Netball

Secondary Competition Rules

• Competition and Match Formats

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  Region and Division Match Format

  For Regions and Division match format, please consult the relevant page on the SSV website or contact the relevant Coordinator.

  State Competition Format

  Split Round Robin, Cross Over Semi Finals, Final.

  State Match Schedule

  • There will be a Pre-Championship Briefing for all teams prior to the first round of matches.
  • See the Netball Draw on the SSV website for the Match Schedules.

  State Match Format

  • Match length for all competitions will be 4 x 7-minute quarters with a 2-minute break at half time.
  • At quarter-time and three-quarter-time, players must change straight over without delay.
  • Positions may be changed, and substitutions made provided it does not hold up play.

• Tournament Scoring & Winners

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  State Round Robin Winner

  • Points will be allocated for Round Robin matches as follows:
  • 4 points for a win
  • 2 points for a draw
  • 0 points for a loss
  • Two-team tie-breaker: If two teams are equal on matches won at the end of the round robin, the winner of the face-to-face match will be declared the winner. If their face-to-face match was a draw, total percentage from all their games will be used to determine the winner.
  • Multi-team tie-breaker: If more than two teams are tied on matches won, percentage from the matches involving the other tied teams will be calculated to determine the winner.

  State Final Winner

  In the event of a draw played in a semi-final or final, the game shall be decided by playing two, 5-minute halves with a 1-minute interval until a winner is determined.

• General Conditions and Eligibility

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  • Codes of Conduct: See School Sport Victoria's 'General Conditions of Competition'. All players, teachers, spectators, and officials are bound by the 'SSV Codes of Conduct' and the 'Participant Behaviour Policy'.
  • Dual Team Participation: A girl cannot play in a girls' team and a boys/mixed team in the same sport.
  • Gender Clarification: Girls cannot play in Senior Boys Netball or Intermediate Boys Netball teams—they are Boys-only teams.
  • Binding Competition Levels: The level of competition chosen by a student at Division level remains binding through to Region and State levels.

• Roster, Officials, and Game Governance

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  Team Size & Awards

  • A maximum of twelve (12) players may be used in one day.
  • Seven (7) players on the court and up to five (5) interchange players are to be named for each game.
  • Only twelve (12) SSV medallions plus one (1) for the team coach will be awarded to placegetters. Extra medallions will Not be available.

  Rules & Foul Play

  • Netball is conducted under the rules of the All Australian Netball Association unless otherwise stated.
  • Any infringements under section 13 Game Management, Rule 13.2 Foul Play will see the umpire apply Rule 13.1 Actions Taken by an Umpire.
  • The Team Coach/Teacher accompanying the team must be informed when these actions are taken.

  Goal Post Padding

  Goal post padding is required for all netball goal posts for all levels of matches.

  Officials

  Umpires will be provided for the State Final.

• Substantive In-Game Rules

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  Interchange & Rolling Substitutions

  • Rolling substitutions during a game and the interchange of players are permitted at intervals.
  • 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.
  • Players must be ready to take the court so that no time is lost.

  Blood Rules

  Where central timing is used, the affected player must be removed and substituted immediately, and can be re-substituted at the next appropriate whistle.

  Lateness Penalty

  • With Notice: If a team is late for the start of their match for reasons beyond their control and communicates with the convener, the convener will try to accommodate the team as best as possible.
  • Without Notice: If a team is late without notice or communication, or if their lateness makes the draw impracticable in the convener's opinion, they will be penalised 1 goal per minute late up to half time, at which point they will forfeit the match (e.g., if the match is $2 \times 12$-minute halves, the forfeit score is 12–0).

• Match Day Requirements and Equipment

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  Dress Code

  • Players must wear matching skirts/bodysuits/shorts (without pockets) and matching tops with contrasting bibs.
  • Fingernails should be taped or cut, and no visible jewellery can be worn.
  • Players not correctly dressed will not be permitted to compete.

  Equipment Provided by Competing Teams

  Competing teams must provide:

  • Bibs: Positional bibs (schools are asked to bring a second set of bibs to avoid colour clashes and facilitate rolling substitutions).
  • Match & Practice Balls: One competition size 5 netball. Match balls will be supplied for all State Finals, but teams must bring their own practice balls.
  • Scorer: A competent scorer.
  • Documentation: An up-to-date team sheet handed to the convener on the day of competition.

  First Aid & Strapping

  • First Aid Kit: Competing schools are responsible for ensuring reasonable provision is made for injury treatment. All participating schools in SSV Team Sports finals must bring an appropriate first aid kit suitable for the venue location.
  • Tape & Strapping: Sports Tape MUST be supplied by the student/competing team. Strapping for injury prevention MUST be performed by the student or competing team.
  • State Finals Note: The First Aid Responders attending the state finals are not permitted to perform strapping.