2024 Spring Super Shot Competition

Rules for Entry

Randwick Netball Association (RNA) will run their social Spring Super Shot Competition in 2024.  RNA Spring Competition will be held Wednesday nights at Heffron netball courts from 16 October 2024 concluding on 4 December 2024 and played across three timeslots: 5.30pm (NSG/Junior), 6.30pm (Junior/Inter) & 7.30pm (Open/Mixed/Dad & Daughter).

The RNA canteen will operate during the spring competition but will not provide the full menu offering as per the winter competition.  The canteen will have a selection of drinks and pre-packaged items for sale ie chips, chocolates, lollies, ice blocks.  We will also invite food trucks to attend during the spring competition.

Registration will open on Wednesday, 24 July 2024 and registration will close at 5pm on Friday, 27 September 2024.  

• players must register via the PlayHQ application link that will be initiated by the Team Captain.
• Team Captains must ensure they have submitted their team registration form on or before close date ensuring all players have registered in PlayHQ (essential).

The RNA Spring Competition is open to:

• Net Set Go – 7, 8 & 9 years of age (as at 31 December 2024)
• Junior –10 years to 14 years (age as at 31 December 2024)
• Inters – 15 years (age as at 31 December 2024)
• Open / Mixed / Dad & Daughter* – 15 years and over
• Walking Netball

*We have included a “Dad & Daughter” category during the Spring Comp.  Based on the team numbers received in this category, this will be incorporated within the Open/Mixed competition.  As per the mixed rulings, only 3 males can take the court at any time.

Spring Competition Dates 2024 

Spring Competition Game Times

Game times are approximate based on number of entries received in each division. 1st Time Slot will be 5.30pm.

Team Registrations 

Teams must have no less than 7 registered players and no more than 10 registered players.

• Each Team entered must have a dedicated Team Captain.
• Team players can be from same club, different club or a mix of clubs.
• Team Captain will register team name within PlayHQ and will provide link to team members to complete individual registrations.
• Team Captain must ensure that team registration form (this is essential) is submitted by close date ie Friday, 27 September 2024 to seniorcomp@randwicknetball.com.au

Umpires

RNA will have an Umpire Coordinator overseeing the Spring Competition for umpire game allocations.

Due to modified play for all NetSetGo teams entering the Spring Competition please note that your coach will also be the dedicated umpire.

All umpires will be allocated to games weekly in advance during the competition via a dedicated WhatsApp group managed by the Umpire Coordinator.  All umpires should be identified by wearing a white top.  All umpires will be paid at the conclusion of their allocated weekly games via EFT to their provided bank account by the Friday after the game during the Spring Competition.

All umpires are required to attend the Control to sign on, collect or return goal post pads (first and last game times) and may be asked to take scorecards to court.

If you are interested in being an umpire during the Spring Competition, please send your expression via the below link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfp-zoTLO4lphWZJPNQfhxUIA5w3eRyBDo-ySyJ5DR2xgQzgA/viewform?pli=1

Registration Process and Fees

All individual team players wishing to take the court during the competition, must register via the PlayHQ portal and pay the appropriate fees by the close date.  No player can take the court if they are not registered, and each player must sign the Scorecard each week of the competition.

The Team Captain (or Team Manager) is responsible to register their team’s name via PlayHQ and provide a link to team members to register.  The link will be emailed to the Team Captain’s email, and they then provide to their individual team members.  The Team Captain must ensure that all team players are registered and then submit the Team Registration Excel Form by the close date to the seniorcomp@randwicknetball.com.au  

Netball players who have registered for the 2024 Winter Season (of any NSW netball association) will be charged a fee of $82.00* plus Netball NSW and Australia Netball fees (Juniors 7 years to 17 years $86.00, senior players $109.00) and must register via PlayHQ. 

All player registrations must be via PlayHQ link and paid in full at time of registration. 

All players once registered will be covered by Netball NSW Insurance.

Netball NSW offers no refunds for player registration. Please be careful NOT TO DUPLICATE your Player registration – NO REFUND.

NO refund for teams withdrawing.

*PlayHQ Service Fee – charges approx. 1.49% per transaction.

Team Registration Form

Team Registration form must be submitted by Team Captain, ensure all players have registered via PlayHQ prior to submission by the close date.

Whilst we note “division/grade” on the team registration form and based on the number of entries, we will allocate teams to respective age groups based on selection, where possible.  We do not envisage to re-grade age divisions during the super shot competition, due to the social nature of the competition.

CLICK HERE FOR TEAM REGISTRATION FORM: https://www.randwicknetball.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/RNA-Spring-Comp-Team-Registration-Form-2024.xlsx

Competition Rules

All games will commence and finish by the siren.

1. Games will be four (4) 12-minute quarters, (4×12 minutes) with 2 minutes between each quarter. Teams will change ends at end of each quarter.
2. Competition rules are as per Randwick Netball Association policy guidelines: proof of eligibility, registration of players, forfeits, injuries & no jewellery.
3. Mixed teams or Dad & Daughter teams: 3 males only on the court at the any one time and positioned one in each third only.
4. Two-point shots (super shot): the goal shooter (GS) and goal attack (GA) may shoot goals within the super shot area painted within the shooting circle. Music will play during the last 5 minutes of the quarter wherein super shots can be made from the paint area.  These goals count for two points if scored from inside the painted area.   During the first 7 minutes of play, goals as per standard netball rules, within the shooting circle including painted area, count for one point only.
5. Centre passes: After each goal, alternative team takes the next centre pass; teams alternate taking the first centre pass of each quarter. Under normal rules, a toss determines the first centre pass of the match, after which centre passes alternate between the two teams.

Score Cards

Each team will be responsible to supply their own scorer and should be positioned at the centre court sideline throughout the game.  Scorecards may be brought to each court by allocated umpires or may be found in the folder sitting within the centre circle. The winning team is responsible to return the completed score card to the control after the game.  Any score cards not handed in after the game will have no points allocated.

Any team found to have players who are not registered but play during the spring competition will lose 2 points.  Unregistered players, wishing to play must be registered before taking the court.  Unregistered players, if injured during game play, may not be eligible for insurance provided by NNSW.

Patches / Playing Bibs

Each team will be responsible to supply their own patches / playing bibs.

Game Ball

Each team will be responsible to supply their own game ball.  The ball used to commence play should be used throughout the game, unless becomes faulty.

Playing Attire

Being a social competition run by the Randwick Netball Association, the playing attire will be left with the team.  Players can all be in same colour t-shirt with a mixture of shorts, leggings or a netball outfit.  All players must wear appropriate footwear for netball and no jewellery can be worn or tapped during play.  Being spring, please ensure that players have sufficient liquids (bubblers are located around the courts) and remember to slip, slop, slap!!

Wet Weather

In the event of games being cancelled due to wet weather half games will be played the following round.  RNA will communicate any wet weather notices via the RNA website or RNA Facebook page.

Forfeits

Any team unable to play their scheduled game must advise the RNA by midday on the Wednesday of play.  Team Captains are responsible to communicate any forfeits direct to: seniorcomp@randwicknetball.com.au  

Points will be awarded to the opposing team in the event of a forfeit.

Final Round

The final round of the Spring Comp for all divisions will be held on Wednesday, 4 December 2024.  The winning team for each division will be noted as “first past the post”.

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