NEW SOUTH WALES NETBALL ASSOCIATION LIMITED NOTICE OF THE MARCH COUNCIL MEETING A G E N D A

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1 NEW SOUTH WALES NETBALL ASSOCIATION LIMITED NOTICE OF THE MARCH COUNCIL MEETING Notice is hereby given that a Council Meeting of the New South Wales Netball Association Limited will be held on Saturday 27 March 2011 at the Dooley s Club, John Street, Lidcombe commencing at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting. (a) Apologies A G E N D A (b) Confirmation of the minutes of the Extra Ordinary Council meeting held on Saturday 6 November 2010 (c) Business arising from the minutes of the Extra Council meeting held on Saturday 6 November 2010 (d) Confirmation of the minutes of the Council meeting held on Saturday 6 November 2010 (e) Business arising from the minutes of the Council meeting held on Saturday 6 November 2010 (f) Confirmation of the minutes of the Extra Ordinary Council meeting held on Saturday 11 December 2010 (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) Business arising from the minutes of the Council meeting held on Saturday 11 December 2010 Notices of Motion Elections a. Sub Committees as called for: Anne Clark Service Award Committee Championships & Competitions Committee Finance Committee Historical Committee Sports Marketing Committee Correspondence Business arising from Correspondence Applications for Membership (m) Reports: Board of Directors Finance General Manager s Operational Report (n) (o) Any Other Reports General Business Michele Murphy Director State Administration 21 February 2011 Page 1 of 91

2 PREVIOUS MINUTES A copy of the Minutes from the Extra Ordinary Meeting held 6 November 2010 is attached to pages 3 4 A copy of the Minutes from the Council Meeting held 6 November 2010 is attached pages 5 to 42. A copy of the Minutes from the Extra Ordinary Meeting held 11 December 2010 is attached to pages Page 2 of 91

3 NEW SOUTH WALES NETBALL ASSOCIATION LIMITED MINUTES OF THE EXTRA ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Held on Saturday 6 November 2010 at Dooleys Club, John Street, Lidcombe commencing at 9.00am. Present: Directors: W. Archer AM, R. Watson, M. Murphy, J. Hahn, R. Havrlant, L. Quinn OAM, C. Murphy, C. Campbell (General Manager) Delegates: K. McMahon (Armidale) J. Gates (Armidale) M. Leonard (Bankstown) D. Howard (Bankstown) K. Mellenberg (Bathurst) J. Pike (Baulkham Hills) C. Aird (Baulkham Hills) S. Marks (Blacktown) K. Booth (Blacktown) E. Godkin (Blue Mountains) M. Russell (Blue Mountains) M. Burke (Brunswick Byron) R. Bracken (Camden) K. Thomas (Camden) V. Cochrane (Cessnock) K. Tomlinson (Cessnock) D. Pascoe (Charlestown) M. Harrison (Charlestown) S. Dawes (City of Sydney) H. Atzemis (City of Sydney) M. Latham (Eastwood Ryde) D. Bills (Eastwood Ryde) M. Lowe (Fairfield) L. Simpson (Gosford) J. Webster (Grafton) J. Small (Gunnedah) T. Sutcliffe (Gunnedah) K. Austin (Hastings Valley) T. Chalk (Hawkesbury) S. Orr (Hawkesbury) L. Burgess OAM (Hills) J. Thompson (Hills) S. Lyth (Illawarra) C. Lear (Illawarra) L. Blackmore (Inner West) T. Beedles (Kiama) J. Godfrey (Kiama) J. Perry (Kuring-gai) A. Margalit (Kuring-gai) S. Fitzgerald (Lakeside) M. McGrath (Lakeside) J. Troy (Lismore) B. Dew (Lismore) E. Lawler (Liverpool) K. Whiteley (Liverpool) T. Kane (Lower Clarence) K. Lambley (Macleay) J. Fulford (Maitland) B. Bird (Maitland) H. Dean (Manly) M. Hauser (Manly) C. O Donnell (Mt. Druitt) B. Lee (Mt. Druitt) J. Baskerville (Mudgee) A. Shutt (Nelson Bay) G. Urquhart (Nelson Bay) A. Saunders (Newcastle) E. Monaghan (Newcastle) M. Sinclair (Northern Suburbs) S. Wilson (Orange) P. Wilson (Orange) L. Welfare (Parramatta/Auburn) J. Byrnes (Parramatta/Auburn) J. Gillett (Penrith) C. Ormerod (Penrith) M. Archer (Port Stephens) D. Breust (Queanbeyan) M. Kelly (Randwick) C. Hicks (Randwick) R. Stephenson (Sapphire Coast) K. Rembisz (Shoalhaven) M. Caddies (Singleton) H. Andrews (St. George) L. Mina-Jeffree (St. George) Page 3 of 91

4 M. Bettini (Sutherland) V. Morris (Sutherland) D. Lockwood (Tamworth) L. O brien (Tamworth) L. Bonnett (Taree) Y. Richardson (Taree) M. Allen (Westlakes) M. Chilvers (Westlakes) M. Thomas (Woy Woy) S. Bailey (Woy Woy) F. Passmore (Wyong) C. Miles (Wyong) Life Members: A. Doring Observers: M. Nolan (Lower Clarence) K. Hogan (Woy Woy) H. Randall (Charlestown) C. Davies (Maitland) L. Bleekie (Maitland) D. Selby (Gosford) F. Reynolds (Randwick) J. Deverson (Lakeside) Returning Officer: Les Turner The President declared the meeting open at 9.00am 1. Apologies: M. Holmes (Shoalhaven) J. Peare (Hawkesbury) A. Sargeant (Life Member) K. Fullagar (Life Member) T. Field (Northern Suburbs) D. Jackson (Port Stephens) C. Baiton (Young) M. Corbett (Life Member) L. Morgan (Quirindi) D. Thrift (Blue Mountains) E. Brown (Macleay) S. Mitchell (Gosford) J. Watt (Eastwood Ryde) D. Elvie (Illawarra) MOVED Hills seconded Grafton that apologies be accepted CARRIED 2. Agenda Item MOVED M. Murphy (Director State Administration) seconded Blacktown for the adoption of the new Constitution as proposed in its entirety Newcastle against voting in its entirety Sutherland would like an annual timetable for the updating of policies and then published on website MOTION PUT LOST F: 58 A: 21 MOVED Blacktown seconded Graton for a recount of votes CARRIED MOTION PUT FOR RECOUNT LOST F: 61 A: 23 The President declared the meeting closed at 9.40am Page 4 of 91

5 NEW SOUTH WALES NETBALL ASSOCIATION LIMITED MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER COUNCIL MEETING Held on Saturday 6 November 2010 at Dooleys Club, John Street, Lidcombe commencing at 10.10am. Present: Directors: W. Archer AM, R. Watson, M. Murphy, J. Hahn, R. Havrlant, L. Quinn OAM, C. Murphy, C. Campbell (General Manager) Delegates: K. McMahon (Armidale) J. Gates (Armidale) M. Leonard (Bankstown) D. Howard (Bankstown) K. Mellenberg (Bathurst) J. Pike (Baulkham Hills) C. Aird (Baulkham Hills) S. Marks (Blacktown) K. Booth (Blacktown) E. Godkin (Blue Mountains) M. Russell (Blue Mountains) M. Burke (Brunswick Byron) R. Bracken (Camden) K. Thomas (Camden) V. Cochrane (Cessnock) K. Tomlinson (Cessnock) D. Pascoe (Charlestown) M. Harrison (Charlestown) S. Dawes (City of Sydney) H. Atzemis (City of Sydney) M. Latham (Eastwood Ryde) D. Bills (Eastwood Ryde) M. Lowe (Fairfield) L. Simpson (Gosford) J. Webster (Grafton) J. Small (Gunnedah) T. Sutcliffe (Gunnedah) K. Austin (Hastings Valley) T. Chalk (Hawkesbury) S. Orr (Hawkesbury) L. Burgess OAM (Hills) J. Thompson (Hills) S. Lyth (Illawarra) C. Lear (Illawarra) L. Blackmore (Inner West) T. Beedles (Kiama) J. Godfrey (Kiama) J. Perry (Kuring-gai) A. Margalit (Kuring-gai) S. Fitzgerald (Lakeside) M. McGrath (Lakeside) J. Troy (Lismore) B. Dew (Lismore) E. Lawler (Liverpool) K. Whiteley (Liverpool) T. Kane (Lower Clarence) K. Lambley (Macleay) J. Fulford (Maitland) B. Bird (Maitland) H. Dean (Manly) M. Hauser (Manly) C. O Donnell (Mt. Druitt) B. Lee (Mt. Druitt) J. Baskerville (Mudgee) A. Shutt (Nelson Bay) G. Urquhart (Nelson Bay) A. Saunders (Newcastle) E. Monaghan (Newcastle) M. Sinclair (Northern Suburbs) S. Wilson (Orange) P. Wilson (Orange) L. Welfare (Parramatta/Auburn) J. Byrnes (Parramatta/Auburn) J. Gillett (Penrith) C. Ormerod (Penrith) M. Archer (Port Stephens) D. Breust (Queanbeyan) M. Kelly (Randwick) C. Hicks (Randwick) R. Stephenson (Sapphire Coast) K. Rembisz (Shoalhaven) M. Caddies (Singleton) H. Andrews (St. George) L. Mina-Jeffree (St. George) Page 5 of 91

6 Life Members: A. Doring M. Bettini (Sutherland) V. Morris (Sutherland) D. Lockwood (Tamworth) L. O brien (Tamworth) L. Bonnett (Taree) Y. Richardson (Taree) M. Allen (Westlakes) M. Chilvers (Westlakes) M. Thomas (Woy Woy) S. Bailey (Woy Woy) F. Passmore (Wyong) C. Miles (Wyong) Observers: M. Nolan (Lower Clarence) K. Hogan (Woy Woy) H. Randall (Charlestown) C. Davies (Maitland) L. Bleekie (Maitland) D. Selby (Gosford) F. Reynolds (Randwick) J. Deverson (Lakeside) Returning Officer: Les Turner The President declared the meeting open at 10.10am 1. Apologies: M. Holmes (Shoalhaven) J. Peare (Hawkesbury) A. Sargeant (Life Member) K. Fullagar (Life Member) T. Field (Northern Suburbs) D. Jackson (Port Stephens) C. Baiton (Young) M. Corbett (Life Member) L. Morgan (Quirindi) D. Thrift (Blue Mountains) E. Brown (Macleay) S. Mitchell (Gosford) J. Watt (Eastwood Ryde) D. Elvie (Illawarra) MOVED Sutherland seconded Charlestown that apologies be accepted CARRIED 2. Announcements W. Archer (President) Very sad to advise that Val Curren, President of Illawarra NA passed away on 21 July. Our condolences have been extended to Aub Curren, Val s husband and family. Our congratulations have been extended to Julie Fitzgerald and the NSW Swifts for their turnaround season, even though the fairy tale wasn t completed, it was a far cry from season A great season finish to Rebecca Bulley who was named QBE Most Valuable Player of the Year, NSW Swifts Members Player of the Year and the Most Valuable Player of the Year by Channel 10/One HD commentators and received a Holden Cruz as acknowledgement. Kim Green was named the NSW Swifts Players Player We have acknowledged Catherine Cox, Susan Pratley, Kimberlee Green, Kimberley Smith and Rebecca Bulley on their selections in the Australian squad for the Test Series and eventually into the Commonwealth Games team. The ANL competition has been completed now with the Waratahs finishing as runners up and the Blues 7 th Len Burgess, one of our Anne Clarke Service Award holders from the Hills District hasn t been enjoying great health but we understand that he is making a slow but steady recovery Michele Murphy was appointed the Manager of the Australian 19 & Under Team for the Camp and test series against England and New Zealand Lyn Hahn, Briony Akle and Paula Peralta have all gained their advanced level coaching accreditation Gemma Carlton received her AA Umpires Badge at the ANL grand finals Page 6 of 91

7 NSW won the 21 s National Championships with the following players being named in the Australian 21 s squad for 2011 April Letton, Samantha Poolman, Verity Simmons, Nicola Gray, Kellyann Grayson and Melissa Tallent. April Letton was named joint MVP for the Championships with Chanel Gomes from Queensland. AIS Scholarship holders for 2011 returning are Verity Simmons, Nicola Gray, Kellyann Grayson and new are Samantha Poolman, Alix McDermott and Melissa Tallent. Ashleigh Brazill and April Letton were named in the Australian Fastnet Team to contest the 2010 series later this month in England We noted with sadness the passing early in October of Judy Perry (nee Cohen) who represented NSW as a player Sadly Joe Weston passed away on 24 October Pat Bishop, long standing delegate from Sutherland, recently suffered ill health but is making a slow steady recovery Newcastle would like to move motions in relation to the proposed new constitution W. Archer (President) require 21 days notice for changes o Newcastle - Point of Order believe motions can be moved in general business and put to meeting for voting W. Archer (President) cannot again vote on proposed new constitution in ordinary meeting 3. Minutes of the Council meeting held on 11 May 2010 Corrections: - Michele Murphy was an apology for this meeting was submitted but not listed MOVED Liverpool seconded Charlestown that the minutes of the Council meeting held on 11 May 2010, with the above correction, be adopted CARRIED 4. Business arising from the minutes of the Council meeting held on 11 May Nil 5. Notices of Motion 1. The Board of Directors recommends the following changes to the General Procedures included in the Rules for Championships & Competitions and Grading Procedures MOVED Orange seconded Mudgee for the adoption of the changes as proposed GENERAL POLICY PROCEDURES 1. Except for Rule 2 only affiliated District and League Associations are eligible to enter competitions or events conducted by Netball NSW. 2. Regions, Zones, ACT and the AIS and other Districts can be admitted to enter any competition subject to the approval of Council at the November Council meeting in the year preceding the event. with the prior approval of The Board of Directors may also admit other teams to various competitions on an invitation basis as required. 3. All players entered into a Netball NSW competition must be a financial registered member of Netball NSW or relevant State or Territory prior to the commencement of that competition. 4. The closing date for all competitions will be notified at the November Council meeting in the year previous the event. The closing date for the particular competition is also notified on the relevant entry form and on the Netball NSW website. Page 7 of 91

8 5. No changes shall be made to any rule for any Competition after the November Council meeting in the year previous any event. 6. Any changes to entry fees for competitions for the ensuing year shall will be approved advised at the November Council meeting. 7. All entries for Competitions must be lodged on the official Team Entry form by the published date for close of entries. Late entries will only be accepted as detailed in Clause Rule 8 below. 8. Where an entry is not received by the published closing time for entries, upon the payment of the prescribed fee, a late entry will be accepted provided that the late entry is received by Netball NSW by 5.00pm on the next Tuesday after the close of entries for the relevant competition. Close of entry dates are advised in the General Procedures relevant to the particular competition. 9. The late entry fee for Region 1 competitions shall be $1, No late entry fee shall be applicable to competitions held in Regions The late entry fee for State and State Age Championships shall be $ for all District and League Associations. 11. Where a District/League Association, Region, Zone, ACT or AIS withdraws a team from any Netball NSW competition within three (3) weeks of the commencement of the particular competition the offending body will be fined $ Appeal rights apply. MOTION PUT CARRIED (F:86 A:0) 2. The Board of Directors recommends the following changes to the Grading Procedures Region 1 State League included in the Rules for Championships & Competitions and Grading Procedures MOVED Hills seconded Wyong for the adoption of the changes as proposed GRADING PROCEDURE REGION 1 STATE LEAGUE 1. The format for the competitions shall be divisional, according to the number of entries received. 2. There will be a maximum of 80 teams able to compete in the Region 1 State League Open competition. 3. Subject to Rules 2 and 4 the maximum numbers of teams that can be entered in the Region 1 State League competition by a District Association is four. The maximum number of teams that can be entered in the Region 1 State League competition by a District Association is four unlimited subject to Clause Rule 5 of the procedures. 4. A District Association is permitted to have one team only in each division of a competition. 5. Ten (10) teams will be graded into each of the top five (5) open divisions. For the remaining open divisions there is to be a minimum of eight (8) teams graded into each Division having regard to the provision of a balanced competition. Where it is not possible to grade a minimum of eight (8) teams in an open a division those teams unable to be graded will be balloted out. 6 Grading of teams for the 17 Years and Under competition will be dependent upon the number of entries received. 7. District Associations shall register teams on the approved player entry form together with a minimum of seven (7) and a maximum of twelve (12) players names and their relevant experience as detailed in Page 8 of 91

9 Clause Rule 8, by the closing date of entries for the competition. 8. All grading shall be based on names submitted on the official entry form and confirmed by previous playing status as detailed on the Netball NSW Player Database. 9. Each District Association is required to provide a Statutory Declaration signed by a District Association Official with their team entry sheets attesting as follows: I certify that all players nominated on each team entry form submitted for grading into the Region 1 State League competition have been advised of and agreed to their nomination in the team for which they are currently entered. Penalty: If it is proven that a District Association Official has signed a false declaration and therefore breached this provision a fine of $1, will be imposed on the District Association(s) concerned. Further penalties that may be applicable in signing a false declaration are advised on the Statutory Declaration. 10 Where a player s name appears on more than one team entry form the player will be contacted by Netball NSW personnel prior to grading and the player must then immediately nominate the District Association that they will be playing with. The District Associations concerned will be advised accordingly. 11. District Associations are permitted to register only one (1) import player into the Waratah Cup Division 1 team. An import player is defined as a player who is registered in a Tasman Trophy team in the current year or an international player who does not have permanent residence status and has played at the international level in either an Open or a 21 and Under competition within the two previous years. An import player can only be registered in the Waratah Cup competition. 11a. For 2011 the following special provisions will apply to players contracted by the NSW Swifts to participate in the Tasman Trophy competition. (i) Where a team has a registered import and Netball NSW requests another import to participate in the competition between the months of May 2011 and July 2011 this can occur on the following conditions a) Only one import can be on the court at any one time. b) The second import does not count as a late registered player c) Where the playing of the second import means that there are thirteen players in the team there is not a requirement to de-register the first import. d) The second import is ineligible to play in the final series. 12. A Tasman Trophy player returning after injury may participate in the Waratah Cup under the following conditions: (i) Netball NSW in consultation with a relevant District Association will allocate the player to a team. Where there is no import in a Waratah Cup team the player is automatically allocated to that team. (ii) The player may participate in Waratah Cup matches for a maximum of eight (8) quarters. (iii) Only one import can be on the court at any one time. (iv) The player returning from injury does not count as a late registered player. (v) There is not a requirement to de-register any player to accommodate the player returning from injury. 13. Subsequent to the close of registrations for the Waratah Cup and a team participating in the Waratah Cup has a registered import player any player from that team selected in the NSW Swifts team deemed by TTNL a temporary replacement player will not be classed as an import player for the purposes of Clause 11. Page 9 of 91

10 14. Players must turn years of age in the year of play. to be eligible to be registered in any division of the competition. A maximum of 3 players of that age qualification can be registered in any one team. 15. Grading is based on 7 players with the highest playing status. Players 8 to 12 are not counted. 16. Status points for players are only retained over the two (2) previous consecutive years. Playing status is based on the highest grade played in the preceding year (ie. the grade in which the player played a minimum of three (3) games in the relevant grade). If the player did not play in the previous year, status points from the year before that is to be accepted. 17. Status points for players in the following categories are awarded in accordance with the following table if they were a member of that particular category: Tasman Trophy Player International Player* Australian Institute of Sport# State League Interstate+ 9 points 9 points 9 points 6 points * for the purposes of Rule 17 an International Player has played for an overseas country that is affiliated with IFNA in an Open team at any time in the previous year of the competition for which the player has been entered OR has been selected by Netball Australia and has played in an Australian Open team at any time in the previous year for which the player has been entered. # for the purposes of Rule 17 an Australian Institute of Sport player is any player who has been a residential scholarship holder during the previous calendar year of the competition for which the player has been entered. + for the purposes of Rule 17 an Interstate State League player is any player who has played State League in any Metropolitan based competition in any State or Territory in the previous year of the competition for which the player has been entered. For the purposes of Rule 17 a Tasman Trophy Player, an International Player or an Australian Institute of Sport player can only be registered in the Waratah Cup competition. Where any player identified under Rule 17 is registered in the previous year s competition and does not play 3 games in the team in which they have been registered that player does not qualify to have any status points when next registered in the competition. 18. Excluding the provisions as detailed in Rule 17 no grading status is awarded to any player who did not play at least three games in a State League Region 1 or 17 Years Home and Away competition in either of the two previous years. 19. Status points for players who qualified in State League Region 1 or 17 Years Home and Away are awarded in accordance with the following table: Waratah Cup 9 points State League Division 2 8 points State League Division 3 7 points State League Division 4 6 points State League Division 5 5 points State League Division 6 4 points State League Division 7 3 points State League Division 8 2 points 17 Years Home & Away 1 point Page 10 of 91

11 Special Loading: any player eligible to play in a team that won a grand final in a Division of the State League competition in the previous year 1 point additional Special Deduction: any player that played in a team that finished last in the competition in any Division will have one point deducted from their relevant playing status points. Where two teams finish on equal points in last place goal averages will be used to determine the team that finished last. Grading status is applied to a player who played at least three games in the same team in the previous year. E.g. a player who played at least 3 games in Division 4 and at least 3 games in Division 2 receives 8 playing status points. A player who played at least 3 games in Division 4 and 2 games in Division 2 receives 6 playing status points. 20. Except in the case of the Waratah Cup where a team wins a grand final and 7 qualified players are retained in the same team from the previous year (the year they won the grand final) that team is guaranteed promotion to the next higher grade, however only one team per District Association is permitted in any Division. This Clause over rides Clause Rule Where two or more teams have an equal weighting the grading priority is determined by the team that highest player(s) status. Where two or more teams cannot be separated following this process have equal status points the grading priority will be determined by the final finishing position of the teams in the same grade in the previous year. Where two teams have equal status points and played in different Divisions in the previous year or did not compete in any division in the previous year the grading priority will be determined by the team that played in the higher division. 22. Provisional grading of teams will be completed and advised on the Netball NSW website together with all players names and the team and division in which they have been placed within five working days of the published closing date for entries. 23. Districts have seven (7) days from the date of notification of provisional grading on the website in which to lodge an appeal with the Appeals Tribunal in relation to a grading decision. 24. On completion of final grading, all players names and the team and division in which they have been placed will be listed on the Netball NSW website for the duration of the competition. De-registrations and late registrations will also be identified on the Netball NSW website throughout the competition by either deletion or addition to the original team list. 25. On completion of final grading all official team entries together with player status will be updated on the Netball NSW database and maintained by the Netball NSW office. The database is only available to Netball NSW staff, the Grading Panel and the Appeals Tribunal. 26. The player status details as identified in Clause Rule 24 will remain on the Netball NSW website for two subsequent years after the completion of the current competition. 27. There shall be no late registration of players accepted between the close of entries and one week before the commencement of the competition. Any late registrations received before the commencement of the competition will result in a re-assessment of the grading for that team. Where a team is re-graded that decision is non-appellable. 28. After a team has been graded, any player to be late registered must meet the following criteria: (i) A player with approved playing status can only be late registered into a team as follows: Page 11 of 91

12 Playing Status Lowest Division Eligible to Late Register Tasman Trophy/International Waratah Cup Waratah Cup Division 3 2 Division 2 Division 5 4 Division 3 Division 6 5 Interstate State League Division 6 Division 4 Division 7 6 Division 5 Division 8 7 (ii) (iii) (iv) Where a player is to be late registered in the relevant districts highest graded division the approved playing status of the player to be late registered is not applicable. A player with no playing status can be late registered in any grade. Where a player(s) is late registered into a team no regrading of that or any other team will occur. 29. A maximum of four (4) players may be late registered in each team any time from one week before the commencement of the competition until the end of the competition. A late registration is defined as follows: (i) (ii) Where a player has not been registered in the current competition or has been de-registered and is to be re-registered in the same team in the same grade. A late registration fee is payable. Where a player transfers from one Division to a higher Division by virtue of playing three games in the higher graded team that player is counted as a late registration in that higher graded team. In these circumstances no additional fees are payable. 30. Where Netball NSW rejects an application to late register a player the District or player concerned has the right of appeal to the Appeals Tribunal. MOVED St. George seconded Eastwood Ryde that clause 5 of the above be changed to max 10 teams CARRIED MOVED St. George seconded Grafton that clause 15 be changed to include the words The playing status of players 8 to 12 are not counted CARRIED MOVED St. George seconded Taree that clause 19 be changed to include the words excluding teams participating on an invitational bases CARRIED MOVED St. George seconded Grafton that clause 21 included the words for the purpose of this clause only, teams are defined as having at least 5 players from the previous season CARRIED St. George with regards to clause 19, why have the points not been increased as discussed at the forum? R. Watson (Vice President) did consider this and conducted an exercise on this year s teams and did not change the results of the grading Camden with regards to clause 14, would like to move an amendment - MOVED Camden seconded Sutherland that clause 14 be changed to include 15 year players as follows Players must turn 15 years of age in the year of play to be eligible to be registered in any division of the competition. A maximum of 3 players in total of that age qualification can be registered in any on District including deregistrations and late registration CARRIED Page 12 of 91

13 MOVED Sutherland seconded Manly with regards to clause 3 with the inclusion of the following words District nominations are unlimited, however, where the number of entries received exceeds 80 teams, each District will be limited to the four highest graded teams CARRIED MOVED Sutherland seconded Illawarra for the deletion of clause 16, 17, 18 & 19 in their entirety and replace with the words Grading is based on the finishing position of the District team in the previous year. Where a District retains 5 or more players from their previous year s team, they will retain their division LOST MOTION PUT WITH ABOVE ADOPTED AMENDMENTS CARRIED 3. The Board of Directors recommends the following changes to the Playing Rules for Region 1 State League competitions included in the Rules for Championships & Competitions and Grading Procedures MOVED Liverpool seconded Blue Mountains for the adoption of the changes as proposed: POLICY & PLAYING RULES FOR REGION 1 STATE LEAGUE COMPETITIONS 1. The commencing dates for all Region 1 State League competitions shall be advised at the November Council meeting and as notified on the Netball NSW website. 2. Competition matches are to played as follows: Anne Clark Centre (a) Waratah Cup Wednesday night (b) State League Division 2 Tuesday night (c) State League Division 3 Monday night (d) State League Division 4 Thursday night (e) State League Division 5 Saturday (f) State League Division 6 Saturday (g) State League Division 7 Saturday (h)* State League Division 8 Saturday Home and Away (Districtbased) 17 Years & Under Saturday In extenuating circumstances where Netball NSW has a requirement, the discretion to alter the playing time, night and/or location of fixture matches may be altered after consultation with and where possible agreement of the teams/district Associations concerned. 3. The fixture for all Divisions of the competition will be posted on the Netball NSW website at least one (1) week prior to the commencement of the competition where possible. 4. Each player must play in the identical playing uniform except where prior approval has been given. 5. Each team is to provide up to two (2) approved scorers/timekeepers according to the draw. District Associations shall provide an approved stopwatch. Where a District Association fails to provide the appropriate number of approved scorers/timekeepers a fine of $50.00 will be imposed. Netball NSW will remove any non-approved person from the bench and a fine of $50.00 will be imposed on the offending District Association. each time a non approved person undertakes either of these duties. 6. Each team is to have available two sets of positional patches in different colours. Page 13 of 91

14 7. Except for the provisions detailed in Clauses 11a and 12 of the Grading Procedure a team is not permitted to have more than 12 players registered at any time. 8. A maximum of four (4) players may be late registered in each team any time from one week before the commencement of the competition until the end of the competition. A late registration is defined as follows: (i) (ii) Where a player has not been registered in the current competition or has been de-registered and is to be re-registered in the same team in the same grade. A late registration fee is payable. Where a player transfers from one Division to a higher Division by virtue of playing three games in the higher graded team that player is counted as a late registration in that higher graded team. In these circumstances no additional fees are payable. 8. Late registrations are to be submitted on the appropriate form by a District Association official to Netball NSW prior to the commencement of the match in which they are to play. 9. After all team grading has been confirmed any player to be late registered must meet the following criteria: (i) (ii) (iii) A player with approved playing status can only be late registered into a team as follows: Playing Status Lowest Division Eligible to Late Register Tasman Trophy/International Waratah Cup Waratah Cup Division 3 2 Division 2 Division 5 4 Division 3 Division 6 5 Interstate State League Division 6 Division 4 Division 7 6 Division 5 Division 8 7 Where a player is to be late registered in the relevant District Associations highest graded division an approved playing status of the player to be late registered is not applicable. A player with no playing status can be late registered in any grade. 10. Where Netball NSW rejects an application to late register a player the District Association or player concerned has the right of appeal to the Appeals Tribunal. 11. A de-registered player may only be re-registered in the same team in the same grade. for the duration of the competition. 12. A re-registered player is counted as a late registration and therefore must play a minimum of three games to qualify for finals after the date of the re-registration. 13. Players cannot play in a grade lower than the grade in which they were originally graded. 14. Where applicable, a player can only participate in a Division where they meet the respective age requirement for that particular Division. 14. If a District Association records the name of an unregistered player on the score sheet, the District Page 14 of 91

15 Association will be required to prove within seven (7) days of notification that the person who played under that name is registered with that team. Such proof shall be in the form of a Statutory Declaration to Netball NSW. Failure to submit such proof within seven (7) days of notification shall result in the loss of two competition points. game being forfeited to the opposing team. 16. Where a player participates in a game and that player is not a registered financial member with either Netball NSW or a relevant State or Territory the match will be recorded as a forfeit to the opposing team. Where both teams play an unregistered financial member no points will be awarded. 15. Any change to the name of a player already registered is to be advised in writing by a District Association official to Netball NSW within seven (7) days of the date of change of name. Failure to comply will result in a fine of $ A player may participate in a maximum of two matches per week provided that they play either in the team in which they are registered or in teams in higher grades. At all times the player must play with the District Association with which they are registered. A playing week is deemed to be from Wednesday to Tuesday. 17. Where a player plays three matches in a grade higher than that originally graded, on playing the third game in the same higher graded team, the player will remain in that higher graded team for the remainder of the season. 18. A team may claim a forfeit one (1) minute after the time set down for the commencement of the match, if the opposing team does not have five (5) players in full uniform on court and ready to play. 19. No disputes will be entered into regarding score sheets. 20. In circumstances where team officials of both teams involved testify that the score sheet submitted to Netball NSW is incorrect and further they agree on the correct score Netball NSW has the discretion to vary the official scores. 21. To be eligible to participate in semi finals, finals and grand finals players must have played in at least three (3) competition matches with the relevant team in that competition except for defined import players who must play in a minimum of 50% of the competition rounds of the Division 1 Waratah Cup competition. 22. Any team found playing an ineligible player in the final series will be considered to have lost that match in which the ineligible player has taken part and the game will be awarded to the opposing team. 23. Any player found to be ineligible to take part in the final series will not be permitted to take any further part in the final series. 24. Points Table Win Loss Draw Forfeit Bye Abandoned * *If game abandoned prior to half time 1 point each team *If game abandoned at any time after half time result as per score sheet at that time to apply 25. Goal Average (a) If two or more teams finish on equal points after the final round of matches, positions for final series shall be decided on goal averages. Page 15 of 91

16 (b) The goal average for each team shall be decided as follows: Total number of goals scored by the team, divided by the total number of goals scored against the team, multiplied by 100 and divided by the actual number of matches played by that team. i.e goals scored goals scored against X 100 matches played The number of matches actually played includes a match a team has forfeited, but does not include a match where the team has received a forfeit. 26. The competition shall be conducted on a points score basis and semi finals, finals and grand finals shall be played. 27. If there is a draw in semi finals, finals and grand finals, a two (2) minute interval shall be taken. During the interval the score will be verified and the teams change ends. During the interval there may be substitutions and/or team changes. The umpire will indicate which team has the next centre pass and play will commence. Then two (2) seven minute halves will be played to determine a winner. After the first seven (7) minutes the team will change ends without an interval. No substitutions or positional changes shall be allowed during the changeover. If still a draw at the end of the second seven (7) minutes, a visual signal will indicate that play continues and the first team to score a two (2) goals advantage shall be declared the winner. 28. A trophy shall be presented to the winning and runner-up District in each Division. 29. Embroidered patches shall be awarded to Team Officials (Coach, Assistant Coach, Manager and Primary Care) and players of the winning and runner up teams in each Division. 30. Umpires (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) The Umpires Operating Panel will determine the umpiring format for the competitions. The Umpires Operating Panel will undertake the allocation of umpires to all matches. The names of approved umpires qualified to umpire State League are to be forwarded by District Associations to Netball NSW within one week of the notification of the provisional grades for the competition. Where a District fails to forward the names of the approved umpires by the due date a fine of $ will be imposed on the offending District Association. Repeated offences by a District Association will result in the District Association having to show cause to the Appeals Tribunal as to why their District Association s team(s) should not be excluded from the competition. Approved umpires for each Division are as follows: (i) Division 1 Waratah Cup Each District Association may be required to provide an accredited National A badge or higher qualified umpire. (ii) State League Divisions 2 6 Page 16 of 91

17 Each District Association is required to provide an accredited National B badge or higher qualified umpire for each team entered. (iii) State League Divisions 7 8 Each District Association is required to provide an accredited National badged umpire for each team entered. (iv) (v) (vi) 17 Years Home and Away The home team is required to provide two accredited National badged umpires when matches are played at their home court. Where a District Association does not supply a National A badged or higher qualified umpire for the Waratah Cup that District Association will be required to provide an additional qualified National badged umpire for allocation to other matches. National C badged umpires may be coached and/or tested on any divisions of State League as allocated by the Umpires Operating Panel. (f) (g) (h) (i) If an umpire has not arrived 30 minutes prior to the commencement of the match, a replacement umpire may take the court, providing that umpire meets the provisions laid down. District Associations whose umpires fail to fill their allocation by a non-attendance will be fined $ for each duty not fulfilled except in extenuating circumstances. Female umpires shall be dressed in white dress or skirt and top, male umpires shall be dressed in white shorts and shirt. Any qualified umpire may apply to the Umpires Operating Panel to be allocated to matches. MOVED St. George seconded Eastwood Ryde for an amendment to clause 24 to read at or after half time and make same change in all rules where applicable CARRIED MOTION PUT WITH ABOVE AMENDEMENT CARRIED 4. The Board of Directors recommends the following changes to the Grading Procedures included in the Rules for Championships & Competitions and Grading Procedures MOVED Gosford seconded Wyong for the adoption of the changes as proposed: GRADING POLICY PROCEDURES FOR STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 1. The closing date for the State Championships competition shall be advised at the November Council meeting and as notified on the Netball NSW website. 2. District/League Associations shall are to register teams on the approved player entry form together with full details of a minimum of seven (7) and maximum of twelve (12) players names and their relevant playing status, by the closing date for the competition. 3. Entries shall be graded into Divisions where applicable, being Championship and Divisions 2 and 3 as required, according to the number of entries received. Page 17 of 91

18 4. A final team list will consist of those players from the original registration form who are available to compete and up to a maximum of four (4) late registrations. This list shall be lodged with Control by 8.00am of the first morning of the Championships. 5. At no time is a team permitted to have more than 12 players registered. 6. Grading shall proceed on the teams final placing from the previous year s Championship results. Where a team did not enter in the previous year s Championships, or where a District/League Association loses its points/placing, the District/League Association can make a recommendation as to the preferred Division for participation but the final grading decision will be made by Netball NSW. The District/League Association recommendation is to be by written submission detailing the reasons for recommendation placement in a particular division. This final decision by Netball NSW is non-appellable. 7. For the 17 years & Under Division grading will be determined from the previous year s Championship results and then if required the previous year s 15 years State Age results. 8. For the Open Division entries will be divided as far as is possible equally between Championship Division and Division For all age groups and where divisions apply grading will be undertaken having regard to the teams final placing from the previous year s championship results. A District/League Association may submit an Application to Appeal a provisional grading where it can show, on the balance of probabilities that the team under contest has less than 5 players remaining from the previous year s competition. A Statutory Declaration setting out the grounds of appeal is to be submitted. 10. Where Divisions apply, in each year and for each division, at least the two bottom teams shall be relegated to the lower divisions and at least the two top teams promoted to the higher division. Placing for relegation and promotion shall be based on point scores and where applicable goal averages. MOTION PUT CARRIED 5. The Board of Directors recommends the following changes to the Rules for State Championships included in the Rules for Championships & Competitions and Grading Procedures MOVED Liverpool seconded Baulkham Hills for the adoption of the changes as proposed POLICY AND RULES FOR STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 1. STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS a. Are held over the Queen s Birthday weekend. b. Are conducted in six (6) sections: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) Open no minimum age qualification 21 and Under for players who have not attained the age of twenty (22) years as at December 31 in the year of play. 17 and Under for players who have not attained the age of eighteen (18) years as at December 31 in the year of play. Over 35 years for players who have attained the age of thirty five (35) years as at December 31 in the year of play. Over 40 years for players who have attained the age of forty (40) years as at December 31 in Page 18 of 91

19 the year of play. (vi) Over 45 years for players who have attained the age of forty-five (45) years as at December 31 in the year of play. c. There shall be no finals or joint placing. Placing will be decided on point scores and goal averages will be used, if required to determine final individual placing. 2. UMPIRES (a) (b) (c) (d) At least one (1) non-playing preferably B badged umpire for each team entered. The Umpires Operating Panel has the discretion to vary the number of umpires required from each District/League Association after the number of teams has been finalised. Preference will be given to National AA, A and B grade umpires. Nominated umpires may not play, coach or manage a team during the State Championships. Umpires are to be nominated with entries eight (8) weeks prior to the commencement of the competition. Team entries will not be accepted without umpire nominations. At the time of lodging team nominations the District/League Association is to certify that they will provide the appropriate number of qualified umpires for the duration of the competition. Two (2) weeks prior to the competition, umpires are to be confirmed. Districts withdrawing umpires after this period will incur a $ fine per umpire withdrawn unless the District does not replace the umpire with an equivalent badged umpire. Umpires who withdraw for medical reasons within the two (2) week period will be required to produce a medical certificate to ensure that the district is not fined however the umpires will still need to be replaced. Districts whose umpires withdraw on the day or do not show will incur a $ fine per umpire. Three weeks (3) weeks prior to the competition, umpires names and current qualification are to be confirmed. Where umpire nominations are not received by this date the District/League Association will be fined $ Districts, withdrawing umpires after the confirmation date will be fined $ per umpire withdrawn unless a medical certificate is produced that certifies the umpire s unavailability due to illness or injury. Unless the umpire is replaced with an equivalent badged umpire a further fine of $ is enforced. Where an umpire withdraws on the day for other than medical reasons or does not show that District/League Association will incur a fine of $ per umpire per day. 3. GENERAL (a) (b) All teams in each division shall play each team in their division during the Championships where possible. The winners of the Championship Division of each section shall be declared State Champions. Page 19 of 91

20 (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) (m) (n) (o) (p) (q) (r) A trophy shall be presented to the winning and runner-up District/League Association in each Division. Embroidered patches shall be awarded to the Manager, Coach, Assistant Coach, Primary Care and Players of the winning and runner up teams in each Division. Playing times of matches is at the discretion of Netball NSW provided there are a minimum of one (1) minute half-time break and a minimum of two (2) minutes between games. Each player in the team must play in the identical playing uniform, except where prior approval has been given. Each team is to have available two sets of position patches, of different colours. A player can only participate in a competition where they meet the respective age requirement for that particular competition. Each team is to provide an approved match ball. Substitution of players is permitted in accordance with official rules. Up to two (2) minutes injury time may be taken according to official rules, but no additional time shall be added to the match. The umpire s whistle shall start and finish games on the indication from the central timing device. A team may claim a forfeit one (1) minute after the umpire s whistle to indicate commencement of play on the indication from the central timing device and if the opposing team does not have five (5) players in full uniform on court and ready to play. The umpire will sign the official score sheet attesting to the forfeit. The method of distribution of score sheets will be determined by Netball NSW each year. Score sheets are to be returned by the winning team immediately after each match. One (1) official from each team is to sign the score sheet. In circumstances where team officials of both teams involved testify that the score sheet submitted to Netball NSW is incorrect and further they agree on the correct score then Netball NSW has the discretion to vary the official scores. If, in the opinion of Netball NSW games are unable to be completed or played due to severe inclement weather or adverse court conditions, each team will be awarded one (1) point. Points Table State Championships Points Table Win Loss Draw Forfeit Bye Abandoned * * If game abandoned prior to half time - 1 point each team * If game abandoned at any time after half time - result as per score sheet Page 20 of 91

21 (s) Goal Average (a) (b) If two or more teams finish on equal points after the final round of matches, positions shall be decided on goal averages. The goal average for each team shall be decided as follows: Total number of goals scored by the team, divided by the total number of goals scored against the team, multiplied by 100 and divided by the actual number of matches played by the team. i.e. goals scored X 100 goals scored against matches played The number of matches actually played includes a match a team has forfeited, but does not include a match where the team has received a forfeit. (t) (u) (v) All Championships shall be played on all weather hard courts or a combination of indoor courts and all weather courts. A minimum of 34 courts is required to host the Championships. No venue will be considered to host an event unless all necessary facilities are in place. Netball NSW will determine the suitability of venues to host a division of the Championships having regard to the total operational environment as detailed in the Netball NSW State Events Policy. MOVED Lower Clarence seconded Hawkesbury for the inclusion in Clause 2 (b) of the words or other extenuating circumstances CARRIED MOTION PUT WITH AMENDMENT CARRIED 6. The Board of Directors recommends the following changes to the Grading Procedures for State Age Championships included in the Rules for Championships & Competitions and Grading Procedures MOVED Liverpool seconded Charlestown for the adoption of the changes as proposed: GRADING POLICY PROCEDURES FOR STATE AGE CHAMPIONSHIPS 1. The closing date for the State Age competition shall be advised at the November Council meeting and as notified on the Netball NSW website. 2. The minimum age for any player to play at the State Age Championships is turning 12 in the year of play. 3. Where an age qualification applies, players must play in their correct age group. Any request for players to play in a higher age group than that for which they are eligible must have the prior approval of Netball NSW. 4. District/League Associations shall are to register teams on the approved player entry form together with full details of a minimum of seven (7) and a maximum of twelve (12) players names and their relevant experience by the closing date for the competition. 5. A final team list will consist of those players from the original registration form who are available to Page 21 of 91

22 compete and up to a maximum of four (4) late registrations. This list shall be lodged with Control by 8.00am of the first playing day of the Championships. 6. At no time is a team permitted to have more than 12 players registered. 7. Entries shall will be graded into divisions, being Championship Division, Division 2, Division 3 and Division 4 according to the number of entries received. There shall will be teams in Championship Division and Division 2. and a maximum of 20 teams in Division 3 of all age groups. The remaining entries will be divided as far as is possible equally between Division 2, Division 3 and Division 4. 7a. For the year 2010 there will be 20 teams in Championship Division, Division 2 and Division 3 of all age groups. 8. For the 12 years age division, the District/League Association can make a recommendation as to the preferred division for participation. Netball NSW has the discretion to grade teams entered into four divisions having regard to the preferred division as recommended by the District/League Association or region and the overriding need to provide for four equitable divisions. a) For the 12 years age division, the District/League Association can make a recommendation as to the preferred division for participation. Where it is not possible to place a District/League Association in the Division requested the procedures as detailed in Rule 8 b) and 8 c) will be applied. b) Where nominations are received that recommends placement of more than 20 teams in Championship Division the placement of teams will be based on an average of District/League Association final results in the 12 years age Division over the previous 3 years. Such averages to be determined after the promotion and relegation of teams for the previous year has been undertaken. c) For the remaining Divisions the placement of teams will be based on an average of District/League Association final results in the 12 years age Division over the previous 3 years and the overriding requirement to divide as far as is possible equally teams between Division 2, Division 3 and Division 4. Such averages to be determined after the promotion and relegation of teams for the previous year has been undertaken and teams have participated for the previous three years. 9. For all other age Divisions Grading grading will only be undertaken having regard to the teams final placing from the previous year s Championship results. A District/League Association may submit an Application to Appeal a provisional grading where it can show, on the balance of probabilities that the team under contest has less than 5 players from the previous year s competition. A Statutory Declaration setting out the grounds of appeal is to be submitted. A District/League Association cannot appeal placement in a higher Division when that District/League Association s team has been provisionally graded in a Division based on the placing achieved in the previous year s competition. 10. For the year 2010 teams will be placed in a Division relevant to their respective finishing position for For 2011 in each year and for each division, at least the two bottom teams shall will be relegated to the lower division and at least the two top teams promoted to the next higher division. Placing for relegation and promotion shall be based on final point scores and where teams finish on equal point scores then goal averages will be used to determine both promotion and relegation. 11. Where a team did not enter in the previous year s Championships, or where a District/League Association loses it points/placing, the District/League Association can make a recommendation as to the preferred Page 22 of 91

23 Division for participation but the final grading decision will be made by Netball NSW. The District/League Association recommendation is to be by written submission detailing the reasons for recommending placement in a particular Division. This final decision by Netball NSW is non-appealable. MOTION PUT CARRIED 7. The Board of Directors recommends the following changes to the Playing Rules for State Age Championships included in the Rules for Championships & Competitions and Grading Procedures MOVED Liverpool seconded Charlestown for the adoption of the changes as proposed: POLICY AND PLAYING RULES FOR STATE AGE CHAMPIONSHIPS 1. (a) Are held commencing on the first weekend of the second term school holidays. (b) Are conducted in the 15 years, 14 years, 13 years and 12 years age groups. (c) (d) (e) The age of the players shall be determined by their ages as at December 31 in the year of play. A player can only participate in a competition where they meet the respective age requirement for that particular competition. All players in all age groups must play the equivalent of 30% of the total number of available games over the Championships. For the purposes of calculation of the 30% rule, two half games equals one full game. Each team will receive with their score sheets, a spreadsheet to be completed for each game over the three days of the competition. The sheet will show each players name and the games they have played. The completed sheet must be handed in at the end of each day and on the third day with the final score sheet of the Championships prior to the presentation. The sheet must be signed by a District/League Association Official, Coach or Manager prior to being submitted at the end of the competition. The penalty for a breach of the 30% rule is disqualification from any placing and the District/League Association responsible will be fined $1, Where a team is disqualified the team will lose all points and will be relegated to last in that age group. When entries for State Age Championships are forwarded, a declaration of commitment of the 30% game rule for all players is to be signed by a District/League Association Official. If the form is not received, teams will not be accepted into the Championships. (f) There shall be no finals or joint placing. To determine the final individual placing point scores will be used and then if required to separate one or more teams on the same points score goal averages will be used. 2. UMPIRES (a) (b) (c) One non-playing badged umpire for each team entered plus one additional non-playing badged umpire per District/League Association. The minimum qualification to umpire at the State Age Championships is a National C badge Nominated umpires may not play, coach or manage a team during the State Age Championships. Page 23 of 91

24 (d) At the time of lodging team nominations the District/League Association is to certify that they will provide the appropriate number of qualified umpires for the duration of the competition. Three weeks (3) weeks prior to the competition, umpires names and current qualification are to be confirmed. Where umpire nominations are not received by this date the District/League Association will be fined $ District/League Associations, withdrawing umpires after the confirmation date will be fined $ per umpire withdrawn unless a medical certificate is produced that certifies the umpire s unavailability due to illness or injury. Unless the umpire is replaced with an equivalent badged umpire a further fine of $ is enforced. Where an umpire withdraws on the day for other than medical reasons or does not show that District/League Association will incur a fine of $ per umpire per day. 3. GENERAL (a) All teams will play each team in their division during the Championships, except when more than 22 teams are graded in an age grouping in Division 4. (b) Where there are more than 22 teams graded in an age grouping in Division 4 a maximum of 21 games in that age group will be played. (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) (m) The winners of the Championship Division of each age division shall be declared State Champions. A trophy shall be presented to the winning and runner-up District/League Association in each Division. Embroidered patches shall be awarded to the Manager, Coach, Assistant Coach, Primary Care and Players of the winning and runner up teams in each Division. Playing times of matches is at the discretion of Netball NSW. Where possible, there will be a halftime break of at least two (2) minutes and five (5) minutes between games. Each player in the team must play in the identical playing uniform, except where prior approval has been given. Each team is to have available two sets of position patches, of different colours. Each team is to provide an approved match ball. Substitution of players is permitted in accordance with official rules. Up to two (2) minutes injury time may be taken according to official rules, but no additional time shall be added to the match. The umpire s whistle shall start and finish games on the indication from the central timing device. A team may claim a forfeit one (1) minute after the umpire s whistle to indicate commencement of play on the indication from the central timing device and if the opposing team does not have five (5) players in full uniform on court and ready to play. The umpires will sign the official score sheet attesting to the forfeit. Page 24 of 91

25 (n) (o) (p) (q) (r) The method of distribution of score sheets will be determined Netball NSW. Score sheets are to be returned by the winning team immediately after each match. In circumstances where team officials of both teams involved testify that the score sheet submitted to Netball NSW is incorrect and further they agree on the correct score then Netball NSW has the discretion to vary the official scores. One (1) official from each team is to sign the score sheet. If, in the opinion of Netball NSW games are unable to be played due to severe inclement weather or adverse court conditions, each team will be awarded one (1) point. s) Points Table State Age Championships Points Table Win Loss Draw Forfeit Bye Abandoned * * If game abandoned prior to half time - 1 point each team * If game abandoned at any time after half time - result as per score sheet (t) Goal Average (a) (b) If two or more teams finish on equal points after the final round of matches, positions shall be decided on goal averages. The goal average for each team shall be decided as follows: Total number of goals scored by the team, divided by the total number of goals scored against the team, multiplied by 100 and divided by the actual number of matches played by the team. i.e. goals scored X 100 goals scored against matches played The number of matches actually played includes a match a team has forfeited, but does not include a match where the team has received a forfeit. (u) (v) (w) (x) All Championships shall be played on all weather hard courts or a combination of indoor courts and all weather courts. Four venues are to be used for State Age Championships with a minimum of 24 courts at any one venue. Where a District/League Association hosts two divisions at the one venue a minimum of 48 courts at that venue is required. No venue will be considered to host an event unless all necessary facilities are in place. Netball NSW will determine the suitability of venues to host a division of the Championships having regard to the total operational environment as detailed in the Netball NSW State Events Policy. MOVED Sutherland seconded Macleay for an amendment to clause 3 (a) to include Division 2, 3 & 4 CARRIED Page 25 of 91

26 MOTION PUT WITH THE ABOVE AMENDMENT CARRIED 8. The Board of Directors recommends the following changes to the Grading Procedure for Regions 2-8 State League and Inter District competitions included in the Rules for Championships & Competitions and Grading Procedures MOVED Orange seconded Liverpool for the adoption of the changes as proposed: GRADING POLICY PROCEDURE FOR REGIONS STATE LEAGUE / INTER DISTRICT COMPETITIONS The Regional Coordinator is responsible for convening a meeting of participating District Associations to decide dates, venues and the format for the ensuing year. Team entries are to be received by the Regional Coordinator by the published closing date as agreed by the Region. A District Association is permitted to enter one team only in each division, unless additional teams are required to ensure the viability or continuation of the competition. The format for the final series is to be decided at the regional meeting, prior to the commencement of the competition. A minimum of four (4) teams and a maximum of eight (8) teams shall participate in each division. Exception will only be made with the prior permission of Netball NSW. There shall be no registration of players accepted between the published date for the close of entries and one week before the commencement of the competition. Teams shall be graded according to the information detailed on the official entry form and as detailed in the Netball NSW Player Database. MOTION PUT CARRIED 9. The Board of Directors recommends the following changes to the Rules for Regions 2-8 State League and Inter District competitions included in the Rules for Championships & Competitions and Grading Procedures MOVED Gosford seconded Maitland for the adoption of the changes as proposed: POLICY AND RULES FOR REGIONS 2-8 STATE LEAGUE AND INTER DISTRICT COMPETITIONS 1. The fixture for all Divisions of the competition will be posted on the Netball NSW website at least one (1) week prior to the commencement of the competition where possible. 2. The name, address and telephone number of the Regional Coordinator and all District Association Secretaries names, addresses, telephone numbers and the location of each District Association s courts and telephone numbers will be listed. 3. Matches may be played on grass or hard courts, preferably hard courts. If matches are played on grass courts, notice to this effect shall be included in the fixture book. Page 26 of 91

27 4. At no time is a team permitted to have more than 12 players registered. A maximum of four (4) players may be late registered in each team after the commencement of the competition. 5. A de-registered player may only be re-registered in the same grade for the duration of the competition. A re-registered player is counted as a late registration. 6. Players may not play in a grade lower than the grade in which they were originally graded. 7. Players must play in the identical playing uniform except where prior approval has been given. 8. The competition shall be conducted on a points score basis. 9. Players need to have played two (2) matches with the relevant team, to qualify for finals series in one (1) round competitions. 10. If two (2) or more rounds are played, players must have played at least three (3) games to be eligible for the finals series 11. Points Table Regional State League Points Table Win Loss Draw Forfeit Bye Abandoned* * If game abandoned prior to half time - 1 point each team * If game abandoned at any time after half time - result as per score sheet 12. Goal Average (a) (b) If two or more teams finish on equal points after the final round of matches, positions for finals series shall be decided on goal averages. The goal average for each team shall be decided as follows: Total number of goals scored by the team, divided by the total number of goals scored against the team, multiplied by 100 and divided by the actual number of matches played by the team. i.e. goals scored X 100 goals scored against matches played The number of matches actually played includes a match a team has forfeited, but does not include a match where the team has received a forfeit 13. Score sheets are to be returned to the Regional Coordinator at the conclusion of each match. 14. If in the opinion of the Regional Coordinator and the host District Association matches are unable to be played due to inclement weather or the condition of courts, each team will be awarded one (1) point. By mutual agreement, teams may transfer the match to another venue. Points shall be awarded for all other matches played on that day. 15. Under extreme circumstances if a team is unable to fulfil their playing commitments, arrangements may be made with the Regional Coordinator to have the game(s) played within the next fourteen (14) days. Page 27 of 91

28 16. Any change to the name of a player already registered is to be advised in writing by a District Association official to the Regional Coordinator within seven (7) days. Failure to comply will result in a fine of $ Late registrations are to be submitted on the appropriate form by a District Association official to the Regional Coordinator before playing. 18. After a team has been graded, any late registration should be of an equal playing standard. The Regional Coordinator may reject a late registration where it is considered the inclusion of the player would affect the grade of the team. In such circumstances the District Association or player concerned has the right of appeal to the Appeals Tribunal. 19. If a District Association records the name of an unregistered player on the score sheet, the District Association will be required to prove within seven (7) days that the person who played under that name is registered with that team. This proof shall be in the form of a Statutory Declaration to the Regional Coordinator. Such proof shall be in the form of a Statutory Declaration to Netball NSW. Failure to submit such proof within seven (7) days of notification shall result in the loss of two (2) competition points. game being forfeited to the opposing team. 20. A team may claim a forfeit one (1) minute after the time set down for the commencement of the match, if the opposing team does not have five (5) players in full uniform on court and ready to play. 21. Each team is to provide up to two (2) approved scorers/timekeepers according to the draw. District Associations shall are to provide an approved stopwatch. 22. A score sheet having been signed by both captains and umpires and lodged with the Regional Coordinator will not be returned to any team for any correction. No disputes will be entered into regarding score sheets. 23. In circumstances where team officials of both teams testify that the score sheet submitted to the Regional Coordinator is incorrect and further they agree on the correct score then the Regional Coordinator has the discretion to vary the official scores. 24. Any team found playing an ineligible player in the final series will be considered to have lost that match in which the ineligible player has taken part. 25. Any player found to be ineligible to take part in the final series will not be permitted to take any further part in the final series. 26. A trophy shall be presented to the winning and runner-up District Association in each Division. 27. Embroidered patches shall be awarded to the Manager, Coach, Assistant Coach, Primary Care and Players of the winning and runner up teams in each Division. 28. Each team is to have an approved match ball. 29. Each team is to have available two sets of position patches, of different colours. 30. Final results of each competition will be forwarded to Netball NSW for promulgation at the November Council meeting. Page 28 of 91

29 31. Any team forfeiting three (3) consecutive games will be excluded from the remainder of the competition. 32. The winning team shall be responsible for forwarding score sheets to reach the Regional Coordinator within five (5) days following each match. Failure to do so will result in no points being awarded to any team. 33. If there is a draw in semi finals, finals or grand finals, a two (2) minute interval shall be taken. During the interval the score will be verified and the teams change ends. During the interval there may be substitutions and/or team changes. The umpire will indicate which team has the next centre pass and play will commence. Then two (2) seven minute halves will be played to determine a winner. After the first seven (7) minutes the teams will change ends. No substitutions or positional changes shall be allowed during the changeover. If still a draw at the end of the second seven (7) minutes, a visual signal will indicate that play continues and the first team to score a two (2) goals advantage shall be declared the winner. 34. Umpires (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) Each District Association is to provide a National badged umpire or other approved umpire for each team entered. All umpires will be allocated by the Regional Organising Committee in conjunction with the Regional Coordinator. With the approval of the Regional Organising Committee and in conjunction with the Regional Coordinator unbadged umpires may be accepted as part of a District Association s quota provided that they hold a current Section 1 pass (70%) and a current Level 1 Accreditation at the time of nomination. Female umpires shall be dressed in a white dress or skirt and top, male umpires shall be dressed in white shorts and shirt. In the event of inclement weather, white tracksuit pants and white wet weather jackets may be worn. Unbadged umpires may be tested for practical badges: after consultation with the Regional Coordinator; and games comply with all requirements stated in the National Umpire Development Framework PPP book. MOTION PUT CARRIED 10. The Board of Directors recommends the following changes to the Grading Procedures for Region 1 Night Inter District competition included in the Rules for Championships & Competitions and Grading Procedures MOVED Armidale seconded Charlestown for the adoption of the changes as proposed: GRADING POLICY PROCEDURE FOR REGION 1 - NIGHT INTER DISTRICT Page 29 of 91

30 1. The closing date for the Night Inter District competition shall be advised at the November Council meeting and as notified on the Netball NSW website. 2. Each District Association may enter a maximum of four (4) teams in the Night Inter District competition. 3. A District Association is permitted to have one team only in each division of the competition. 4. A maximum of ten (10) teams and a minimum of six (6) teams will be graded in each division of the Night Inter District competition. 5. District Associations shall register teams on the approved player entry form together with full details of a minimum of seven (7) and maximum of twelve (12) players names and their relevant playing status, by the closing date for the competition. 6. All grading shall be based on names submitted on the official entry forms and previous playing status as detailed in the Netball NSW Player Database and State Age entry forms. The player status point system used for Region 1 State League is not used for grading purposes in the Night Inter District competition. 7. Grading is based on 7 players with the highest playing status from the preceding Inter District competition or (i) the immediate preceding State League Region 1 competition or (ii) the immediate preceding State Age competition or (iii) the preceding Night Inter District competition. No grading status is awarded to any player who did not play at least three games in either the previous Night Inter District competition or the preceding State League Region 1 or 17 Years Home and Away competition or participate in the preceding State Age competition. The descending order for Grading status will be: Region 1 State League (Waratah Cup through to Division 8 and then 17 Years (Home and Away), State Age Night Inter District and then Night Inter District. State Age. 8. No late registration of players will be accepted between the published date for the close of entries and one week before the commencement of the competition. Late registrations are to be submitted on the appropriate form by a District Association official to Netball NSW prior to the commencement of match. 9. For the Night Inter District Night competitions Netball NSW will, based on the number of entries received be responsible for determining: (a) (b) (c) the number of rounds to be played the number of teams to participate in each division the format of the competition MOVED St. George seconded Liverpool in relation n to clause 7 for the inclusion of the words State wherever reference is made to State Age CARRIED MOTION PUT WITH ABOVE AMENDMENT CARRIED 11. The Board of Directors recommends the following changes to the Playing Rules for Region 1 Night Inter District competition included in the Rules for Championships & Competitions and Grading Procedures Page 30 of 91

31 MOVED Hawkesbury seconded Grafton for the adoption of the changes as proposed: POLICY AND RULES FOR REGION 1 NIGHT INTER DISTRICT 1. The commencing date for the Night Inter District competition for the ensuing year shall be advised at the November Council Meeting and as notified on the Netball NSW website. 2. The competition shall be conducted on a point score basis with the team scoring the highest number of points at the conclusion of the competition being declared the winner. In the event of two or more teams being on equal points at the conclusion of the competition, a goal average will be used to decide the winner. 3. All matches will be played at the Anne Clark Centre on Wednesday nights. 4. Wet weather games are considered as games played by all players registered prior to that date. 5. No player may play in more than one (1) competition match on any one night. 6. The fixture for all Divisions of the competition will be posted on the Netball NSW website at least one (1) week prior to the commencement of the competition where possible. 7. At no time is a team permitted to have more than 12 players registered. A maximum of four (4) players may be late registered in each team after the commencement of the competition until the end of the competition. Where a player moves from one division to another division by virtue of playing three games in the higher graded team that player is counted as a late registration in that higher graded team. 8. A de-registered player may only be re-registered in the same team in the same grade for the duration of the competition. A re-registered player is counted as a late registration. 9. Players may not play in a grade lower than the grade in which they were originally graded. 10. Each player must play in the identical playing uniform except where prior approval has been given. 11. Any change to name of a player already registered is to be advised in writing by a District Association official to Netball NSW within seven (7) days. Failure to comply will result in a fine of $ Late registrations are to be submitted on the appropriate form by a District Association official to Netball NSW prior to the commencement of the match in which they are to play. 13. After a team has been graded, any late registration should be of an equal playing standard. Netball NSW may reject a late registration where it considers the inclusion of the player would affect the grade of the team. In such circumstances the District Association or player concerned has the right of appeal to the Appeals Tribunal. A player with no playing status can be late registered in any grade. 14. Where a player plays three matches in a grade higher than that originally graded, on playing the third game in the same higher graded team, the player will remain in that higher graded team. Where a player participates in a game and that player is not a registered financial member with either Netball NSW or a relevant State or Territory the match will be recorded as a forfeit to the opposing team. Where both teams play an unregistered financial member no points will be awarded. Page 31 of 91

32 15. If a District Association records the name of an unregistered player on the score sheet, the District Association will be required to prove within seven (7) days that the person who played under that name is registered with that team. This proof shall be in the form of a Statutory Declaration to Netball NSW. Failure to submit such proof within seven (7) days of notification shall result in the loss of two (2) competition points. game being forfeited to the opposing team. 16. A team may claim a forfeit one (1) minute after the time set down for the commencement of the match, if the opposing team does not have five (5) players in full uniform on court and ready to play. 17. The umpire s whistle will start and finish games on the indication from the central timing device. 18. Up to two (2) minutes injury time may be taken according to the rules, but no additional time shall be added to the match. 19. Each team shall provide a scorer. 20. Score sheets shall be returned to Central Control at the conclusion of each match. 21. Any team not participating in any match due to inclement weather may forfeit the match. Points shall be awarded for all other matches played on that night. 22. If in the opinion of Netball NSW and the Umpires Operating Panel matches are unable to be played due to inclement weather or the condition of courts, each team will be awarded one (1) point. 23. Points Table Night Inter District Points Table Win Loss Draw Forfeit Bye Abandoned * * If game abandoned prior to half time - 1 point each team * If game abandoned at any time after half time - result as per score sheet 24. Goal Average (a) (b) If two or more teams finish on equal points after the final round of matches, positions shall be decided on goal averages. The goal average for each team shall be decided as follows: Total number of goals scored by the team, divided by the total number of goals scored against the team, multiplied by 100 and divided by the actual number of matches played by the team. i.e. goals scored X 100 goals scored against matches played The number of matches actually played includes a match a team has forfeited, but does not include a match where the team has received a forfeit. 25. A score sheet having been signed by both captains and umpires and lodged with the relevant official will not be returned to any team for any correction. No disputes will be entered into regarding score sheets. Page 32 of 91

33 In circumstances where team officials of both teams involved testify that the score sheet submitted to Netball NSW is incorrect and further they agree on the correct score Netball NSW has the discretion to vary the official scores. 26. A trophy shall be presented to the winning and runner up District Association in each Division. 27. Embroidered patches shall be awarded to the Manager, Coach, Assistant Coach, Primary Care and Players of the winning and runner up teams in each Division. 28. Each team is to provide an approved match ball. 29. Each team is to have available two (2) sets of position patches of different colours. 30. Umpires: (a) (b) Each District Association is to provide a National badged umpire or other approved umpire for each team entered. All umpires will be allocated to matches by the Umpires Operating Panel. (i) Unbadged umpires may be tested for practical badges: after consultation with the Umpires Operating Panel; and games comply with all requirements stated in the National Umpire Development Framework PPP book. (c) (d) (e) (f) If an umpire has not arrived 30 minutes prior to the commencement of the match, a replacement umpire may take the court. District Associations whose umpires fail to fulfil their allocation by a non-attendance will be fined $ for each duty not fulfilled except in extenuating circumstances. Female umpires shall be dressed in white dress or skirt and top, male umpires shall be dressed in white shorts and shirt. Any qualified umpire may apply to the Umpires Operating Panel to be allocated to matches. MOTION PUT CARRIED 12. The Board of Directors recommends the following changes to the Guidelines for Conducting Carnivals included in the Rules for Championships & Competitions and Grading Procedures MOVED Mt. Druitt seconded Baulkham Hills for the adoption of the changes as proposed: GUIDELINES FOR CONDUCT OF DISTRICT CARNIVALS 1. Each District will be permitted to advertise one (1) official carnival on the Netball NSW website each year after having received approval from Netball NSW of the date the Carnival has been allocated. 2. Entries should be made on a standard entry form as recommended by Netball NSW and submitted by a District Association official to reach the appropriate District Association twenty-one (21) days prior to the date of the carnival. Page 33 of 91

34 3. The minimum recommended entry fee including GST is $22. and the maximum recommended fee is $ District Associations should apply the following rules: (a) (i) players must be registered members of Netball NSW (any player not registered with Netball NSW does not have any insurance cover under the Netball NSW policy. (ii) players should wear the registered uniform of their District Association or club (iii) positional patches are to be worn (iv) all umpires should wear white or playing uniform (v) each team should supply a scorer and an umpire, preferably badged (b) (c) (d) (e) District Associations may re-grade or withdraw any team found not playing in the correct age group or grade. District Associations should ensure that any umpire accompanying a team is capable of controlling that grade. Where there is more than one division in any one grade or age group and play offs are necessary, a maximum of twelve (12) trophies are to be awarded to winners and runners up. Where no semi finals or finals are played, a maximum of twelve (12) trophies can be awarded to the winners of each division. 5. The inclusion of representative sections is at the discretion of the District Association conducting the carnival. (a) District Associations are permitted to hold Representative only carnivals prior to the Championships. (b) (c) (d) (e) Representative teams may be permitted to enter District Association carnivals on an invitation only basis when there is no representative section. Should District Associations not wish to have representative teams enter a carnival, they should state this on their entry form. Games for representative teams are to be played on a round robin basis. It is at the District Association s discretion if they award a team trophy. Where a District Association holds a Representative Section carnival prior to the Championships, the District Association may, at its discretion, include a section for players 11 years of age known as Development Squads. Games are to be played on a round robin basis and trophies may be awarded. 6. PLAYERS (a) (b) Where District Associations have a multi team situation in the same group for representative selection purposes the host district is encouraged to allow players to interchange between teams. Players registered with representative teams should not play with a club team from District Associations at the same carnival on the same day. 7. AGE GROUPS Page 34 of 91

35 (a) Senior Players shall have reached the age of 18 years at December 31 in the year of play. (b) Junior Players 11 to 17 years of age as at December 31 in the year of play. (c) Netta Players under 11 years of age as at December 31 in the year of play. 8. UMPIRES (a) Teams qualifying for semi finals and finals should provide a badged umpire who shall be allocated to a match by the host District Association. 9. MATCHES (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) In Representative sections, District Associations are encouraged to have regard to the results of previous years championships results when preparing draws. The draw for all carnivals should consist of a minimum of seven (7) games and a maximum of nine (9) games in each grade. Where a District Association has arranged a draw where everyone plays one another or a minimum of seven (7) games are held, it is not be necessary to play quarter finals, semi finals and finals. Where possible, fixtures should be organised so that teams play on a 1 on 1 off basis. Teams should not play more than two (2) games straight or have more than three (3) games straight off including a bye. Interchange of players during the match is only permitted during a stoppage for injury or illness or at an interval. Up to two (2) minutes injury time may be taken according to the official rules, but no additional time needs to be added to the match. Winners and runners up are decided on a points score basis. Where teams finish on equal points, the goal average should be used to determine the winner. The format for the draw for quarter finals, semi finals and finals, if applicable should be printed on the information or fixture sheets. Fixtures should be arranged so that all matches are completed not later than 4.30pm. 10. GOAL AVERAGE (a) (b) If two or more teams finish in equal points after the final round of matches, final positions or finals series shall be decided on goal averages. The goal average for each team shall be decided as under: Total number of goals scored by the team, divided by the total number of goals scored against the team, multiplied by 100 and divided by the actual number of matches played by the team. i.e. goals scored X 100 goals scored against matches played Page 35 of 91

36 The number of matches actually played includes a match a team has forfeited, but does not include a match where the team has received a forfeit. 11. FORFEITS (a) District Associations entering teams that forfeit or withdraw after fixtures have been arranged, may be liable for a fine of up to $50 per team, such fine shall be paid to the District Association conducting the carnival within seven (7) days of receipt of the account, provided the account is forwarded to the offending district within twenty one (21) days of the date of the carnival. However, the host District Association will be entitled to charge a $100 fine on any team which does not appear on the day of the carnival. Notification of such fine to be forwarded to that team s District Association within twenty one (21) days of date of carnival. 12 CANCELLATION OF CARNIVALS OR BALLOTING OUT OF TEAMS (a) (b) (c) At least seven (7) days written notification should be given in both instances, except in the case of extreme emergency. In the event of cancellation of a carnival or the balloting out of teams, all entry fees are to be refunded within thirty (30) days of the date of the carnival. District Associations should not ballot out any team before the closing date for entries. (d) Balloting out of teams whose entries have been received by the closing date is to be completed within seven (7) days. MOVED Blacktown seconded Baulkham Hills in relation to clause 3, clause to be amended to read The entry fee is to be set by Districts to a maximum of $35 including GST LOST MOTION PUT CARRIED 8. Elections - Nil elections 9. Correspondence M. Murphy (Director State Administration) daily correspondence lists from 12 May 2010 to 5 November 2010 as tabled 7. Reports MOVED M. Murphy (Director State Administration) seconded Grafton that correspondence as tabled for the period 12 May 2010 be accepted 2010 to 7 November CARRIED Board of Directors Report M. Murphy (Director State Administration) MOVED M. Murphy (Director State Administration) seconded Liverpool that the Board of Directors Report be accepted CARRIED Finance Report J. Hahn (Director Finance) MOVED J. Hahn (Director Finance) seconded Blacktown that the honorarium of $5,000 be paid to the President foe 2010 CARRIED Page 36 of 91

37 MOVED J. Hahn (Director Finance) seconded Newcastle that the 2011 fees as proposed be adopted CARRIED MOVED J. Hahn (Director Finance) seconded Liverpool for adoption of the Finance Report, Financial Statements and proposed 2011 budget as distributed CARRIED General Manager s Operational Report MOVED Liverpool seconded Blue Mountains for the adoption of the General Manager s Operational report CARRIED 8. Other Reports Grading Report as distributed MOVED Liverpool seconded Camden for the adoption of the Grading report as tabled CARRIED MEETING ADJOURNED AT 12NOON MEETING RECONVENED AT 1.40PM 9. General Business (i) Gosford netball Association presentation on entering a regional team from Central Coast in region 1 State League MOVED Gosford seconded Wyong that Central Coast be permitted to enter teams in Region 1 State League wearing Central Coast Academy team colours (but not an Academy team) CARRIED Note: Wyong and Gosford currently in agreement and continuing discussions with Woy Woy (ii) St George Confused about the duties of the Grading Panel and role of committee and staff - can we get job descriptions for all Panels for staff and members o To be distributed when nomination/eoi s called for (iii) Penrith re proposed new Constitution MOVED Penrith seconded Port Stephens that an Extra Ordinary Council meeting be scheduled for 21 days from today as required for the proposed new Constitution to be re-presented for adoption CARRIED (F: 50 A: 29) M. Murphy (Director State Administration) process to be adopted for an Extra Ordinary meeting as follows: - will be held on Saturday 11 December commencing at 12noon - papers can be submitted up to 5pm on 12 November first Agenda item will be the adoption of the proposed new Constitution as presented today without changes - Any proposed amendments received will only be put to meeting once the new Constitution is adopted in its entirety as moved by the Board - Papers for meeting will be posted as per normal procedure Newcastle Foreshadow the following motions: Page 37 of 91

38 1. Clause 9.6 (a) delete prescribed by the Board and insert after fee prepared by the Board and referred to Council for ratification 2. Clause 16.4 delete two/2 and insert one/1 3. That all policies be prepared by the Board and be referred to Council for ratification (iv) (v) (vi) Manly request Application for Membership form be posted as word document on web Northern Suburbs who prescribes the cut off date for the age in the year of play other sports use season dates rather than calendar date o W. Archer (President) prescribed by the Junior Sports Policy and NA policy and membership details W. Archer (President) as the year draws to a close, thank you to all committees and staff on another successful 12 months. Look forward to seeing you all at the State Dinner tonight. The President declared the meeting closed at 2.00pm Page 38 of 91

39 NEW SOUTH WALES NETBALL ASSOCIATION LIMITED MINUTES OF THE EXTRA ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Held on Saturday 11 December 2010 at Dooleys Club, John Street, Lidcombe commencing at 12noon. Present: Directors: W. Archer AM, R. Watson, M. Murphy, J. Hahn, R. Havrlant, L. Quinn, C. Murphy, C. Campbell (General Manager) Delegates: M. Leonard (Bankstown) D. Howard (Bankstown) K. Mellenberg (Bathurst) M. O Callaghan (Baulkham Hills) C. Aird (Baulkham Hills) S. Marks (Blacktown) L. Marshall (Blacktown) E. Godkin (Blue Mountains) D. Thrift (Blue Mountains) J. Blazley (Camden) K. Thomas (Camden) R. Bracken (Casino) M. Allen (Casino) V. Cochrane (Cessnock) K. Tomlinson (Cessnock) D. Pascoe (Charlestown) M. Cameron (Charlestown) S. Dawes (City of Sydney) J. Occhiuto (City of Sydney) L. Burgess (Dubbo) S. Cross (Dubbo) A. Doring (Eastwood Ryde) J. Watt (Eastwood Ryde) R. Bates (Forbes) C. Siddle (Forbes) S. Mitchell (Gosford) P. Fitzpatrick (Gosford) C. Breust (Goulburn) J. Webster (Grafton) J. Small (Gunnedah) T. Sutcliffe (Gunnedah) V. Turner (Hawkesbury) S. Orr (Hawkesbury) L. Burgess OAM (Hills) J. Thompson (Hills) K. Halcrow (Inner West) L. Webster (Kuring-gai) B. Collings (Kuring-gai) S. Fitzgerald (Lakeside) M. McGrath (Lakeside) J. Troy (Lismore) B. Dew (Lismore) V. Elsley (Liverpool) P. Smith (Liverpool) J. Fulford (Maitland) C. Daniel (Maitland) H. Dean (Manly) M. Hauser (Manly) C. O Donnell (Mt. Druitt) B. Lee (Mt. Druitt) J. Baskerville (Mudgee) A. Shutt (Nelson Bay) G. Urquhart (Nelson Bay) A. Saunders (Newcastle) E. Monaghan (Newcastle) M. Sinclair (Northern Suburbs) J. Gillett (Penrith) C. Ormerod (Penrith) M. Archer (Port Stephens) D. Breust (Queanbeyan) C. Clift (Queanbeyan) M. Kelly (Randwick) C. Hicks (Randwick) R. Stephenson (Sapphire Coast) K. Rembisz (Shoalhaven) M. Caddies (Singleton) H. Andrews (St. George) P. Haberecht (Sutherland) Y. Richardson (Taree) J. Maneschi (Temora) B. McKinnon (Temora) J. Ebelt (Tumut) T. Mann (Tumut) A. Moylan (Wagga Wagga) Page 39 of 91

40 M. Allen (Westlakes) M. Chilvers (Westlakes) K. Hogan (Woy Woy) S. Bailey (Woy Woy) Life Members: M. Corbett N. Matthews OAM Observers: Returning Officer: E. Konza (Blue Mountains) Les Turner The President declared the meeting open at 12.06pm (p) Apologies Maria Bettini (Sutherland) Margaret Burke (Brunswick Byron) Lynn Simpson (Gosford) Chris Miles (Wyong) Dianne Elvy (Illawarra) Maureen Boyle OAM (Life Member) Toni Fields (Norths) Anne Sargeant (Life Member) Margaret Holmes (Shoalhaven) Vicki Morris (Sutherland) Lyn Bonnett (Taree) Kerry Austin (Hastings Valley) Carol Baiton (Young) Claire Lear (Illawarra) Val Brunker (Kiama) Del Jackson (Port Stephens) Margaret Thoms (Woy Woy) MOVED Blacktown seconded Charlestown that the apologies be accepted CARRIED 2. Agenda Item Voting Procedure to be used W. Archer (President) invited the Returning Officer, Les Turner to address the meeting regards the voting procedure to be used for motion 1 of the Agenda. Returning Officer - explained the voting slips system to delegates and that if the first motion was passed (and only if the first motion passed) then voting would proceed to motions 2 onwards. In accordance with the Constitution, postal votes were sent out to 75 associations more than 150km away from Sydney. 21 postal votes were received in return. Two were received after the closing date and both those associations were advised of non-acceptance due to late receipt. One of those associations is now represented at today s meeting. MOTION 1 for the adoption of the proposed new Constitution in its entirety was put forward Kuringai strongly endorsed the adoption of the proposed new Constitution as it believes that there has been more than adequate time for discussion and amendment of the proposed new Constitution. Kuringai association had submitted more than 20 queries during the Constitutional forums and review period and all those queries have been addressed. Kuringai association commends the Board for its work over the last 2 or 3 years to move NNSW forward to a new Constitution and stated that the Board had acted with integrity and professionalism. Newcastle agreed that the proposed new Constitution is moving forward but there are areas which need attention, in particular two items: o Under Section 11 of the current Constitution alterations of the constitution require the agreement of 75% of members at a duly convened meeting. Believes that we are in breach of current constitution. Disagreed with allowing postal voting on the new Page 40 of 91

41 o Constitution. Current Constitution allows for postal voting at Council meetings, not for special, annual or extraordinary meetings. Stated that it is usual to allow amendments and discussion prior to motions being put. Debate on various items of business is one of the core reasons for meetings. Newcastle foreshadowed a motion that amendments to the proposed new Constitution be allowed and brought forward to item 2. C. Campbell (General Manager) responded to Newcastle s statement Highlighted that motions 2, 3 and subsequent motions are amendments to a document (proposed new Constitution), not amendments to a motion. Acknowledged that there appears to be conflict within the current Constitution but it is clear under the Corporations Act that all alterations to the Constitution need to be passed by at least 75% of the votes cast by members entitled to vote. The postal vote clause in the current Constitution allows for this entitlement to be granted to specific associations, being those over 150km from Sydney to record a postal vote in respect of any business on the notice of meeting Clause 5b refers to the general overarching clauses to meetings Clause 5c gives specific details to General and special meetings Under Clause 11 the NNSW constitution is silent in this regard. That is the constitution does not explicitly provide that a failure to be present and voting will mean that the special resolution does not have effect. If we don t have provision for postal vote then we are arguably depriving members of being able vote because they are unable to be physically present. St George noted that there are several references in the proposed new Constitution to Voting Policy but could not find that policy in the papers. o W. Archer (President) responded that the Voting Policy had been on the NNSW website since 8 June. W. Archer will review exact wording of the relevant section Newcastle stated that it was disputing the legality of postal voting under the current Constitution. Under the proposed new Constitution the legality issue would not apply if postal voting was accepted. Stated that a Board acting contrary to its own Constitution was a dangerous precedent. Long-term NNSW members know that to change a Constitution must have members present and voting, strongly urged delegates not to accept postal voting. The Chair relied on our legal advice that was clear and consistent outlining the position in regards to both our Constitution and the Corporations Act that postal votes were to be accepted. L. Turning (Returning Officer) presented sealed envelope of postal votes, co-signed by General Manager received at the close of postal voting period. General Manager confirmed that the postal votes had remained sealed. Returning Officer requested the registered Observer attending the meeting today scrutinise the vote counting and invited any other Observers to witness also. MOTION WAS PUT LOST (F:79 A:29) The President declared the meeting closed at 12.45pm Page 41 of 91

42 Newcastle: Stated that the error brought to the attention of the meeting was that postal voting was illegal under the current Constitution but that voting can be taken of those present and eligible to vote at the meeting. The debate of motions and amendments is positive and is the purpose of the meeting. W. Archer (President) responded that legal advice had been presented to the meeting and the Board stands by that advice. Postal voting was legal under both the Corporations Act and the current Constitution. The proposed new Constitution has not been adopted, therefore does not exist so cannot take amendments to it. The President reconfirmed that the meeting had closed. Page 42 of 91

43 BUSINESS ARISING Correction to Minutes of the Council Meeting held 6 November 2010 On Page 10, there is an amendment moved by Sutherland seconded by Manly to alter Clause 3. The second part of this amendment read "Where this then reduces the number of entries to less than 80, the rejected entries will be subject to a ballot to determine which team or teams are accepted". This sentence has been omitted entirely. Please note the correction of the minutes is on page 12 of the Council Meeting papers. Page 43 of 91

44 NOTICES OF MOTION There have been no notices of motion received. Page 44 of 91

45 ELECTIONS Listed below is the Elections to take place at this Meeting. The qualifications for the Nominees are attached. Anne Clark Service Award Committee (5): Election to be held Six Nominations received Five required Listed in order on ballot paper Nominee Proposed by Seconded by Lyn Burgess OAM Len Burgess Cassie Matwijow Neita Matthews OAM Joan Marscham Shirley Lazarus Beverley Dew OAM Lynn Quinn OAM Coralie Newman Jean Peare OAM Michele Murphy Heather Smith Lynn Quinn OAM Carol Murphy Coralie Newman Carol Baiton Lesley Ford Julie Martin Championship & Competitions Committee (6): Two nominations received Four vacancies Nominee Proposed by Seconded by Helen Atzemis (WITHDRAWN as at 27/2/11) Wendy Sanderson Sam Dawes Lyn Bonnett Jennifer Bonnett Robyn Bates Finance Committee (3): Nil nominations received Three vacancies Historical Committee (5): Five nominations received No election required Nominee Proposed by Seconded by Lynn Quinn OAM Carol Murphy Coralie Newman Beverley Dew OAM Lynn Quinn OAM Coralie Newman Neita Matthews OAM Joan Marscham Shirley Lazarus Carol Baiton Lesley Ford Julie Martin Lyn Burgess OAM Len Burgess Cassie Matwijow Sports Marketing Committee (5): Three nominations received Two vacancy Nominee Proposed by Seconded by Beverley Dew OAM Lynn Quinn OAM Coralie Newman Neita Matthews OAM Joan Marscham Shirley Lazarus Carol Baiton Lesley Ford Julie Martin Page 45 of 91

46 Lyn Burgess OAM National Level: Awarded OAM for Services to Netball and the Community 2009 Holder of Australian Sports Medal Awarded Centenary Medal for Services to Netball 2001 State Level: Member of NSW Council 20+ years to current for Hills District netball Hostess ACT U19 Team at Nationals held in NSW 1 st Reserve NNSW Appeals Committee Member Appeals Committee Member of Ad-Hoc Membership Committee 2003 Appointed Archivist to NNSW 2004 Current Convenor Ad Hoc Historical Committee Appointed to Disputes Tribunal Compiled information for the publication of 80 th Anniversary Booklet District Level: President Hills District Netball Association (HDNA) Vice President HDNA Member HDNA Council 30 Years to current Night Competition Registrar 5 Years Member of Night Competition Committee for 22 years Member HDNA Grading Committee 33 Years to current Member HDNA Carnival Committee 25 Years to current Representative to NNSW Council 20+ Years to current Life Member HDNA since 1997 Manager of various Senior State, Inter District, Night Inter District and State League Teams Club Level: Foundation member of West Pennant Hills Sports Netball Division President 5 Years Secretary 5 Years Umpires Convenor 6 Years Representative to District Council 15 Years Grading Committee 10 Years Life Member West Pennant Hills Sports Club Inc since 1992 Neita Matthews OAM International: International Umpire Travelled to promote netball in countries such as: - Papua New Guinea - Sri Lanka - Kenya - Tonga - New Zealand - Solomon Islands - Zimbabwe 1991 Member of Organising Committee World Championships, Convenor of Transport and Team Training Committee Page 46 of 91

47 National Level: 1966 All Australia Umpiring Award Member of AA Umpires Grading Committee Member of AA Australia appointments panel Australian Sports Medal Contribution to Australian Sport 2000 Awarded Achievement Award by Commonwealth of Australia 2005 Awarded OAM 2007 State Level: 1980 Life Member of NSW Netball 1987 Patron of NSW Netball NSW Junior Vice President AAS Umpires Grading Committee NSW Umpire NSW Umpire Co-ordinator NSW Umpires Committee Netball for Disabled Committee and convenor 1991 Convenor Restructure Committee Convenor of PWD Committee Planning & Development Committee Anne Clarke Service Award Committee Delegate to NSW Olympic Council Netball NSW Appeals Committee Netball NSW Sports Marketing Committee NSW Neita Matthews Award Committee Member of Anne Clarke Centre Management Panel until 2006 District Level: 1977 Life Member of Eastwood Ryde NA Senior Vice President Vice President President 2009 Ad Hoc Constitution Committee Development Committee, Publicity Committee, Trophy Committee Through Secretary of Ryde Sports Foundation, Member of various committees for Ryde Bicentenary, Convenor of Churches Carnival Beverley Dew National Level: 2009 Volunteer at World Masters Games, Sydney 2000 Awarded Australian Sports Medal 1991 Member of World Championships organising committee Social Convenor 1983 Member of Committee organising Australian Club Championship State Level: 2010 NSWNA Anne Clarke Service Award Committee 2010 NSWNA Historical Committee NSWNA Finance Committee NSWNA Marketing sub-committee 2006 Recipient Anne Clark Service Award Hostess 17 and 19 years National Championships Page 47 of 91

48 2005 Timing and scoring accreditation 1989 AA Umpires Candidate Member of Anne Clarke Management Committee Manageress Night State Team Superleague Administrator 1984 Awarded A Grade Umpires Badge & 91 Promotions Officer 1983 Tournament Co-ordinator NSWNA Junior Vice-President NSWNA , 84 Member of Umpires Sub-Committee Member of Umpires Committee NSWNA Member Umpires Badging Panels Member of the Open State and Night State Teams District Level: Representative Team Convenor State League 1 team official scorer and timer Promotions Committee MWNA Umpiring Coach Constitution and By-laws Committee Ad-Hoc Sub Committee for Strategic Planning 2002 Netta Convenor Secretary of Manly Warringah Netball Association (M.W.N.A) 1988 Vice President M.W.N.A State League Umpire Umpires Convenor M.W.N.A Umpired at State and State Age Championships Inter-District Umpire Umpiring Badging Panels Umpires Sub-Committee Junior and Senior Representative team selection subcommittee Club Level: President West Dee Why Netball Club Member of the West Dee Why Club delegate Founding member of the Wakehurst Club coached teams and club selector Member of the Forest Club coached teams and club selector Jean Peare OAM National Level: Official Functions Convenor World Championships 1991 State Level: Convenor Anne Clark Service Award Committee several years Numerous State Committee since Anne Clark Service Award 1998 OAM District Level: President Hawkesbury Netball 29 Years Life Member HCNA 1976 Page 48 of 91

49 Patron Club Level: C.Y.S Netball Club 1972 Secretary 1977 Life Member Lynette Quinn OAM International: Convener Timing/Scoring 1991 World Championships, Sydney Statistics team Vodafone World Championships, Christchurch, awarded Accreditation International Scorer Appointed Statistician Commonwealth Games 2002 Appointed Statistician Commonwealth Games Melbourne 2006 Appointed Technical Delegate World Masters Games 2010 National Level: Timing/Scoring committee Nationals Convenor Timing/Scoring committee U19 - U17 Nationals 1988 / 89 / 92 / 94 Convenor - Timing/Scoring Committee 1991 World Championships Member Organising Committee Super league International Series Official scorer/bench Referee for Milo Series, Fisher & Paykel series, Mobil League, Super league, Commonwealth Bank Trophy 19 years & Under, 17 years and Under Nationals Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane Appointed member of inaugural Accreditation panel 1994 Bench Referee CBT series Fisher & Paykel Tests, Kellogg s President s 12 Penrith Newcastle Scorer Qantas Nationals Launceston 1999 Scorer Under age Nationals Canberra 2000 Received Australian Sports Medal 2000 Convenor Timing/Scoring Nationals Sydney 2002 Appointed member National Timing/Scoring Panel 2002 Bench referee Under Age Launceston - Nationals Perth Umpires Units Control 2004 Convenor- Underage Nationals Sydney 2006 Member Eligibility Committee CBT 2006 Bench Referee CBT 2007 Appointed National Timing / Scoring Panel 2008 Received All Australia Netball Association Service Award State Level: Netball NSW (NNSW) Administrative Secretary 1982 NNSW Minute Secretary 1983 NNSW Assistant Secretary Member NNSW Credentials Committee Convenor NNSW Credentials Committee Member NNSW Tournament Committee Member NNSW Coaching Development Committee 1991 Proxy Manager various State Teams (U17, U19, U21, Open) Member, Co-opted member Planning & Development Committee Member- NSWNA Finance Committee NSWNA Director, Championships & Competitions Page 49 of 91

50 Attended numerous legal and sports management, sponsorship seminars in connection with incorporation, legal liability, staff etc. Holder of a number of certificates in these areas Awarded Life Membership NNSW 2001 District Level: Played Netball at school & gained CYO Umpires Badge Played Public Service Competition Domain 1959 Played netball YCW Competition Melbourne Secretary Sefton Netball Club Minute Secretary, Senior Umpires Convenor, Secretary Fairfield City District Netball Association (FCDNA) Manager FCDNA State League Team Awarded Life Membership FCDNA 1986 Selection Committee FCDNA Carol Baiton National Level 1978 B Badged Umpire (Current Theory) Level 1 Coaching Practical (Development Current) 1987 Level 2 Coaching Theory State Level Director, Technical Services NNSW Director, Sports Marketing NNSW Member NNSW Finance Committee Member NNSW Sports Marketing Committee Member of the Netball NSW Historical Committee 2003 Member NNSW Anne Clark Service Award Committee 1988 Anne Clark Service Award recipient District Level President BCNA Member of BCNA Selection Panels Delegate to NNSW for Young Netball Association Bankstown City Netball Association (BCNA) Public Officer 2002 BCNA Representative Team Liaison Officer Delegate to NNSW for Sapphire Coast Netball Association President, Shoalhaven Netball Association Vice President, Shoalhaven Netball Association 1987 Coaches Coordinator, Shoalhaven Netball Association President, Young Netball Association Rep Coach in Inner West (first Rep team), Young & Shoalhaven Inaugural Secretary, Young Netball Association Member of BCNA Umpires Committee Treasurer/Vice President Inner West Netball Association Club Level Revesby Workers Club Coach Revesby Worker Club Umpire 2006 President, Revesby Workers Netball Club Page 50 of 91

51 Held and Executive Office at club level in the positions of President, Secretary, Treasurer, Coaches Coordinator, Umpires Convenor or Vice President at City of Sydney, Inner West, Bankstown, Young and Shoalhaven Formed Punchbowl Netball Club in Inner West, Illaroo, Culburra and NEPS Netball Clubs in Shoalhaven Helen Atzemis National Level: (Official) Level National Scorer and Timer Netball Australia Bench Personnel ANZ National League Bench Personnel Commonwealth Bank Trophy Bench Personnel International Matches State Level: Member Netball NSW Championships & Competitions Committee 8 Years Member Recording for World Masters 2009 District Level: Member Senior Recording Committee RNA Member Junior Recording Committee RNA Member Junior Grading Committee RNA Club Level: Secretary Opals Netball Club Inc Lyn Bonnett National Level: Accredited Scorer and Timer Scorer/Timer International games, CBT Games, ANZ Championships and National Championships State Level: Member of Championships & Competitions Committee Member of Grading Panel 2010 District Level: Member of Executive Manager State League and Inter-District Teams Delegate to Netball NSW for Taree & District Netball Association Club Level: Executive St Therese/St Anthony s Netball Club Manager Junior Teams St Therese/St Anthony s Netball club Manager Senior Teams- Woolwich Netball Club Page 51 of 91

52 CORRESPONDENCE There are no items of correspondence for this meeting however the Director, State Administration will table the register for the last period. APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP Application for Membership received from the following: o Barellan & District Netball Association o Coonabarabran Netball Association o A further Application will be considered at the Board Meeting held on Tuesday 15 March An update will be provided at the Council Meeting on 27 March 2011 Page 52 of 91

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54 COONABARABRAN NETBALL ASSOCIATION Coonabarabran Netball Association PO Box 253 Coonabarabran 2357 NSW Monday 11 th October, 2010 Dear Netball NSW Please find attached an application for either renewal or acceptance for the Coonabarabran Netball association. Netball has been a favorable sport in Coonabarabran for a number of years with mid weeks games run by the Youth Club and Saturday games in the Group 14 competition. There are many registrations that our town can bring to Netball NSW we have a population of 4000 with surrounding towns more. Coonabarabran has had a number of netball players go to state age and state champs over the past 10 years as Group 14, but Representative netball is an expensive sport and due to the large indigenous population of the area most cannot afford it at the moment but with sponsorship being offered by local business house to Help fund rep netball this would give all players an opportunity to participate. Coonabarabran parents and players have had a meeting that I have enclosed the notes for. At the meeting it was indicated that we need to form/reform our own association and run our own representative program in Coonabarabran High school has an extensive netball program that they offer and they too would work with us to ensure that we can offer the players the best possible representative netball program. Coonabarabran intentions would to play senior teams in the Gunnedah competition as it is the only Competitive competition closest to our town. Coonabarabran netball Association would have 3-4 representative teams and they would be for representative purposes only any players wishing to play normal Saturday netball will remain in the Group 14 Saturday competition as they have done in the past. But this would be for CJRLNC not Coonabarabran Netball Association. After speaking to Gilgandra who are the other major club in the group 14 competition they too are Looking at going to rep as Gilgandra for the same reasons that we are You can train and play together because you all live in the same town. Your town will give you sponsorship and support so those fantastic players who never get to play Page 54 of 91

55 Now have an opportunity with sponsorship and fundraising to play. We also have 1 C badged umpire 3 level 1 looking to get badged in early 2011 We have several coaches that have stage 1 and are looking for stage 2 in 2011 We are very happy to support Group 14 and attend any courses that Netball Nsw run in our district. I can understand that you might feel what is the point in this but if we want to develop our players they need a better structure than we have had in the past and we as a committee and as parents feel that this is a good start, obviously we hope that 1 day Coonabarabran would be running there own Saturday Competition. Thank you for your time and I must thank Alex Sheilds and Rosa Cormis who have always supported group 14 in difficult circumstances and I hope to still be working with them in 2011as the secretary for Coonabarabran Netball Association. Yours in sport, Sandra Varty Page 55 of 91

56 REPORTS Pages 57 to 60 Board Report Pages 61 to 63 Finance Pages 64 to 89 General Manager s Operational Report Page 56 of 91

57 New South Wales Netball Association Board of Directors Report to March 2011 Meeting STATE AGE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011 The following advice is reiterated in regards to the grading of teams for State Age Division 1 and 2 will comprise a maximum of 20 teams for the 2011 State Age Championships 2. The 1 st and 2 nd team in each age group by Division will be promoted to the next higher division and teams that came 2 nd last and last by age group in divisions 1, 2 and 3 will be demoted to divisions 2, 3 and 4 respectively 3. For 2011, after grading the first 40 teams in each age group, the remainder of teams to be graded be divided by 2 to form divisions 3 and 4. The grading of the teams in each division to be based on the seeding or finishing position of the teams in Divisions 3 and 4 will be played at Illawarra For the 12 years teams entering in 2011, where more teams apply for entry to a particular division in the 12 years age group than permitted, teams to be graded based on an average of the Districts results in the 12 years age group over the previous 3 years. Where a District does not have a history of entering the competition for the three previous consecutive years and a true average is unable to be obtained, the team will be placed at the discretion of the Grading Panel. ANL 2011 Netball NSW will again be entering two teams into the ANL competition in One point for clarification - AIS Players from NSW will be available for selection into NNSW ANL teams in This is in line with our current selection policy. SPORTS NSW EDUCATION NNSW INITIATIVE In order to support the education of our regional Executive personnel, NNSW through the Regional Coordinators, will offer to sponsor one regional person to attend each of the courses held in regional centres. POLICY REVIEW COMPLETED FOR 2011 The following policies have been reviewed and adopted by the Board for All policies are available to be viewed on the NNSW website. Photography Policy Health & Safety Statement State Team Uniform Policy State Team Officials Policy Manager s Framework Policy Volunteer Recognition & Awards Policy as presented 2011 STRATEGIC FORUM Date: Tuesday 9 August 2011 in conjunction with the August Council meeting Process: Call for Strategic Agenda Items from all Districts. Once received, these to be reviewed to ensure strategic questions and Agenda to be set accordingly. If items submitted are not strategic but operational, C. Campbell to address with individual Districts prior to forum Agenda items: o Board update on strategic objectives for Page 57 of 91

58 o Individual Board Sub Committee presentations update on progress YTD o Programs under development/review for 2012 o Strategic issues from Districts REGIONAL STRATEGIC FORUMS Similar to the above Strategic Forum, forums will be held in country centres as follows: Northern 21 August (Coffs Harbour) - TBC Western 11 September (Armidale) - TBC Southern 25 September (Queanbeyan) - TBC Agenda Items: o Board update on strategic objectives for o Individual Board Sub Committee presentations update on progress YTD o Programs under development/review for 2012 o Strategic issues from Districts 2011 COUNCIL MEETINGS Dates for the required four Council meetings to be held in 2011 are confirmed as follows: AGM & First Council Meeting Sunday 27 March 2011 Council Meeting Tuesday 7 June 2011 Council Meeting and Strategic Forum Tuesday 9 August 2011 Council Meeting Saturday 5 November 2011 FUTURE OF PROPOSED NEW CONSTITUTION Following the outcome of the December extra ordinary meeting, the Board of Directors has unanimously taken the decision that the adoption, in its entirety, of the proposed Constitution continue to be a Board priority for further presentation to the November 2011 Council meeting. Opportunities for further consultation will be made available at the 2011 State Championships and Metro and Regional Strategic Forums. Questions have been raised outside the December Extra ordinary Council meeting, which the Board feels require clarification. 1. Correspondence from Young Association Young made an enquiry with regards to verbal advice they received from their listed delegate that Young had representation at the meeting via a proxy delegate. NNSW advised Young that no delegate attended on behalf of Young Association and in fact an apology had been received and recorded for their delegate. 2. A question had also been asked of Kuring-gai Association in regards to supplying an additional delegate to the December meeting. Upon investigation, Kuring-gai did in fact supply one more delegate that specified, however their member who was acting as the Lismore proxy delegate did not advise Kuring-gai of this decision which was enacted mid way through 2010 and they were unaware of her position when they provided two proxy delegates for another Association at the meeting. Legal advice is of the view that this was an honest mistake but has recommended that NNSW implement a process to monitor the appointment of proxy delegates with all Districts having to sign off on any appointment and provide a copy to NNSW. DIRECTOR S PORTFOLIO S The following report from Director s as Convenors of various subcommittees and Panels as appointed under the Constitution, are attached: Page 58 of 91

59 Appointments Panel Wendy Archer (President) Convenor) Championships and Competitions Committee Lynn Quinn Convenor Finance Committee John Hahn Convenor Sports Marketing Committee Carol Murphy Convenor Technical Services Strategic Panel Ruth Havrlant Convenor Michele Murphy Director State Administration 28 February 2011 Page 59 of 91

60 REPORTS TO MARCH COUNCIL MEETING APPOINTMENTS PANEL W. ARCHER (PRESIDENT) CONVENOR Nil to report at this time but a verbal update will be provided to the meeting CHAMPIONSHIPS & COMPETITIONS COMMITTEE L. QUINN CONVENOR Unfortunately, some of the members of the committee from 2010 feel that they are unable to continue to serve and it is with regret and sadness that I say thank you to those ladies. They have given the Association many years of service and their experience is priceless. On a personal note I thank them for their friendship over the years. Nominations have been called for vacant positions. TIMING AND SCORING ACCREDITATION - As advised during 2010 the future of timing and scoring duties has changed with the introduction of a National Accreditation Scheme of three levels. To achieve accreditation bench personnel now need to have a current Section 1 Theory Pass (available on line through Netball Australia website). Also required is a General Principles course which is also available on line and link is available through Netball Australia website. The practical course dates are available on the Netball NSW website. After completion of the above requirements arrangements will then be made for the screening process on at least two competition games. FINANCE COMMITTEE J. HAHN CONVENOR NIL REPORT SPORTS MARKETING COMMITTEE C MURPHY CONVENOR The Sports Marketing Committee met in February to discuss the results of the Sports Marketing Survey that was carried out in late We are grateful to the assistance of the Marketing team in the office for the professional approach to this survey, and to the informative report on the results. The Sports Marketing Committee are now digesting this information and thinking of a way to put this information together in to a e-brochure which can be provided to Districts to give them some guidance and suggestions on different areas of running netball, such as acknowledging volunteers, marketing/sponsorship, effective administration and training. Page 60 of 91

61 Netball NSW Consolidated Trading Statement By Division YTD Feb-11 Membership Fees & Interest Year to Date Actual YTD Full Year Variance $,000 Budget Actual/Budget YTD Affiliation Fee 0 8,550 (8,550) Capitation Fee 27 3,859,656 (3,859,629) Interest & Other Income 42, ,000 (59,116) Total Membership Fees & Interest 42,911 3,970,206 (3,927,295) Publication & Resource Sales 9,996 43,150 (33,154) Cost of Publications & Rescources 0 30,000 30,000 Gross Profit 9,996 13,150 (3,154) NNSW Sponsorships & Royalties Revenues 43, ,000 (61,945) Direct Expenses ,750 22,250 GrossProfit/Loss 42,555 82,250 (39,695) Grants Revenues 4, ,000 (141,520) Direct Expenses 24,000 96,000 72,000 GrossProfit/Loss (19,520) 50,000 (69,520) Anne Clark Centre Revenues 8, ,624 (196,610) Direct Expenses 32, , ,261 GrossProfit/Loss (24,739) (53,390) 28,651 Competitions & Events Revenues 56, ,923 (474,923) Direct Expenses , ,659 GrossProfit/Loss 55,989 (79,747) 135,736 Umpiring Revenues 10,409 86,830 (76,421) Direct Expenses 12, , ,045 GrossProfit/Loss (1,998) (33,622) 31,624 Coaching Revenue 17, ,499 (156,957) Direct Expenses 20, , ,726 Net Set Go 936 5,430 (4,494) GrossProfit/Loss (1,917) (34,192) 32,275 ANZ Championship Revenue 76, ,435 (495,095) Sponsorship 0 401,272 (401,272) Direct Expenses 207,349 1,343,925 1,136,576 GrossProfit/Loss (131,009) (371,218) 240,209 State & ANL Teams Revenues 8,071 18,314 (10,243) Direct Expenses 10, , ,918 GrossProfit/Loss (2,073) (264,749) 262,676 Corporate Expenses IT Expenses 13,816 96,000 82,184 Marketing Costs 4, , ,713 Finance Department , ,758 Insurance 0 465, ,000 Administration Costs & Other 23, , ,819 Employment & HR 244,861 1,722,129 1,477,268 Board & Committee ,365 71,502 NMAS & MPP Rollout 1,227 25,100 23,873 Alumni Programe 0 4,000 4,000 Regional Coordinators 25, , ,162 Total Corporate Expenses 315,690 3,239,970 2,924,280 Consolidated Netball NSW Revenues 277,755 6,257,683 (5,979,928) Direct Expenses & Other 623,250 6,218,965 5,595,715 GrossProfit/Loss (345,495) 38,718 (384,213) % Gross Margin -124% 0.62% 6% Page 61 of 91

62 Netball NSW Balance Sheet as at 28 February 2011 ASSETS Cash Assets 2,500,60 7 Debtors 202,861 Prepayments 492,108 Fixed Assets (at WDV) 543,525 3,739,10 Total Assets 0 LIABILITIES Creditors 121,530 1,070,29 Income in advance 9 Taxes Payable 38,854 Employee Entitlements 29,450 Other Liabilities 130,246 1,390,37 Total Liabilities 9 Net Assets 2,348,72 2 EQUITY Opening Balance Equity 0 2,694,21 Retained earnings 7 Current year profit/(loss) -345,495 2,348,72 Total Equity 2 Page 62 of 91

63 Netball NSW Budget Summary Budget Budget Membership Fees & Interest Affiliation Fee 8,550 8,200 Capitation Fee 3,859,656 3,639,812 Interest & Other Income 102, ,000 Total Membership Fees & Interest 3,970,206 3,750,012 Publication & Resource Sales 43,150 53,150 Cost of Publications & Rescources 30,000 30,000 Gross Profit 13,150 23,150 NNSW Sponsorships & Royalties Revenues 105, ,496 Direct Expenses 22,750 22,925 GrossProfit/Loss 82,250 82,571 Grants Revenues 146,000 88,540 Direct Expenses 96,000 96,000 GrossProfit/Loss 50,000 (7,460) Anne Clark Centre Revenues 204, ,856 Direct Expenses 258, ,870 GrossProfit/Loss (53,390) (57,014) Competitions & Events Revenues 530, ,373 Direct Expenses 610, ,292 GrossProfit/Loss (79,747) (64,919) Umpiring Revenues 86,830 79,414 Direct Expenses 120, ,808 GrossProfit/Loss (33,622) (30,394) Coaching Revenue 174, ,564 Direct Expenses 214, ,600 Net Set Go 5,430 (4,897) GrossProfit/Loss (34,192) (31,933) ANZ Championship Revenue 571, ,000 Sponsorship 401, ,864 Direct Expenses 1,343,925 1,261,921 GrossProfit/Loss (371,218) (331,057) State & ANL Teams Revenues 18,314 16,678 Direct Expenses 283, ,380 GrossProfit/Loss (264,749) (253,702) Corporate Expenses IT Expenses 96,000 92,000 Marketing Costs 188, ,100 Finance Department 126, ,900 Insurance 465, ,000 Administration Costs & Other 228, ,790 Employment & HR 1,722,129 1,368,827 Board & Committee 72,365 76,620 NMAS & MPP Rollout 25,100 21,600 Alumni Program 4,000 15,000 Regional 312, ,957 Total Corporate Expenses 3,239,970 3,047,794 Consolidated Netball NSW Revenues 6,257,683 5,909,050 Direct Expenses & Other 6,218,965 5,877,590 GrossProfit/Loss 38,718 31,460 % Gross Margin 0.62% 0.53% Page 63 of 91

64 At the time of writing this report Netball NSW has already been hard at work for The NSW Swifts have already begun their campaign in the ANZ Championship, Netball NSW 17 & 19 State Teams have begun their training for Nationals, the DOOLEYS State League Waratah Cup is underway and Regional State League competitions have started. In 2011 we will see the staging of our marquee events; Holden State Championship, the State Age Championship with charity partner the Oncology Children Foundation, DOOLEYS State League, ANL home games, Netball NSW Master Event and CourtCraft Night Interdistrict. The NSW Swifts have had over 1200 members sign up this year and as I sit in the crowd at the home games it is wonderful to see so many new members become a part of our team. I would like to also welcome GrainCorp to Netball NSW who will be supporting Regional State League netball competitions in the Riverina, West/Central West and Northern Inland. For those that were at the NSW Swifts home game on the 27 February 2011 or saw the papers will know that Netball NSW has been granted $27 million to build our new centre of excellence at Sydney Olympic Park. This announcement is the culmination of many years of work and staying fixed on a vision. We had both the Premier and the Minister in attendance and they confirmed that we will receive the funding over the next 18mths. $4million will be paid as soon as possible to enable planning and design to begin. Staffing Matters Amy Quirk has joined the team as the Game Development Administrator. Amy Wadwell has returned to the position as Media & PR Coordinator. Kimberley Lewis has been appointed the Digital Communications Coordinator role. Cassandra Matwijow resigned from her position as High Performance Administrator and Phoebe Munro has joined the High Performance team replacing Cassandra. Alison Rowe resigned as the South Coast/Wagga Regional Coordinator and Nicole Breust has filled this position. John McCue has resigned from his position as Anne Clarke Centre Coordinator. This position will be advertised and filled accordingly. The positions of Coaching Project officer and Anne Clarke Centre Coordinator will be filled shortly. Lets Play Netball Participation Campaign February Online: (Netball NSW website) Online editorial: news, editorials inc. NSW Swifts website Outdoor: promotional banners for Associations Radio: metro and regional radio campaign featuring Cath Cox from the NSW Swifts (30 and 15 sec adverts) Aim of the campaign: To drive participants to netball, or return to the game, in a friendly and easy manner. Making netball easily accessible. Summary: The campaign has been met by fantastic feedback from our regional areas. Catherine Cox has recorded the radio advertising campaign for us and it sounds fabulous. It has been placed on our You Tube channel also. Alumni Program Two reunions have taken place in 2011; 10 year and 25 year reunion. We are encouraged by the growing number of attendees and the feedback received on the events. It is a priority to keep growing this program the Alumni are an important part of our netball family. MyNetball The national program has been well received and gives members a portal to actively engage with netball through the log in system. As it continues to develop, I would like to encourage Associations to keep providing ideas and feedback so that we can help to feed it into the national program > via Kath Tetley or Rosa Comis. The program will be back again in 2011, with more details to be provided soon. Page 64 of 91

65 GrainCorp Announcement We are proud to announce that GrainCorp will be the sponsor of West/Central West, Riverina and Northern Inland Regional State League competitions in 2011 these areas match with the locations of their business. GrainCorp are passionate about supporting local women in regional areas. We are hugely excited about the relationship and how we can grow together in NSW Swifts Memberships Membership has exceeded 2010 figures, with over 1200 members. I would like to thank all Associations who have assisted us by promoting the NSW Swifts membership via their website it is appreciated. ANZ Bank Junior Club of the Week Grants Media Release 8/2/11 Australian netballers take aim at ANZ s Junior Club of the Week grants As the 2011 ANZ Championship season kicks off, Australia s top netballers have come together to launch the ANZ Junior Club of the Week program, which will provide a weekly grant of $2,500 to selected junior clubs for each round of this year s ANZ Championship season. Junior netball clubs across Australia can apply for the grants which have been developed by ANZ to support netball at a junior level. ANZ Ambassadors, Melbourne Vixen star Sharelle McMahon, Queensland Firebirds goal keeper and defender Laura Geitz, Adelaide Thunderbirds centre and wing Natalie von Bertouch, NSW Swifts shooter Susan Pratley and West Coast Fever defender Susan Fuhrmann, have put aside team rivalry to encourage junior clubs to apply for the program. Captain of the Australian Netball Diamonds and ANZ Ambassador, Sharelle McMahon, said the grants will provide much needed funding for junior netball clubs across Australia: Community clubs are the lifeblood for the growth and development of the sport in Australia. I encourage all Australian junior netball clubs to apply for the grant. This not only helps the clubs financially, but will assist the development of our up and coming netball stars, Ms McMahon said. ANZ has been the major sponsor for the ANZ Championship since its inception in 2008 and recently renewed its naming rights sponsorship for an additional three years. The ANZ Junior Club of the Week program is a new expansion of ANZ s support of netball into the community. Page 65 of 91

66 ANZ Australia, Head of Marketing, Karen Donaldson said: ANZ has a long history of supporting Australian netball. This new junior program demonstrates our commitment to the development of the sport. These grants will hopefully relieve some of the financial stress and allow clubs to focus on the development of future netball stars. An additional 21 clubs will be selected as runner-ups and will also receive a $500 grant. All winning and runnerup clubs will be invited to attend an ANZ Championship game in their home state and be invited to take part in the ANZ Quarter Time activities. To apply, Australian junior netball clubs must identify why they should be selected as the ANZ Junior Club of the Week. Information and on-line application forms are available at HOLDEN Activated via the home game coverage on ONE HD and Channel 10 plus via their Holden Netball Centre website. Netball Tipping from the ANZ Championship office Think you know your netball? Well put your skill to the test with the ANZ Championship Netball Tipping competition. Special features include the opportunity to start your own group and invite friends and workmates to play against you. Register at - staff and team are able to participate however they will be ineligible for prizes. Fantasy Netball is back thanks to One HD New and revamped fantasy netball is back Here is your chance to choose your ultimate netball dream team with San Remo s Fantasy Netball. Throughout the 2011 ANZ Championship you have the chance to play Coach and win some great prizes thank to San Remo and One HD. Page 66 of 91

67 As the Coach you can select your team of 12 players, nominate a team captain and even trade players each week. How your players perform on court this ANZ Championship season will determine how many fantasy points they receive. So choose wisely and make sure you make all the right coaching moves! You can even join a fantasy league or create your own and go head to head with your friends each week. There is a Players League so you can compare your team s performance against ANZ Championship players like Catherine Cox, Sharelle McMahon, Natalie von Bertouch and Natalie Medhurst. To get the ball rolling and for further information log onto netballfantasy.onehd.com.au and register your details. Let the San Remo Fantasy Netball battle begin. DOOLEYS STATE LEAGUE Waratah Cup commenced Wednesday 2 March Division Two Tuesday 29 March Division Three Monday 28 March Division Four Thursday 31 March Division Five to Eight Saturday 26 March Netball NSW State and State Age Championships State Championships June 11, 12, 13 Entries close Friday 15 April at 5pm Tent bookings close Friday 6 May Hosted by Baulkham Hills Netball Association Wellgate Avenue Kellyville 2011 State Age Championships July 2, 3, 4 Entries close Friday 6 May at 5pm Tent bookings close Friday 27 May Championship Division Hosted by Liverpool Netball Association Woodward Park, Hoxton Park Road Liverpool Hosted by Illawarra Netball Association Hooka Creek Road Berkeley Division Two Hosted by Bankstown Netball Association Deverall Park, Yanderra Street Condell Park Division Three & Four NSW Swifts home games 2011 Monday 14 March vs Canterbury Tactix Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre Sunday 20 March vs QLD Firebirds Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre Monday 18 April vs Northern Mystics Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre Group Bookings are available at $16.00 per ticket for a minimum of 30 tickets purchased. To book your group booking please contact Gail Eckert on (02) or geckert@netballnsw.com NSW Swifts Events 2011 NSW Swifts Ladies Lunch Date: Tuesday 5 April Venue: Harbourwatch Room Sebel Pier One Page 67 of 91

68 11 Hickson Road The Rocks Time: 12pm Cost: $ NSW Swifts Gala Dinner Date: Thursday 26 May Venue: Crystal Ballroom Luna Park Time: 6.30pm Pre dinner drinks & canapés 7pm Gala dinner to commence Cost: $145.00pp or $ for a table of ANL NSW home games Anne Clark Centre Saturday 30 July Waratah s vs NT 7pm Court A Sunday 31 July Blues vs NT 12pm Court A Wednesday 7 September Waratah s vs Blues 7pm Court A Netball NSW Masters Event Date: Saturday 22 & 23 October 2011 Anne Clark Centre, Lidcombe Social evening Saturday 22 October Free for competitors The event is open to any player who is a financial member of Netball NSW or relevant Netball Australia member organisation who meets the minimum age requirement. The Competition played in three division Over 35, Over 40 and Over 45 Cost: $80.00 per player Entries close Friday 26 August Entry forms and more information will be available soon on the Netball NSW website For further information please contact Rebecca Pollard or Gail Eckert on (02) or rpollard@netballnsw.com NSW Swifts Australian Team selections January tour to Jamaica: Rebecca Bulley, Catherine Cox, Mo onia Gerrard, Kimberlee Green Player development Due to injuries to NSW Swifts players, the following AIS and NSWIS Silver Scholarship holders were afforded the opportunity of playing for the NSW Swifts during the pre-season training games in Sydney and Auckland: April Letton Samantha May Samantha Poolman The following NSWIS Silver Scholarship holders have, on occasions, been training with the NSW Swifts: Kristy Durheim April Letton Samantha May Page 68 of 91

69 2011 ANL Selections All Waratah Cup and State League 2 players and AIS Scholarship holders are eligible for selection and selectors will be attending Waratah Cup and State League 2 games to view all teams. Those NSW Swifts players who do not play more than 20 ANZ Championship quarters will also be eligible for selection. All eligible athletes have been provided with an information sheet regarding the ANL program including the selection process. Team Staff The following team staff appointments have been confirmed: NSW Waratahs Robert Wright Head Coach Anita Keelan Assistant Coach Maureen Stephenson Manager NSW Blues Lisa Beehag Moira Gaha Donna Harrison Head Coach Assistant Coach Manager State Teams The 17/U and 19/U Netball Australia National Netball Championships will be held in Brisbane from April, nominations were received for the /U State Team. 131 attended Phase I selections, which was reduced to 68 athletes for Phase II and then 27 athletes for Final selections. 48 nominations were received for the /U State Team. 43 attended Phase I selections, which was reduced to 26 athletes for Final selections NSW 17/U Team The team who will represent NNSW at the National Championships is: Kristina Brice Baulkham Hills Kaitlyn Bryce Fairfield City Taylah Davies Illawarra Vice-captain Gemma Ferrington Gosford Captain Tahlia Goodwin Grafton Madeline Hay Sutherland Shire Emilee Lang Sutherland Shire Brooke Lawrence Campbelltown Kristiana Manu'a Liverpool Malia Paseka Fairfield City Claudia Russell Newcastle Stacey Talbot Eastwood Ryde Briony Akle Head Coach Moira Gaha Assistant Coach Maureen Stephenson Manager Daniel Vukovic Physiotherapist Scott Bechaz Massage Therapist Page 69 of 91

70 2011 NSW 19/U Team The team who will represent NNSW at the National Championships is: Anita Blanco Penrith Paige Hadley Penrith Vice-captain Sophie Halpin Eastwood Ryde Alix Kennedy Sutherland Shire Hannah Lee Sutherland Shire Alix McDermott Penrith Brooke Miller Manly Warringah Captain Tiesha Ojeda Sutherland Shire Kimberley Ravaillion Eastwood Ryde Gabi Simpson Parramatta Auburn Amy Sommerville Eastwood Ryde Courtney Torpy Eastwood Ryde Lenore Blades Megan Simpson Donna Harrison Nicole Smith Laurence Pratt Head Coach Assistant Coach Manager Physiotherapist Massage Therapist 2011 NSW 21/U Team Team Nominations Nominations for the 21/U State Team open on 14 March and close on1 April. Team Staff The following team staff appointments have been confirmed: Maria Lynch Head Coach Jenny O Keeffe Assistant Coach Maureen Stephenson Manager AIS The AIS will be in Sydney from 28 March 1 April and will play training games against the NSW Swifts, NSWIS and the NSW 19/U Team. NSWIS Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) RAS Selections NNSW selectors attended each of the 2011 RAS squad selections. Selectors were required to submit a report following their visit to the RAS including information about any talented players that NNSW should be aware of as well as providing feedback on areas for development. RAS Coach Weekend The inaugural RAS Coach Weekend was held on February 26 and 27. All RAS Head Coaches attended with some Academies also sending their assistant coaches. The program was well received by all participants who appreciated the opportunity to come together as a network of coaches. The program included sessions on: Guest coach (Curtis Jordan, Rowing) to discuss the challenges of developing individual athletes in a team sport; Mentoring during on court coaching sessions; Observing a 17/U State Team training session; Page 70 of 91

71 Game Analysis workshop at the NSW Swifts v Melbourne Vixens game. The coach visits will to be scheduled from April to July will provide the opportunity to: Review specifics of skills being covered at each session; Review coaches (head, assistant and apprentice) skill correction and feedback; Review coaches progress following the coach weekend. High Performance Plan Coach Development A coach education workshop targeted at higher level accredited coaches (Intermediate and higher) will be held on Thursday 31 st March in conjunction with the AIS visit to Sydney. The Workshop consists of two sessions, the first, an analysis of a match between the Australian Institute of Sport and the NSW Institute of Sport. The AIS Head and Assistant Coaches will overview the AIS game plan and provide info pre, during and post match. The second session will be a presentation by AIS Netball Program Head Coach Sue Gaudion, detailing the November 2010 international tour undertaken by AIS coaches and focusing on her observations and learnings from, in particular, Mike Kryzweski, head coach of Duke University basketball team and the second winningest coach in college basketball history, and Greg Popovich, head coach of San Antonio Spurs basketball team, one of only five coaches in NBA history with four or more NBA Championships. State League Coaches Meeting A meeting with State League Coaches of NNSW representative athletes was held on Wednesday February 16. The purpose of this meeting was to provide State League Coaches with a background of the representative programs and open the channels of communication between an athlete s network of coaches, so everyone has an understanding of their commitments and load between State League, NSW Swifts, State and ANL Team commitments as well as the NSWIS program. The selection process for the 2011 ANL will also be outlined. The process with regard to injury management for NNSW representative players will be outlined including an athlete s responsibilities in communicating their injuries and subsequent rehabilitation to all of their coaches and the process for clearance to return to training and playing. The purpose of this is to ensure an athlete s wellbeing is maintained and that the relevant medical clearances are sought. An overview of the NSWIS program was also provided to coaches of NSWIS athletes. NNSW recognises the importance of the State League competition in developing our representative athletes and therefore want to ensure we are all working together to promote the development and wellbeing of our athletes. International Development opportunities In preparation for the World Championships, Fiji will be in Sydney from March and will play training games against NSWIS, AIS and the NSW 19/U Team. National Bench Officials Accreditation Netball NSW have conducted 3 sessions of the Education workshop which is the minimal requirement for State League Region 1. Approximately 140 people have completed the workshop with two sessions still to be conducted. 17 th March currently 70 registered 24 th March currently 21 registered At this time 5 people have registered their interest in continuing to gain their accreditation. Page 71 of 91

72 Barwon Darling Project The Barwon Darling Project is the primary focus of the newly appointed Regional Development Officer, Ashley Bayliss, who is based in Dubbo. The first step to establishing good networks in this area was for Ashley to work with groups in the area that are established and who she will need support from as we endeavour to increase participation in this region. Ashley attended the Young Leaders workshop in Cobar which was attended by 31 Young Leaders aged between years from Dareton, Broken Hill, Menindee, Wilcannia, Goodooga, Coonamble, Gulargambone and Collarenebri. The program is aimed at the Young Indigenous Youth in the Murdi Paaki Region. The workshop focussed on: Public Speaking Building Confidence Community Projects that the Young Leaders will work on in their communities in the next year. The Duke of Edinburgh Award and Young Leaders program will work well in conjunction with the Netball programs in the communities. Ashley has now become a member of the Regional Assembly which is vital to the support we will get from the communities. The first meeting covered the following topics: Introduction if the two new Committee members, Ashley Bayliss and Adam Cohen from Murdi Paaki Young Leaders. Changes of approach from committees to sport networks. Requesting on the ground support from the community working party chairs Duke of Edinburgh Award update Partnership between Duke of Edinburgh and Young Leaders have established and an outline of the benefits for Regional Assembly, Community Youth Development and community participation through volunteers CRL Calendar Also what Barwon Darling is offering this year ( gala days etc) Outcomes Netball and CRL will be providing opportunities for the Young Leaders and Duke of Edinburgh participants to be involved in community Gala days, training and organisation of the days in their communities. Hunter Region Umpire Course Muswellbrook Netball Association held a Level one Umpire s course Friday 4 March There were a total of 29 participants. Maitland Netball Association will hold a Level one Saturday 12 March 2011, 26 participants have been confirmed. Coaching Courses Maitland Netball Association -Foundation Coaching Course Saturday 26 February- 11 participants Muswellbrook Netball Association -Foundation Coaching Course Saturday 5 March participants Cessnock Netball Association - Foundation Coaching Course Sunday 6 March Participants Gosford Netball Association - Development Coaching Course Sunday 6 March - 10 participants There was a strong turnout of participants at all of the above mentioned courses, excellent feedback was received from those participants involved. Page 72 of 91

73 Regional Meeting The first Hunter Regional Meeting for 2011 was held at Club Singleton Saturday 12 February The following associations had representatives, Newcastle, Singleton, Woy Woy and Lakeside. Lengthy discussion was held on teams and divisions for the 2011 Hunter State League Series. A total of 33 teams entered the competition. It was agreed for 3 divisions to be played. It was also agreed for the Hunter State League finals to be played at Newcastle NA Sunday 10 April State League Series Round one of the Hunter State League series was played on Sunday 6 March 2011 at Wyong Netball Association. Wyong hosted the first round as a twilight league to avoid the hot weather. Overall the first round was very successful with some outstanding results achieved. Round two of the Hunter State League series is to be played Sunday 13 March 2011 at Woy Woy Netball Association; once again this round will be played as a twilight league. North Coast Region Umpire Course Coffs Harbour Netball Association to hold a Level one Umpires Course Saturday 19 March Currently 19 participants have been confirmed to attend this course. Macleay Netball Association to host an Umpire Development Weekend March Alan Melville and Tara Warner will present the weekend covering topics such as position and vision, team bench expectations and offer mentoring to umpires on association games. So far 18 participants have been confirmed from Hastings Valley, Macleay and Nambucca Netball Associations. Coaching Course Coffs Harbour Netball Association hosted a Selectors Workshop February Marg Corbett presented the weekend. There were approximately 20 participants from Hastings Valley, Macleay, Coffs Harbour, Lower Clarence and Lismore Netball Associations. The weekend was extremely successful. Positive feedback was received from participants. State League Team registrations closed for the North Coast Premier League competition Friday 4 March The competition will commence Sunday 10 April Registrations have been received from six teams. Far North Coast Region Coaching Course Lismore Netball Associations held a Foundation Coaching Course Sunday 6 March There was an outstanding 38 participants. The course was very successful. Umpire Courses Lismore Netball Association to hold a Level 1 Umpires Course Sunday 20 March 2011 and Ballina Netball Association to hold a Level 1 Umpires Course Friday 25 March Page 73 of 91

74 Regional Meeting The first Far North Coast Regional Meeting for 2011 was held at Yamba Bowling Club Saturday 20 February The following associations had representatives, Brunswick/ Byron, Ballina, Lismore, Casino, Lower Clarence and Grafton Netball Associations. Lengthy discussion was held on upcoming Coaching and Umpiring Courses and NNSW Development Visits. Northern Inland Region The Northern Inland Region commenced their season with a Level 1 Umpiring Course hosted by Inverell Netball Association on 26 March with 20 participants. Associations within the Northern Inland have not commenced their Saturday competition as yet, with many of them commencing at the end of March or beginning of term 2. There are many courses planned for 2011 and all Associations are looking forward to a successful season. Tamworth Netball Association will commence their 2011 competition at the new Tamworth Sports Dome. This centre has six indoor courts and 18 outdoor courts. Nominations are just closed for the Northern Inland Interdistrict competition. This competition has age group for 12s, 13s, 14s, 15s and 17s. There are several Umpiring and Coaching Development Visits planned around the three rounds, commencing in April. This competition allows these junior players to gain game time and experience leading up to the season s competition. West/Central West Region The West/Central West Region commenced their season with an Umpiring Development Visit hosted by Group 14 at Coonabarabran. Presenters attended and conducted a Level 1 Umpiring Accreditation Course, umpire development as well as practical coaching. The DV was run successfully with many junior umpires involved who gained valuable experience and confidence in their umpiring. There are many courses and development visits planned for the West/Central West Associations. A Foundation Coaching Course scheduled in Bathurst on 13 March with 16 participants and a Coaching Development Visit and Foundation Coaching Course in Cowra on 19 and 20 March. Many Associations will commence their season in March/April with some Associations who have already commenced their season. Broken Hill Netball Association have commenced their season and are busy preparing for a Coaching and Umpiring Development Visit on the 9 and 10 April. South Coast Nicole Breust has accepted the position of Regional Coordinator for the South Coast. Nicole will be based in the Queanbeyan office. Nicole has worked for Netball NSW as the fulltime Coaching Project Officer for the last 2 ½ years and previously held the position of Regional Coordinator for the South Coast for 1 year (part time). Nicole will bring a wealth of knowledge of Netball NSW programs along with knowledge of the region. Coaching Courses Development Queanbeyan postponed Upcoming events Regional State League 13 March Sapphire Coast Come and Try days March Page 74 of 91

75 Riverina November March 2011 Coaching Courses Foundation Northern Riverina 14 participants Umpiring Level 1 Courses Coolamon 20 participants Regional State League Rounds one and two postponed due to insufficient team entries. Associations contacted with new proposed dates for the State League Rounds (31 July and/or 14 August) and the option of only holding State League over one round. Decision to be confirmed on State League rounds and dates by 14 March Upcoming events Foundation course, Coolamon 13 March Level 1, Griffith 19 March Umpiring Umpire Development Programs 2011 The following events are utilised to provide coaching opportunities for umpires: State League 2011 Allocations panel consisting of Advisory Group members and UOP members will allocate Divisions 1 4. The Netball NSW UOP to allocate State League Divisions 5 8. Each team of allocators will communicate with each other to ensure Umpires based on performance each week will have an opportunity to move up or down within the Netball NSW pathways. The Netball NSW Umpires allocations panel adheres to a strict policy of allocation based upon weekly performances of individual umpires participating at Netball NSW Region 1 State League. Netball NSW carefully allocates umpires to a level of competition your umpires are capable of controlling whilst at the same time providing your umpires with a challenge to expand their umpiring ability. This is aimed to ensure that umpires are not placed in a position where they feel inadequate or under developed, thus providing a duty of care to both the umpires and players involved. Various issues such as availability of umpires due to personal commitments, physical status and previous performances determine the allocations each week. In making a commitment to be part of this pool of umpires, they acknowledge that they may be allocated to a game on any Division from Monday to Saturday as determined by the allocations panel. Umpires who declare themselves available for just one of the four nights or Saturday each week will not necessarily be allocated on that night; however, the allocations panel will endeavor to accommodate the developmental needs of the umpires, within a flexible allocations system. Umpires may be included or excluded from these allocations at any time and this will be determined purely on the performance of each umpire on each division. The decision to include or exclude umpires will be made by the allocations panel and UOP. Allocations will be distributed on a weekly basis via . It will be the responsibility of your umpires to communicate with your Umpires convenors to ensure everyone is aware of what your umpires are doing. Once they have been allocated and for unforeseeable circumstances are unavailable, it will be the responsibility of the allocations panel to replace their allocations. Page 75 of 91

76 Fines will be enforced if your umpires are a No Show for any allocations as per the competition rules. SLIP: State League Initiation Program 2011 State League Initiation Program (SLIP) is a new umpire development program which will be run on the Dooley s State League Competition for 2011 on Division 8. Umpires selected for this program will be required to attend the full 6 week program that they are selected into. The SLIP Program will provide umpires with the basic understanding of correct protocols and procedures and correct application of the rules for umpiring and provide a structured experience for the Umpire s. Role of the Facilitator The role of the facilitator within the Development program is to provide guidance and the basics of protocols and procedures, basics of positioning and understanding how to apply the rules of the game that are required within the competition. Role of the Participant The role of the participant within the Development Program is to openly receive feedback from the facilitator and self-reflect on their performance. The participant is not required to go through any assessment phase during this program. No Testing will be provided in this program. The emphasis is on development and not testing. If an umpire shows that they are ready to be tested we would then advise there Umpires Convenor. Any umpire that has shown improvement or talent may be recommended to the SL 5-7 pool of umpires and thus leave the SLIP program allowing another opportunity for someone else to become involved. Similarly and umpire that is not performing would be removed from the program. All Facilitators and participants are required to adhere to the DOOLEYS State League competition rules, IFNA rule book and stay within the NUDF. The facilitator will be available for the allocated game timeslot for the outlined rounds of State League. The facilitator will allocate participants to games at this timeslot (9am) and provide coaching on various topics including but not limited to:- Protocols and procedures, pre, during and post. (inc. Injury / illness) Positioning and Timing Vision / reading play Setting and Controlling Penalties Working with Co Umpire Decision making Umpire Presentation After this timeslot participants will be required to stay for the next time slot where a theory/ semi-practical session will be conducted on the topic of the day. This may include lecture style presentations, on court work, group discussions, guest speakers (where practical) and self evaluation. Umpires that do not umpire at the 9am timeslot will either reserve or will work with the facilitator while games are in progress, all participants will be given the opportunity to umpire during the program. Umpires for this program were selected from Netball NSW Umpires Rookies and C Camp. This program is not restricted to metropolitan umpires. This offer is also open to Regional Umpires selected form the above camps or from Regional Umpire Development visits. Page 76 of 91

77 Rules in Action Two Rules in Action are provided within the metropolitan area, Netball NSW offered to two associations to host (Penrith Netball Association & Manly Netball Associations). Penrith and Manly associations accepted the offer. These two areas were chosen as they would cover a wide area to help assist with the vicinity to encourage many to attend. Presenters for these courses are Helen George Donna Davey for Penrith & Rachael Ayre, Maureen Boyle for Manly The Rookies Camp The Rookies Camp is designed for umpires who have recently obtained their National C Badge within the year. This Camp is a gentle introduction to the camp system and provides participants with the opportunity to meet other newly badged umpires. Participants are involved in sessions relating to rules, drills and the pathways available to umpires. These camps are run in November of each year. For participants attended the camp. Please see below the list of Umpires who attended the Rookies Camp Dominica Louisa Bankstown Sofie Parle Baulkham Hills Belinda Kane Baulkham Hills Hannah Stack Baulkham Hills Jennifer Hockley Baulkham Hills Rachel Holford Baulkham Hills Ethan Toft Blue Mountains Josiah Toft Blue Mountains Karen Edwards Blue Mountains Kristy Wood Blue Mountains Maddy Antrum Blue Mountains Ashley Sheriden Brunswick Byron Jodie Hopkins Brunswick Byron Alicia Kappler Camden & District Georgia Lee Higgings Campbelltown Cassie McLinden Coffs Harbour Tayla Phillips Coffs Harbour Brooke Bennett Dubbo Jessica Quinn Dubbo Bianca Sorbello Eastwood Ryde Jordan Cafe Eastwood Ryde Melanie Pethybridge Eastwood Ryde Anne Hodge Eurobodalla Georgie Rowley Eurobodalla Kate Holder Eurobodalla Chelsea Schofield Hawkesbury Nadia Te Whaiti Hawkesbury Rhiannon Kilmister Hawkesbury Grace Bertoldo Hills Lucy Cole Hills Paulette Richards Hills Carrie Moran Hills District Eloise Green Hills District Elyse Osbich Hills District Emily De Palo Hills District Ian Newbert Hills District Lyndal Cox Kiama Naomi Cary Ku-Ring-gai Breanna Considine Maitland Page 77 of 91

78 Kadisha Haynes Belinda Morgan Caitlan Gaskin Kodee Heddle Nicole Odewahn Shanae Portis Tamara Welsford Brodie Hudson Dave Lavers Denise Breust Rhiannon Llewellyn Joyita Lewis Kelly Postill Claudia Petrucco Joann Rutherford Newcastle Penrith Penrith Penrith Penrith Penrith Penrith Port Stephens Queanbeyan Queanbeyan Queanbeyan Randwick St George Inner Western Inner Western The C Camp The National C Camp is similar to the Rookies Camp, but for more experienced C Badge umpires. Speakers address the participants on topics such as nutrition, fitness, vision, motivation, etc. This camp had 45 participants attended the camp. Julia Carroll City of Sydney Libby O'Conner Eastwood Ryde Saffron George Camden Mikala Smith Hills Tamara Welsford Penrith Veronica Lee Bankstown Brittany Macleod Eastwood Ryde Rhiannon Llewellyn Queanbeyan Ann Duffy Gosford Jessica Quinn Dubbo Therese Neil Kuringai Courtney Gray Kuringai Bec Erratt Kuringai Shauna Winchester Kuringai Ty Simpson Eastwood Ryde Megan Ryan Manly Kylie Lawton Penrith Shanae Portis Penrith Lucy Cole Hills Sarah Redding Manly Phoebe Thomson Kuringai Jessica Nicholson Blacktown Grace Bertoldo Hills Joanne Goudie Sutherland Brittany Trosser Sutherland Anton Stechiwskyj Sutherland Danielle Caton Sutherland Liz Ryan Eastwood Ryde Naomi Cary Kuringai Karina Connolly Kuringai Page 78 of 91

79 Clare Nealon Inner Western Suburbs Claudia Petrucco Inner Western Suburbs Chloe Parke Liverpool Annie Saffrett Liverpool Amy Arundell Blacktown Amberley Slowgrove Mt Druitt Emily De Palo Hills Brooke Bennette Dubbo Brodie Jaques Wagga Wagga Ellie Stanley Tamworth Zoe Hynec Hills Tayla Favell Hills Lucia Boyle Campbelltown Denise Loreggian Fairfield Roz Pigadas Fairfield The Umpires Convenors Camp The Convenors Camp is for all District Convenors and their committees who wish to be informed of the numerous State and National programs, procedures and rules. The camp is an opportunity for participants to gather information and share experiences with others or gain ideas or assistance from other Convenors and the Netball NSW Umpiring Personnel. Speakers are invited to address the participants on topics such as motivation, pathways for umpires, presentation skills, testing guidelines, coaching umpires and beginner programs (Level 1 s). We incorporated the SWIFT S v Vixens game for the participants of the Convenors camp to attend. The duration of the camp was held over two days. For 2011, 30 participants attended the camp. Louise Newton City Of Sydney Jayne Occhiuto City Of Sydney Vicki Coombes Nambucca Jayne Bourke Armidale Justine Kavanagh Armidale Dianne Ward Sutherland Megan Smith Camden Lisette Smith Hills Peta Berwick Mt Druitt Debbie Reid Camden Tairua Marie Ben St George Belinda Barber Blacktown Patricia Major Camden Lynda Calder Eastwood Ryde Liz Ryan Camden Jessica Alexander Gosford Nicky Goodman Muswellbrook Danielle Williams Eastwood Ryde Catherine Nealon Inner Western Suburbs Kylie Hobbs Inner Western Suburbs Lauren Barlow Dubbo Ruth Handley Dubbo Kristyn Bennett Eastwood Ryde Page 79 of 91

80 Laurel Cunico Baulkham Hills Amanda Hughes Baulkham Hills Erin McCluskey Baulkham Hills Kate Howard Bankstown Louise Huggett Bankstown Nancy Carl Camden The B Camp The National B Camp is designed for all National B Badge umpires wishing to broaden or update their umpiring skills. The B Camp comprises a more intense practical coaching component with emphasis on positioning, vision and techniques and education of the KPI of a National A badge. There are 60 participants registered for this camp Lauren Anderson Bankstown Kate Howard Bankstown Kathy Fitch Baulkham Hills Ashlee Robertson Baulkham Hills Amanda Hughes Baulkham Hills Megan Bowling Baulkham Hills Belinda Barber Blacktown Teona Savva Blacktown Renee Marshall Camden Robert Fazl Campbelltown Michael Seery Campbelltown Tracey Connolly Campbelltown Jane Hill Campbelltown Linda Kable Campbelltown Christina West Canberra Steven Jackson City of Sydney Cathy Street Eastwood Ryde Danielle Williams Eastwood Ryde Leisa Kenny Forbes Di Smith Hawkesbury Allison Smith Hawkesbury Vicki Turner Hawkesbury Erin Bell Hills Rowena Gibson Hills Emma Howcroft Hills Ros Miller Hills Toni Bauer Hills Kirsten Stewart Kuringai Steven Philpot s Kuringai Kate Pinker Kuringai Kim Chan Kuringai Steve Cary Kuringai Cathy Connors Kuringai Alan Lipman Kuringai Bronwen Adams Manly Haydn Mackay Manly Margot Paterson North s Tom Elbourne North s Simone MacKenzie Parks Page 80 of 91

81 Laura Harvey Penrith Eugene Afa Penrith Kylie Hosking Penrith Nicole Preissl Penrith Clare Breust Queanbeyan Alicia Storrie Randwick Val Johanson Randwick Ange Dunk Shoalhaven Megan Oldknow Singleton Lauren Waite St George Lara Mina St George Sarah Hay St George Laura Hay St George Hayley Burgess Sutherland Emma Burgess Sutherland Julie Norman Sutherland Saan Williamson Wagga Wagga Laura Granger Wagga Wagga 2011 Whistle Blowers was held at the following NSW Swifts home games: Whistle Blowers 13 February 2011 We had 18 participating Whistle Blowers for the Collette Brennan was the AA Presenter. Whistle Blowers 20 March 2011 We have 18 participating for our last Whistle Blowers for the 2011 season. Collette Brennan will be the AA Presenter. Regional Development Visits 2011 All programs for each Umpiring Regional Development Visit consisted of KPI s of National C & B badges, procedures and protocols, bench procedures, blood rule, and practical session testers Education. Confirmed Regional Development visits listed below. *Lightening Ridge 5 6 March was postponed due to low numbers attending. Group 14 Coonabarabran 5-6 March: Saturday 5 th March Page 81 of 91

82 Association Date Presenters Available Lightning Ridge/Walgett 5 6 March Alan Melville, Duncan Lang Group 14 Complete 5-6 March Jason Baker, Lyn Pudarich Macleay Mar Alan Melville, Kate Thornborough Broken Hill (Joint) 8 9 Apr Jan, Lyn Pudarich, Kate Forbes/Condobolin 30 Apr 1 May Lyn Pudarich, Duncan Lang Inverell (Joint) 30 Apr 1 May Justine Carpenter, Lauren Hill Newcastle (Joint) 1 May Clare McCabe, Sue Floro Tamworth 6 7 May Sue Floro, Clare McCabe Glen Innes/Inverell May Duncan Lang, Collette Brennan Lower Clarence May Jason Baker, Louise McMeeking Armidale May Chris Hall, Rachel Hughes Sapphire Coast 4 5 June Justine Carpenter, Rachel Hughes Gunnedah (Joint) June Lyn Pudarich, Jan Simpson Parkes June Lauren Hill, Collette Brennan Taree June Duncan Lang, Brunswick Byron June Chris Hall, Jan Simpson Moree June Rachel Hughes, Collette Brennan Orange July Lauren Hill, Duncan Lang Dubbo August Jason Baker, Duncan Lang Rule change to take effect for first Diamonds v Silver Ferns Test The International Federation of Netball Associations announced a change to the Official Rules of Netball (2007) relating to coaching during stoppages. The change to the rule means that coaching will be allowed during intervals and stoppages. The rule change was trialed in the 2010 ANZ Championship and was implemented at an International level for the remainder of 2010, including the Australian Diamonds v New Zealand Silver Ferns Test matches and the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games. Netball Australia endorses the introduction of this rule change for all domestic competitions commencing January 1, Netball Australia endorses the introduction of this rule change for all domestic competitions commencing January 1, Introduction of the rule change at domestic level has been delayed due to the timing of the announcement falling. During finals time, as well as the need to ensure that this information is disseminated to all stakeholders including players, coaches and umpires. Due to the scheduled IFNA review of the Rules of netball at World Netball Championships in July 2011, Netball Australia will not be producing an updated rule book until the review has been completed and any additional rules changes have been confirmed. The changes to Rule and Rule 7 are as follows: Page 82 of 91

83 New: Team Officials and bench players may coach while play is in progress provided that they remain seated or standing at their Team Bench. Coaching is also allowed during intervals (refer Rules 2.1 and 2.2) and during stoppages (refer Rule 7). Team Officials and bench players may not indulge in inappropriate comments or behaviour (refer Rules 20 (iv) and ). New: RULE 7: STOPPAGES Coaching is permitted during any Stoppage by any Team Official who may approach the players at the Side Line. Bench players may approach the Side Line if coaching occurs. During a Stoppage any Team Official may approach the players at the Side Line for the purpose of providing hydration. (Refer Rule 3,7,7.1,7.2,7.3). Netball NSW will add this to all umpiring programs including Regional Development visits. Maureen Boyle will be addressing this at our State League Coaches and Umpires meeting scheduled for the 21 March 2011, to ensure everyone knows the changes. It has been sent to the Regional coordinators and will be on our website prior to the commencement of State League. The DOOLEY s State League Coaches and Umpires Meeting The DOOLEY s State League season is upon us again. In preparation for the start of the competition Netball NSW invites all State League umpires and coaches to attend a State League meeting on the 21 March The meeting is aimed at creating open communication network between umpires and coaches of the DOOLEY s State League. Date: 21 March 2011 Time: 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start Venue: Anne Clark Centre, Waratah Room Presenters and topics: Maureen Boyle OAM, speaking on the new rule implementations for 2011 Amy Wadwell: Media and PR Coordinator, speaking on social media (face book and twitter) how to guide the do s and don ts. Umpire Advisory Group Netball Australia has undertaken a review of the Umpiring, National Umpire Development Framework document. Based on the outcome of the review the final version was approved by the Netball Australia Board of Directors on Saturday 17 April Below are the points that will affect Netball NSW. Please refer to Netball Australia website for other major changes. The Umpiring: Parameters Pathways & Programs has been renamed to the National Umpire Development Framework (NUDF). 1. National Umpire Strategic Committee The National Umpire Strategic Committee shall replace the Umpire Management and Education Committee. (UMEC) 2. Member Organisation Umpiring Team (MOUT) The requirement for each Member Organisation to have a Member Organisation Umpiring Team (MOUT) has been removed from the NUDF. The composition and management of this committee is at the discretion of each Member Organisation. Page 83 of 91

84 Netball Australia encourages each Member Organisation to appoint an Umpire Committee to provide strategic and technical advice in the area of umpire development within the Member Organisation. Following the receipt of this information the Netball NSW Board of Directors made the decision to retain the group as the umpiring high performance group in NSW to advise on strategic direction and umpiring pathways in NSW. The Board of Directors further decided that the role of the new Umpires Advisory Group would follow the lines of the old MOUT group. Netball NSW will continue with the current structure of the MOUT Committee redefined and known as the Umpires Advisory Group. The Advisory Panel will have the responsibility for advising the Board of Directors on the strategic direction of the umpiring pathway in NSW in line with the current National Umpire Development Framework The Netball NSW Board of Directors are confident that this panel will continue to identify and provide our umpires with opportunities at the top level which would indicate that the development work at the grass roots level is also working. Umpire Advisory Panel The Umpire Advisory Panel will meet twice annually, once prior to and once following the National Umpire Strategic Committee meeting. The purpose of these meeting is to allow a forum for the exchange of information and ideas to assist in the development of umpiring in NSW and to support the Netball NSW Umpiring programs. NSW Umpire Advisory Panel meetings are held early November, prior to the National Umpire Strategic Committee meeting and then a further meeting is held in early February, prior to the commencement of the season, to follow up on the outcomes of the National Umpire Strategic Committee meeting. The Umpire Advisory Group will consist of... Netball NSW Umpire Education Officer who shall be the Chairperson President of Netball NSW MO Based Screening Panel Endorsed AA umpires Unendorsed AA umpires actively involved in umpire development and/or Umpiring State League 1 or equivalent in the previous 3 years A member of the Umpires Operation Panel & one of each of the following... Endorsed A Badge umpire B Badge umpire C Badge umpire; and One additional endorsed A, B or C Badge umpire (optional). Members for Advisory Group 2011 are as follows: Maureen Boyle, Sharon Kelly, Helen George, Rachael Ayre, Beverley Bonomi, Maureen Stephenson, Louise McMeeking, Donna Davey, Collette Brennan, Wendy Archer, Duncan Lang, Jennie Webster, Jayne Occhiuto, Barbara Cock and Jan Simpson Stakeholder Consultation Member Organisation Meeting Sunday 29 th May, am 12 noon National Director of Umpiring Chris Burton 12:30pm 3:30pm General Manager Sport Development Netball Australia Anne- Marie Phippard National Director of Umpiring Chris Burton OAM and General Manager Sport Development Netball Australia Anne- Marie Phippard will host an open forum for Umpire Development Staff, G & E Panel, Netball NSW Umpires Operations Panel, Netball NSW Advisory group, Testers, Presenters and Association Umpires Coordinators. Page 84 of 91

85 All members are encourage to take part in this process to have input into the National Strategic Direction for umpire development, to ensure all feedback is received in time for it to be used in the Annuals Planning Process Meeting scheduled prior to the end of August. Section 2 Umpires Exam 2011: excerpt from NUDF revised Section ll Theory Examinations 12.1 The Section ll Theory Examination tests advanced knowledge of the rules within a game context The Section ll Theory Examinations will be conducted twice anually until an outline format and open accessibility are available 12.3 Section ll Examinations will be held nationally on any (one of) Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday of the first week of May and again on any (one of) Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday of the first week in September of each year Marking of the Section ll Examination (Examination Stream) will be coordinated by the Education Committee The Section ll Examination (Education Stream) will be marked within the particpating MO by MOappointed AA umpires Marking must be completed within (14 days) of the date of the Examination Any Examination which gains a mark of 85% or higher will be immediately forwarded to Netball Australia for review by the Education Panel and possible accreditation Any Examination that does not gain a mark of 85% or higher is to be sent back to the candidate by the Member Organisation appointed marker The most recent Examination mark is the current result A current Section ll Examination Pass negates the need for a current Section 1 Examination Pass Netball NSW will conduct the Section II Exam on Monday 9 May 2011 and Monday 5 th September Level 2 Umpires Course 2011 Level 2 Umpires Education Course has been designed to provide further developed umpire skills, techniques, and increase understanding of the procedures and protocols of a higher level of umpiring, and generally extends your parameters as an officiator of Netball. The Netball NSW presenters for this Course are all involved in the ANZ Championships. Once the ANZ Competition has finished the Level 2 Umpires Course will be held. This course will be held at the Anne Clark Netball Centre. All associations will be notified of the date and dates will be placed on our website and calendar. Level 1 Umpires courses confirmed in the Metropolitan Area: ASSOCIATION Date of Course Blue Mountains 2-3 April 2011 Blacktown 1-May-11 Blacktown 19-Jun Campbelltown 5-Mar-11 Campbelltown 15-Apr-11 Eastwood Ryde 30-Apr-11 Eastwood Ryde 21-May-11 Inner Western Suburbs 26-Mar-11 Mt Druitt 20-May-11 Randwick 19-Jun-11 St George 2-Apr-11 Sutherland 10-Apr-11 City of Sydney 20-Mar-11 Page 85 of 91

86 San Remo NetSetGO! Australia Day On Wednesday 26 th January Netball NSW conducted a San Remo NetSetGO! promotion, utilising the Activity Centre at the Australia Day Event at Hyde Park in the Sydney CBD. Despite being an extremely hot day, the event was well attended and the San Remo NetSetGO! Activity Centre was very busy throughout the day! San Remo NetSetGO! Competition Netball NSW conducted an online competition to give 20 lucky winners the opportunity to participate in San Remo NetSetGO! Activities on court, prior to the NSW Swifts match versus Adelaide Thunderbirds on 13/2 and the Melbourne Vixens on 27/2. To enter, children needed to be between 5-10 years (inclusive) and answer the following question What is the main colour of the NSW Swifts uniform? There were 58 entries and 20 participants were chosen per game. Activities on court were conducted by Netball NSW Development Officers. Feedback from parents was extremely positive with children thoroughly enjoying the experience. San Remo NetSetGO! Activity Centre, SOPSC Netball NSW utilised the San Remo NetSetGO! Activity Centre prior to the NSW Swifts home games on Sunday 13 th February and Sunday 27 th February versus the Adelaide Thunderbirds and Melbourne Vixens, respectively. Sydney Swans Fan Day Netball NSW conducted a NetSetGO! promotion at the Sydney Swans Fan Day, utilising the Activity Centre on Sunday 20 th February. Development Officers set up and supervised the Activity Centre. Sydney Swans players mingled with participants, shooting goals and signed autographs. Page 86 of 91