Information

SUMMARY OF RULES

1. EN rules apply

2. Individual player registration to the W&D Netball League is not necessary, however all players and officials must still be affiliated to EN

3. Match fees will be due by Invoice at the end of the summer season at a rate of £7.00 per match

4. Matches will be played at Wyvern School, Weston super Mare on the outdoor courts (courts 1 & 2 at the front, court 3 is the muga court at the back) at 7pm and 8pm – Teams must be ready to start matches at the allocated time

5. Each match will consist of 4 x 12 minutes with a break of 2 minutes between each quarter (inc half time)

6. All matches to be played on designated dates and times. The match will only be
abandoned if the weather is considered too dangerous to play by the two umpires, in which case the procedures below should be followed

7. If the matches have not yet begun at the time of abandoning, all the games will be played indoors (irrespective of subsequent weather changes) in the following order with each team playing 2 x 7 minutes with a break of 2 minutes at half time

1st Court 1 match (Court 2 teams umpiring)
2nd Court 2 match (Court 3 teams umpiring)
3rd Court 3 match (Court 1 teams umpiring)

8. If the match is abandoned before half time, the score at that time will be frozen. The match (and score) will then continue indoors as above

9. If the match is abandoned after half time, then the score at the time of abandoning will be considered the final score

10. Injury time of 2 minutes is allowed at the discretion of the Umpire

11. Each team must provide a suitably qualified umpire for the match either preceding/following their own match. In all matters the umpire’s decision is final

12. Score sheets must be forwarded to Babs Davidson by the next Wednesday following the match 01934 521065 / 07901 717 338 Bdavidsonnetball@aol.com

Umpiring

  • Each team must supply an appropriately qualified umpire (Premier Division; C award, Divisions 1 & 2; Beginners Award) to officiate at their designated matches as shown on the fixture list. Failure to do so will result in loss of deposit and the team will incur all the expenses of the rearranged match. The deposit must be repaid by the date stipulated by the League Chairperson to enable the team to continue playing in the league.
  • Second and subsequent offences of failing to provide an umpire will result in loss of points. Persistent offenders may face suspension from the league.
  • A team who is unable to fulfil their umpiring commitment must notify the relevant teams and umpires by 6pm on the eve of the match.
  • Teams who do not have an appropriately qualified umpire registered to their team may use the pool umpires to fulfil their umpiring obligations. However, if no effort is made to attend courses or take umpiring tests then that team may face demotion to a lower division and/or lose points. Teams should enter the names of their registered umpires and qualifications on their team registration form.
  • In the event of only one umpire being present the match will be postponed. The team captains should contact the League Chairperson as stipulated in 5.9.
  • Umpires should wear clothes distinct from players and preferably white or cream in colour. Suitable shoes should also be worn (AENA Rule 3.1.5 (Sept, 1998)).
  • Any comments or complaints about umpires or umpiring should be made to the Umpiring Secretary and will be dealt with on an individual basis.
  • Each Team must provide expenses at the rate of £10 per match to their nominated Umpire.
  • Each Team in the Premier Division must also provide an official scorer to accompany the umpire. There must be two scorers at each match.