SCORER 1. Bench Officials Best Practice 2019 Points of Clarification

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1 Bench Officials Best Practice 2019 Pints f Clarificatin It is imprtant that all bench fficials appinted t the 2019 Suncrp Super Netball and Australian Netball League seasns read bth the belw infrmatin, as well as the updated Natinal Bench Officials Manual. There have been a number f amendments made t the manual, and it is critical that all bench fficials take the time t read thrugh the manual carefully. If yu have any questins at all, please ask yur appinted Bench Managers r benchfficial@netball.cm.au SCORER 1 Incnsistency identified 1. Re-writing f scre sheets: Sme scrers are being asked t re-write scre sheets at the cnclusin f a match. 2. Recrding changes f Galers in scring clumns Galer replaced after unsuccessful attempt (has nt scred gal); Galer replaced after scring gal; Galer replaced has made n attempts; Galer replaced at end f quarter There is incnsistency in the recrding f all types f Galer changes, where t mark the change, the type f red bx, and the placement f the red bx. Crrect prcedure 1. Re-writing f scre sheets: Scre sheets are NOT t be re-written under any circumstances. If advice is given cntrary t this, please cntact Netball Australia at: benchfficials@netball.cm.au 2. Recrding changes f Galers in scring clumns Galer replaced after unsuccessful attempt (has nt scred gal); Galer replaced after scring gal; Galer replaced has made n attempts; Galer replaced at end f quarter The manual has been updated t include examples f when Galers are replaced mid quarter r at the end f the quarter, when n gals/attempts/penalties have been recrded. IMPORTANT: When changes ccur during a quarter, a small red square is used Where changes ccur at the end f a quarter, and the Galer has had gals, attempts r penalties, in Australia we put a red square arund the entire bx. Where changes ccur at the end f a quarter, and there have been n attempts, a red square arund the entire bx must be used.

2 The manual shuld be fllwed at all times. Refer t 12 A 12 E fr specific examples. 3. Match Shting Statistics Frm Clarify whether r nt decimals are required when cmpleting the match shting statistics frm. 4. Match Shting Statistics Frm Galer Changes Clarify when t make Galer changes t the match shting statistics frm e.g. during the match as it ccurs r at the end f each quarter. 5. Screr 1 and Screr 2 Teamwrk Clarify what t d if Screr 1 hears a different call frm Screr 2, t what they have seen. 3. Match Shting Statistics Frm When cmpleting the Match Shting Statistics Frm, ensure nly whle numbers are used, nt decimals. 4. Match Shting Statistics Frm Best practice is t make the changes immediately (within reasn) as they ccur. This ensures that the statistics crrectly line up and the chances f errr is reduced. Bench Manager t mnitr and supprt in this area as match is in prgress. 5. Screr 1 and Screr 2 Teamwrk As the fficial screr, Screr 1 must have the cnfidence t recrd exactly what they have seen n the scresheet. Bench Manager t mnitr and supprt in this area as the match is in prgress.

3 SCORER 2 Incnsistency identified 6. Calling Prcedure fr Centre Pass Fr Screr 2, there is cnfusin as t whether the Centre Pass shuld be called. 7. Calling Prcedure fr Gals Scred and Gal Attempts Guidance has been given that the calling f gals and attempts t start when shting actin is in prgress r when the shter catches the ball. Crrect prcedure 6. Calling Prcedure fr Centre Pass The Centre Pass is nly required t be called as taken fr INF Wrld Ranking matches. 7. Calling Prcedure fr Gals Scred and Gal Attempts The calling prcedure shuld cmmence when the shting actin is cmplete. This is because the shter may actually pass the ball ff t anther player and then a crrectin wuld have t be made if the gal is scred and recrded early. The crrect calling prcedure is: Successful gal: Singapre Gal Shter In Successful penalty England Gal Shter Penalty IN Unsuccessful gal Wales Gal Attack Out Unsuccessful penalty Fiji Gal Shter Penalty Out Best practice is that the full terminlgy is used when referring t psitins, e.g. Gal Attack nt GA r Attack. Champin Data use clurs and nt team names t aid the recgnitin prcess n the cmputer screen. It is quicker and allws the data entry technician t cntinue capturing ther statistics quickly. 8. Recrd the beginning Centre Pass sequence Sme bench fficials have been advised that they are nt required t indicate this n the running scre sheet. Bench Manager t crrect terminlgy and calling sequence, as sn as it is nticed. 8. Recrd the beginning Centre Pass sequence After result f Captains tss is advised: Use arrw t indicate whether Team 1 s gal is t the right r t the left f the scre bench fr the start f the first quarter. THEN:

4 9. Crss reference scres regularly There is cnfusin as t whether the scre shuld be called after each gal. Immediately enter the team taking the first Centre Pass n the next line. 9. Crss reference scres regularly Calling the scre after every gal can slw dwn the calling prcess. Call ccasinally fr crss checking f scre with Screr 1 and venue scre bard.

5 TIMEKEEPERS Incnsistency identified 10. Timing Equipment Clarify hw many timers are required. Can the stpwatch fr injury time be used fr time uts (SSN nly)? If s, hw des this wrk? Cnfusin as t whether t have stpwatches set t cunt dwn r cunt up mde fr stppages. Crrect prcedure 10. Timing Equipment Five Timers plus a spare match timer r Tisst clck when in use; interval/injury timer (x 2); suspensin timer; match timer r venue bard when in use. Clck a cuntdwn timer/real clck with secnds (fr real time display) The crrect divisin f timing equipment is as fllws: Timer 1: 1. Match Timer (quarters) OR Tisst clck when in use. 2. Interval Timer/Injury Stppage. 3. Suspensin timer. Timer 2 (as back up) 4. Match Timer (quarters) OR Venue Bard when in use. 5. Interval Timer/Injury Stppage. The same stpwatch can be used fr injury time and time uts (SSN nly). Set the stpwatch t 90 secnds can then either be used fr injury time r time ut. All timer must be set t cuntdwn mde.

6 This is the ideal stpwatch t be using. 11. Cuntdwn warnings Clarify whether Timer 1 is required t signal ready t start play by raising arm. 12. Stppages fr injury/illness Guidance has been prvided that when recrding stppage times, it must include millisecnds. 11. Cuntdwn warnings In Australia, best practice is t nd discreetly t the umpires t signal play is ready t cmmence. 12. Stppages fr injury/illness When recrding stppages, the time shwing n match timer (i.e. time remaining in quarter) must be recrded. As such, the time must include minutes and secnds. 13. Umpire alert units/audible sund at the end f each quarter Cnfirmatin n apprach with umpire alert units/audible sund 13. Umpire alert units/audible sund at the end f each quarter The Bench Officials manual has been updated t reflect a new practice arund ending an interval. The prcess t be used mving frward is as fllws: The Umpire Alert Units must always be activated:

7 14. Umpire Alert Units Clarificatin n hw many umpire alerts are t be activated and when. 15. Timer teamwrk Timers are missing the start/stp f play at times, due t cmpleting ther tasks. Timers nt having stpwatches in their hands at all times, resulting in missing the start f intervals/breaks. 2 secnds befre the time is due t elapse fr cuntdwn warnings. At the same time the electrnic signal (siren) fr the end f each perid f play is activated. IMPORTANT: Where an electrnic signal (siren) is being used t indicate the end f a perid in play, bth the umpire alert units and the audible sund must be activated t indicate the end in play AT THE SAME TIME. The umpires will respnd t the audible sund and the umpire alerts will act as the backup. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A CHANGE IN PRACTICE FOR When there is n electrnic signal (siren) in use, then the umpire alert units must be activated 2 secnds befre the time is due t elapse. Bench Officials are t use the umpire alert units nly there is t be n verbal ntificatin t umpires. Umpire alert units are t be set t vibrate nly. 14. Umpire Alert Units The Timekeeper activates the Umpire Alert Units at the specified times as needed, including when directed by the Scrers due t an incrrect Centre Pass. In Australia it is best practice fr BOTH Umpire Alert Units t be activated simultaneusly fr all ntificatins. 15. Timer teamwrk Best practice is fr bth Timers t call ut when an injury/illness/bld/time ut (SSN nly) has been called by the umpires. Timers are t ensure that handheld timers are in their hands at all times.

8 GUIDELINES FOR BENCH OFFICIALS A REMINDER! As fficials f the game, Bench Officials shuld present high standards in the way in which they carry ut their duties and cnduct themselves. The fllwing standards are expected fr Bench Officials: Bench Officials shuld be dressed unifrmly. Suggested standards are plain-clured tidy trusers/skirts (preferably dark) with plain-clured shirt/tp (r spnsr s tp if prvided). Appearance must be tidy and presentable. Behaviur must be impartial (that is withut bias) twards either team. Demeanur must be pleasant, c-perative and efficient. Cncentratin and fcus must be n the match at all times; there shuld be n casual r unnecessary talk during play. N fd is t be n the Official Bench r eaten during a match. Hydratin (water bttles r spill-prf cups) may be used and may be visible but any markings n cntainers shuld nt cnflict with spnsr s prducts. Where successive matches are t be fficiated, Bench Officials may require sustenance. Hwever, Bench Officials shuld mve away frm the Official Bench t cnsume fd, thus ensuring that the Official Bench remains tidy and clean. Mbile phnes must nt be visible r used by any Bench Official. Only headphnes used fr fficial purpses and directly related t the match may be wrn. Befre the match starts, Bench Officials must ensure they have all necessary equipment and must check it is in wrking rder. Bench Officials must be in place in the playing enclsure well befre the match starts and shuld remain there fr the duratin f the match.

9 Presentatin f the Scre Sheet - key cmpetencies All fficial recrds frm a match shuld be cmpleted in a neat and tidy manner. Crssing ut material and erasures indicate pr skills and inadequate training. In particular the scre sheet shuld be clear and easily read. The fllwing prvide guidelines: Legibility all figures, writing and symbls used (including dts) must be clearly and cnsistently frmed. Printing, nt handwriting, shuld be used at all times. Size all writing and figures shuld be written neatly and legibly and shuld fit inside the bxes and spaces prvided. Mathematical skills all ttals and statistics shuld be accurately calculated and shuld be checked a secnd time. Errrs must be crssed ut with a tidy straight line - hrizntally, diagnally r with an X thrugh the incrrect items; scribble-uts r blck uts shuld be avided. NO whiteut r text erasing is allwed n any match dcuments this includes scre sheets, team lists, substitutin sheets and all ther frms used. Guidelines fr Handling Errrs Bth scrers are jintly respnsible fr keeping an accurate recrd f the scre, althugh specific rles have been defined fr each screr. In the case f an errr, scrers are t see if the errr can be identified and rectified easily d nt stp the match. If the errr is nt able t be rectified easily: if it is an issue with Screr 1 s sheet then Screr 2 (Statistician) cntinues t maintain the Running Scre Sheet while Screr 1 identifies and crrects the errr; if it is an issue with Screr 2 s (Statistician s) sheet then Screr 1 cntinues t maintain the fficial Scre Sheet while Screr 2 (Statistician) identifies and crrects the errr. If the umpires disagree n which team is t take a Centre Pass the umpire nearer the Official Bench will d a Pass Check with the screr [Rule (iv) (a)]. If bth umpires indicate the Centre Pass incrrectly, the screr shuld ntify the umpires s a check can be made and ntificatin must be made befre the Centre Pass has been taken [Rule (iv) (a)]. It is recmmended that umpire alerts be used fr this purpse. If umpire alerts are nt available the event rganiser shuld advise the means f ntificatin befre the match.

10 Prcess: Scrers t cnfirm incrrect Centre Pass. Scrers t ntify Timer 1, wh activates the umpire alert. If ntificatin prvided prir t Centre Pass being taken, umpires t hld time and seek clarificatin frm Official Bench. If the Centre Pass is taken befre ntificatin can be made, nte this n the Scre Sheet by circling the Centre Pass where the difference ccurred and cntinue in the pattern that the Umpires have indicated. Draw this t the attentin f the Umpires at the end f the quarter. IMPORTANT times t watch! It is essential that the crrect Centre Pass is determined befre it is taken as, nce taken it cannt be crrected. An errr f this kind can affect the utcme f a match, s every effrt must be made t ensure the Centre Pass is taken crrectly. A pssible time fr an errr t ccur is at the start f a quarter. T avid this, the fllwing prcedure is suggested. When they reach the Official Bench, the Umpires will cnfirm the team t take the next Centre Pass. Befre play restarts, the Scrers shuld recnfirm with the Umpires the Centre Pass, bth team and directin. It is a gd idea t frame this as a query fr the Umpire t cnfirm. Remain alert! During play either Umpire may call fr a Pass Check : In respnse, Screr 2 (r Statistician) calls ut the team and indicates with arm signal the pass directin as n the running scre sheet.