2018 SCHOOLS GAME RULES - Sporty

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2018 SCHOOLS GAME RULES - Sporty
2018 SCHOOLS GAME RULES
CONTENTS
SECTION A: RULES YEAR 7-8                SECTION D: RULES YEAR 3-4

Equipment                                Equipment
Officials                                Officials
The Team                                 The Team
Start of Play                            Start of Play
Game Duration                            Game Duration
Substitutions                            Substitutions
Playing the Ball                         Playing the Ball
Footwork                                 Footwork
Scoring a Goal                           Scoring a Goal
Obstruction                              Obstruction
Contact                                  Contact

SECTION B: RULES YEAR 5 & YEAR 5-6       SECTION E: RULES YEAR 1-2

Equipment                                Equipment
Officials                                Officials
The Team                                 The Team
Start of Play                            Start of Play
Game Duration                            Game Duration
Substitutions                            Substitutions
Playing the Ball                         Playing the Ball
Footwork                                 Footwork
Scoring a Goal                           Scoring a Goal
Obstruction                              Obstruction
Contact                                  Contact

SECTION C: RULES YEAR 6                  SECTION F: PLAYERS‘ CODE OF BEHAVIOUR
Equipment
Officials                                SECTION G: PARENTS’ CODE OF BEHAVIOUR
The Team
Start of Play
Game Duration
Substitutions
Playing the Ball
Footwork
Scoring a Goal
Obstruction
Contact
SECTION A: RULES YEAR 7-8

Equipment
- The court is divided into three equal thirds – a centre third   the spot with the other foot. Once one foot is moved, the
and two goal thirds – by two transverse lines drawn parallel      other is considered to be the landing foot
to the goal lines. A semi-circle with a radius of 4.9m and
with its centre at the mid-point of the goal line shall be        2 - With one foot grounded or jump to catch the ball and
drawn in each goal third. This shall be called the goal circle.   land on one foot. The landing foot cannot be moved, other
- Goalposts: 3.05metres from the ground, placed at the            than to pivot on the spot, whilst the other foot can be
centre point of the goal line.                                    moved in any direction. Once the landing foot is lifted, it
                                                                  must not be re-grounded until the ball is released. Hopping
- Size 5 Netball
                                                                  or dragging the landing foot is not allowed.
- 7v7 Bibs - GS, GA, WA, C, WD, GD and GK.
                                                                  Scoring a Goal
Officials                                                         A goal is scored when the ball is thrown or batted over and
The game will be controlled by two umpires. Each team will        completely through the goal by the goal shooter or goal
supply an umpire.                                                 attack from any point in the goal circle including the lines
                                                                  bounding the goal circle.
The Team
Seven players per team on court at any one time. Both boys        Obstruction
and girls can play. A maximum of three boys playing on            Players must be at least 0.9metres from the grounded foot
court in any position at one time.                                of the player with the ball

Start of Play                                                     Contact
Team captains use either Paper, Scissors, Rock or a coin          A player may not push, trip, knock, bump or hold an
toss to determine who takes the first pass. The umpire shall      opponent, either deliberately or accidentally. If contact
blow the whistle to start and restart play after every goal is    occurs, a penalty pass is awarded and the offending player
scored and after each interval. Centre passes are taken           must stand beside and out of play when penalised.
alternately throughout the game by the two centre players.

Game Duration
Games are 4 x 8 minute quarters with an interval of 2
                                                                   Grades
minutes between the first-second and third-fourth
                                                                   Year 8            7v7       Scores are kept
quarters. The half time interval shall be 3 minutes. Teams
change ends at each interval.                                                                  Points ladder published
                                                                   Year 7            7v7       Scores are kept
Substitutions                                                                                  Points ladder published
Both teams have the right to make substitutions and/or             Year 7/8          7v7       Scores are kept
team changes either at an interval or when play is stopped                                     Points ladder published
for illness or injury. Ensure players are given equal
opportunities. Specialisation isn’t recommended until
players are fully grown. There is no limit to the number of
substitutions which can be made by a team provided that
the team does not exceed ten players.

Playing the Ball
Players must pass or shoot within 3 seconds. The ball must
be touched in each third.

Footwork
A player can receive the ball:

1 - With both feet grounded or jump to catch the ball and
land on two feet simultaneously. You may then take a step
in any direction with one foot (but not both) and pivot on
SECTION B: RULES YEAR 5 & 6

Equipment                                                         Playing the Ball
- The court is divided into three equal thirds – a centre third   Players must pass or shoot within 5 seconds. The ball must
and two goal thirds – by two transverse lines drawn parallel      be touched in each third.
to the goal lines. A semi-circle with a radius of 4.9m and
with its centre at the mid-point of the goal line shall be        Footwork
drawn in each goal third. This shall be called the goal circle.   A player must not reground their first grounded foot.
- Goalposts: 2.6-metres from the ground, placed at the
centre point of the goal line.                                    Scoring a Goal
                                                                   A goal is scored when the ball is thrown or batted over and
- Size 4 Netball
                                                                  completely through the goal by the goal shooter or goal
- 6v6 Bibs - 2 x A, 2 x C and 2 x D                               attack from any point in the goal circle including the lines
                                                                  bounding the goal circle.
Officials
The game will be controlled by two umpires. Each team will        Obstruction
supply an umpire.                                                 Players must be at least 1 metre away from the player with
                                                                  the ball.
The Team
Year 5 and Year 5/6 Mixed Grades - Six players per team on        Contact
court at any one time. Each team consists of two Centres,         A player may not push, trip, knock, bump or hold an
two Defenders and two Attacking players. Both boys and            opponent, either deliberately or accidentally. If contact
girls can play. A maximum of three boys playing on court in       occurs, a penalty pass is awarded and the offending player
any position at one time.                                         must stand beside and out of play when penalised.
Game Duration
Games are 4 x 8 minute quarters with an interval of 2
minutes between the first-second and third-fourth
quarters. The half time interval shall be 3 minutes. Teams         Grades
change ends at each interval.
                                                                   Year 5            6v6      Scores are kept
                                                                                              No Points ladder
Substitutions
Rolling substitutions can be made at any time during the           Year 5/6          6v6      Scores are kept
game, at an interval or at any break in play. A rotational                                    No Points ladder
system is used by all teams to ensure all players get equal
opportunities to develop their skills and experience playing
equally in all positions. Specialisation isn’t recommended
until players are fully grown. There is no limit to the
number of substitutions which can be made by a team
provided that the team does not exceed nine players.

Start of Play

One player from each team play Paper, Scissors, Rock or
toss a coin to determine who start with the ball at the
beginning of every quarter. The umpire shall blow the
whistle to start and restart play after every goal is scored.
One Centre from each team stands in the side line and can
re-join play once the centre pass has been received. The
Centres within each team take alternative centre passes.
After a goal is scored the non-scoring team takes the centre
pass.
SECTION C: RULES YEAR 3-4

Equipment
- Two thirds of a Netball court. Two marked goal circles,      Grades
using one goal circle in the goal third and marking the same
on the second transverse line with flat dots or chalk lines.
- Goalposts: 2.6-metres from the ground, placed at the         Year 3/4   5v5   No scores kept
centre point of the goal line.                                                  No Points ladder
- Size 4 Netball
Bibs: GS, GA, C, GD, GK or A, A, C, D, D bibs can be used.

Officials
Junior coordinators and parent coaches will assist and
support. Direction should be given during a game without
using a whistle.

The Team
Five players per team on court at any one time. Both girls
and boys can play without restriction.

Start of Play
The centre from each team will use Paper, Scissors, Rock to
determine who will start with the ball at the start of every
quarter. Play starts from halfway (transverse line) in the
middle of the court. After a goal is scored, play restarts
from halfway by the opposing team.

Session Duration
20 mins warm up and skills/games
16 min 5v5 game (2x 8 min halves)

Substitutions
Rolling substitutions are allowed.

Playing the Ball
Players are encouraged to pass or shoot within 5 seconds.

Footwork Players are encouraged to be stationary once
they have received the ball whether landing on one or both
feet.

Scoring a Goal
A goal may only be scored by the A’s or GA or GS depending
on which bibs are worn.

Obstruction To allow the ball thrower passing options,
players must be at least 1 metre away.

Contact
A player may not push, trip, knock, bump or hold an
opponent, either deliberately or accidentally. If contact
occurs, it will be called and after a brief explanation (if
required), play will continue.
SECTION D: RULES YEAR 1-2
Equipment
                                                                  Contact
-Played across one third of the court.
                                                                  A player may not push, trip, knock, bump or hold an
-Goalposts 2.1 metres high or hula hoops
                                                                  opponent, whether the move is deliberate or accidental. If
- 20 centimetre textured play ball
                                                                  contact does occur, the contact will be called and after a
- Coloured bibs used
                                                                  brief explanation (if required), play will continue.

Officials
Junior Co-ordinators assist and support the players on court
with direction given throughout the game, without using a           Grades
whistle.
                                                                    Year 1/2         4v4      No scores kept
The Team                                                                                      No Points ladder
Four per team on court at any one time. Both girls and boys
can play without restriction.

Start of Play
Players use Paper, Scissors, Rock to determine which team
will start each half of play. Play starts with a throw-in
behind the opposition’s goal line. After a goal is scored, play
continues with a throw-in from the goal line.

Substitutions
Teams are allowed to use rolling substitutions.

Playing Areas and Offside
All players can move anywhere in the playing area so there
are no offside limits.

Playing the Ball
Players are encouraged to pass or shoot within 5 seconds.

Footwork
Players are encouraged to be stationary once they have
received the ball. They are allowed to take additional steps
to gain balance but walking with the ball should be
discouraged.

Scoring a Goal
A goal may be scored by any player at their attacking end.

Obstruction
Players are not allowed to defend or mark the ball thrower,
allowing space to pass and vision of passing options. Players
can defend players awaiting passes and intercepting the
ball is encouraged.
SECTION E: PLAYERS’ CODE OF BEHAVIOUR                  SECTION F: PARENTS’ CODE OF BEHAVIOUR

• Play for fun and enjoyment of Netball.               • If children are interested, encourage and
• Treat all players as you would like to be treated.   support them to play.
• Do not bully or take unfair advantage of             • If you disagree with an official, raise the issue
another player.                                        via appropriate channels rather than question the
• Control your temper. Verbal abuse or deliberate      official's judgment and honesty in public.
contact and abusive behaviour is unacceptable.         • Recognise and value the importance of coaches
• Play according to the rules of Netball and the       and other volunteers, who give their time and
principles of fair play.                               resources to provide Netball; they deserve
• Play equally hard for yourself and your team.        support.
Your team's performance will benefit and so will       • Teach children that effort is as important as
you.                                                   victory, so that the result of each game is
• Be a good sport, cheer all good play from your       accepted without undue disappointment.
team and the opposition.                               • Encourage children to play to the rules and
• Appreciate and co-operate with your coach,           respect umpires' decisions.
team-mates and officials; there would be no            • Support the removal of verbal and physical
game without them.                                     abuse from the game.
• Take responsibility for your performance on          • Lead by example.
and off the court.                                     • Children learn by taking risks and making
• Bring a positive sporting attitude to each           mistakes; encourage and support this.
practice and game.                                     • Applaud good play by players on both teams.
                                                       • Avoid forcing children to play if reluctant.
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