Netball

Secondary Competition Rules

• Competition Format

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  Matches follow the rules of the All Australian Netball Association unless otherwise specified.

  • Match Length: 4 x 7-minute quarters.
  • Intervals: A 2-minute break at half-time. At quarter-time and three-quarter-time, players change ends immediately without delay.
  • State Format: Split Round Robin, Cross-Over Semi-Finals, and Final.

• Round Robin Scoring

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  Points are awarded as follows: 4 points for a win, 2 points for a draw, and 0 points for a loss. If teams are tied on matches won at the end of the round-robin, the winner is decided by:

  1. The result of the head-to-head match.
  2. If the head-to-head was a draw, total percentage from all games is used.
  3. If more than two teams are tied, percentage is calculated only from the matches involving the tied teams.

• Interchange

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  • Rolling substitutions during a game and the interchange of players are permitted at the interval. 
  • Teams should have two sets of bibs to facilitate rolling substitutions. 
  • Rolling substitutions must occur in the designated area. 
  • Only one (1) rolling substitute per team can be made at a time. 
  • However, it is required that these players must be ready to take the court so that no time is lost

• State Final Winner

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  If a semi-final or final ends in a draw, the winner is determined by playing two, 5-minute halves with a 1-minute interval until a result is reached.

• Conditions and Eligibility

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  • Codes of Conduct: All participants, officials, and spectators are bound by SSV Codes of Conduct and the Participant Behaviour Policy.
  • Gender Restrictions: Girls cannot participate in a girls' team and a boys/mixed team in the same sport. Note that Intermediate and Senior Boys Netball teams are for boys only; girls are not eligible for these specific teams.
  • Team Size: Maximum of 12 players per day (7 on court, up to 5 interchange players).
  • Medallions: SSV provides 12 medallions for players and one for the coach. Extra medallions are not available.

• Logistics and Equipment

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  • Dress Code: Players must wear same-colour skirts, bodysuits, or shorts (without pockets) and matching tops with contrasting bibs. Fingernails must be short or taped, and no jewellery is permitted.
  • Lateness: Teams late without communication face a penalty of 1 goal per minute until half-time, at which point the match is forfeited.
  • Equipment to Bring:
  • Two sets of positional bibs (to manage colour clashes and substitutions).
  • One competition-sized (size 5) netball.
  • A competent scorer and an up-to-date team sheet.
  • A comprehensive first aid kit and sports tape. Schools are responsible for their own injury prevention strapping.