2009-10 LEAGUE RULES & GENERAL POINTS
General Points
Sarah Gandon, League Manager and the KNNL Committee have the responsibility for the organisation and administration of KNNL.
In order to organise and run the league efficiently and fairly, league rules are required to offer guidance on procedures. However, KNNL would like to stress to all clubs that the ‘ethos’ of the league is to “play the game”. This should be the prime consideration in every situation.
Content
1. LEAGUE CONDITIONS
1.1 Clubs
1.2 Teams & Players
1.3 Dress
2. MATCHES
2.1 Venues
2.2 Format
2.3 Duration & Stoppages
2.4 Forfeited Games
2.5 Withdrawals
3. UMPIRING
4. SCORING / SCORERS & SCORE SHEETS
5. GENERAL POINTS
6. LEAGUE PROCEDURES
7. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
7.1 offences
7.2 penalties & fines
7.3 appeals (protests & complaints)
8. BLOOD POLICY
All enquires / score sheets etc, should be sent to: SARAH@KNNL.CO.UK
1. LEAGUE CONDITIONS
1.1 CLUBS
1.1.1 The Kukri National Netball League is open to all invited clubs
1.1.2. In accordance with Netball Scotland (NS) byelaw 4, the minimum number of playing members of any Club or Corporate member shall be ten. (E.g. all clubs must have at least ten players registered with NS)
1.1.3. The Kukri National Netball League will be played on a monthly basis on dates at venues organised by the KNNL Committee.
1.2 TEAMS and PLAYERS
1.2.1 Each club must submit a list of Netball Scotland affiliated team players on the day of each league match.
1.2.2 A player must be 15 years old to take the court.
1.2.3 In accordance with NS byelaw 12 - “ Pregnant players are not permitted to participate in match play beyond 12 weeks of pregnancy”.
1.2.4 If a team wishes to add players to their pool, they may do so.
1.2.5 No player can play for more than one KNNL club in one season.
1.3 DRESS
1.5.1. Teams playing matches in the Kukri National Netball League are required to be dressed in an appropriate uniform, which includes bibs.
1.5.2. This uniform should be in the Club’s registered colours and must be worn at all times.
2. LEAGUE MATCHES
2.1. VENUES
2.1.1 Venues will be allocated by the League Committee and where possible games will be played in all participating districts.
2.2. FORMAT
2.2.1 The league will consist of 1 Division of 6 teams.
2.2.2 Each team will play each other once throughout the League and will play off for Final positions on Finals day.
2.3. DURATION & STOPPAGES
2.3.1 Matches will be 4 quarters of 15 minutes. A 3-minute interval at quarter and three quarter time, with 5 minutes at half time.
2.3.2 Games will start at the stated time. If any team arrives late, and there is time to play the match, the match should be played. The late arrival of a team should be noted on the score sheet and the League Committee will monitor the situation and take appropriate action.
2.3.3 For injury or illness a stoppage is at the discretion or the umpire who will use the IFNA Rules for guidance.
2.3.4 Teams should not change the time or duration of a court let where additional costs will be incurred by KNNL without prior agreement from League Committee.
2.4. FORFEITED GAMES
2.4.1 Teams who do not turn up for a scheduled match are deemed to have forfeited this match.
2.4.2. The League Committee must be notified immediately, if a team has cause to forfeit a scheduled match. The reason for this should be clearly stated in a e-mail to the League Co-ordinator, Sarah Gandon. This should be forwarded no later than 3 days following the original date of the match.
2.4.3. When a match has been forfeited: -
2.4.3.1.1The League Committee has to decide if a scheduled league match,
which has been forfeited, is to be replayed.
2.4.3.1.2 If they decide not to allow the forfeited match to be re-played, the
points will be allocated as per the league rules for the season.
2.4.3.1.3.Score allocated in this situation will be most advantageous to the non-
offending team.
2.4.3.2. The non offending team will be allocated 3 league points.
2.4.3.2.1.The non-offending team has 21 days to make their decision i.e. 10 days
from the date of the forfeited match.
2.5. WITHDRAWALS
2.5.1 In the event of a team withdrawing from the league without completing their league programme, all the matches they have played will be discounted.
3. UMPIRING
3.1 All umpires will be allocated by the League Committee.
3.2 All qualified umpires are deemed neutral.
3.3 An umpire should umpire for the entire match.
3.4 A change of umpire may only occur in an emergency and with an
agreement of both teams.
Umpires appointed to officiate at a league match must hold a Level B umpiring certificate.
3.7 During the course of the game the umpire’s decision is final.
3.8 No team may contest the result of a match solely on an umpiring decision.
3.9 No umpire who is 20 or more weeks pregnant may officiate at an official league match.
4. SCORING/SCORERS & SCORE SHEETS
4.1. Points will be awarded as follows
WIN 5 points
DRAW 3 points
LOSS 1 (half opponent’s score or more)
LOSS 0 (less than half opponents score)
4.2 At the end of the league, the number of points accumulated will determine positions.
4.3 In the event of a tie on points, goal difference will be used. (total goals scored minus total goals conceded)
4.8 Scorers should officiate from a position where they cannot be distracted, but can be seen and heard. Scorers will be provided by the League Manager when possible. If teams are required to bring a scorer, they will be informed via e-mail by 12noon the Friday before the match.
4.10 Score sheets will be issued to the club contact in the event of the League Manager being unable to allocate Scorers.
5. GENERAL POINTS
5.1 The league will be governed by the Official Rules of Netball Scotland, except where specified.
5.2 A team entering the league is required to pay £130 league fees which will cover let costs, umpiring expenses and any other league expenses.
PAYMENT MUST BE PAID BEFORE OCTOBER 1st OF EACH SEASON
5.3 The winners will be Kukri National League Champions.
5.4 The League Committee has the right to arbitrate on League matters, which are not specifically mentioned in the rules.
5.5 Any final decisions to be made through out the running of the league will be made by the League Committee.
5.6 If at the end of the season the League and Competitions Group deem it is necessary to take any further decisions regarding either promotion or relegation or both, to balance the number of teams in each division, they have the authority to do so.
7. FINES & APPEALS
7.1 FINES
7.2.1 Failure to turn up for a scheduled league match . The offending team to pay for the match to be replayed.
7.2.2 Any team/club who fails to pay their league fees by the agreed date will not be allowed to take to the court until such time as the league fee is paid in full.
7.2.3 All fines incurred for late payment of fees must also be paid prior to that team/club taking the court.
7.3 APPEALS (PROTESTS & COMPLAINTS)
7.3.1 All claims, protests, disputes etc., referring to matches must be lodged in writing by the club(s) concerned to the League Manager within 7 days of the match. A copy of this letter should be sent to the other party involved. (e-mail can be used)
7.3.2 Any complaints regarding League isssues, umpires, players, issues, etc. should be directed to the League Committee. You may be required to put your comments in writing.
7.3.3 Each team has the right of appeal against the decisions reached by the League Committee.
8. BLOOD POLICY
8.1 An umpire is required to ‘take time’ for a player who is bleeding, when not on court players have called time.
8.2 In addition to any treatment:
8.3.1. The wound must be cleaned & adequately covered
8.3.2. Blood stained clothing must be cleaned or removed
8.3.3. The ball and the court must be cleaned where necessary.