Affiliated to All England Netball Association

Affiliated to All England Netball Association

YWCA Bury Junior Netball Tournament

Saturday 27th May 2017

Play between 10am – 2:30pm

Tournament Pack

Venue: Wright Robinson Sports College, Abbey Hey Lane, Manchester, M18 8RL.

Registration – Outside desk between courts and building

Seniors and U15s Sections between 9:20am-9:40am

Umpires Meeting 9:40am

TOURNAMENT RULES

Tournament Referee: Kath Pemberton. The tournament shall be played to AENA rules. The Tournament Referee will decide on any matter arising during the course of the event. The referee’s decision shall be final.

Registration: The Registration desk is in the outside area between the netball courts and door on the inside leading to the sports hall. Please register between 9:20am and 9:40am. There will be a umpire and captains meeting at 9:40am Please attend to ensure you are aware of the latest information.

Age Groups: Players (U15s) must be under their age group as of midnight on the 31st August prior to the tournament.

Start of Play: All teams must be on court ready to play at the stated time with at least five players. Captains should toss for the centre pass before the start of play and notify the umpires of the result.

Late Arrivals: If a team arrives late on court, for each minute late, the opposition will be awarded 2 goals if they are on court and in position to play at the correct time. If at the end of the first half the team is not on court, then the game will be given to the opposition. The umpires will be responsible for the timing of the above.

Players arriving late can join the game in a vacant position after a goal is scored and with the permission of the umpires. A reserve, playing because of the late arrival of a player, shall continue to play in that position until half time as per A.E.N.A. rules.

Match Times: A central hooter will indicate the start, half time and end of matches. However, games will start and finish on the umpires whistle. Matches will be 6 minutes each way, 30 seconds at Half time. There will be 2 minutes between rounds. Extra time will be allowed to take a penalty shot, if it has been awarded before the final whistle.

Injury/Illness: No time shall be added on for injury or illness. The substitute should take up the position of the injured player as quickly as possible;

The opposition cannot make changes at this time.

Equipment: Each team will provide a size 5 ball. YWCA will have spare Over Head Bibs if any Kit clash may occur

Conduct: A verbal warning will be issued to any person (Spectator/Coach/team member) who the umpire feels is behaving in an unacceptable manner. If problems still occur the offending party will be asked to leave the courts for that round. If it persists, the offender will be banned from the side of the courts for the rest of the day. Refusal to leave will result in the game being stopped and 5 points being awarded to the non offending team.

Umpires: Teams must provide a competent umpire (minimum C Award) who will umpire your own games for the entire day. CLUBS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN SCORE CARDS WHICH MUST CLEARLY STATE THE TEAM NAME, NUMBER/LETTER, AGE GROUP, COURT, TIME AND ROUND. Both score cards should be given to the winning captain who should take them to the score desk/Runner. Medals will be presented to the winners and runners up in each age group.

Umpires/Coaches Responsibilities: All jewellery, including charity bands, watches, and any piercing etc, must be removed and finger nails cut short.

Format: Both Senior and U15 Sections will play a round robin format. This is to ensure that everyone gets plenty of game time.

Scoring: 5 points for a win, 3 points for a draw, 1 point for the losing team if scoring over 50% of the opponents goals. In the case of a draw, positions will be decided on goal difference. If the result is still a draw then goal average will be calculated.

GOAL DIFFERENCE WILL BE INTERPRETED AS:

ie Team A goals for = 43 goals Goals Against = 38 Difference = 5

Team B goals for = 37 goals Goals Against = 33 Difference = 4

GOAL AVERAGE WILL BE INTERPRETED AS:

Team A is the WINNER

ie Team A goals for = 43 against = 38 difference = 5 average = 43/38 = 1.13

Team B goals for = 37 against = 32 difference = 5 average = 37/32 = 1.15

Team B is the WINNER

Team Bench/Supporters: Supporters should remain at the first defending back line for the duration of the match and should not stand in the way of the umpires. Personnel are NOT allowed to walk up and down any side lines.

Liability: YWCA Bury NC and Wright Robinson Sports College, cannot accept liability whatsoever in respect of personal injury, which players, officials, or spectators sustain, nor responsibility for any loss of valuables or clothing.

Inclement Weather: In the event of bad weather the tournament will proceed.

Refreshments: There is a food Van on site selling hot food and drinks next to the courts. YW are also running various stalls which include cold drinks, cakes, savoury food for you to buy throughout the day.

Toilets: There are female and male toilets inside the venue as well as changing rooms.

First Aid: Each team should provide their own first aid kit. Team organisers are asked to provide adequate first aid cover for minor injuries.

Health and Safety: For health and safety reasons, no heelys or roller blades are permitted. No smoking is permitted. Please inform your spectators.

Parking: Parking can be very busy. There is an overflow carpark on the left just before the main entrance – Please car share where possible due to other events (football) being on at the same time

Photographs: Any person wishing to engage in video or photography, with a camera or mobile phone, must register at the desk.

Please make members of your party aware of this rule.

Litter: Black litter bags will also be around the courts. Please use them.

Sheonah Forbes – Tournament / Fixture Organiser – – 07720866821

Kath Pemberton – Tournament Referee / Main contact on the day if late etc – 077208566821

Karen Meehan – Umpire Referee