SUMMER 2017/18 HANDBOOK: BASKETBALL FUTSAL NETBALL

SUMMER 2017/18 HANDBOOK: BASKETBALL FUTSAL NETBALL

CONTENTS COMPETITION DATES... 3 COMPETITION INFORMATION... 4 FEES & CHARGES PREMIERSHIP POINTS FIRST AID & INJURIES SCORING (BENCH OFFICIALS) BASKETBALL... 6 LATE START PENALTY CODE OF CONDUCT SUSPENDED PLAYERS FUTSAL... 8 MATCH STRUCTURE MIXED FUTSAL YELLOW & RED CARDS NETBALL... 9 SCORING MATCH STRUCTURE FINALS CODE OF CONDUCT MIXED NETBALL...10 PLAYERS PLAYING AREAS FOR MALE PLAYERS HEAT POLICY - ALL SPORTS...10

SUMMER 2017/18 COMPETITION DATES Night - Sport MONDAY Netball (Womens) Basketball (Mens) TUESDAY Futsal (Mens, Womens) Normal Season Finals Further Details First Game Last Game Semi Finals Grand Finals No Games Played Total Games 18 September 2017 5 March 2018 19 March 2018 26 March 2018 18 December 2017 25 December 2017 1 January 2018 12 March 2018 19 September 2017 13 March 2018 20 March 2018 27 March 2018 7 November 2017 19 December 2017 26 December 2017 2 January 2018 22 22 WEDNESDAY Basketball (Over 35 s) Futsal (Mixed) THURSDAY Netball (Mixed, Womens) FRIDAY Basketball (U12, U14, U16, U18) SUNDAY Futsal (Mens) Netball (Mixed) 20 September 2017 14 March 2018 21 March 2018 28 March 2018 20 December 2017 27 December 2017 3 January 2018 21 September 2017 15 March 2018 22 March 2018 29 March 2018 21 December 2017 28 December 2017 4 January 2018 13 October 2017 9 March 2018 16 March 2018 23 March 2018 22 December 2017 29 December 2017 5 January 2018 12 January 2018 19 January 2018 26 January 2018 2 February 2018 24 September 2017 4 March 2018 18 March 2018 25 March 2018 1 October 2017 24 December 2017 31 December 2017 7 January 2018 11 March 2018 Game Enquiries: 8567 0333 23 23 15 20

COMPETITION INFORMATION FEES & CHARGES Competition Registration Fee Game Fee Basketball Seniors $194.05 $73.60 Basketball Juniors Under 12 / 14 / 16 $74.75 $44.40 Basketball Juniors Under 18 / 21 $112.20 $44.40 Futsal $181.15 $73.60 Futsal - Mixed (HALF PRICE!) $90.55 $73.60 Netball $181.15 $75.90 Registration Fee is payable when registering a team each season. Game Fee is payable at the start of each scheduled game. WALKOVERS In the event where a team are unable to play a scheduled game, a walk over fee will apply and is payable within 14 days. Competition + 8 Hours Notice - 8 Hours Notice Seniors $83.00 $106.25 Juniors (all age groups) $52.60 $70.10 TEAM REGISTRATION When registering a team, a player must be elected as the team captain. The team captain will be the main contact for all communication between teams and ORC management. It is the responsibility of the team captain to communicate competition information, rules and regulations, and fixture changes to the rest of their team. PLAYER REGISTRATION Before their first game, all new players must register their details at: https://reg.sportingpulse.com/ - select the I m registering for the first time option, using their team code. The team code is sent to the team captain via email following registration. ipad s are available at reception to register players and teams. To be eligible to play finals all players must be registered and have played a minimum of 5 games as a registered player. A player is deemed to have played a game if he/she has: Scored and/or fouled (basketball) A players number or position noted next to their name (netball/futsal) A tick is placed next to a player s name (netball/futsal) Players cannot play in more than one team in a competition on any one night. When a player has filled in for one team on three occasions during the season, they are unable to fill in for another team in the competition. All players must be over 15 years of age to play in the senior competition.

COMPETITION INFORMATION PREMIERSHIP POINTS Result Basketball Futsal Netball Win 3 3 4 Draw 2 1 2 Loss 1 0 0 Walkover 0 - Team giving walkover 3 - Team receiving walkover FIRST AID & INJURIES SCORING (BENCH OFFICIALS) 0 - Team giving walkover 3 - Team receiving walkover 0 - Team giving walkover 4 - Team receiving walkover Bye 3 3 4 Where first aid is required, ORC staff are trained and available to assist. Players that receive first aid will be required to complete an injury report form. In the event where a game cannot start due to an injured player obstructing the court from a previous game both teams will be awarded a WIN. If an injured player is obstructing the court during the game and it cannot continue the following applies: BEFORE half time - Both teams are awarded a WIN AFTER half time - Scores stand All teams must provide one competent bench official for each game. Referees may ask a player to sit off if no bench official is provided. Teams that do not provide a scorer can not dispute any discrepencies with the score. ORC management reserves the right to refuse entry to any person under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Smoking is not permitted in or around the centre.

BASKETBALL During the season games are run on a 45 minute schedule. Every game will be made up of 2 x 18 minute halves and a 2 minute break at half time. One standard time out per team per half will be allowed. Timeouts are not permitted in the last three minutes of the first half. An additional time out will be allowed in the last three (3) minutes of the 2nd half. In the last 3 minutes the clock shall stop on all whistles and at the discretion of the referee. During the finals, games are run on a 60 minute schedule where possible. Every game will be made up of 2 x 18 minute halves and a 2 minute break at half time. One standard time out per team per half will be allowed with the clock to be stopped at any time in the first half. An additional time out will be allowed in the last three minutes of the second. In all games, teams may retain their timeout for the second half until the last three minutes of the the second half. All players must be wearing the same colour singlets and shorts (not permitted below level of the knee), in good condition. Players with torn singlet s or shorts with pockets will not commence the game. Numbers must be in contrasting colours and in the range of double zero (00) to ninety-nine (99). Point penalties will apply if players do not have correct numbering on both the back and front of singlet s. Numbers cannot be drawn on or made using tape. Players in incorrect uniform will incur a 5 point penalty per player, minor variations may be ignored. New teams to the competition have 4 weeks before uniform penalties apply. Players may wear skins or arm sleeves as an addition to their current uniform. Black, white and skin coloured wear is permitted. Skins must not be worn as shorts but can be worn under shorts, no pockets are allowed at all. If in the opinion of game officials, team uniform colours clash, the team listed second on the score sheet has colour priority, alternate singlet s will be provided by ORC free of charge to the first team on the score sheet. All jewellery must be removed, this includes all visible piercings, jewellery cannot be covered with tape. The only exception is a flat wedding ring. No metal or hard plastic hair wear will be permitted on the court. Players are not permitted to wear equipment that is deemed dangerous to themselves or another player. LATE START PENALTY All games must start on time and any team not ready will be penalised two points per minute or part thereof that they are late starting up to a maximum of eighteen points. Teams require a minimum of 4 players to commence the game.

BASKETBALL CODE OF CONDUCT A player, team, coach, official or spectator can be asked to leave the complex immediately due to conduct that is contrary to the best interest of the sport as determined by ORC Management, umpire supervisor, or umpire. Depending on the extent of the incident suspensions or withdrawal from the competition may apply. Players that receive a technical foul for arguing or abusing a referee will be sent off the court for a period of 5 minutes (actual time, where the clock is running). Offensive language will not be tolerated and will incur technical fouls. The penalty for a technical foul is one (1) shot and possession of the ball to the opposition at the centre line opposite the scoretable. The 5 minutes off court penalty will also apply to any player penalised for rough play with an unsportsmanlike foul. The penalty for this is two (2) shots and possession to opposition. Any player who receives 2 technical fouls or 2 unsportsmanlike fouls, or a combination of the two will be asked to leave the stadium. SUSPENDED PLAYERS Players under suspension by V.B.A or ORC tribunal are not permitted to play or referee at ORC, for the duration of the suspension. Teams who play suspended players will lose all points for the games concerned, and maybe removed from the competition. * For items not specifically covered in the information sheet please refer to the FIBA Rule Book. ORC management and/or court supervisors reserve the right to make decisions on matters not specifically covered in the information sheet.

FUTSAL During the season games are run on a 45 minute schedule. Every game will be made up of 2 x 18 minute halves and a 2 minute break at half time. The clock will begin at the scheduled time. 1 goal penalty will be awarded to a team if the opposition is late, then 1 goal for every additional 2 minutes they are late. An automatic forfeit will occur if a team is not on court within 12 minutes of the scheduled start time. Goal penalties are capped at 5-0. MATCH STRUCTURE The playing rules shall be that of the FIFA Laws of the game A team must have a minimum of 4 players or more to begin the game. To avoid a walkover the fourth player can be someone from another team, but premiership points will be awarded to the opposition team. All players must be wearing the same colour shirts and shorts (no pockets or zips), in good condition. Shin pads are compulsory for all players and must be covered with long socks. Goalkeepers are permitted to wear long trousers and a different colour to distinguish them from the rest of the players. Teams have 4 weeks from their first scheduled game before uniform penalties apply. A penalty of 1 goal per player will apply for incorrect uniform. If in the opinion of game officials, team uniform colours clash, the team listed second on the score sheet has colour priority, alternate singlet s will be provided by ORC free of charge to the first team on the score sheet. All jewellery must be removed, this includes all visible piercings and jewellery cannot be covered with tape. The only exception is a flat wedding ring. No Metal or hard plastic hair wear will be permitted on the court. Players are not permitted to wear and equipment that is deemed dangerous to themselves or another player. MIXED FUTSAL Maximum of 3 Male players per team on the court at one time. YELLOW & RED CARDS Yellow and Red card will be handed out to any player in accordance with the FIFA handbook. A player that receives a red card will be suspended from the competition from 1-4 playing weeks. ORC Management will contact the team captain in the event a player is suspended. If the red card is received during the game the player is to leave the court immediately and can take no further part in the game. Where a player receives 5 yellow cards in one season, the player will be automatically suspended for 1 match. Referee s will record the yellow or red cards on the score sheet. The severity of the offence will be determined ultimately by the referees report and any given red card offences and subsequent suspension can be summarily upgraded. ORC management reserves the right to decide the overall outcome of any untowarded behavior. * For items not specifically covered in the information sheet provided please refer to the FIFA Laws of the Game. ORC management and/or court supervisors reserve the right to make decisions on matters not specifically covered in the information sheet. For further details please visit: www.oakleighrecreationcentre.com.au

NETBALL SCORING All teams must provide one competent scorer for each game. The scorer is to record goals scored by each team and the centre passes, the centre passes will only be called by the scorer on the umpire s request. Where a team doesn t provide a scorer they lose their right to dispute any discrepancies with the score. During the season, games will be run on a 40 minute schedule. Every game will be made up of 4 x 9 minute quarters, 2 minute break at half time and straight change over at ¼ and ¾ time. MATCH STRUCTURE The playing rules shall be that of the Netball Australia Rulebook (Rules of Netball). A team may take the court with only 5 players, one of whom must play centre. Players not on court when the umpire signals for the start or re-start of the match, become a late player and cannot take the court until a goal is scored by either team and notifying the umpire. Where a team is late to start the game the opposition team will be awarded 1 goal for every minute, failure to take the court prior to ¼ time will result in a 10-0 walkover and a walk over fee will be applied to the late team. Late players can only fill an unoccupied position and can t take the court while play is in progress or without first notifying the umpire. They will be allowed to fill a vacant position on court after a goal has been scored. All team players must be wearing the same colour tops and bottoms as listed on the team registration form. Female players may wear skirts and/or sport shorts (no pockets) and male players are to wear the same colour sports shorts. Netball briefs under skirts must be the same colour as the skirt or black. Bike shorts, leggings, pants, tights or skins are not permitted. Players in incorrect uniform will incur a 2 goal penalty per player. All teams shall be in correct uniform from commencement of the competition. If in the opinion of game officials, when team uniform colours clash, the team listed second on the score sheet has colour priority, alternate bibs will be provided by ORC free of charge to the first team on the score sheet. No item of jewellery except a wedding ring and or medical alert bracelet may be worn, if either or both are worn they must be taped. No adornment that may engage player safety shall be worn. Fingernails must be short and smooth. If fingernails are long they need to be padded and taped correctly, over and around with soft tape. (which can be purchased at reception) GLOVES ARE NOT PERMITTED! FINALS At the end of the season finals will be played. In the event of teams ending on the same number of points, the ladder will be determined by percentage. Players in incorrect uniform will not be permitted to take to the court in finals. Where a semi or grand final match is a draw the team captains are to check the scores, teams change ends and 3 minute halves will then be played, changing ends at half time. If there is still not a result after the additional time play will continue until a team is 2 goals clear in front. During both the half and full time breaks substitutions and changes may be made.

NETBALL CODE OF CONDUCT A player, team, coach, official or spectator can be asked to leave the complex immediately due to conduct that is contrary to the best interest of the sport as determined by ORC Management, umpire supervisor, or umpire. Depending on the extent of the incident suspensions or withdrawal from the competition may apply. MIXED NETBALL PLAYERS Teams must have at least 2, but no more than 3 males on court at any one time. When a team only has 5 players on the court, only 2 can be male (ie. 3 female, 2 male) Where a male player is late to a game and the position left for them is not appropriate, the team is allowed to make one positional change, late females must take the vacant position, no changes permitted. Ref rule 5. Late arrivals page 12, in the rule book. If a team has started the game with 2 male players only and one of these players is injured and cannot continue to play and they have no substitutes, in the interest of the game the match will continue with 1 male player. PLAYING AREAS FOR MALE PLAYERS There can only be 1 male player in each third of the court. 1 male in GS or GA 1 male in WA or C or WD 1 male in GK or GD * For items not specifically covered in the information sheet provided please refer to the Netball Rule book. ORC management and/or court supervisors reserve the right to make decisions on matters not specifically covered in the information sheet. HEAT POLICY - ALL SPORTS Oakleigh Recreation Centre will enact the heat policy during times of extreme heat affecting the stadium. Basketball and Futsal games will still be run 2x 18 minute halves, however, at the mid-way point of each half a referee s timeout will be called by the officials in order to allow players to have a short break and take fluids onboard. Netball games will run 4x 9 minute quarters but players will be given a break between ¼ and ¾ time in addition to the half time. The clock will not stop between quarters only at the half. We encourage players to bring and drink plenty of water on the day and where team numbers permit that teams make frequent substitutions during the game.