, and a decision made with regards to the incident by the committee.
11.1.3 - Participating in any match or Tournament, in any capacity, whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol is strictly prohibited and will result in the Player, Official umpire being required to cease the activity immediately. The offending individual will be suspended from the LeylandNetball4All League until the Leyland Netball4All League Committee have discussed the incident and reach a decision on the appropriate action.
11.1.4 - The Leyland Netball4All League recognises that children are often brought with their parents to the netball courts - this is only permissible if children are appropriately supervised whilst the parent is playing, or the child can understand Health & Safety rules, such as standing back from the edge of the court, not running onto court etc
11.1.5 - Social media Policy - Total ban on informal videorecording or photography of any kind during matches and around all court areas. Any recordings or photographs may only be taken with prior written consent from the Leyland Netball4All League Committee. Please email your request to: leylandnetball4all@outlook.com
11.1.6 - Safeguarding- As everyone is aware we may have junior (Under 18) members playing within the league and every player has a duty of care to ensure we do not breech any potential issues in relation to safeguarding, for junior players, children observing matches & vulnerable adults.