OPERATIONS 2014

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OPERATIONS 2014

OPERATIONS
MANUAL
2014
DOWNEY PARK NETBALL ASSOCIATION INC
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TO ALL CLUB SECRETARIES ............................................................................................. 3
ABOUT DOWNEY PARK ............................................................................................................ 4
DPNA CALENDAR 2014 ...................................................................................................... 4
DPNA MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 2014 .......................................................................... 5
CLUB CONTACTS 2014....................................................................................................... 6
DOWNEY PARK WEB SITE ................................................................................................. 6
DOWNEY PARK AWARDS .................................................................................................. 7
DOWNEY PARK CARNIVAL ................................................................................................ 9
REGISTRATION INFORMATION .............................................................................................. 11
HOW TO REGISTER YOUR TEAMS ................................................................................. 12
TEAM REGISTRATION FORM........................................................................................... 16
2013 FINAL TEAM PLACINGS ........................................................................................... 17
LATE REGISTRATION FORM 2014................................................................................... 18
REGISTRATION CHECKLIST 2014 ................................................................................... 20
AFFILIATION FORM – 2014 ............................................................................................... 21
FEES & FINES - 2014 ........................................................................................................ 22
PAYMENT SUMMARY FORM - 2014................................................................................. 23
DISCLAIMER FORM - 2014 ............................................................................................... 24
TEAM REGISTRATION CHANGES - 2014 ...................................................................... 25
FINAL TEAM CHANGES - 2014 ......................................................................................... 26
CLUB INFORMATION ............................................................................................................... 27
GUIDE TO CLUB EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ROLES ....................................................... 27
CLUB/COMMITTEE UPDATE ............................................................................................ 29
APPLICATION FOR HIRE OF COURTS/OFFICE SPACE – 2014 ..................................... 31
COURT HIRE FEES – 2014 ............................................................................................... 32
CONDITIONS OF HIRE - CLUBS ....................................................................................... 33
CANTEEN INFORMATION................................................................................................. 35
INSURANCE INFORMATION ............................................................................................. 36
TEAM MANAGERS INFORMATION .................................................................................. 37
COACHING INFORMATION ..................................................................................................... 43
COACHING ACCREDITATION .......................................................................................... 44
SUMMARY TABLE OF ‘SKILLS TO TEACH’ ..................................................................... 46
UMPIRES INFORMATION ........................................................................................................ 49
UMPIRE QUALIFICATIONS ............................................................................................... 49
RULES ................................................................................................................................ 51
NON-COMPETITIVE OFFICIALS CLINIC .......................................................................... 54
NON-COMPETITIVE (8-10 YEAR OLDS) RULE VARIATIONS ......................................... 57
SPECTATOR BEHAVIOUR AND UMPIRE ABUSE ........................................................... 60
CALENDAR OF UMPIRE COURSES ................................................................................. 62
POLICIES .................................................................................................................................. 63
APPEALS POLICY ............................................................................................................. 64
DISCIPLINE POLICY .......................................................................................................... 67
CHILD PROTECTION RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY....................................................... 71
COMPLAINTS HANDLING POLICY ................................................................................... 74
CODES OF BEHAVIOUR ................................................................................................... 76
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10 December, 2013
TO ALL CLUB SECRETARIES
This is the Operations Manual for 2014... The contents will provide you with an overview of the
organisation of Downey Park Netball Association and with information that will assist your Club
to participate in Downey Park fixtures. It has been put together as one pdf document but there
are links to other resources throughout. The various forms will be forwarded to you as word
documents.
The Manual is to be forwarded to the following members of your executive and their attention
drawn to the sections as marked. The sections can be easily accessed by clicking on the
section in the contents page.
 Registration Information – Registrar.
 Coaching Information– Coaching Convenor
 Umpiring Information – Umpires Convenor
The rules of DPNA are as set out in the DPNA Constitution and Bylaws 2009, a copy of which
we will be happy to forward to you if you are unable to locate your Club’s copy. It can also be
found on the DPNA website. Appeals and Discipline Policies, referred to in the Constitution,
have been included in this Manual along with the Codes of Behaviour for Parents/Spectators,
Players, Coaches, Umpires and Officials.
Clubs are asked to ensure that their members receive a copy of the relevant Codes of
Behaviour with their sign on information and that parents/carers are asked to sign that they
have read and agree to abide by the ‘Parents and Spectators Code of Behaviour’.
Please bring to the attention of your Committee to the Child Protection Risk Management
section of the Operations Manual and ensure that your volunteer coordinator is aware of the
requirements for members, unless exempt, to hold a blue card.
In addition to the policy documents in the Manual, information about other relevant policies and
where you can locate these on the internet is included.
Clubs recently received information from Netball Queensland about developments in the 8 to 10
years age group, which has been included in the NetSetGo program. As DPNA has always
followed the guide lines for competitions in this age group there will be very little change to our
program for 8 to 10 years players. There are some amended rules which we promoted in 2013
and which are included in this Manual. As a NetSetGo centre we will have access to coaching
resources for your coaches for this age group. We are planning for a coach development
program to assist all Clubs to make maximum use of the resources but will have further
information on this in the New Year.
You are reminded that you can also access the forms and information from the Operations
Manual on our website, www.downeypark.netball.asn.au and from February 2014
http://www.downeypark.qld.netball.com.au. We trust that the information in this Manual will
assist your Club to operate efficiently. If you have any queries at all, or have any feedback
about the Manual, please do not hesitate to contact the DPNA Office on 3857 1052.
Yours Sincerely,
Diana Moore
President
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ABOUT DOWNEY PARK
DPNA CALENDAR 2014
Representative Team Selections
Sun February 2
Fri February 7
Sun February 9
Mt Franklins Selections
12 and 13 years teams.
DPNA courts 8.00 am - 11.00 am
6.00 pm – 13 years
7.30 pm – 15 years
9 am - 11.00 am – 12 years
10.30 am – 1.00 pm – 14 years
12.30 pm – 3.00 pm – 16/18 years
2.00 pm – 5.00 pm – all Mt Franklin teams
Clubs – Teams Registrations close
Executive Paper Grading
Club Grading Day – Paper Grading
Clubs – Late Registrations due
Note: no further late registrations accepted
Wed Mar 5
(To be submitted to DPNA office by 10.00am)
Sat March 8
Wed March 12
(To be submitted to DPNA office by 11.00am)
Wed 26 March
st
until after 1 fixture day.
Umpire convenors meeting
Umpire convenors meeting
Non-Competitive Officials Clinic
Non-Competitive Officials Clinic
Introduction to Umpiring
Introduction to Umpiring
Level 1 Umpires Course
Sat March 1
Sat May 31
Sat March 1
Sat March 29
Sat March 8
Sat March 22
Sat March 15
8.30am – 9.30am
8.15am – 9.00am
9.45am – 10.45am
8.15am – 9.15am (First day of fixtures)
8.45am – 10.45am
8.45am – 10.45am
8.30am – 1.00 pm
DPNA Rep Carnival
State Age Championships
Challenge Carnival
DPNA Club Carnival
Sun 30 March
June 7, 8, 9
July 11,12,13
Sun June 22
8.30am Nominations close 12 March
Saturday to Monday Townsville City NA
Friday to Sunday Western Districts NA
Nominations close 13 June
FIXTURE DAYS
SEMI FINALS
PRELIMINARY FINALS
GRAND FINALS
March
April
May
June
July
August
August
August
August
29
5, 26
3, 10, 17, 24, 31
14, 21, 28
19, 26
2
9
16
23
WET DAYS (For emergency only)
(For emergency only)
For wet finals
Wet days for 10 years and nippers
Pink Day for Cancer Fundraising
May
August
August
August
May
25
10
30
9, 16
10
Net Set Go Proposed
(Wet day make-up TBC June 14)
April
May
26 (8.00am – 9.00am)
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 (8.00am – 9.00am)
MANAGEMENT MEETINGS (Tuesdays 7pm)
February 4
August 5
April 22
October 14
May 6
November 18
June 17
COUNCIL MEETINGS (Wednesdays 7.30pm)
February 12
March 12 (Special Grading Mtg)
May 14
August 6
Annual General Meeting – 5th November 2014
Association Meetings: These meetings are held on Wednesdays as per the Calendar, at 7.30pm at the Queensland Women’s
Hockey Building, Green Terrace, Windsor, unless otherwise advised. Each Club has two delegates on the Council. Should no
delegate from a Club be in attendance then the relevant fine shall be applicable to the Club and is to be paid by 11.00am on the
next fixture day. Any Club not having paid this fine will render ALL their TEAMS ineligible to compete until such a fine is paid.
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DPNA MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 2014
POSITION
PRESIDENT
NAME /
ADDRESS
Diana Moore
EMAIL
0408 747 803
[email protected]
SNR VICEPRESIDENT
Liz White
0420 420 411
[email protected]
JNR VICEPRESIDENT
Chris Rutherford
0414 924 551
[email protected]
SECRETARY
Jenny Walsh
0414 502 625
[email protected]
TREASURER
Danielle Panteli
0414 738 920
[email protected]
REP TEAM COORDINATOR
John Vasilakis
0448 111 330
[email protected]
SNR REGISTRAR
Kaye Thomas
0422 077 789
[email protected]
JNR REGISTRAR
Tony Rogan
0413 274 053
[email protected]
NETTA REGISTRAR Caryn Davis
0407 146 510
[email protected]
UMPIRES
CONVENOR
Violet Ellingham
0406 301 554
[email protected]
GROUNDS
CONVENOR
Paul Petersen
0403 719 288
[email protected]
COACHING
CONVENOR
Megan Binnie
0417 270 893
[email protected]
PROMOTIONS
OFFICER
Peter Sommer
0400 711 380
[email protected]
PROPERTY
OFFICER
Sharon Beahan
0409 053 402
[email protected]
FIXTURES
CONVENOR
Brett Mortimer
0409 543 407
[email protected]
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CLUB CONTACTS 2014
Please see the DPNA website for Club contact details for 2014.
DOWNEY PARK WEB SITE
The current Downey Park website is http://www.downeypark.netball.asn.au. This will be phased
out by February 2014 as Netball Australia moves to the MyNetball system.
We are currently in the process of developing a new website in the MyNetball system. The
address will be http://www.downeypark.qld.netball.com.au/.
Please encourage your members to visit the Downey Park Site regularly. We keep it up dated
so it is a useful source of information for all Downey Park members.
If there is a wet day, the web site will provide you with the information about whether or not
games are to be played. After 8.00 am, log on to the Downey Park web site:
www.downeypark.qld.netball.com.au and the information will be available there.
An update will also be issued on facebook. www.facebook.com/DowneyParkNetballAssociation.
Please encourage your members to like us on facebook so that it can be an effective tool for us.
All competitive division results during the season can be accessed from the home page. More
information will be available as the website is developed.
All Clubs can set up their own web sites through the MyNetball system. A number of Clubs have
availed themselves of this opportunity.
If you have not activated your site and wish to do so, or if you need to appoint a new person to
update your site, please contact the Downey Park Office. Website managers need to reapply to
Netball Queensland (via DPNA) at the end of every year.
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DOWNEY PARK AWARDS
The following trophies are awarded by DPNA at the end of the season.
Lesley Cook Trophy – awarded to the team that takes out the premiership for Intermediate
Division 1. First awarded in 1982 in memory of Lesley Cook. Lesley Cook was the first
President of Downey Park which position she held from 1974 until 1978. She moved to
Queensland from NSW where she had been involved with the Manly Warringah Association at a
high level. She was a member of the Gap Netball Club in Brisbane. As well as her involvement
with Downey Park, she was an executive member of Queensland Netball, the International
Liaison Officer and a state team Manager. She was a great leader – a forward thinker, always
involved with the players and promoting DPNA at all times. Before her illness she was
considered a candidate for Qld President. All the players at Rep level knew her and thought the
world of her.
Bertha Elder Trophy – awarded to the top junior club on Grand Final Day. Points are awarded
to teams 11 years to 13 years who compete in finals as follows:
 Teams in Division 1 – 4 points for winner; 3 points for runner-up
 Teams in Division 2 – 3 points for winner
 Teams in Division 3 – 2 points for winner
 Teams in Division 4 – 1 point for winner
 Teams in Division 5 – 1 point for winner
The trophy was first awarded in 1982 in memory of Bertha Elder. Bertha Elder, a life member of
Downey Park, was Downey Park’s first patron appointed by the Queensland Netball Association
in 1974 when Downey Park Netball Association was first established. She had been extensively
involved in netball throughout her life and assisted Downey Park in the early years of its
development.
Jack O’Mahony Trophy - awarded on Grand Final day to the team that takes out the
premiership for Cadet Division 1. First awarded in 2001 in memory of Jack O’Mahony, a life
member of Downey Park who loved netball. He followed Downey Park players and teams with
great interest and spent many hours at the courts where he was the groundsman for many
years.
McDonald’s Trophy – awarded on Grand Final day to the team that takes out the premiership
for 13 years Division 1. First awarded in 2013.
Barbara Hawgood Award – awarded annually to a player who: Played representative netball for DPNA during the year.
 Displayed responsibility, self-discipline and respect for the rules of DPNA.
 Considered playing for DPNA an honour and wore her uniform with pride and distinction.
 Achieved personal and team goals by setting high standards and rising to the occasion.
 Possessed such qualities as determination, persistence and perseverance when facing
challenges.
The trophy was first awarded in 2005 in memory of Barbara Hawgood.
Barbara was involved in netball from 1984, the first year her daughter commenced netball. Her
initial involvement was at a club level but she subsequently became a member of the Downey
Park executive as junior registrar and served in that position for a period of eight years. As well
she was a team manager for many teams at club, association, and state level.
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In all her activities she was always prepared to go the extra mile to assist in whatever capacity
was required. The last two and a half years of Barbara’s life were a challenging time for her but
her positive outlook on life and her optimism were there for all to see and she continued her
involvement in Club, Association and State level in spite of her difficulties until six months before
her death.
The Michelle Buck Umpires Trophy:
This trophy was awarded for the first time in 2010 to an umpire who: Represents DPNA as an umpire at State League, State Age Championships and/or
carnivals.
 Gave his/her time willingly to assist other umpires to develop their umpiring skills.
 Considered working for the betterment of umpiring within DPNA as a necessary part of
being an umpire.
 Umpired regularly at weekly DPNA fixtures.
 Possessed such qualities as determination, persistence and perseverance to reach the
highest personal umpiring level.
 Displays responsibility, self-discipline and respect for the rules of DPNA.
This trophy is awarded in memory of Michelle Buck. Michelle was involved in DPNA from its
beginning in 1974 and served on the DPNA committee for almost 20 years – Vice President
from 1975 to 1988 except for 1979 when she took on the President’s role and Umpires
Convenor for 4 years from 1990 to 1993. Umpiring was her passion. She was awarded an AA
badge and then spent her time coaching umpires for their AA badge. She played a major role in
DPNA’s development before taking up the position of president with Netball Queensland where
she had a significant impact on the development of netball in Queensland. We remember
Michelle for her innovation, administrative and umpiring skills and her contribution to netball at
Association and State level over many years.
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DOWNEY PARK CARNIVAL
Located at Downey Park Netball Courts
cnr Northey Street & Green Tce, Windsor
www.downeypark.qld.netball.com.au
SUNDAY, 22nd JUNE, 2014
Games commence at 8.30am
(REP. TEAMS WELCOME ON NON-COMPETITIVE BASIS - NO TROPHIES
AWARDED TO REP. TEAMS)
NOMINATION FEE: $80.00 (GST inc) per team. Nominations close Friday, 13th June, 2014
at 2.00 pm. Please note that our Carnival fills quickly. Teams will be accepted into the
divisions on a first come basis.
Payment can be made by:
a) Cheque - made payable to Downey Park Netball Association Inc and to be
forwarded with team nominations.
b) Direct Deposit to the DPNA Account – BSB: 064001 Account No. 00916895 (Quote
club and team number/name as reference)
Please attach your payment confirmation to the nomination form.
Senior – A, B, C Grades
16-19 Years (Born 1995-98)
Junior – 14-15 Years (born 1999-2000 or later)
13 Years (born 2001 or later)
10 Years (born 2004 or later) - non-competitive (modified rules)
9 & 8 Years (born 2005 or 2006) – non-competitive (modified rules)
UMPIRES – Each team must provide one competent umpire properly attired. The umpire
will be required to umpire the team’s own games and cannot be the team coach.
Note that DPNA does not supply umpires.
UNIFORMS – Players must wear registered Club uniforms.
DISPUTES – Any dispute will be dealt with by the D.P.N.A. Executive Committee and its
decision will be final.
GRADING –D.P.N.A. reserves the right to regrade teams in any grade if insufficient teams
nominate.
AWARDS – Trophies will be awarded to winners and runners-up in each division (9 trophies per
team). Non-competitive game players will each receive an award.
REFRESHMENTS – A full canteen service will be available throughout the day including hot
food, drinks etc.
DRAW – The carnival draw will be available on the DPNA website
(www.downeypark.qld.netball.com.au ) just prior to the carnival.
For further information, phone D.P.N.A. Office on 3857 1052 or email:
[email protected]
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This form will be emailed to clubs and can also be found on the website.
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
To Club Registrars
The following pages contain the information and the forms that you require for registration in
2014. Please read the information carefully.
Thank you to all Clubs last year for correctly providing their player information on a spreadsheet.
We had far fewer clerical errors than in previous years.
This year each Club will again be asked to provide their members’ details in the excel file we will
be sending you shortly. This spreadsheet is in the correct format and lists your players and
officials for 2013. Save this document for your records. Rename it as your spreadsheet for
2014 and update the information. Select the known members and update their information as
necessary. Please highlight any name or date of birth that is found to be different from previous
year’s databases. Add full details on new players, managers and officials. Remember to use
the spelling as on the player's birth certificate. Each player’s team number must be
included. If a player has returned to your club after an absence, please include their Netball
Qld number if known (refer to previous data spreadsheets.) It is extremely helpful!
Clubs are reminded that you must register all non-playing members which include coaches,
umpires, team managers and committee members. In this way you ensure they are covered by
insurance and that your Club’s liability is covered. Officials will not have a team number unless
registered as a player. Do not include a player twice if they are also an official Their registration
as a player also covers them as an official.
QCNA will again be registering all their rep. players for the 2014 season before they register
with Downey Park and will be giving them a receipt to confirm this. These members have
already paid the Netball Queensland component of the DPNA fee and are not required to pay it
again. Please check with your members if they have paid this fee. If so, mark Y on the
spreadsheet – 2nd season column. You will be invoiced only $57.00 for these players. Note this
does not apply to other players who may have registered with QCNA for their summer season.
Take the time to read the Information Sheet before you fill in the relevant forms. It should
answer all of your questions with regard to registration but, if not, please feel free to contact the
DPNA office.
Diana Moore
President
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HOW TO REGISTER YOUR TEAMS
Team Registration Forms:
You have one form and the Registration Spreadsheet to submit to us. Please read carefully.
Part A –Registration Spreadsheet.
This spread sheet registers all your teams with Downey Park Netball Association. It is
used for grading purposes as well as insurance details for Netball Queensland.
All Associations are responsible for the collection and data entry of their member details into the
Netball Queensland database (MyNetball). This data is to be provided by each club in an Excel
spreadsheet. DPNA will supply you with a spreadsheet in the correct format listing your players
and officials for 2013. Save this document for your records.
Save the 2013 list as "Insert Club name" registrations 2014. Each club should update the data
to show re-registrations. Non returning members should be deleted. Check previous year’s
spreadsheets for older returning players. Add new registrations. (It is crucial that data is
accurate as per your sighting of their birth certificate). Provide each player’s team number for
2014, their 2013 (or other) playing history and whether they have previously played in a Netball
Australia competition.
Your non-playing officials (Coach, Manager, Umpire, Club Official etc.) must be included on the
spreadsheet. Please include all mandatory details on this spreadsheet. Officials will not have a
team number unless registered as a player. Do not include them twice.
The spreadsheet registers the players and officials with Netball Queensland (NQ) and provides
sports injury insurance cover (i.e. personal accident insurance for each member). DPNA will
upload this data into the NQ (MyNetball) database. It is essential that the information is
accurate. Please do not use nicknames.
Downey Park recommends that you inform your members on their registration form that their
personal information is used in the above manner. The wording should be along the lines:
Please note that player information from this form is used for our Club records. Details are
also forwarded to Downey Park Netball Association for player and team registration and
Downey Park Netball Association in turn forwards information to Netball Queensland for
player registration and insurance purposes.
Clubs must register at least seven players per team.
1) Team Number:
 Teams are numbered from your highest division to your lowest divisions e.g. Open
Division 1 will be Team 1 and Nippers Purple will be Team 20. If you have more than one
team in the same age group, number your teams in the order of standard (see below).
 10’s and Nippers divisions are colour coded (e.g. You may have 20 Club teams including
a team of brand new Nippers and a Nippers team that played last year – you might
decide to request your brand new Nippers be in Purple and the Nippers that have played
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before in Red. Your Nippers Red will be, for example, Team 19 and your Nippers Purple
Team 20).
10’s
Nippers
Blue
Red
Yellow
Green
Orange
White
Pink
Maroon
Navy
Purple
Aqua
Rose
These lists are a guide line only and cannot be confirmed until after team registrations have
been received.
2) Age Group Eligibility (Date of Birth)
A player’s age on 31 December in the current year shall determine the minimum age group in
which she may be registered. A medical certificate must be submitted if requesting an exception
to this eligibility rule.
Birth Certificate sightings: All Players aged 19 years and under listed on this spreadsheet
must have suitable proof of date of birth (e.g. Birth Certificate, Extract or Passport) sighted
by a Club Official and the disclaimer form must be signed.
This name must be used in all DPNA forms and spreadsheets. Nick names are unacceptable.
It is the Club’s responsibility that names and dates of birth are checked. Providing Clubs keep
adequate records that birth certificates have been sighted, the Birth Certificate does not need to
be sighted more than once.
Non-Competitive Divisions:
All players turning 10 and under on 31 December of the current year are deemed NonCompetitive. They are not permitted to play in any Competitive Competition or to “play up” or “fill
in” for a Competitive team e.g. a player turning 10 in 2014 is not permitted to play in 11’s – she
will play in a 10 years Division team (except as in Bylaw 6.5.2.e).
6.5.2 e) A 10 years player (i.e. one who will be ten by 31 December in the current year)
registered in a non-competitive team may play up in an 11 years team on not more than one
occasion where the 11 years team is the Club’s lowest 11 years division team. The player may
not play up on a second occasion.
Nippers:
Players who shall turn eight or nine years of age in the current year but are not more than nine
years on 31 December.
10 Years:
Players turning 10 and under on 31 December of the current year.
Cadet Division:
Players must be 15 years and under on 31 December of the current year
Intermediate Division:
Players must be 19 years and under on 31 December of the current year.
Open Division:
Players must be at least 13 years of age. (Penalties apply)
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Boys:
(As in Bylaw 6.1.e) Boys up to and including the year they turn 11 years in the year in which
they play may be registered and play in a team provided that:
i) not more than three boys are registered in the one team, and
ii) not more than three boys are permitted to play for a team in any one game.
3) Comments:
 Include requests for fixture times. One time only per team.
 Include coach/player clash requests.
 Include justification for grade request.
 Other considerations e.g. Age exception
4) Grade & Club Played Last Year column:
 This tells us where and in what Division the player played the previous season.
5) Position of Team at the End of Season column:
 This information can be found in the DPNA Annual Report – 2013 Final Team Positions
and is also included in this Operations Manual (page 17).The teams in this document are
listed by Club / Team number/Final position / Division (e.g. Samford 4, 3-INTER 2)
indicates that Samford team 4 came third in Inter 2. Please ensure that this information is
correct as it determines the overall grading of the team you submit for the coming
season.
 If a player was in a Non-Competitive team the previous year, list the team they were in
e.g. Nippers Green, 10’s Blue etc. The position of team at end of fixtures column will be
N/A (not applicable).
 If a player is new to your Club but has played for DPNA previously, please supply Club
Name/Division that they played previously.
 If a player has never played for DPNA or is new, list as N/A (not applicable).
It is helpful to know if these players have previously played in a Netball Australia
competition e.g. From Mildura, Victoria.
Please check your spreadsheet and ensure that:
1) Surnames are spelt correctly.
2) The name you have registered for your player is the same name that is shown on their
Birth Certificate. No shortened or common names please.
3) Check your records for returning players and include their NQ number ensuring that the
name and date of birth match their current details as supplied. If not, please highlight.
4) All players have a team number
5) Any comments have been included particularly requests for fixture time.
6) The Registration Spreadsheet has all mandatory fields completed.
Failure to complete this spreadsheet correctly will result in non-acceptance of
registration.
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Part B – Disclaimer Form. (Page24)
Please fill out and sign ensuring that we have a contact phone number for Saturday 8 March
2014 (DPNA paper grading). Comments regarding individual team grades e.g. strength of team,
requested game time, special considerations, may be placed here but they must also be added
to the Registration Spreadsheet.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Once Registrations have been received by the DPNA Office no team changes will be accepted
until after Club Paper Grading Day. Team changes must then be made only in accordance with
the DPNA By-Laws. Once a player is registered with DPNA (i.e. her name has been included on
the registration spreadsheet or been added later), no refund of her fees will be made by DPNA
unless there are extenuating circumstances.
Clubs will be invoiced from the spreadsheet information.
LATE REGISTRATIONS:
Clubs may only add new players to their registered team after Club Grading Day.
Adding New Players before the first fixture day
New players may be added to a team by either:
a. Completing the Late Registration Template excel spreadsheet similar to the
Registration spreadsheet previously submitted. Only new names can be
submitted. Please do not add further names to any previously submitted sheet.
Remember to include the team number OR
b. Completing the 2014 Late Registration Form (see below) which includes the
details for data input
Email to the office by 11 am Wednesday, 26th March, so that team registration cards can be
prepared for the start of fixtures on Saturday 29th March.
No late registrations will be accepted on the first day of fixtures.
Adding New Players - after the first fixture day
a. Complete the 2014 Late Registration Form which includes the Details for Data
input. This should be emailed to the office by 12pm Friday. If after this time please
hand to the Registrars on Saturday prior to play as well as emailing it to the office
OR
b. Complete the Late Registration Template excel spreadsheet as above. Only new
names can be submitted. Please do not add further names to any previously
submitted sheet. Remember to include the team number.
Email to the office NO LATER THAN 12pm Friday if players are to play on Saturday.
DPNA will email confirmation that the emailed registration is received.
The player must also report to the DPNA Control Desk to sign the Registration Card
before taking the court. The team risks losing competition points for playing an unregistered
player, if a player does not sign the card before taking the court.
Clubs will be invoiced monthly for any late registrations.
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TEAM REGISTRATION FORM
Teams are to be registered using an excel spreadsheet. No hard copies are needed. An
example of the headings is shown below. Downey Park will supply you with a spreadsheet in
the correct format listing your players and officials for 2013. It will be emailed to you shortly.
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2013 FINAL TEAM PLACINGS
TEAM
AHS 1
AHS 2
AHS 3
AHS 4
AHS 5
AHS 6
AHS 7
AHS 8
AHS 9
AHS 10
AHS 11
AHS 12
AHS 13
AHS 14
AHS 15
AHS 16
AHS 17
AHS 18
AHS 19
AHS 20
AHS 21
AHS 22
AHS 23
AHS 24
AHS 25
AHS 26
AHS 27
AHS 28
AHS 29
Arana 1
Arana 2
Arana 3
Arana 4
Arana 5
Arana 6
Arana 7
Arana 8
Arana 9
Arana 10
Arana 11
Arana 12
Arana 13
Arana 14
Aspley 1
Aspley 2
Aspley 3
Aspley 4
Aspley 5
Aspley 6
Aspley 7
Aspley 8
Aspley 9
Aspley 10
Aspley 11
Aspley 12
Aspley 13
Aspley 14
Aspley 15
Aspley 16
POSITION
2 - INTER 1A
6 - INTER 1B
2 - INTER 3
6 - INTER 3
7 - INTER 4
5 - INTER 5
4 - INTER 4
1 - INTER 4
2 - CADET 1
7 - CADET 2
4 - CADET 3
7 - CADET 3
4 - CADET 5
8 - CADET 5
2 - CADET 5
3 - CADET 6
1 - CADET 7
6 - CADET 7
7 - 13 DIV 1
4 - 13 DIV 2
1 - 13 DIV 3
3 - 13 DIV 3
6 - 13 DIV 4
2 - 12 DIV 2
5 - 12 DIV 3
6 - 12 DIV 5
1 - 11 DIV 2
2 - 11 DIV 3
6 - 11 DIV 4
4 - DIV 3
6 - DIV 4
8 - DIV 5
2 - DIV 6
2 - INTER 2
1 - INTER 5
8 - CADET 4
8 - CADET 6
3 - 13 DIV 2
3 - 13 DIV 4
1 - 12 DIV 4
2 - 12 DIV 5
5 - 11 DIV 3
2 - 11 DIV 4
3 -DIV 1
2 - DIV 2
2 - DIV 3
3 - DIV 3
2 - DIV 4
4 - DIV 5
1 - DIV 6
2 - INTER 1B
1 - INTER 2
5 - INTER 3
6 - CADET 1
2 - CADET 3
7 - CADET 4
2 - 13 DIV 2
7 - 12 DIV 4
3 - 11 DIV 2
TEAM
Canons 1
Canons 2
Canons 3
Canons 4
Canons 5
Canons 6
Canons 7
Canons 8
Canons 9
Canons 10
Canons 11
Canons 12
Canons 13
Canons 14
Flugel 1
Flugel 2
Flugel 3
Flugel 4
Flugel 5
Flugel 6
Flugel 7
Flugel 8
Flugel 9
Flugel 10
Phoenix 1
Phoenix 2
Phoenix 3
Phoenix 4
Phoenix 5
Phoenix 6
Phoenix 7
Phoenix 8
Phoenix 9
Phoenix 10
Phoenix 11
Phoenix 12
Phoenix 13
Phoenix 14
Pine Hills 1
Pine Hills 2
Pine Hills 3
Pine Hills 4
Pine Hills 5
Pine Hills 6
Pine Hills 7
Pine Hills 8
Pine Hills 9
Pine Hills 10
Pine Hills 11
Pine Hills 12
Pine Hills 13
Pine Hills 14
Pine Hills 15
Pine Hills 16
Pine Hills 17
Pine Hills 18
Pine Hills 19
St Josephs 1
St Josephs 2
St Josephs 3
St Josephs 4
POSITION
2 -DIV 1
1 - DIV 2
5 - DIV 3
8 - DIV 3
4 - DIV 6
5 - INTER 2
2 - INTER 4
3 - CADET 2
6 - CADET 3
4 - CADET 4
3 - 12 DIV 1
2 - 12 DIV 3
4 - 12 DIV 6
8 - 11 DIV 3
7 - DIV 2
6 - DIV 5
7 - INTER 2
7 - INTER 5
3 - CADET 7
1 - 12 DIV 3
3 - 12 DIV 5
6 - 11 DIV 2
4 - 11 DIV 3
1 - 11 DIV 5
7 - DIV 4
5 - DIV 6
6 - INTER 2
3 - CADET 1
5 - CADET 2
3 - CADET 4
3 - CADET 5
2 - CADET 7
4 - 13 DIV 3
1 - 12 DIV 1
8 - 12 DIV 2
5 - 12 DIV 6
5 - 11 DIV 1
2 - 11 DIV 5
4 - DIV 2
4 - DIV 4
8 - DIV 4
3 - INTER 1B
8 - INTER 2
7 - INTER 3
3 - INTER 4
4 - INTER 5
6 - CADET 2
6 - CADET 4
7 - CADET 5
2 - 13 DIV 1
5 - 13 DIV 2
5 - 13 DIV 4
5 - 12 DIV 1
4 - 12 DIV 3
4 - 11 DIV 1
7 - 11 DIV 3
4 - 11 DIV 4
5 - 12 DIV 2
8 - 12 DIV 4
2 - 11 DIV 2
3 - 11 DIV 5
TEAM
Q of A 1
Q of A 2
Q of A 3
Q of A 4
Q of A 5
Q of A 6
Q of A 7
Raiders 1
Raiders 2
Raiders 3
Raiders 4
Raiders 5
Raiders 6
Raiders 7
Raiders 8
Raiders 9
Raiders 10
Raiders 11
Raiders 12
Raiders 13
Raiders 14
Raiders 15
Raiders 16
Raiders 17
Samford 1
Samford 2
Samford 3
Samford 4
Samford 5
Samford 6
Samford 7
Samford 8
Samford 9
Samford 10
Samford 11
Samford 12
Samford 13
Samford 14
Samford 15
Samford 16
St Margarets 1
St Margarets 2
St Margarets 3
St Margarets 4
St Margarets 5
St Margarets 6
St Margarets 7
St Margarets 8
St Margarets 9
St Margarets 10
St Margarets 11
St Margarets 12
Vipers 1
Vipers 2
Vipers 3
Vipers 4
Vipers 5
Vipers 6
POSITION
1 - DIV 4
7 - DIV 5
2 - INTER 5
1 - CADET 3
7 - 13 DIV 3
2 - 12 DIV 4
3 - 11 DIV 3
4 -DIV 1
5 - DIV 2
1 - DIV 3
5 - DIV 5
5 - INTER 1B
8 - INTER 3
2 - CADET 2
5 - CADET 4
4 - CADET 6
5 - 13 DIV 1
6 - 13 DIV 3
1 - 12 DIV 2
8 - 12 DIV 3
4 - 12 DIV 5
1 - 11 DIV 1
4 - 11 DIV 2
3 - 11 DIV 4
6 - DIV 3
5 - DIV 4
2 - DIV 5
3 - INTER 2
5 - INTER 4
5 - CADET 3
6 - CADET 5
6 - CADET 6
3 - 13 DIV 1
2 - 13 DIV 3
2 - 13 DIV 4
6 - 12 DIV 1
7 - 12 DIV 3
6 - 12 DIV 4
2 - 11 DIV 1
5 - 11 DIV 4
4 - INTER 1B
1 - INTER 3
6 - INTER 4
8 - CADET 3
1 - CADET 5
4 - CADET 7
6 - 12 DIV 2
1 - 12 DIV 5
6 - 12 DIV 6
8 - 11 DIV 2
8 - 11 DIV 4
7 - 11 DIV 5
3 - DIV 4
1 - DIV 5
1 - CADET 4
2 - CADET 6
5 - 13 DIV 3
1 - 11 DIV 4
TEAM
The Gap 1
The Gap 2
The Gap 3
The Gap 4
The Gap 5
The Gap 6
The Gap 7
The Gap 8
The Gap 9
The Gap 10
The Gap 11
The Gap 12
The Gap 13
The Gap 14
The Gap 15
The Gap 16
The Gap 17
The Gap 18
The Gap 19
The Gap 20
The Gap 21
The Gap 22
The Gap 23
The Gap 24
The Gap 25
The Gap 26
The Gap 27
The Gap 28
The Gap 29
The Gap 30
The Gap 31
The Gap 32
The Gap 33
The Gap 34
The Gap 35
The Gap 36
The Gap 37
Valleys 1
Valleys 2
Valleys 3
Valleys 4
Valleys 5
Valleys 6
Valleys 7
Valleys 8
Valleys 9
Valleys 10
Valleys 11
Valleys 12
Valleys 13
Valleys 14
Valleys 15
Valleys 16
Valleys 17
Valleys 18
Valleys 19
Valleys 20
Valleys 21
Valleys 22
Valleys 23
Valleys 24
POSITION
5 -DIV 1
6 - DIV 2
7 - DIV 3
3 - DIV 5
6 - DIV 6
4 - INTER 2
3 - INTER 3
3 - INTER 5
8 - INTER 5
5 - CADET 1
4 - CADET 2
3 - CADET 3
2 - CADET 4
5 - CADET 5
5 - CADET 6
7 - CADET 6
5 - CADET 7
1 - 13 DIV 1
6 - 13 DIV 1
1 - 13 DIV 2
8 - 13 DIV 3
4 - 13 DIV 4
4 - 12 DIV 1
3 - 12 DIV 2
7 - 12 DIV 2
3 - 12 DIV 3
3 - 12 DIV 4
4 - 12 DIV 4
5 - 12 DIV 5
2 - 12 DIV 6
1 - 12 DIV 6
6 - 11 DIV 1
5 - 11 DIV 2
7 - 11 DIV 2
7 - 11 DIV 4
4 - 11 DIV 5
6 - 11 DIV 5
1 -DIV 1
3 - DIV 2
3 - DIV 6
1 - INTER 1A
1 - INTER 1B
4 - INTER 3
8 - INTER 4
6 - INTER 5
1 - CADET 1
4 - CADET 1
1 - CADET 2
1 - CADET 6
4 - 13 DIV 1
6 - 13 DIV 2
1 - 13 DIV 4
2 - 12 DIV 1
4 - 12 DIV 2
6 - 12 DIV 3
5 - 12 DIV 4
3 - 12 DIV 6
3 - 11 DIV 1
1 - 11 DIV 3
6 - 11 DIV 3
5 - 11 DIV 5
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LATE REGISTRATION FORM 2014
The late registration form is available on the website www.downeypark.qld.netball.com.au
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TEAM CHANGES:
Team changes must comply with DPNA By Laws, By Law 6.5.2 states:
a) (i) Of the players registered in a team in accordance with Clause 6.3.2. of the By-Laws, a
club may during the first three weeks of fixtures, select up to three (3) players to play down (i.e.
play in a lower division than that in which the player is registered) or across (i.e. play in another
team in the same division as that in which the team is registered). This rule does not permit age
graded players to play below their correct age group.
Penalty: No points and goals to be awarded for the match to the offending team. Competition
points to be awarded to the opponents.
(ii) After the third week of fixtures, should a club wish to make alterations to the registered
team in accordance with i) above, a final team of at least seven (7) players shall be submitted to
the Executive prior to the commencement of the fourth week of fixtures.
Team changes prior to start of season:
As with late registrations, a Team Registration Changes FORM must be forwarded (preferably
by email) to the DPNA Office no later than Wednesday, 26th March. Please note that any
changes must comply with the By Laws above.
Temporary team changes may be made in line with a) (1) above in the first three weeks of
fixtures. Should the changes be on a continuing basis, a Team Registration Changes Form
(Senior/Junior) must be completed and either emailed to the office prior to 12pm Friday or
handed to the Registrars on Saturday before the team plays.
The player/s involved must also report to the DPNA Control Desk to re-sign the
Registration Card for their new team before taking the court.
PLAYING TIMES IN 2014
Playing times will depend on the number of teams registered in 2014. Expected times are as
follows:Non-competitive teams (nippers and 10 years) 9.40, 10.40 or 12.00 pm (10 minute quarters)
A preferred time may be requested on the Registration Spreadsheet (comments column).
(Please note that while we try to accommodate team requests, we cannot guarantee the team
will receive their request.)
11 years teams at 9.40 am (10 minute quarters)
12 years teams at 10.40 am and possibly some 13 years teams (15 minute quarters)
13 years teams with some Cadets & Inters at 12.00 pm (15 minute quarters)
All other teams at 1.20pm, 2.40pm or 4.00 pm (15 minute quarters)
It is emphasised that this is a guide line only and cannot be confirmed until after team
registrations have been received.
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REGISTRATION CHECKLIST 2014
Tick when
completed
A.
Team Registration Spreadsheet
Including Officials Registration
B.
Disclaimer Form
C.
Payment Summary Form (Clubs will be invoiced)
D.
Completed Affiliation Form
E.
Completed Club/Committee Update. Please send after
Club AGM and when changes occur.
F.
Signed Conditions of Hire – Clubs. Please send when
making your season booking.
A emailed to DPNA Office by 10.00am 5th March, 2014
B, C, D forwarded (post or email) to DPNA Office by
5th March, 2014
E, F forwarded (post or email) to DPNA Office as
necessary.
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AFFILIATION FORM – 2014
We wish to make application for membership of DPNA with full membership rights.
CLUB…………………………………………………………………………………
UNIFORMS: Clubs upon joining DPNA shall register their uniform which shall be of a design
approved by the Management Committee. N.B. Any changes in uniforms must be
approved.
COLOURS:………………………………………………………………………….
If you are a new Club it is essential that you forward a photo of your uniform with the application
CLUB REFUNDS: If possible, refunds are made through deductions in the following invoice.
If your club is due a refund/payment from DPNA, please indicate your preferred method.
Direct Deposit – please give account details
Account name
BSB
Account No.
Cheque
Please notify the DPNA office should these details change.
AFFILIATION CONDITIONS ACCEPTANCE:
1) We accept that the jurisdiction of DPNA shall extend to and be acknowledged by all
Teams/Clubs.
2) If accepted to membership to DPNA we pledge ourselves to uphold and keep in all
sincere good faith and to do everything in our power to further the objectives and aims of
the Association as set forth in the Constitution Rules and By-Laws.
3) We will uphold the DPNA Codes of Behaviour and will ensure that all officials,
participants, parents and spectators are aware of the relevant Codes of Behaviour.
Signed by………………….………………………for and on behalf of
the…………………………………………….Netball Club.
This form to be forwarded by Continuing Clubs with Team Registration Data.
New clubs should forward this form as soon as possible so that membership can be
confirmed and uniform approved.
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FEES & FINES - 2014
ALL FEES ARE GST INCLUSIVE
Affiliation
Bond *
$30.00
$100.00
Associate Members (inc QNA reg’n)
$40.00
Officials – Q.N.A.
$30.00
Coaches – Q.N.A.
$30.00
Umpires – Q.N.A.
$30.00
Players’ Fees 1st Season
$124.00
Players’ Fees 2nd Season
$57.00
Late season Player Fee ( 8th week onwards)
$94.00
Ground Fees / per team
$205.00
Selection Trials Nomination Fee – Combined
PDP & Rep Team OR Rep team alone
$25.00
Selection Trials Nomination Fee - Late
$35.00
Fine – Umpiring
$55.00
Fine – Non-attendance DPNA meeting
$55.00
Late Forfeit
$55.00
Fine – Non-attendance Canteen / per person
per hour
$25.00
Fixture Books / per book
$4.00
Protest Fee - refunded if protest successful
$22.00
Appeals Fee - refunded if appeal successful
$100.00
*The bond is forfeited by a club and must be repaid under the following circumstances:
i. Withdrawal of any team after grading;
ii. Any team forfeiting three games in any one round;
iii. General disregard of its responsibilities as defined in the Rules and By-Laws of DPNA.
DPNA Management
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PAYMENT SUMMARY FORM - 2014
PAYMENT ADVICE SLIP ……………………………………………….…Netball Club
AFFILIATION
@ $30.00 per club
$………..……
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
@ $40.00 each
$………..……
BOND -New Clubs only
@ $100.00 per club
$………..……
REGISTRATION
1st Season 2014…………
@ $124.00 each $………..……
2nd Season 2014*………
@ $57.00 each
$………..……
…..…….Coaches-QNA
@ $30.00 each
$………..……
…..…….Umpires-QNA
@ $30.00 each
$………..……
…….......Officials-QNA
@ $30.00 each
$………..……
GROUND FEES
….…......Teams
@$205.00
per team
$………..……
FIXTURE BOOKS
………....Teams/Books**
@$4.00 per
book
$………..……
- extra books
………….
@$4.00 per
book
$………..……
PLAYERS
OFFICIALS
**Note: Each Club must order and pay for 1 fixture book per team nominated.
(e.g. 14 teams = 14 Fixture books)
TOTAL
$………..……
(FEES GST INCLUSIVE)
* E.g. QCNA Rep Player 2014
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DISCLAIMER FORM - 2014
CLUB
DUE DATE:
5/ 3/ 2014
CLUB CONTACT NAME
CLUB POSITION
PHONE 1 (For
PHONE 2
paper grading
(at other times)
on 8/3/2014)
1.
2.
DISCLAIMER
YES/NO
a) Each team has seven players.
b) All mandatory fields have been completed. Failure to provide full particulars
will result in non-acceptance of registration.
c) Suitable proof of date of birth (e.g. Birth Certificate, Extract, Passport) has
been sighted by a Club Official for all Players under 19 yrs.
I, ___________________________ being _____________ (Club Committee position held)
confirm that these details are correct.
Signature: ___________________________
Date: _______ Phone: _______________
Comments on any team by Club: (in order of team number). It is important to also include these
comments in your spreadsheet.
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TEAM REGISTRATION CHANGES - 2014
CLUB
PLAYER
TEAM REGISTERED
NEW TEAM
Team No
Team No
Grade
Grade
NOTE: After REGISTRATION, a maximum of three players per Team may be shifted to play
down (i.e. in a lower division than that in which the player is registered) or across (i.e. play in
another team in the same division as that in which the player is registered). This rule does not
permit age-graded players to play below their correct age group. This may happen only in the
first three weeks of Fixtures (Clause 6.5.2 (a)(i)). Once three players have played down or
across, no additional players may play down or across.
NOTE: Any players changing teams permanently must report to the Control Desk to sign the
Registration Card for their “new” team.
Signature of Club Registrar____________________ Date ________ Phone ___________
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FINAL TEAM CHANGES - 2014
CLUB_____________________________________________________
Team Number _______________Grade/Division __________________
PREVIOUS TEAM
Team No
Grade/Division
PLAYER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
BY-LAWS:
6.5.2 (a)(i) Of Players registered in a team, a Club may during the first three weeks of fixtures,
select up to three players to play down (i.e. in a lower division than that in which the player is
registered) or across (i.e. play in another team in the same division as that in which the player is
registered). This rule does not permit age-graded players to play below their correct age group.
Once three players have played down or across, no additional players may play down or across.
6.5.2 (a) (ii) After the third week of fixtures should a club wish to make alterations to the
registered team in accordance with (i) above, a final team of at least seven players shall be
submitted prior to the commencement of the fourth week of fixtures.
NOTE: Any players changing teams permanently must report to the Control Desk to sign the
Registration Card for their “new” team.
Signature of Club Registrar____________________ Date ________ Phone ___________
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CLUB INFORMATION
GUIDE TO CLUB EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ROLES
You have been elected by your peers to represent your Club as a member of the Club’s
Executive Committee. Would you like to know more about your role?
President
As President of your Club, your duties may include:
●
●
●
●
●
Oversee all aspects of the Club.
Preside at all General Meetings and Annual General Meetings of the Club.
Represent the Club when required.
Liaise with DPNA.
Be the initial contact with sponsors.
Vice-President
In the absence of your President, your duties as Vice President may include:
● Preside over meetings or represent the Club.
● Carry out other such duties as are assigned, from time to time, by the Executive Committee.
Secretary
As Secretary, your duties may include:
● Handle all incoming and outgoing Club mail.
● Oversee the organisation of events at your Club.
● Handle all queries directed to the Club from DPNA and the public.
Treasurer
● Oversee all the books and accounts of the Club and present a statement of receipts and
expenditure to each Executive Meeting and each General Meeting.
● Oversee the receipt of all monies and payment of such monies into the bank and produce
the bank receipts at each Executive Meeting and General Meeting.
● Be responsible for the closure of the books at the end of your financial year.
● Be responsible for the preparation and presentation of a Balance Sheet for the inspection
and signature of the Auditors and present same at the Annual General Meeting.
● In conjunction with the President, oversee the preparation of Grants/Subsidy submissions –
in conjunction with committees/sub-committees and personnel where necessary.
● In conjunction with the President and the Secretary, prepare the Club budget for approval by
Executive.
● Make recommendations to Executive when necessary for the advantageous management
of Club funds and resources.
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Coaching Convenor
As Coaching Convenor, you should have a coaching background. Your duties may include:
● Monitor and evaluate Team development at Club level.
● Assist with Coach Education programs; keep records and statistical data concerning
development, e.g. Fitness testing – team performances.
● Report to the Executive Committee.
● Oversee the preparation of budgets for all coaching programs and present to Treasurer.
Umpiring Convenor
As Umpiring Convenor, you should have an umpiring background. Your duties may include:
● Ensure your Club Umpiring duties are fulfilled.
● Liaise with DPNA Umpires Convenor re badge testing, talent identification and umpire
education programs.
● Encourage involvement in umpire education programs; ensure that records and relevant
statistical data are kept.
● Report to the Executive where umpiring matters are concerned.
● Oversee the preparation of budgets for all umpiring programs and present to Treasurer.
Canteen Coordinator
As Canteen Coordinator, your duties should include:
● Oversee implementation of Canteen Roster.
● Check that Canteen workers are still available as your Canteen Duty gets closer.
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CLUB/COMMITTEE UPDATE
The following form is included in the Operations Manual as a reminder of the information
required by Downey Park Netball Association whenever there is a change in any of these club
committee members.
Please email the office as soon as possible.
CLUB: ..............................................................................................................................
CONTACT PERSON (During working hours): ...................................................................
POSTAL ADDRESS (Mandatory): ………………………………………………………………
PHONE NO: ........................................................... MOBILE NO: ……………………………
EMAIL ADDRESS: …………………………………………………………………………………
CLUB WEB ADDRESS: ……………………………………………………………………………
This name and email address will be included in the Fixtures book and listed on our web site as
the Club contact. No postal address or phone numbers will be included unless you request this.
DO YOU REQUIRE FURTHER PLAYERS IN ANY PARTICULAR GRADE? PLEASE KEEP
THE OFFICE UPDATED
..........................................................................................................................................…
PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR YOUR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS:
PRESIDENT:
NAME: ………………………………………………………………………………………………
PHONE NO: ………………………………………MOBILE NO: ………………………
E-MAIL ADDRESS: ………………………………………………………………………………
SECRETARY:
NAME: ………………………………………………………………………………………………
PHONE NO: ………………………………………MOBILE NO: …………………………
EMAIL ADDRESS: …………………………………………………………………………………
TREASURER:
NAME: ……………………………………………………………………………………………
PHONE NO: ………………………………………MOBILE NO: ………………………………
EMAIL ADDRESS: …………………………………………………………………………………
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CLUB/COMMITTEE UPDATE continued
DELEGATES TO DPNA COUNCIL MEETINGS
1. NAME:
……………………………………………………………………………………………
2. NAME:
……………………………………………………………………………………………
It is a Club responsibility to ensure that 2 delegates attend the Council meeting as per
the approved calendar. Please sign the meeting book. Failure to attend will incur a fine
of $55.00.
UMPIRES CONVENOR:
NAME: ………………………………………………………………………………………………
PHONE NO: ……………………………………MOBILE NO: …………………………………
EMAIL ADDRESS: …………………………………………………………………………………
COACHING CONVENOR:
NAME: ………………………………………………………………………………………………
PHONE NO: ……………………………………MOBILE NO: ………………………………
EMAIL ADDRESS: …………………………………………………………………………………
CANTEEN ORGANISER:
NAME: ………………………………………………………………………………………………
PHONE NO: ……………………………………MOBILE NO: …………………………………
EMAIL ADDRESS: …………………………………………………………………………………
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APPLICATION FOR HIRE OF COURTS/OFFICE SPACE – 2014
To be submitted in January prior to the hire of courts.
CLUB NAME…………………………………………………………………………
REQ’D FOR TRAINING……………………REQ’D FOR SIGN-ON………………
DAY REQUIRED……………………………COMMENCEMENT DATE…………………
OPENING TIME…………………………….CLOSING TIME………………………
OFFICE SPACE REQUIRED…Yes / No…………….
**COURT NOS AND TIMES REQUESTED
CRT
NO.
TIME REQ.
CRT
NO.
TIME REQ.
CRT
NO.
TIME REQ.
CRT NO.
1
4
7
Jackie O
2
5
8
Bitumen
3
6
9
Grass
TIME
REQ.
**PLEASE NOTE: Courts requested cannot be guaranteed, subject to demand and times.
NAMES OF 2 PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR CLOSING OF COURTS.
Name: ………………………………………………………………………………………………
Phone No…………………………….Mobile……………………………….
Email address: ……………………………………………………………………………………
Name: ………………………………………………………………………………………………
Phone No…………………………….Mobile………………………………
Email address: ……………………………………………………………………………………
The DPNA Conditions of Hire - Clubs has been provided to me/us. I/we have read and signed
the agreement and have returned it to DPNA.
Signature ________________________________
OFFICE USE ONLY
Signed Conditions of Hire - Clubs received YES / NO
APPLICATION APPROVED…………………………………DATE……………
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COURT HIRE FEES – 2014
(GST Inclusive)
Clubs at DPNA for training (full season) –
Hard courts in enclosed area.
$231
Per court/hour
Clubs at DPNA for training (full season) –
(grass courts and Jackie O’Meara / bitumen
hard courts)
$77
Per court/hour
Schools – Hard courts and grass courts
$253
Per day
Schools – Hard courts and grass courts
$165
Per half day
Schools – Hard courts - enclosed area.
$209
Per day
Schools – Hard courts - enclosed area.
$132
Per half day
Hard courts (night – covers lights) – Hard
courts in enclosed area.
$27.50
Per court/hour
Hard courts (day) - Hard courts in enclosed
area.
$11
Per court/hour
Grass courts (grass courts and Jackie
O’Meara hard courts)
$11
Per court/hour
Opening fee only
$27.50
Opening & Closing
$35.20
Cleaning fee
$35.20
Office space (season)
$220
Season or
$22
Per night
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CONDITIONS OF HIRE - CLUBS
INTERPRETATION
1. DPNA is the Downey Park Netball Association:
a. The HIRER is the person, firm, company, business, school or association hiring
from DPNA;
b. The COMPLEX is that part of the DPNA grounds at Green Tce., Windsor, that is
enclosed by chain wire fence and gates;
c. The DPNA COURTS AND FACILITIES are all of the courts at DPNA including the
grass courts, the complex, toilet facilities and clubhouse.
APPLICATION
2. The DPNA courts and facilities are available for hire by prior arrangement and subject
to the terms of conditions of hire. Applications for hire must be completed and
forwarded to the DPNA Office. All communications with regard to court/facilities hire
should be directed to the administration officer, Michelle Willett, except in the instance
of 3(b). Any change to scheduled use, other than in 3(b), should be directed to the
office administrator.
OPENING/CLOSING
3. The complex will be opened for use by the DPNA caretaker.
a. Clubs are required to provide two people who can accept the responsibility of
locking the complex after use. The “locking up” procedure will be initially explained
to these people by our caretaker. Failure to lock the complex correctly will incur an
additional fee of $27.50 (GST incl) each time.
b. If, due to inclement weather, the courts will not be used, please contact our
caretaker immediately. Our caretaker’s name is Sue Maskell, phone 3856 0125 or
mobile 0417 618 002. Failure to notify Sue of cancellation will incur a fee of
$27.50 (GST incl).
c. Clubs will be charged a $27.50 fee for any unplanned call back of the Caretaker
caused by Club error.
COSTS
4. Please contact the DPNA office for a quote on court hire.
The use of the office space is an additional fee of $220.00 (GST incl) for the season.
Please note – if the hirer hasn’t booked it, the hirer doesn’t use it!!
Sign-on: $27.50 (GST incl) per court per hour, plus $27.50 (GST incl) opening fee.
Office space hire: $22.00 (GST incl) per session.
ASSIGNMENT OF COURTS
5. On acceptance of the court hire application, hirers will be given the court numbers (or
areas) assigned to them. No other courts may be used without the prior agreement of
DPNA.
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HIRERS OBLIGATIONS
6. The hirer must ensure that the toilets, change rooms, courts and surrounds are left
clean and tidy after use, failing which the hirer agrees to pay to DPNA the reasonable
costs of cleaning same.
7. The hirer is responsible for any damage caused to the DPNA courts and facilities (fair
wear and tear accepted) and the hirer agrees to pay to DPNA the cost of any repairs
or replacement of any damage caused during the period of hire.
8. The hirer must ensure that all courts being used at all times have post pads properly
fitted.
9. The hirer must ensure that all junior players be supervised at all time by a coach who
has at least two years continuing coaching experience or who is adequately qualified.
10. The use of bikes, roller blades, scooters, skateboards etc, is prohibited anywhere
within the complex.
11. The hirer must ensure that motor vehicles are not driven onto the grass courts or into
the complex without prior approval of the DPNA’s administration officer or Ground’s
Convenor.
12. Before using the court’s facilities the hirer shall ensure that the courts are in a proper
and safe condition for use. Any safety concerns must be reported to the DPNA
secretary immediately.
13. The hirer must ensure that alcohol is not consumed at the DPNA courts and facilities.
14. The hirer is responsible for providing its own first aid assistance including the supply
of ice.
15. Subject to the terms of any insurance cover with Netball Queensland, the hirer shall
be responsible for any accidents, loss, damage or injuries sustained by any person
using the facilities during the time that this facility is hired to the hirer notwithstanding
that such injury arose from or by reason of any defect with the facilities and the hirer
agrees to indemnify DPNA against all claims and demands made costs incurred in
connection with such actions.
16. The hirer must forthwith advise DPNA of any injuries sustained to any person during
any period of hire.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS MAY RESULT IN
CANCELLATION OF THE BOOKING
Acceptance of Conditions of Hire:
Club: ______________________________
Date: ___________________
Name:______________________________
Signature: ______________________
Please return signed acceptance to Downey Park Netball Association.
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CANTEEN INFORMATION
Please forward a copy of this information to your canteen coordinator.
When your club is rostered on canteen duty, we ask you to take note of the following:
Clubs are to supply canteen helpers as per the roster in the Fixture Book. Volunteers must stay
for the times indicated. Please do not break the times allocated into smaller shifts as this makes
it very difficult for our Canteen Convenor. Also, it is the responsibility of each shift of workers to
pass on to the next shift information about jobs to be done.
● Note that the starting time for the day is at 8.30am. Punctuality is important so that the
previous shift can leave on time. All volunteers, including those for the drinks van and BBQ,
sign on at the canteen.
● Clubs will be fined if there are insufficient helpers present. Fine for non-attendance at
Canteen is $25 per person per hour.
● Volunteers are welcome to free tea and coffee while they are working but other items must
be purchased.
● For insurance purposes, volunteers must sign on when they arrive. Volunteers must wear
closed-in shoes for Occupational Health and Safety reasons and no exceptions are
permitted.
● Volunteers must be over the age of 16. No children under 16 can accompany volunteers in
the canteen.
● Jobs will include the following and clubs are asked to ensure that their helpers will cover all
these areas: Preparing food; cooking chips; filling ovens; restocking drink fridges; cash
register; cleaning up. (Would you especially make sure that there is always one person
willing and able to cook chips).
● Also included is the barbeque on the grass courts. Three persons will be required at any
one time for this task. One of the three will be required to cook on the barbeque. If club
registrations are similar to 2013, each Club can expect to have two rostered days in the
first fourteen weeks of fixtures and one rostered day in the final series.
● Please supply us with a contact name of your Canteen Convenor. This person must be
there and be contactable by us on the day. We would appreciate a list of volunteers for the
day, given to the Canteen Convenor at the start of the day.
● Suggestion - Draw up your roster for the full season early and distribute to all volunteers.
This will give them plenty of notice and time to allow them to swap their shift if it is
unsuitable.
Remember the canteen is a major fundraiser for your players. We cannot function
without volunteers. Canteen funds subsidise your fees, so your involvement will help
keep the fees down.
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INSURANCE INFORMATION
Netball Queensland is a member of the Australian National Netball Insurance Program.
Specialist sports insurance brokers, Willis Australia, have been appointed coordinators of the
national scheme from 1st November 2010. All insurance claims should be directed to them.
Visit: http://www.willisnetball.com/ for the following:
● What is Covered
● Making a Claim (including the Claim Form)
● Certificate of Currency. There is a facility on the website for clubs to request their Certificate
of Currency.
● Policy Wordings
● Frequently Asked Questions
● Association Links
● Contact Details
Claims Enquiries
Please call Willis Australia on 1300WILLIS (1300 945 547)
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Email: [email protected]
General Enquires – Queensland
V Insurance Group
Level 5, 179 Elizabeth Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
Phone (02) 9285 4111
or local call cost only 1300 WILLIS (i.e. 1300 945 547)
Fax (02) 9283 5276
Email: [email protected]
Should you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the
DPNA office on (07) 3857 1052.
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TEAM MANAGERS INFORMATION
Competitive (11yrs & above)
DPNA requires that each team nominate a person or persons (the Manager), who is responsible
for the following duties:
1. Ensure players, officials and spectators abide by the Codes of Behaviour.
Your attention is drawn in particular to the requirement to give respect to umpires.
It is expected that, in the spirit of the game, and in setting a good example for junior
players, coaches, spectators, and on/off court players DO NOT criticise or dispute an
umpire’s decision or their umpiring ability
2. Ensure the team abides by the Competition Rules in accordance with the DPNA Bylaws
Your attention is drawn to the following specific rules:
a. Non-competitive players (8-10years) may NOT play in competitive teams (except
as in bylaw 6.5.2.e).
b. After the first three weeks, no player may play in a lower grade than the one in
which she is registered.
c. After the first three weeks, players registered in a division may NOT “PLAY
ACROSS” in another team in the same division.
d. No age graded player may play in a team below her correct age group.
Penalty for a,b,c,d: No points and goals to be awarded for the match to the offending
team/s. Competition points will be awarded to opponents.
e. All players must sign the scorecard and with the same signature as appears on
the registration form. Penalty: One point to be deducted from the offending team.
3. Liaise with DPNA Registrars
a. Disseminating information received from DPNA to the team e.g. scoreboard notes
b. Notifying DPNA/Club of changes to teams, forfeits etc.
4. Ensure team Registration Card is completed correctly on the first game of the season.
a. Do not make corrections to the registration card. Make any corrections on the
reverse side and return the registration card to the control desk. A player not listed
on the registration card is not registered. Please see the control desk before play
(Penalties apply)
b. All players must sign both the TEAM REGISTRATION CARD and the SCORE CARD
in the same way. On the scorecard, print player’s
names in alphabetical order for players to sign
2. Carey, M. M. Carey
beside as in the style of the example.
c. Managers should keep a copy of players’ signatures for weekly reference. Help
players understand that they must sign the scorecard every time. Particularly
remember your player-umpires who have to rush to make the court in time for play.
d. Any players playing their first game after the first week must report to the control
table to sign the registration card before they take the court. (Penalties apply)
5. Ensure the team is correctly attired (includes no jewellery)
6. Collecting and returning scorecards and post pads in accordance with the procedure
below.
a. The team listed first on the fixtures sheet is responsible for COLLECTING the
SCORE CARD from the control desk. For the first round COLLECT the POST
PADS from the storeroom in the ladies toilets before collecting the scorecard. For
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further details see the fixture book.
b. The winning team returns the scorecard at the end of the game.
c. Second named teams are to return post pads. Details of when post pads are to
be returned will be included in the fixture book.
7. Check the scorecard before releasing it to either the winning team or DPNA registrars.
a. Have all players signed?
b. Are non-players crossed out?
c. Are fill in players identified by their registered division?
d. Are scores totalled and written in the appropriate box?
e. Make sure both teams agree with the score. If there is disagreement, do not sign
the scorecard and refer to the control desk.
f. Have scorers and umpires signed?
8. Training of scorers and relieving Managers.
Other Useful Information
FORFEITS
Any team wishing to forfeit a match shall give notice in writing to DPNA of such intention by 12
noon on the last business day prior to the date of the scheduled match. DPNA will notify the
opposition by email through the club contact. It is the club’s responsibility to notify the team
concerned;
A team notified by DPNA that its opponent has given notice of its intention to forfeit shall receive
a win by forfeit without any members of the team having to sign the match scorecard;
In the event both teams give notice in writing of an intention to forfeit a match, neither team shall
receive any points for the match;
A club is liable to a fine of $55.00 in the event of late forfeit.
INJURY TO PLAYERS:
Ice and first aid care is available at the first aid tent. For insurance purposes, register any
player’s injuries as soon as possible in the INJURY BOOK at the first aid tent.
WET DAYS:
After 8.00 am, the manager (or designated person) can log on to the Downey Park web site:
www.downeypark.qld.netball.com.au for an updated message.
An update will also be issued on facebook. www.facebook.com/DowneyParkNetballAssociation
HOT DAYS:
DPNA draws your attention to the “Drink Up” posters placed around the courts and on the
website. Avoid heat stress and poor performance by adequate fluid replacement during your
sport or activity.
On extremely hot days, DPNA may shorten the length of quarters and give extra drink breaks.
COMPLAINTS:
Inappropriate behaviour that can't be dealt with by Managers can be reported to the control
desk. Refer to the Complaints Handling Policy.
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TEAM MANAGERS INFORMATION
Non Competitive
DPNA requires that each team nominate a person or persons (the Manager) who is responsible
for the following duties:
1. Ensure players, officials and spectators abide by the Codes of Behaviour.
Your attention is drawn in particular to the requirement to give respect to umpires. It is
expected that, in the spirit of the game, and in setting a good example for junior players,
coaches, spectators, and on/off court players DO NOT criticise or dispute an umpire’s
decision or their umpiring ability.
2. Ensure the team abides by the Competition Rules in accordance with the DPNA Bylaws.
Non-Competitive Rules are listed in the fixtures book.
Your attention is drawn to the following specific rules:
a. Non-competitive players (8-10years) may NOT PLAY in COMPETITIVE TEAMS
(except as in bylaw 6.5.2.e).
b. All players who take the court must sign the playing card – including any from
another team. Where a player is from another team, their division must be
included on the card. Cross out names of players who have been listed on the
playing card but do not take the court.
c. Player positions for each quarter must be filled in on the playing card.
d. The game time should be evenly distributed amongst all players. Players should
be substituted into either only attack positions or only defence positions for the
duration of the game. Each player should experience all positions over the course
of the season.
3. Liaise with DPNA Registrars
a. Disseminating information received from DPNA to the team e.g. scoreboard notes
b. Notifying DPNA/Club of changes to teams, forfeits etc.
4. Ensure team Registration Card is completed correctly on the first game of the season.
a. Do not make corrections to the registration card. Make any corrections on the
reverse side and return the registration card to the control desk. A player not listed
on the registration card is not registered and therefore, not insured. Please see the
control desk before play
b. All players must sign both the TEAM REGISTRATION CARD and the SCORE
CARD in the same way. On the scorecard, print
player’s names in alphabetical order for players
2. Carey, M. M. Carey
to sign beside as in the style of the example.
c. Managers should keep a copy of players’ signatures for weekly reference. Help
players understand that they must sign the scorecard every time.
d. Any players playing their first game after the first week must report to the control
table to sign the registration card before they take the court. (Penalties apply)
5. Ensure the team is correctly attired (includes no jewellery)
6. Collect and return playing cards and post pads in accordance with the procedure below.
a. The team listed first on the fixtures sheet is responsible for COLLECTING the
PLAYING CARD from the control desk. For the first round COLLECT the POST
PADS from the storeroom in the ladies toilets before collecting the scorecard. For
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further details see the fixture book.
b. The Second named team returns the playing card at the end of the game
c. Second named teams are to return post pads. Details of when post pads are to
be returned will be included in the fixture book.
7. Check the playing card before returning it to the control desk.
a. Have all players signed? Are signatures the same as your records show?
b. Are non-players crossed out?
c. Are fill in players identified by their registered division?
d. Are player positions written in?
8. Training of scorers and relieving Managers.
Other Useful Information
FORFEITS
Any team wishing to forfeit a match shall give notice in writing to DPNA of such intention by 12
noon on the last business day prior to the date of the scheduled match. DPNA will notify the
opposition by email through the club contact. It is the club’s responsibility to notify the team
concerned;
INJURY TO PLAYERS:
Ice and first aid care is available at the first aid tent. For insurance purposes, register any
player’s injuries as soon as possible in the INJURY BOOK at the first aid tent.
WET DAYS:
After 8.00 am, the manager (or designated person) can log on to the Downey Park web site:
www.downeypark.qld.netball.com.au for an updated message.
An update will also be issued on facebook. www.facebook.com/DowneyParkNetballAssociation
HOT DAYS:
DPNA draws your attention to the “Drink Up” posters placed around the courts and on the
website. Avoid heat stress and poor performance by adequate fluid replacement during your
sport or activity.
On extremely hot days, DPNA may shorten the length of quarters and give extra drink breaks.
COMPLAINTS:
Inappropriate behaviour that can't be dealt with by Managers can be reported to the control
desk. Refer to the Complaints Handling Policy.
Enjoy your netball
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SCORING FOR FINALS
SCORERS / TEAM MANAGERS PLEASE READ
It is the CLUB AND TEAM MANAGER’S responsibility to:
1. Ensure that the team’s players and spectators abide by the codes of behaviour.
2. Ensure the team is CORRECTLY ATTIRED before taking the court. Uniform includes
a. Uniform briefs. Note: Bikini briefs are not permitted and pants must be of a
modest design and material. Little boy leg bike pants are permitted but must not
protrude below the bottom of the skirt.
b. Uniform socks OR white socks.
c. No item of jewellery, except a wedding ring or medical alert bracelet, shall be
worn. If either or both are worn, each shall be taped.
d. Umpires may refuse to allow incorrectly attired players to take the court.
3. Provide a STOPWATCH for keeping injury time.
Procedures
1. SCORECARDS will be available for collection at ¼ time during the previous round. Post
Pads must be collected from the cupboards in the ladies dressing rooms before collecting
the scorecards for the first round.
2. RECORDING NAMES - All *players and **reserves (up to 12 players) must be entered
on the scorecard BEFORE THE GAMES STARTS. Players may sign just prior to taking
the court.
a. Print the names in BLOCK LETTERS using Biro.
b. No players can be added to the scorecard after the game has started.
Penalty: Team Disqualification
c. Only players taking the court need to sign the card. Players must sign the
scorecard before taking the court.
d. Cross out the names of reserve players who did NOT take the court. Reserve
players may only take the court as replacement for an injured team player who
takes no further part in the game. A note must be added to the scoreboard in
explanation.
*Players are those listed on the registration card i.e. the usual team.
**Reserves are players brought up from a lower grade as per below.
3. PLAYING UP – As per DPNA bylaw 6.5.2.f, "In finals it is expected that teams will use
their registered team members wherever possible, however in the event a player is
unavailable to play in a final the Club shall be entitled to bring up a replacement player
for that final, provided:
a. The replacement player has played for the Club at least three times in three
separate fixture rounds during the season; and
b. The replacement player is selected from a lower division/grade according to the
substitution matrix issued by DPNA prior to the finals series. The matrix to be
confirmed by the management committee at its June meeting followed by approval
by the Council at its August meeting.
c. Requests for permission to select a replacement from outside the matrix must be
referred to the Junior and Senior Registrar in writing ½ an hour prior to the final.
Penalty for Non-compliance
Loss of Final
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4. SCORING POSITION - A scorer/timekeeper from each side must sit together at the
courtside, level with the centre circle.
5. CENTRE PASS - Scorers keep a tally of centre passes and only inform the umpire if
he/she asks.
6. GOALS are indicated by - misses are not recorded.
7. INJURY TIME - INJURY TIME - One person scores and the other acts as timekeeper to
keep any injury time, which will be added at the end of the last quarter.
a. When a player is injured or ill, a stoppage of up to 2 minutes is allowed from when
time is called to decide whether the player is fit to continue. The decision shall be
left to the team officials.
b. Both teams may make substitutions and/or team changes if desired. However, in
this case the injured or ill player for whom play was stopped must be involved in
that team’s substitution and/or team changes.
c. The time keeper must keep a record of any injury time during the game. All injury
time is added to the end of the last quarter. Play continues when the hooter
sounds. The timekeeper will signal the end of the game to the umpire whose
whistle shall end the game.
8. DRAWN GAMES –
Procedure for Extra Time (Rule 2.5 Netball Rules and DPNA By law 6.5.12 (d))
a. The Control Table must be notified of any DRAWN GAMES – An extra five (5)
minutes each way will then be played.
b. Players change ends. Substitutions and or/team changes are permitted. The
hooter will sound for the start of the first five minutes and the game recommences
on the umpires whistle. The Centre pass is taken by the team entitled to the next
centre pass.
c. The hooter will sound at the end of the first five minutes and players change ends.
There is no interval and no substitutions and/or team changes are permitted. The
game commences on the umpires whistle.
d. The hooter will sound at the end of the second five minutes and the umpires
whistle ends the game. If the score is still drawn, the scorers must indicate this to
the umpires and play continues from where the ball was when the whistle to end
the game was blown. The game continues on the umpires whistle until one team
has a two (2) goal advantage.
9. CHECK the scorecard before returning it to the Control Table:
a. All Players have signed
b. Players “playing up” are indicated with Division and a written statement
c. Players who did not take the court have been crossed out
d. Umpires have signed
e. Scorers have signed
10. RESULTS – The next elimination draw will be sent to clubs by e-mail. Clubs will in turn
be responsible for notifying their teams. The results and Draw will also be available,
during the week, on the Downey Park Web Page – www.downeypark.qld.netball.com.au.
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COACHING INFORMATION
Downey Park Coaching Information
Downey Park would like to support both its representative coaches and its associated club
coaches with development opportunities. We welcome our club coaches to get involved in our
representative program. Please come and see me if you have any questions. We would love to
see new coaches join our ranks.
As outlined in the information to follow, there are 6 levels of coaching qualifications and we
would like to see all club coaches obtain the foundation level of accreditation as a minimum.
Sport Specific Foundation Coaching Course:
This level is targeted at club coaches. Details of courses held at Downey Park in 2014 will be
emailed to clubs.
For all coaching courses, participants need to register and pay directly to Netball Queensland.
You are welcome to participate in any of the courses listed on the Netball Queensland website http://qld.netball.com.au/ Application forms & course details are under
Get Involved/Coaching/Upcoming courses.
All participants are required to complete the online Beginning Coaching General Principles
course, go to https://learning.ausport.gov.au. Bring the certificate of completion along on the
day.
Umpiring On-Line:
All clubs are to encourage their coaches to complete the on-line umpiring exam. It is imperative
that coaches at all levels have a true and complete understanding and knowledge of the rules.
Clubs are encouraged to keep a register of results.
Access the Section I Theory Examination at https://learning.netball.asn.au/Auth/Login
Useful links:
We would encourage all coaches to make use of the following links to the Netball Australia
website.
Netball Australia’s Junior policy can be found at
http://netball.com.au/get-involved/one-netball/junior-policy/
Coaching resources http://netball.com.au/get-involved/coaching/coaching-resources/
Megan Binnie
Downey Park Coaching Convenor
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COACHING ACCREDITATION
Netball Australia’s Coach Education Framework supports the development of coaches from
beginner or club level through to international level.
Coaches are able to progress along the six tier accreditation pathway depending on their
personal aspirations and ability.
Course Details
Course Name
Foundation Coaching
Course
Sport Specific Foundation
Coaching Course
Development Coaching
Course
Intermediate Coaching
Course
Advanced Coaching
Course
Elite Coaching Course
High Performance
Coaching Course
Duration
Target Market
7 hours in-course work
Club coaches
Club Coaches
Club, Association,& Regional Coaches
Representative, Talent Identification and
State League level.
Representative, Talent Identification and
State League level.
ANZ Championship assistant, underage
As required
state, state league (top level) and
potential high performance coaches
Top level State League, State/Territory,
As required
ANL or ANZ Championship coaches
All courses within the Netball Australia Coaching Accreditation Framework are part of the
National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS) as administered by the Australian Sports
Commission (ASC).
Is your Coaching Accreditation About to Expire?
In order for accreditation to remain current the following needs to be sent to the Accreditations
Officer at Netball Queensland:
● Completed Coaching Log Book (containing details of practical coaching and attendance at
approved courses, seminars or workshops, signed off by appropriate personnel)
● Any changes to contact details including email address.
As of January 2013 there is no longer any cost to update accreditation; however coaches must
be a current Netball Queensland member at the time of updating.
Refer to the Netball Australia website at http://netball.com.au/get-involved/coaching/coachingaccreditation/ for the criteria required to complete re-accreditation or alternately contact the
Accreditations Officer at Netball Queensland for further information.
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Online Coaching Course
Update your coaching skills live online
The Australian Sports Commission has developed the Beginning Coaching General Principles
online course for coaches to assist new coaches improve their basic coaching skills, in
particular, those coaches working with children.
About the course
The course contains five modules, covering a range of general coaching topics, including the
role and responsibilities expected of a coach, planning, safety, working with parents,
communication, group management and inclusive coaching practices when working with people
with a disability or special population groups.
How to access the course
The Beginning Coaching General Principles course is available from the Australian Sports
Commission’s new online learning portal. Coaches can complete the course in their own time,
from the comfort of their own home. It is initially being made available free of charge to
Australian coaches by the Australian Sports Commission. The course takes approximately 6
hours to complete with assessment included at the end of each module.
How does this affect your Netball Coaching Accreditation
For those coaches who wish to become accredited, the Beginning Coaching General Principles
course provides the general principles component of the Foundation Coaching Course, plus one
module of the Development Coaching Course. The next step is to complete a sports specific
coaching course in order to achieve accreditation as a netball coach.
How to access the course
The Beginning Coaching General Principles course is available from the Australian Sports
Commission’s online learning portal, go to
http://www.ausport.gov.au/participating/coaches/education/onlinecoach
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SUMMARY TABLE OF ‘SKILLS TO TEACH’
NETTA
NETBALL
Land (1/2
foot)
Pivot
Sprint
Side Step
NETBALL (11–13)
NETBALL (14-16)
NETBALL (17+)
Land (1 foot / 2
feet)
Pivot
Sprint and stop
Side Step
Land (1 foot / 2 feet)
Pivot (outside turn)
Side Step
Speed of footwork
Recovery footwork
Work a number of
combinations
Sprint, change of
direction
Ball
Handling
Skills
Chest pass
Shoulder
pass
Catch
Shoulder pass
Chest pass
Catch
Bounce pass
Introduce one hand
control
Shoulder pass
Chest pass
Hip pass
Bounce pass
Lob
Introduce the fake
Catch – snatch
One hand control
Work hands at
stretch
Speed / release of
pass
Introduce use of ball
on either side of
body
Attacking
Skills
Straight lead
Dodge
Change of
direction
Straight lead /
single dodge
Change of direction
Combine into
simple movements
on court
Straight lead
Dodge
Double dodge
Two leads
Re-offer
Change of pace
Hold
Half roll, full roll
Clear and drive
Sprint, change of
direction
Space awareness
Front cut
Communication
skills
Consolidate and
advance:
Land (1 foot / 2
feet)
Pivot (outside turn)
Side Step
Speed of footwork
Recovery footwork
Work a number of
combinations
Sprint, change of
direction
Consolidate and
advance:
Shoulder pass
Chest pass
Hip pass
Bounce pass
Lob
Fake
Catch – snatch
One hand control
Work hands at
stretch
Speed / release of
pass
Use of ball on
either side of body
Variety of options
under pressure
Consolidate and
advance:
Straight lead
Dodge
Double dodge
Two leads
Re-offer
Change of pace
Hold
Half roll, full roll
Clear and drive
Sprint, change
direction
Space awareness
Front cut
Screens
Communication
skills
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Footwork /
Movement
Skills
SUMMARY TABLE OF ‘SKILLS TO TEACH’ continued
Defending
Skills
Shooting
Skills
NETTA
NETBALL
Shadow
movement
Hands over
the ball
NETBALL
(11-13)
NETBALL (14-16)
NETBALL (17+)
Shadowing
Hands over the ball
Three feet (0.9m)
recovery
Defend the shot
Combine simple
movements into
defending actions
Shadowing
One on one / two on
one
First ball
Positioning front and
side
Body control /
repositioning
Defensive footwork
Interception
Recovery to 3 feet
(0.9m)
Work the ground
Defend the shot
Work hands over the
ball
Work together in/out
of the circle
Communication
skills
Basic
shooting
action
Basic shooting
action
Introduce working
together
Rebounding
Technique
Shooting situations
Concentration
Rebounding
Working together
Communication
skills
Introduce mental
strategies
Consolidate and
advance:
Shadowing
One on one / Two
on one
First ball
Sagging
Positioning
front/side/back
Body
control/repositionin
g
Defensive footwork
Interception
Recovery to 3 feet
(0.9m)
Work the ground
Defend the shot
Work hands over
the ball
Split circle
Zone
Work together
in/out of the circle
Communication
skills
Technique
Shooting situations
Concentration
Rebounding
Work rate and the
shot
Working together
Communication
skills
Consolidate mental
strategies
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SUMMARY TABLE OF ‘SKILLS TO TEACH’ continued
Perception
/ Cognition
Skills
Strategies
/ Games
NETTA
NETBALL
Introduce
awareness
of space
NETBALL (11-13)
NETBALL (14-16)
NETBALL (17+)
Awareness of
space – passing
angles through
well-structured
sessions
Timing of
movement
Introduce decision
making – simple
options in practices
e.g. throw to either
player
Space awareness
introduce awareness
of space, player and
pass
introduce movement
on/off the ball
Timing
movement in relation
to court situations
release of pass
Vision
basic peripheral
vision exercises
awareness of
players in relation to
ball and situation
Decision making
introduce selection
of pass for situation
simple options to
players
balancing space on
the court
selection of
appropriate options
in court situations
introduce ‘reading
the game’
techniques in
response to
opponent’s
movements
Introduce
competition
through
minor games
Experience
all positions
Establish competition Consolidate
through minor games knowledge of
positional roles
Continue
Develop court
development of a
number of positions principles and
Introduce positional strategies
roles
Space awareness
understanding of
awareness of
space, player and
pass
understanding of
movement on/off
the ball
Timing
movement
release of pass
able to apply to
pressured
situations
Vision
awareness of
players in relation
to ball and
situation under
pressure
Decision making
balancing space
on the court
‘reading the game’
techniques in
response to
opponent’s
movements
create/select
appropriate
options in court
situations e.g.
double play (give
and go)
Extend knowledge
of positional roles
Develop the ability
to read the game
and apply
appropriate
responses to court
situations
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UMPIRES INFORMATION
Umpiring Convenor
As Umpiring Convenor, you should have an umpiring background. Your duties may include:
● Ensure your Club Umpiring duties are fulfilled.
● Liaise with DPNA Umpires Convenor re badge testing, talent identification and umpire
education programs.
● Encourage involvement in umpire education programs; ensure that records and relevant
statistical data are kept.
● Report to the Executive where umpiring matters are concerned.
● Oversee the preparation of budgets for all umpiring programs and present to Treasurer.
UMPIRE QUALIFICATIONS
Clubs are asked to meet the following prerequisites for all umpires rostered for fixture games
and for on-call umpires. On-call umpires must be qualified to umpire most of the games
allocated to the round they are covering.
Level
Minimum Requirement
Non-Competitive
Non Competitive Officials Clinic
Level One Theory Exam Pass (Online)
Recommended- Introduction to Umpiring Clinic
Competitive
Open Div 1, 2, and Inter 1
National Badge or Experienced umpires working towards
National C Badge.
Other Open Divisions
Recommendation is as for above but must be at least as
per Cadets and Intermediate Divisions
Intermediate Div 2 and
below and Cadets
Introduction to Umpiring Clinic
Recommended-Level 1 umpires course
11-13 Year Divisions
Introduction to Umpiring Clinic
● Umpiring Non Competitive games can be challenging. DPNA recommends an experienced
umpire or adult be rostered. If a new junior umpire is used, wherever possible they should
be mentored by a more senior umpire until they become confident at umpiring at this level.
● The Level One Theory Exam is only offered online through Netball Australia and may be
taken at any time during the year. There is no fee charged to take the exam and there is no
limit to the number of times the exam can be attempted. The exam is available at
https://learning.netball.asn.au Umpires must study the U for Umpiring Book prior to sitting
for the exam. U for Umpiring Books are available for purchase at the desk on fixture days.
The Rule Book is available on line at http://netball.com.au/get-involved/umpiring/umpireresources/
● Umpires in Junior & Senior Divisions are to undertake the theory exam as early as possible
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in the season. The Downey Park Umpiring Coordinator is to be advised once a pass
certificate has been obtained.
● The DPNA Umpires Convenor reserves the right to replace unqualified umpires with badged
umpires in high level or challenging games.
● Umpire’s convenors need to confirm with Violet Ellingham, the Downey Park Umpires
Convenor, that all their umpires meet these standards. If they do not meet these standards,
please advise Violet what they need to complete to reach the level required so that, if
necessary, further umpires courses may be arranged. Umpires without the minimum
requirements should not be umpiring. If numbers warrant it, Clubs may request that an
Introduction to Umpiring Course be held at their Club.
● Clubs are asked to submit their list of umpires to DPNA prior to the commencement of
fixtures each Saturday. This includes non-competitive umpires.
Umpire Dress
Umpires must umpire in Club Uniform or White Shirt and White Skirt or in the case of male
umpires White Shorts. For any variation to umpires dress, a written application must be
forwarded to the Downey Park Executive for permission.
Non Competitive Division Umpire Dress: For un-badged Umpires in the Non-Competitive
Divisions the wearing of white/beige shirt and white/beige tailored short/pants/skirt is permitted.
Umpires not in white/beige must wear a white throw over bib to distinguish them as an official
umpire. The bibs can be bought from the Downey Park Control Desk.
Incorrect dress in competitive and non-competitive divisions will incur a fine.
Umpires Insurance: All non-playing umpires must be registered as a Club Official with
Downey Park (cost $30 per year). This will ensure that the umpire is covered by the Netball
Australia insurance policy in the case of an injury or other legal liability. Please ensure that your
umpires are registered along with your players and other officials at the beginning of each year
when team registrations are submitted to Downey Park. Players who umpire are already
covered through their player registration.
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RULES
The rules of netball are as provided by Netball Australia in the official rule book except as
specifically provided for in the DPNA By Laws. Your attention is drawn in particular to the
following rules for fixtures and for finals and semi-finals.
FIXTURES
RULE 21: FAILURE TO TAKE COURT
21.1 A team must take the Court when requested to do so by the Umpires.
21.3 The teams must be on Court and be in position ready for the start or restart of play.
Penalty
(i) If a team fails to take Court at the start or restart of play, the Umpire shall penalize for
deliberate delaying of play.
(ii) If a team fails to take the Court within one minute for the designated time for the start
or restart of play, the Umpires shall award the game to the non-offending team.
RULE 7:STOPPAGES
7.1 INJURY OR ILLNESS
(i) When a player is injured or ill a stoppage of up to two minutes is allowed, from when
time is called to decide whether the player is fit to continue play. This decision shall be
left to the Team’s Officials.
(ii) Both teams may make substitutions… the injured player must be involved in the
substitution or team change.
No time is added to that quarter or to the end of the last quarter.
7.2 BLOOD POLICY
If blood is seen AT ALL, ANYWHERE on ANY player, that player must come off the
court IMMEDIATELY.
PLAYERS / TEAM OFFICIALS may call time if a player is bleeding.
To stop play the Umpire shall blow the whistle. Normal injury time and procedures apply.
(Play may be stopped for up to TWO minutes, to allow the player time to clean up and
cover the wound. Both teams shall be allowed to make substitutions and/or team changes
if desired.)
In addition to treatment:(i) the wound must be cleaned and adequately covered;
(ii) blood stained clothing shall be removed or cleaned; and
(iii) the ball and the court shall be cleaned if necessary.
To restart play the Umpire shall blow the whistle for play to be resumed. No time is added
to that quarter or to the end of the last quarter.
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RULE 20: WARNING, SUSPENSION AND ORDERING OFF
For rough or dangerous play, persistent and/or deliberate breaking of the Rules,
misconduct or any other conduct which is considered inappropriate, the Umpire may, in
addition to any penalty awarded –
(i) warn a player and/or team official; or
(ii) suspend a player (stand off the Court) for a specified time; or
(iii) order a player to leave the Court and take no further part in the game; or
(iv) in extreme circumstances, stop the game and require the exclusion from the area of a
Team Official whose inappropriate comments and/or behaviour continues after a
warning.
20.1 WARNING
20.1.1 If a player continues to infringe after earlier penalties, or the Umpire considers the normal
penalty (including advancing of the penalty) is insufficient, the Umpire may issue a
warning to the player concerned.
20.1.2 A warning may be given to a player and/or Team Official whose comments and/or
behaviour are considered inappropriate in any way.
20.2 SUSPENSION
20.2.1 A player may be suspended from the game for a specified period. Except in extreme
circumstances, this will not be done unless an appropriate warning has been given.
The Umpire shall:(i) signal Timekeepers to hold time;
(ii) advise player of reasons...and the time for this to apply(e.g. until next goal is
scored/next interval/five minutes);
(iii) advise Timekeepers of length of time of suspension; and
(iv) signal to the Timekeepers and blow the whistle for the game to be resumed.
20.2.2 Suspended player shall remain beside the score bench.
20.2.3 No substitution may be made...the position shall remain vacant, except if a Centre...the
team shall move only one player.
20.2.4 At the end of the suspension period the player must return to the position from which they
were suspended and any player moved to Centre must return to the position they were
playing at the time of the suspension.
20.2.5 After notifying the Umpire, the suspended player may enter the Court immediately after a
goal has been scored or immediately following an interval may return after a goal has
been scored or following an interval.
20.3 ORDERING OFF
20.3.1 In case of more serious misconduct or misconduct after a suspension, the Umpire may
order a player to leave the court and take no further part in the game.
The Umpire shall:(i) signal Timekeepers to hold time;
(ii) advise player of reasons...and the time for this to apply(e.g. until next goal is
scored/next interval/five minutes);
(iii) advise Timekeepers of length of time of suspension; and
(iv) signal to the Timekeepers and blow the whistle for the game to be resumed.
20.3.2 Suspended player shall remain beside the score bench.
20.3.3 No substitution may be made...the position shall remain vacant, except if a Centre...the
team shall move only one player.
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FINALS and SEMI-FINALS
The rules stated above also apply to all games during the final series – semi-finals, preliminary
finals and grand finals. In addition, the following rules are to be observed –
RULE 4.4: THE TEAM
The names of up to 12 players must be provided to the Scorers before the start of the
game. There shall be no limit to number of substitutions, which can be made in a game.
No players can be added to the scorecard after the game has started.
Penalty: Disqualification
Only players taking the court need to sign the card. Players may sign just prior to taking
the court.
INJURY TIME
(i) When a player is injured or ill a stoppage of up to two minutes is allowed, from when
time is called to decide whether the player is fit to continue play. This decision shall be
left to the Team’s Officials.
(ii) Both teams may make substitutions… the injured player must be involved in the
substitution or team change.
(iii) One SCORER scores and the other acts as timekeeper to keep any INJURY TIME,
which will be added at the end of the last quarter.
BLOOD POLICY See 7.2 Blood Policy above. In finals, time lost is added to the last quarter.
DRAWN GAMES
The Control Table must be notified of any DRAWN GAMES – An extra five minutes each way
will then be played. If still drawn, the game continues until a team reaches a two goal lead.
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NON-COMPETITIVE OFFICIALS CLINIC
In non-competitive netball, players are learning the fundamentals of the game:
● What their role is
● What the umpires role is
● What an infringement is and how it is penalised.
● Rules of netball and player positions
DPNA highly recommends an experienced umpire or adult be rostered on non-competitive
games. If a junior umpire is used, wherever possible they should be mentored by a more senior
umpire until they become confident at umpiring at this level.
PRE GAME:
Pre-game procedures:
● Umpires should arrive at the courts at least 10 minutes prior to the commencement of the
game. This is to ensure that all appropriate pre-game procedures are carried out and the
game is able to start on time.
- The court, goal posts, and ball must confirm to the modified rules of the game.
- Post pads must be present on both goal posts, if not, teams should be
informed prior to the start of the game.
- Players should be checked for incorrect adornments, short and smooth nails,
and correct wearing of uniform.
- No jewellery may be worn, including earrings. Medical bracelets and
necklaces must be taped.
- The court should be checked for any potential hazards and it must be ensured
that spectators and coaches/officials are away from the sidelines of the court.
- Both umpires must meet and discuss which side each will take.
● ALL umpires must sign on at the DPNA control desk at least 10 minutes prior to the
commencement of the game. Failure to do so will result in the concerned club receiving a
fine.
Attire:
● Similar to the players, umpires must also be in uniform.
● Umpires must always be well presented, this includes:
- Club uniform with a white throw over bib or,
- For un badged umpires, the wearing of white/beige skirt or white/beige tailored
pants and white/beige shirt is appropriate.
- Umpires not in white/beige must wear a white throw over bib to distinguish
them as an official umpire.
- For any variation to umpires dress, a written application seeking permission
must be forwarded to the Downey Park Executive.
Requirements:
● Umpires must bring all necessary requirements needed to umpire that game, this includes:
whistle, water bottle, and an item to distinguish centre passes.
● It is the responsibility of both umpires to keep the centre pass – this must be enforced so
that players know to look to the umpire when confirming the team taking the next centre
pass.
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DURING GAME:
Conduct:
How a non-competitive umpire conducts herself or himself is important because:
● It sets the tone of how a player will respond to an umpire in later years.
● It instils respect for umpires.
● Non-competitive teams have just as much right to an un-biased, reasonable, competent
umpire as competitive teams.
● Umpires must not argue with each other or criticise each others decisions during a game.
Areas of Control:
● Umpires must only make decisions in their own area of control. The only time an umpire
can make decisions in their co-umpires area of control is if appealed to do so.
● Umpires must remain on the same sideline for the duration of the game.
● Coaches must always remain off the court unless there is a stoppage for injury/illness and a
substitution needs to occur.
● Coaches may direct their players during play however, it is the role of the umpire to set
penalties and inform players of infringements that have occurred.
Centre Passes:
● At the start of the game and after each interval the umpire controlling the goal end into
which the ball is going is responsible for blowing the whistle for the centre pass.
● After a goal is scored, the umpire who controls the half in which the goal was scored blows
the whistle for the next centre pass. The whistle is blown as soon as the centre has the ball
and steps into the centre circle.
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Stoppage for Injury/Illness:
● Only an on-court player may call time for an injury/illness – the player is allowed up to 2
minutes to deal with an injury or illness.
● Both teams can only make substitutions and/or team changes if the player for which the
injury/illness stoppage was called for is changed or replaced.
● Lost time for injury/illness is not added to playing time.
DPNA Timing:
● 10yrs, 11yrs and Nippers fixtures involve 4x 10 minutes quarters, with a 2 minute break at
the end of 1st quarter and 3rd quarter and a 5 minute break at half time (at the completion of
2nd quarter).
POST-GAME:
Umpiring Dissatisfaction:
● If dissatisfaction is felt with the umpiring of the game, the team manager should see a
Downey Park Umpiring sub-committee member or a Downey Park official as soon as
possible.
● It is expected that, in the spirit of the game, and in setting a good example for junior players,
coaches, spectators, and on/off court players DO NOT criticise or dispute an umpire’s
decision or their umpiring ability.
● DPNA requests clubs ensure that their spectators respect the umpires decisions (DPNA
code of behaviour for parents and spectators is available on the DPNA website).
Minimum Umpiring Requirements:
●
●
●
●
Level One theory exam pass (online).
Non-competitive official’s clinic – Compulsory attendance.
Recommended- Introduction to Umpiring Clinic
A sound knowledge of the non-competitive rules and their application.
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NON-COMPETITIVE (8-10 YEAR OLDS) RULE VARIATIONS
Note – new modified rules have been released by Netball Australia for the 8 to 10 years
program. The program has been rebadged as NetSetGo for 8 to 10 year olds.
For further information and resources for coaches see ‘Resources for 8 to 10 years’ at
http://netsetgo.asn.au/resources/
Rule Variations: (Changed rules have been highlighted)
1. Goal posts must be 2.4m (8 foot) in height and a size 4 ball of must be used. (Some
DPNA 10 years teams will play on full size posts.)
2. After catching the ball, players must throw within five seconds.
3. Shuffling on the spot is allowed to gain balance before throwing. Players cannot move
down the court with the ball.
4. A player may defend an opponent with the ball from the distance of 1.2m
5. A strict “one-on-one” defence applies. Players may defend a shot at goal.
6. A player who contacts or obstructs is not stood out of play.
7. The game consists of four quarters, each 10 minutes in duration.
8. The initial centre pass will be taken by the team that won the toss and all other Centre
Passes shall be taken by the team that did not score the last goal.
9. Scores may be kept but no ladder produced. No final matches will be played. Each
participant in the competition will be given a memento of participation. (DPNA will not be
providing records of team results.)
New Rules on Substitutions are:The game time should be evenly distributed amongst all players.
A team (up to 10 players is recommended) may make unlimited substitutions at intervals or at
any time during play. The procedure for making a substitution during play is:
i.
Before entering the Court, the substitute shall tag the player leaving the Court.
ii.
Both the substitute and the player leaving the Court shall not interfere with the play during
the substitution process;
iii.
Both the substitute and the player leaving the Court shall observe the Offside Rule when
leaving or entering the Court.
iv.
Players should be substituted into either only attack positions or only defence positions
for the duration of the game.
Players should experience all positions over the course of the program/season.
Table of Non- Competitive Rules:
INFRINGEMENT
Held ball
Footwork
A player who has caught or held the
ball shall play it or shoot for goal
within five seconds.
 Shuffling on the spot is allowed to
gain balance before throwing.
 Players must not move down the
court.
 A player may pivot on and lift the
first landed foot, but must throw
before regrounding this foot.
PENALTY
Free pass to the Opposing Team
where the infringement occurred.
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INFRINGEMENT
Obstruction
Contact
Playing the
ball
Replayed ball

Strict one-on-one defence only is
allowed.
 Defenders must be 1.2 m away
before raising their arms.
 The distance is measured from
the first grounded foot of the
thrower.
 Defenders may defend a shot for
goal.
 Defenders cannot raise their arms
within 1.2 m of a player not in
possession of the ball.
 Contact occurs when an opposing
player knocks or bumps an
opponent in a manner that
interferes with play.
 Contact can be deliberate or
accidental.
Players can touch without contact
occurring.
A player may not –
 Deliberately fall on the ball to
gain possession.
 Gain possession or throw the
ball while lying, sitting, or
kneeling on the ground.
 Roll the ball to another player.
 Kick the ball.
 Punch the ball.
It is a replayed ball if –
 A player bounces the ball twice
when trying to gain possession
 The ball leaves the players hand
and is retaken by that player
before the ball is touched by
another player.
 A player shoots for goal and
retakes possession before the ball
touches the ring, the post or
another player.
PENALTY




Umpire blows the whistle and
explains the infringement. Play
then continues.
Offending player is not stood out
of play.
Umpire blows the whistle and
explains the infringement. Play
then continues.
Offending player is not stood out
of play.
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INFRINGEMENT
Out of court


Untouched
centre pass
Breaking
Offside
Short pass
Over a third
The ball is out of court if it touches
the ground outside the court or a
person or object that is touching
the ground outside the court.
On the line is not out of court.
The Centre Pass must be caught or
touched in the Centre Third, by a
player with both feet in the Centre
Third.
No player is permitted to enter the
Centre Third before the Umpire blows
the whistle for the next centre pass.
 A player is offside if any part of
their BODY touches the ground
BEYOND the line bounding their
own area of play.
 ON the line is NOT offside
There must be room for a third player
to move between the hands of the
thrower and those of the receiver at
the time the ball is passed.
 The ball cannot pass over a
complete third without being
touched or caught.
 It cannot pass over 2 transverse
lines or over a transverse line and
a goal line.
PENALTY


Throw in to the Opposing Team.
The player taking the throw-in –
 stands outside the Court
 approaches the line but does
not touch it
 stands close to or at the point
where the ball crossed the
line.
 does not re-enter the Court
until after the ball has been
thrown.
 If the player touches the line,
a throw-in is awarded to the
other team.
 Both the held ball and
footwork rules apply.
Free Pass to the Opposing Team
taken in the Goal Third where the
ball crossed the transverse line.
Free Pass to the Opposing Team
taken in the Centre Third where the
player crossed the transverse line.
Toss Up:
● Infringement: - When two opposing players catch the ball at the same time, break the rules
at the same time of when it is not clear what happened.
● Penalty: - Players stand 0.9m apart with their hands by their sides and arms straight.
Umpire holds ball below shoulder level of the shorter player and tosses the ball no more
than 60cm in the air. The whistle must be blown as the ball is released
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SPECTATOR BEHAVIOUR AND UMPIRE ABUSE
Spectators and Officials
There continues to be unacceptable spectator and club official’s behaviour at games. Of
greatest concern is objectionable criticism of umpires and players during and after games
resulting in significant distress to numerous umpires and players. DPNA is determined that this
behaviour will not continue. It is totally outside the spirit of the game and breaks the Parents
and Spectators Code of Behaviour which all Clubs should have ensured that the parents of their
players signed at the beginning of the season. A copy of the Code is included in the Operations
Manual and on the Downey Park web site. Please ensure that all your parents have access to a
copy.
We ask that, if members of your club observe unacceptable behaviour from members of your
team, they act immediately to remind the person of their duty with respect to the Code of
Behaviour. If necessary, please report any such incidents to DPNA officials. Please note that
DPNA has adopted a zero tolerance to abusive behaviour towards umpires so that if you don’t
act, the umpires and Association will.
Umpires
For umpires requirements please see Umpires qualifications.
DPNA has adopted a Match Behaviour Policy for umpires to assist them in dealing with
unacceptable behaviour from spectators and players and umpire abuse. All umpires and all
teams should be forwarded a copy of the following policy.
DPNA Match Behaviour Policy for Umpires
Actions Required Pre Match
After speaking with both teams for the finger nail check, arrange to meet both team captain and
coaches together.
● Explain the DPNA zero tolerance to umpires abuse and advise them that you will be
approaching them for assistance should any abuse occur,
● On Field – Captain,
● Off Field – Coach/Manager,
● The match is not to commence until this has occurred.
Directions when Encountering Unacceptable Behaviour or Umpire Abuse – On Field
The Netball Rule, Rule 20, for Warning, Suspensions and Ordering Off will be applied.
The Rule states - “For rough or dangerous play, persistent and/or deliberate breaking of the
Rules, misconduct or any other conduct which is considered inappropriate, the umpire may in
addition to any penalty awarded:i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
Warn a player and/or team official,
Suspend a player (stand off the Court) for a specified time,
Order a player to leave the Court and take no further part in the game, or
In extreme circumstances, stop the game and require the exclusion of any Team Official
whose inappropriate comments and/or behaviour continues after a warning.
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Directions when Encountering Unacceptable Behaviour or Umpire Abuse – Off Field
To be used in cases where umpire abuse stems from team officials (coaches, managers and
other support staff) and reserve players or spectators supporting one of the teams (the
offending team) - the match umpires may, depending on the severity of the behaviour and/or
abuse implement the following:
● First instance of abuse – the umpire will stop the game and approach the offending team
coaching/management staff and request that the abuse cease immediately. A penalty will
be awarded against the offending team at the place where the game was stopped. The
offending person may be reported by the umpire for abuse. If possible ask for a DPNA
official to be present at the game.
● Second instance of abuse – the umpire will stop the game and award a penalty against the
offending team at the place where the game was stopped. The offending person will also
be required to leave the playing area and will be reported by the umpire for abuse. In this
case a DPNA official must be called to the game.
● Third instance of abuse - Umpire may call the game off in which case the match will be
awarded to the non-offending team. This can only be applied if a DPNA official has
attended the game and the umpire has consulted with the official before the game is called
off.
Should you have any queries in relation to this, please contact either Diana Moore (3356 3324)
or Violet Ellingham (3378 4476)
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CALENDAR OF UMPIRE COURSES
1) Introduction to Umpiring
Venue: - Hockey Club or DPNA courts TBC
Cost: - $15 (including GST). Clubs will be invoiced for the number of persons registered.
This course is for all new umpires who will be umpiring on 11 – 13 year old games and for new
umpires of non-competitive games. It is an Association Level Course designed to provide an
introduction to umpiring for new junior umpires only. This course does not replace the Level 1
Course. It will include the principles of umpiring, communication skills and rules discussion.
● Saturday, 8th March 2014 8:45 – 10:45am Sign in at 8:30am at Hockey Club
● Saturday, 22nd March 2014 8:45 – 10:45am Sign in at 8:30am at DPNA courts
2) Level 1 Umpiring Course
Venue: - Hockey Club
Saturday 15th March 2014 8:30am – 1:00pm
Participants need to register and pay directly to Netball Queensland. Application forms &
course details are listed on the Netball Queensland website under
Development/Umpiring/Upcoming Courses.
To ensure that adequate course materials are sent it is important that participants register at
least two weeks before the course date.
3) Non Competitive Officials Clinic
There will be two courses run, at no cost to participants.
Venue: - Downey Park Courts (control desk)
All team officials (umpires, as well as coaches and team managers) and parents of noncompetitive teams are encouraged to attend. Presenters for this course will be from the
Umpiring Sub-Committee.
● Saturday, 1st March 2014 9:45 – 10:45am
● Saturday, 29th March 2014 8:15 – 9:15am (First day of fixtures)
4) Umpire Convenors Meeting –
2 meetings this year. All convenors must attend
Venue: - Downey Park Courts
● Saturday, 1st March 2014 8:30 – 9:30am
● Saturday, 31st May 2014 8:15 – 9:00am
Details of registering for association courses will be forwarded in the Umpire Convenor’s report.
Telephone enquiries can be made to the Office 3857 1052.
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POLICIES
POLICY INFORMATION
In this section we have included some details of policies such as the DPNA Appeals and
Discipline Policies, The DPNA Confidential Correspondence Policy, The Complaints Handling
Policy, The Netball Queensland Child Protection Risk Management Strategy, and the Codes of
Behaviour which link to Child Protection Risk Management.
There are a number of other policies of which Clubs should be aware. We have provided you
with the internet links to these policies below.
Volunteer Employment Screening and Child Protection Risk Management
Please bring to the attention of your Committee the Child Protection Risk Management section
and ensure that your volunteer coordinator is aware of the requirements for employment
screening for volunteers. Volunteers must have a valid Blue Card before they commence
regular child related activities although we have confirmed that it is not required for the short
volunteering time of Canteen duties. “Volunteer parents coaching or managing a team at a
sporting or recreational club if their child is a member of that club and receiving the same or
similar services as those provided by the parent are exempt. However, parents volunteering in
an official capacity on a club’s committee, even if their child is a member of that club, are not
exempt.” Clubs are liable for large fines if they do not obtain Blue Cards for their non-exempt
volunteers.
Volunteer Screening Information including Blue Card Application Forms and Child Protection
Risk Management can be found on the web site of the Commission for Children and Young
People and Child Guardian at
http://www.ccypcg.qld.gov.au/bluecard/index.html.
Privacy Policy
Netball Queensland’s Policy on Privacy can be found on the Netball Queensland web site under
For Associations/ Resources, Policies and Guidelines at http://qld.netball.com.au/resourcespolicies-guidelines/
As Clubs collect member’s information which is then passed to Downey Park and in turn to
Netball Queensland, it is recommended that you advise your members of this. A statement on
your member registration form such as “Player information is retained for our Club records.
Details are also forwarded to Downey Park Netball Association for player and team registration
and Downey Park Netball Association in turn forwards information to Netball Queensland for
player registration and insurance purposes.”
Pregnancy Policy
Netball Queensland’s Policy on Pregnancy can be found on the Netball Queensland web site
under For Associations/ Resources, Policies and Guidelines.
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APPEALS POLICY
1. Appeals Committee
The composition, jurisdiction and powers of the Appeals Committee shall be as set out in
Clause 3.2.5 of the By-Laws.
2. Initiation of Appeal Proceedings
2.1. An Appellant must be a Member of the Association. An Affiliated Club may lodge an
Appeal on behalf of a Member or Members.
2.2. An Appeal must be lodged in writing with The Secretary, Downey Park Netball
Association (DPNA).
2.2.1. Where the Appeal concerns any decision of DPNA it must be lodged within seven
days of notification of that decision.
2.2.2. Where there are extenuating circumstances the Appeals Committee may, in its
discretion, extend the time permitted for the lodgement of an Appeal. The
prospective Appellant must provide written reasons as to why lodgement of the
Appeal has been delayed.
2.2.3. The Appellant must at that time of lodging an appeal pay to DPNA a fee of
$100.00, which shall be refunded in the event the appeal is successful.
2.3. The Secretary shall forward the Appeal to the members of the Appeals Committee within
twenty-four hours of its receipt.
2.4. The Appeals Committee shall meet for the purposes of the particular Appeal and arrange
to hold an Appeal hearing, where possible within seven days of receipt of the Appeal.
2.5. The Appeals Convenor shall, in consultation with the Appeals Committee, arrange for the
appearance of those witnesses or other persons she or he deems necessary.
2.6. The Appeals Convenor shall provide an Appellant, the Committee whose decision is
under review and all witnesses with at least seventy-two hours notice of both the time
and the nature of the Appeal.
3. Appeal Hearing
3.1. A member of the Appeals Committee shall be ineligible to hear any appeal concerning a
matter in which she or he has a direct or indirect conflict of interest. A Committee
Member shall be deemed to have a conflict of interest where:
3.1.1. she or he declares the existence of such a conflict; or
3.1.2. an affiliated club of which she or he is a member is a party to the appeal; or
3.1.3. a majority vote of the remainder of the committee, not including reserve members,
holds them to have such a conflict. In the event of a tied vote, the Appeals
Convenor shall have the casting ballot. Where the Appeals Convenor is the
subject of the vote the casting ballot, if required, shall be entrusted to the Junior
Vice President of DPNA.
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3.2. The Appeals Committee may call upon the original decision maker/s to explain the
reasons for the decision. Where the decision under appeal is that of a Committee, the
Convenor of that Committee shall furnish any relevant minutes for the consideration of
the Appeals Convenor.
3.3. The Appeals Committee may interview any other person it deems appropriate. Neither
the Appellant nor the maker of the decision being appealed shall be permitted to call
witnesses or other persons to give evidence, although they may recommend such
persons to the Committee.
3.4. Any written evidence tendered may be received by the Appeals Committee.
4. Principles of Deliberation
4.1. The Appeals Committee shall refer to the Constitution, as well as the relevant Policies of
the Association, and the principles of natural justice, in making their determination.
4.2. The key principles of natural justice to be applied are:
4.2.1. An Appellant must be given a reasonable opportunity to present her or his case
before a decision is made.
4.2.2. The Appellant must lodge her or his appeal honestly and in good faith.
4.2.3. The appeal may be conducted on the basis of written submissions; the Appeals
Committee may in its discretion allow oral submissions.
4.2.4. All concerned parties must be given adequate notice to enable them to prepare
submissions.
4.2.5. Any adverse material that may affect the decision should be disclosed and parties
should have the opportunity to respond to any allegations.
4.2.6. There is requirement that parties be permitted legal representation at a hearing.
The Appeals Committee may allow legal representation if, the nature of the appeal
warrants same.
4.2.7. There is no requirement that any party have the opportunity to cross-examine
other parties.
4.2.8. The Appeals Committee must be perceived by a reasonable person to be free
from bias when making a decision.
4.2.9. The Appeals Committee is not bound by the rules of evidence.
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5. Decision
5.1. The Appeals Committee shall endeavour to finalise its decision within forty-eight hours of
the completion of its enquiries. The decision shall be provided orally to the Appellant or
her or his representative within forty-eight hours of its being made.
5.2. The decision will be provided in writing, including written reasons for the decision, by the
Convenor only if the Appellant requests such reasons when initially notified of the
decision and pays to DPNA on or before 72 hours from receipt of the oral decision a fee
of $50.00. Such reasons shall be provided to the Appellant within seven days of receipt
of the $50.00 fee by DPNA.
5.3. The Decision of the Appeals Committee is final.
6. Reports to the Management Committee
6.1. Following the determination of any Appeal a report will be made to the next meeting of
the Management Committee. The report will contain a summary of the substance of the
Appeal, details of the hearing process, the decision of the Committee and any relevant
recommendations.
6.2. Copies of all correspondence relating to the Appeal shall be provided to the Secretary.
6.3. An Annual Report including any recommendations for change shall be made by the
Appeals Committee at the Annual General Meeting. Confidentiality in all matters is to be
maintained by the Appeals Committee and Management Committee.
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DISCIPLINE POLICY
1. Authority
The authority to adjudicate upon Disciplinary Matters within the Downey Park Netball
Association (DPNA) and impose penalties where required is contained in Clause 19 of the
Constitution and extends to all Members of DPNA.
2. Discipline Committee
2.1. The composition and convocation of the Discipline Committee shall be as set out in
Clause 19 of the Constitution and Clause 3.2.6 of the By-Laws.
2.2. The Discipline Committee shall have jurisdiction to adjudicate on any complaint of
misconduct allegedly committed by a Member of DPNA on the premises of DPNA
or as a representative of DPNA, and referred to it by the Executive Committee.
2.3. The Discipline Committee shall have the authority to impose penalties by way of
reprimand, bonds, fines, suspension, expulsion or a combination of any of them as
the Discipline Committee may in its discretion, determine as appropriate.
3. Initiation of Disciplinary Proceedings
3.1. An umpire or official may report any incident in writing to the DPNA Secretary.
Where the incident being reported occurred during a competition match the umpire
is to lodge a written report as soon as possible after the match is completed and
not later than seventy-two hours of the alleged incident having occurred.
3.2. A registered member of DPNA or an affiliated club or a parent of a registered
member or a member of an affiliated club may report any incident in writing to the
DPNA Secretary. Such a complaint must be lodged within seventy-two hours of the
alleged incident having occurred.
3.3. Upon the lodgement of a complaint the Secretary shall advise the Discipline
Convenor, provide all written documents received and upon receipt of same. The
Discipline Convenor shall determine whether the complaint should be considered
by the Discipline Convenor or referred to the Executive Committee.
3.4. If the Executive Committee considers the complaint to be of a serious nature the
Discipline Convenor shall convene the Discipline Committee to consider the charge
to be brought against the alleged offender.
4. Notice
4.1. Registered Members who are required to appear before the Discipline Committee
shall be given a minimum of forty-eight hours written notice stating the charge
alleged and the proceedings which will be invoked.
4.2. Where a person under the aged of 18 years is called before the Discipline
Committee, that person is to be advised that their parent(s) or guardian(s) may
accompany them to the hearing.
4.3. Witnesses required by the Discipline Committee will be notified of the hearing in
writing.
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4.4. The Secretary of the club/s involved in the discipline hearing shall be advised and
be given the opportunity to attend the hearing in a support capacity with their
member.
5. Hearing
5.1.
A member of the Discipline Committee shall be ineligible to hear any matter
in which she or he has a direct or indirect conflict of interest. A committee
member shall be deemed to have a conflict of interest where:
5.1.1. She or he declares the existence of such a conflict;
5.1.2. An Affiliated Club of which she or he is a member is a part to the hearing; or
5.1.3. A majority vote of the remainder of the Committee holds them to have such a
conflict.
5.2.
Upon assembly the Discipline Convenor shall read the charge or charges
against the person called before it and shall outline the Discipline
Committee’s intended procedures for conducting the hearing. The Convenor
shall also advise all parties of their rights and entitlements under this policy.
5.3.
The person shall be asked by the Discipline Convenor whether they admit or
deny the charge or charges brought against them, as formulated by the
Discipline Committee on an ad hoc basis. In the event that the person admits
the charges then the Committee shall advance the proceedings to 5.10
below.
5.4.
All parties with the exception of the cited person or team, parents or guardian
and/or club secretary shall retire from the hearing until recalled by the
Discipline Convenor.
5.5.
The Discipline Committee shall conduct a preliminary interview with the
person charged.
5.6.
Each party concerned shall be recalled to hearing one at a time for the
examination first by the members of the Discipline Committee and in the
discretion of the Discipline Committee then by the cited person.
5.7.
At the completion of the hearing of the witnesses or parties called by the
Discipline Convenor, the cited person may call such witnesses as they deem
necessary and those persons may be examined first by any or all of the
members of the Discipline Committee and at the discretion of the Discipline
Committee, then by the cited person.
5.8.
After all evidence has been given all persons excepting the Discipline
Committee shall retire. Being satisfied that all the evidence it requires to
reach a decision has been established, the Discipline Committee shall
consider the case and record a finding on the balance of probabilities basis
on what it believes to be the facts. In the event of a split decision, the finding
of the Discipline Committee shall be decisive.
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5.9.
When the decision has been reached the cited person shall be recalled and
the Discipline Convenor shall announce the findings.
5.10.
If the Discipline Committee finds the offence proved then the offending
person shall have the right to make representations as to penalty.
5.11.
The Discipline Committee shall then further deliberate before announcing the
decision as to the penalty, if any, to the cited person, and subject to the
discretion of the Committee.
5.12.
The Discipline Committee may, at its discretion, report the outcome of any
hearing to the Management Committee.
6. Principles of Deliberation
Natural justice provisions are to apply to the conduct of Discipline Committee hearings
and deliberations. The key principles are:
6.1.
A person or team must be given a reasonable opportunity to present their
case before a decision is made which will affect them.
6.2.
The person lodging an initial complaint must do so in good faith.
6.3.
Any appeal must be lodged in good faith.
6.4.
Written submissions may be acceptable as evidence.
6.5.
The Discipline Committee has the discretion to interview any other persons it
deems appropriate.
6.6.
Parties should be given adequate notice to enable them to make
submissions on the incident or incidents under investigation and the
circumstances of the reports that led to the disciplinary hearing.
6.7.
Any adverse material which may affect the hearing and therefore the
decision should be disclosed and parties should have the opportunity to
respond to or rebut any allegations.
6.8.
There is no absolute requirement that parties be permitted legal
representation at a hearing. This depends on the circumstances of the case
and the determination of the Discipline Committee.
6.9.
There is no requirement that any party have the opportunity to cross-examine
other parties.
6.10.
The Discipline Committee must be perceived by a reasonable person to be
free from bias when making a decision.
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6.11.
A member of the Discipline Committee cannot have any direct or indirect
interest, pecuniary or otherwise, in the subject matter of the decision.
6.12.
The Discipline Committee is not bound by the rules of evidence.
7. Non-Attendance of Player
Any player who does not appear before the Discipline Committee when ordered may
be suspended by the Discipline Committee until such time as the player appears before
it.
8. Appeal
A member may appeal to the Appeals Committee against a decision of the Discipline
Committee in accordance with the Appeals Procedure Policy. A member may appeal on
the basis that their matter was either incorrectly decided or conducted without regard
for the provisions of this Policy, and may contest either the conviction or the severity of
the penalty imposed.
DOWNEY PARK NETBALL ASSOCIATION
CONFIDENTIAL CORRESPONDENCE POLICY
Confidential correspondence is deemed as follows:
1. Correspondence that contains private information concerning the medical,
financial or personal circumstances of a member.
2. Correspondence that the Management Committee considers may be
defamatory, personally abusive, and commercial in confidence or contain
commercially sensitive information.
3. Correspondence that is “without prejudice” and
4. Correspondence that the author thereof requests remains confidential.
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CHILD PROTECTION RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
Adopted from Netball Queensland.
Policy Title: CHILD PROTECTION RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
Policy Type: Risk Management
Date: September 2009
Revision Date: September 2010
AUTHORITY
Recent amendments to the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian
Act 2000 require Netball Queensland to develop and implement a Child Protection Risk
Management Strategy to promote the wellbeing of children in their care and protect them
from harm.
PURPOSE
Protecting children and young people from harm is a responsibility that we must all
undertake. Through the implementation of risk management strategies Netball Queensland
aims to promote children’s wellbeing, and protect them from harm. Harm is described as
any detrimental effect of significant nature on a child’s, psychological, or emotional
wellbeing. The strategies that follow will help foster a safe and positive environment for all
children and young people to participate in Netball Queensland sponsored activities.
Information contained in this document will create a framework and direction for staff,
officials, coaches, volunteers, members, spectators, and parents of children and young
people involved with Netball Queensland regions, affiliated full members, and clubs.
It will help deliver a consistent approach to children and young people harm prevention at
all levels of our sport and recreation industry.
POLICY STATEMENT
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Netball Queensland is committed to ensuring that safety, welfare, and wellbeing of
children and young people are maintained at all times during their participation in
activities run by Netball Queensland, its regions, affiliated full members, and clubs.
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State and Territory child protection requirements also apply to individuals and affiliated
organisations originating outside of the States with legislation in place such as
(Queensland, New South Wales and Western Australia). For example, if affiliated
associations or clubs take junior players into New South Wales for training camps,
competition or other activities, those travelling with the teams must comply with the
NSW legislative requirements.
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All volunteer members coaches, officials, and staff, who are employed or work with
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Netball Queensland, its Regions, or Full Members, and Affiliated Clubs, who work with
children and young people, under the age of eighteen (18) years must hold a Blue
Card.
Netball Queensland, Regions, Full Members, and Affiliated Clubs are required to adopt
the Child Protection Risk Management Strategy into their organisation.
Netball Queensland’s objectives with this policy and guidelines will assist in establishing
co-ordinated strategies in dealing with the problem of children and young people
protection, in a responsible, effective and consistent manner. The objectives are:
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provide information to assist staff and volunteers in dealing with all forms of
children and young people harm;
provide comprehensive guidelines relating to risk minimisation and reporting /
notification procedures;
give direction to all staff and volunteers regarding their legal responsibilities
under child protection legislation; and
promote, and adopt Netball Queensland’s principles for child protection amongst
staff, volunteers, coaches, officials, and parents participating in the
organisation’s programs and competitions.
In order to implement child protection legislation Netball Queensland will undertake to:
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Implement strategies and procedures that focus on the best interests of children
and young people, and meet the requirements of child protection legislation;
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Promote a safe and supportive environment for all children and young people
participating in activities which come under the Netball Queensland umbrella.
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Increase awareness and emphasise the importance of child protection issues in
a sports environment to all those involved in the activities of Netball
Queensland. This includes administrators, coaches, officials, athletes, parents
and their children.
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Ensure that all staff of Netball Queensland are aware of their responsibilities
regarding child protection legislation, in particular, to inform their employer(s) if
they have been convicted of a serious sex offence.
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Netball Queensland notes that administrators, coaches, officials, and volunteers often
have a high level of contact with children and young people in a sports environment,
and they play a key part in successful sports activities.
Coaches and officials are seen as role models.
They have great influence on children and young people they come into contact with
and therefore have significant responsibilities.
Netball Queensland expects that all administrators coaches and officials whether
paid or unpaid, who participate in organised sport under the banner of this
organisation will commit to Risk Management Strategies developed by Netball
Queensland for child protection.
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This Policy and guidelines will be reviewed annually and be updated with any legislative
changes that have impact on the manner in which Child Protection issues are to be
dealt with.
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RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGY FRAMEWORK FOR CHILD PROTECTION
Policy and Commitment
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Statement of commitment to children’s wellbeing and to protecting them from harm.
Codes of Conduct.
Responsibilities, procedures and consequences for non-compliance with child
protection policy.
People
Information, training and development for staff, volunteers, parents, children and young people
regarding:
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Child abuse and child protection.
Role specific child protection duties (outsiders who contract their services to Netball
Queensland).
Staff and volunteer induction, training and performance appraisal.
Risk management processes and requirements.
Handling complaints and disclosures of harm.
Rights and expectations of children and young people.
Rights and expectations of parents and children.
Procedures
Risk management for child protection explicit in guidelines for:
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Recruitment, selection and supervision of staff and volunteers (Blue Card, Job
Descriptions – Refer to Appendix 1).
Planning for activities and special events (Risk Assessment, Activity Induction, Drop off
and Pick Up of Participants, Location, Equipment, Supervision, Monitoring, Surrounding
Environment).
Risk management register (risks identified, assessed, treated and reviewed).
Register of staff/volunteer Blue Card status – Refer to Appendix 2.
Permissions and approvals.
Incident Register – Refer to Appendix 3.
Register of complaints and disclosures of harm.
Financial commitment to support child protection strategies.
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COMPLAINTS HANDLING POLICY
Purpose
This policy describes the handling of umpiring complaints and spectator behaviour issues
that occur during fixtures at Downey Park Netball Association (DPNA). The policy seeks
to increase the level of umpiring satisfaction and to provide appropriate handling
procedures of both umpiring and spectator behaviour issues as they arise. The
implementation of the policy will enable the nature of complaints to be monitored and
improve the handling of umpiring and spectator behaviour issues by immediately
identifying and rectifying issues.
Scope
The policy applies to the management of complaints and disputes from receipt of
complaint to finalising resolution by DPNA.
Policy
DPNA is committed to effective and efficient resolution of complaints.
All complaints will be treated as legitimate and investigated without prejudice.
Reports of complaints and their progress and outcomes will be kept in the Umpiring
Complaints Register and will remain strictly confidential and accessible by DPNA
Management and the DPNA Umpiring Sub-Committee.
The Complaints Handling Policy and Procedures will be reviewed annually by the DPNA
Umpiring Sub-Committee and DPNA Executive and amended as considered appropriate.
Procedure for issues arising during fixture games
If it is an umpiring complaint or an umpiring issue;
1. The Fixture Convenor calls for the club umpire convenor. If the club umpire
convenor does not respond, a nominated club official is called.
2. Clubs must supply a mobile number for a nominated person to deal with Club
umpiring issues. The club umpire convenor or nominated official deals with the
umpiring issue by attending the court and assisting the umpire involved.
3. If no club contact responds or if the issue cannot be resolved by the nominated
official, an umpiring sub-committee member or DPNA official can be called to the
court.
4. If the situation is more than an umpiring issue, a DPNA Official is called.
The club umpiring convenor shall take any umpiring complaint into consideration when
rostering the umpire for the following fixture day and shall allocate the umpire to an
appropriate level of game. If necessary, a mentor will be present with the umpire the
following fixture game.
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If it is an issue relating to Spectator Behaviour;
1. A DPNA official goes to the court to assess the issue.
2. The complainant outlines the problem to the DPNA official.
3. The spectator/s behaviour is assessed and the situation is dealt with as considered
appropriate.
4. The official notes the complaint and any action/s taken in the complaints register. A
club official from the club involved is called to the control desk and the complaint
and actions are discussed.
5. The complainant is encouraged to raise the issue with their club officials who may
decide to forward a written letter of complaint to DPNA.
6. The following fixture day, the Junior Registrar checks all the complaints from the
previous week and draws up a list of any teams that should be monitored. This list
is given to the Umpiring Sub-Committee and to DPNA Officials for any follow-up
required.
Procedures for issues after the game
1. If a complaint is received after the game then the complaint is recorded in the
Complaints Register. The person complaining is advised that they need to refer the
matter to their Club officials who may send a written letter of complaint to DPNA.
2. If a written complaint is received by DPNA it is forwarded to the President, who is
the chair of the discipline committee. Unless the seriousness of the complaint
requires the matter to be followed up by the discipline committee, the complaint is
forwarded to the relevant club with a request for them to explain the situation and
any actions they may take or have already taken.
3. Any feedback from the offending club may be forwarded onto the complaining team.
DPNA acknowledges that due to the nature and size of the competition inexperienced
umpires may be allocated to games. It is expected that, in the spirit of the game, and in
setting a good example for junior players, coaches, spectators, and on/off court players
display the appropriate dignity and respect to the umpires and DO NOT criticise or dispute
an umpire’s decision or question their umpiring ability. If it is seen that an umpire could
benefit from assistance, the above procedure should be followed.
Related document: DPNA Discipline policy 13.9.09.
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CODES OF BEHAVIOUR
This section details Downey Park Netball Association’s Codes of Behaviour as listed
below. A copy of the codes can be found on our website. Click on the required code.
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Codes of Behaviour - General
Codes of Behaviour - Administrator
Codes of Behaviour - Coach
Codes of Behaviour – Junior Player
Codes of Behaviour – Senior Player
Codes of Behaviour - Umpire
Codes of Behaviour – Parent / Guardian and Spectator
Codes of Behaviour - Media
It is essential Clubs make their club members aware of the above Codes of Behaviour and
suggest a section on the club registrations form that members have signed they have read
the Codes of Behaviour.
Remember -
We encourage all clubs to maintain the aims to reduce poor and unacceptable player,
spectator and parent behaviour. The basic principles reinforced through Positive or its
Pointless (POiP) are:
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Sport for children is a vital part of their growing up,
Children like to win, but more importantly, they want to have fun,
Parents need to set the right example at the sports ground, not just at home,
Parents should be proud of their child’s effort, irrespective of the result, and
Sport is important to children’s self-esteem.
More information can be found at
http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/community-programs/poip/about.html
The Queensland Government is working closely with the Play by the Rules team to create
a safe, fair and inclusive environment for Queensland’s children to participate in sport and
active recreation. Play by the Rules resources aim to build the capacity and capability of
sport and recreation clubs to prevent and deal with discrimination, harassment and child
safety.
To assist clubs to create safe, fair and inclusive environments, Play by the Rules provides
access to free resources and online training opportunities.
Visit www.playbytherules.net.au .
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GENERAL CODES OF BEHAVIOUR
As a person required to comply with this Policy, you must meet the following
requirements in regard to your conduct during any activity held or sanctioned by
Netball Australia, Netball Queensland, a Full Member Organisation, a Region, an
Affiliated Association or an Affiliated Club:
1. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others.
2. Be fair, considerate and honest in all dealings with others.
3. Be professional in, and accept responsibility for your actions.
4. Make a commitment to providing quality service.
5. Be aware of, and maintain an uncompromising adhesion to Netball Queensland
standards, rules, regulations, policies & procedures.
6. Operate within the rules of the sport including state guidelines which govern
Netball Australia, Netball Queensland, the Regions, the Affiliated Associations
and the Affiliated Clubs.
7. Do not use your involvement with Netball Australia, Netball Queensland, a
Region, an Affiliated Association or an Affiliated Club to promote your own
beliefs, behaviours or practices where these are inconsistent with those of
Netball Australia, Netball Queensland, a Region, an Affiliated Association or an
Affiliated Club.
8. Demonstrate a high degree of individual responsibility especially when dealing
with persons under 18 years of age, as your words and actions are an example.
9. Avoid unaccompanied and unobserved activities with persons under 18 years of
age, wherever possible.
10. Refrain from any behaviour that may bring Netball Australia, Netball
Queensland, a Region, an Affiliated Association or an Affiliated Club into
disrepute.
11. Provide a safe environment for the conduct of the activity.
12. Show concern and caution towards others who may be sick or injured.
13. Be a positive role model.
14. Understand the repercussions if you breach, or are aware of any breaches of
this Code of Behaviour.
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ADMINISTRATOR CODES OF BEHAVIOUR
In addition to Netball Queensland’s General Code of Behaviour, you must meet the
following requirements in regard to your conduct during any activity held by or under the
auspices of Netball Australia, Netball Queensland, a Region, an Affiliated Association or
an Affiliated Club and in your role as an administrator of Netball Australia, Netball
Queensland, a Region, an Affiliated Association or an Affiliated Club:
1. Be fair, considerate and honest in all dealings with others.
2. Be professional in, and accept responsibility for your actions. Your language,
presentation, manners and punctuality should reflect high standards.
3. Resolve conflicts fairly and promptly through established procedures.
4. Maintain strict impartiality.
5. Be aware of your legal responsibilities.
6. Develop a positive sport environment by allowing for the special needs of the
players (especially children), by emphasising enjoyment and by providing
appropriate development and competitive experiences.
7. Involve players in the planning, leadership, evaluation and decision making
relating to the activity.
8. Ensure activities, equipment and facilities are safe and appropriate to the ability
level of participating players. Activities, rules, equipment, lengths of games and
training schedules should take into consideration the age, ability and maturity
level of participating players.
9. Ensure that everyone (administrators, coaches, players, umpires, parents,
spectators, sponsors and physicians) emphasise fair play in netball activities and
games.
10. Where appropriate, distribute a Code of Behaviour sheet to coaches, players,
umpires, parents, spectators and the media.
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COACH CODES OF BEHAVIOUR
following requirements in regard to your conduct during any activity held by or under the
auspices of Netball Australia, Netball Queensland, a Region, an Affiliated Association or
an Affiliated Club and in your role as a coach of Netball Australia, Netball Queensland, a
Region, an Affiliated Association or an Affiliated Club:
1. Treat all players with respect at all times. Be honest and consistent with them.
Honour all promises and commitments, both verbal and written.
2. Promote a climate of mutual support among your players. Encourage players to
respect one another and to expect respect for their worth as individuals
regardless of their level of play.
3. Encourage and facilitate players’ independence and responsibility for their own
behaviour, performance, decisions and actions.
4. Involve the players in decisions that affect them.
5. Determine, in consultation with the players, what information is confidential and
respect that confidentiality.
6. Provide feedback to players in a caring sensitive manner to their needs. Avoid
overly negative feedback.
7. Refrain from any form of personal abuse towards your players. This includes
verbal, physical and emotional abuse. Be alert to any forms of abuse directed
toward your players from other sources while they are in your care. (Abide by
Netball Australia Member Protection Policy).
8. Refrain from any form of harassment towards your players. Treat all players
fairly within the context of their sporting activities, regardless of gender, race,
place of origin, athletic potential, colour, sexual orientation, religion, political
beliefs, socio-economic status, and other condition. (Abide by Netball Australia
Member Protection Policy).
9. Be acutely aware of the power that you as a coach develop with your players in
the coaching relationship and avoid any sexual intimacy with players that could
develop as a result.
10. Avoid situations with your players that could be construed as compromising.
11. At all times use appropriate training methods which will benefit the players and
avoid those which could be harmful. Ensure that the tasks, trainings, equipment
and facilities are safe and suitable for age, experience, ability and physical and
psychological conditions of the players.
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COACH CODES OF BEHAVIOUR continued
12. Ensure the players time spent with you is a positive experience. All players are
deserving of equal attention and opportunities. Provide training and game
opportunities that ensure everyone has a reasonable chance to succeed and to
improve/acquire skills and develop confidence.
13. Actively discourage the use of performance enhancing drugs, the use of alcohol
and tobacco and illegal substance. (Abide by the Netball Australia Anti-Doping
Policy).
14. Recognise individual differences in players and always think of the player’s longterm best interests.
15. Set challenges for each player which is both achievable and motivating.
16. Respect the fact that your goal as a coach for the player may not always be the
same as that of the player. Aim for excellence based upon realistic goals and
due consideration for the participant’s growth and development.
17. At all times act as a role model that promotes the positive aspects of sport and
of netball by maintaining the highest standards of personal conduct and
projecting a favourable image of netball and of coaching at all times.
18. Recognise your player’s rights to consult with other coaches and advisers.
Cooperate fully with other specialists (e.g. sports scientists, doctors,
physiotherapists etc).
19. Do not exploit any coaching relationship or information gained through Netball
Australia and/or Netball Queensland programs, to further personal, political, or
business interests.
20. Encourage players and coaches to develop and maintain integrity in their
relationship with others.
21. Respect other coaches and always act in a manner characterised by courtesy
and good faith.
22. When asked to coach, ensure that any previous coach- player relationship has
been ended in a professional manner.
23. Accept and respect the role of officials in ensuring that competitions are
conducted fairly and according to established rules. Know and abide by netball
rules, regulations and standards, and encourage players to do likewise. Accept
both the letter and the spirit of the rules.
24. Be honest and ensure that qualifications are not misrepresented.
25. Make a commitment to providing a quality service to your players. Provide a
training program which is planned and sequential. Maintain or improve your
current NCAS accreditation, seek continual improvement through performance
appraisal and ongoing coach education and be open to other people’s opinion.
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JUNIOR PLAYER CODES OF BEHAVIOUR
In addition to Netball Queensland’s General Code of Behaviour, as a player in any activity
held by or under the auspices of Netball Australia, Netball Queensland, a Region, an
Affiliated Association or an Affiliated Club you must meet the following requirements in
regard to your conduct during any such activity or event:
1. Participate because you enjoy it, not just to please parents and coaches.
2. Play by the rules: Know the rules
3. Participate fairly and safely.
4. Abide by decisions, without argument or bad temper.
a. Captains have the right to approach an umpire during an interval or after the
game for clarification of any rule.
b. Approach the umpire in a courteous and polite way.
5. Cooperate with your coach, and other players.
a. Verbal abuse of officials or other players, deliberately fouling or provoking an
opponent and throwing/damaging equipment is not acceptable or permitted.
b. Treat all players as you would like to be treated.
c. Ensure that at all times your behaviour is fair.
d. Be a patient and enthusiastic supporter of fellow players.
6. Applaud all good play, by your own team and opponents.
7. Be a responsible team member.
a. Always be on time.
b. Encourage and assist all players.
c. Attend all training sessions.
d. Ensure you always bring the appropriate uniform and equipment to training
and/or matches.
8. Do not engage in practises that affect sporting performance (alcohol, tobacco
and drug use.)
9. Respect and acknowledge the contribution of those who create the opportunity
for you to play.
10. Volunteers (scorers, coaches, timekeepers, administrators and umpires).
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SENIOR PLAYER CODES OF BEHAVIOUR
In addition to Netball Queensland General Code of Behaviour, as a player in any activity
Affiliated Association or an Affiliated Club you must meet the following requirements in
1. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of fellow players, coaches, officials and
spectators.
2. Refrain from conduct which could be regarded as sexual or other harassment.
3. Respect the talent, potential and development of fellow players and competitors.
4. Care and respect the uniform and equipment provided to you.
5. Be frank and honest with your coach concerning illness and injury and your
ability to train and play fully.
6. Conduct yourself in a responsible manner relating to language, temper and
punctuality.
7. Maintain a high standard of personal behaviour at all times.
8. Abide by the rules and respect the decision of the umpires. Be courteous and
use the correct process when seeking a rule clarification.
9. Be honest in your attitude and preparation to training. Work equally hard for
yourself and your team.
10. Cooperate with coaches and staff in relation to programs that adequately
prepare you for competition.
11. Do not engage in practises that affect sporting performance (alcohol, tobacco
and drug use.)
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UMPIRE CODES OF BEHAVIOUR
following requirements in regard to your conduct during any activity held or sanctioned by
Netball Australia, Netball Australia, a Region, an Affiliated Association or an Affiliated Club
and in your role as an umpire appointed by Netball Australia, Netball Queensland, a
Region, an Affiliated Association or an Affiliated Club:
1. Treat all players with respect at all times.
2. Accept responsibility for all actions taken. Exercise reasonable care to prevent
injury by ensuring players play within the rules. Reasonable care consists of
advising the players of illegal body movements, showing due diligence in
detecting infringements and penalising rule breakers.
3. Place the safety and welfare of the players above all else. Although it is the
responsibility of umpires to ensure that the playing conditions are safe, in the
end it is the association’s decision. If a court supervisor or equivalent is
appointed and present at the match they would decide whether the game should
commence or continue and deal with any emergencies relating to a safe
environment or anticipate any foreseeable dangers and deal with it appropriately.
If no such person is present, you should make a decision as to whether the
match should commence or continue due to adverse conditions, safe
environment or foreseeable dangers.
4. Umpires must be impartial and maintain integrity in their relationship with other
umpires, players and coaches.
5. Avoid situations which may lead to a conflict of interest.
6. Be courteous, respectful and open to discussion and interaction.
7. Value the individual in sport. Ensure the players have the opportunity for
discussion with you after the match.
8. Seek continual self-improvement through study, performance appraisal and
regular updating of competencies. Maintain or improve your current badge level
and seek continual improvement.
9. Encourage exclusivity and access to all areas of officiating. Aim for excellence
based upon realistic goals and due consideration for growth and development.
10. Be a positive role model in behaviour and personal appearance by maintaining
the highest standards of personal conduct and projecting a favourable image of
netball and umpiring at all times.
11. Refrain from any form of personal abuse towards players. This includes verbal,
physical and emotional abuse. Be alert to any forms of abuse directed towards
the players from other sources while they are playing. (Abide by Netball
Australia Member Protection Policy).
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UMPIRE CODES OF BEHAVIOUR continued
12. Refrain from any form of harassment towards players. Treat all players fairly
within the context of their sporting activities, regardless of gender, race, place of
origin, athletic potential, colour, sexual orientation, religion, political beliefs,
socio-economic status, and other conditions. (Abide by Netball Australia Member
Protection Policy).
13. Show concern and caution towards ill and injured players. You should enforce
the blood rule and apply procedures regarding ill or injured players according to
the rule book. Common sense must be applied in all cases.
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PARENT/GUARDIAN and SPECTATOR CODE OF BEHAVIOUR
In addition to Netball Queensland’s General Code of Behaviour, as a parent/guardian of a
player in any activity held by or under the auspices of Netball Australia, Netball
Queensland, a Region, an Affiliated Association or an Affiliated Club, you must meet the
following requirements in regard to your conduct during any such activity or event:
1. If your child is interested, encourage them to participate in the appropriate
netball activity. However, if your child is not willing to participate, do not force
him or her. Remember, children are involved in organised activity for their
enjoyment, not yours
.
2. Focus upon your child's efforts and performance rather than the overall outcome
of the event. This assists your child in setting realistic goals related to his/her
ability by reducing the emphasis on winning.
3. Teach your child that an honest effort is as important as victory, so that the result
of each game is accepted without undue disappointment.
4. Encourage your child to always play according to the rules.
5. Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a game.
6. Remember that children learn best from example. Applaud good play by all
players.
7. If you disagree with an umpire or coach raise the issue through the appropriate
channels rather than question their judgement and honesty in public.
8. Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse.
9. Recognise and respect the value and importance of volunteer administrators,
coaches and umpires. They give up their time and resources to provide
recreational activities for players and deserve your support
10. .Be a model of good sports behaviour for children to copy.
11. Be courteous in communication with administrators, coaches, players and
umpires. Teach children to do likewise.
12. Support the use of age appropriate development activities and modified rules.
13. Spectators are requested not to smoke near the netball courts.
14. DPNA does not permit any animals on or near the courts or in the fenced
compound at any time. Bikes, roller blades, scooters, skateboards etc are not
permitted in the fenced compound.
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PARENT/GUARDIAN and SPECTATOR CODE OF BEHAVIOUR
continued
15. No spectator is to photograph any player or players without first having obtained
permission to do so by the team coach or manager.
16. DPNA reserves the right to immediately remove from DPNA premises, any
person who any member of DPNA Executive believes, on reasonable grounds,
to have breached this code of behaviour.
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MEDIA CODES OF BEHAVIOUR
In addition to Netball Queensland’s General Code of Behaviour, as media in any activity
Affiliated Association or an Affiliated Club, you must meet the following requirements in
1. Provide coverage of all players’ netball activities, including development
programs, competitive and non-competitive netball.
2. Be aware of the difference between adult netball programs and children's netball
programs.
3. Place in proper perspective the isolated incidents of unsportsmanlike behaviour
rather than make such incidents the "highlight" of the event.
4. Focus upon player’s fair play and their honest effort.
5. Identify and report on the problems of players participating in organised netball
and report the violations and distortions of their rights as players.
6. Recognise the sporting achievements of players from disadvantaged groups,
including adolescent girls, people with disabilities, Koories, and Torres Strait
Islanders, people from non-English speaking backgrounds and rural population.
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