Radnor & District Netball League 

Radnor and District Netball League 2023/2024 

  

1. Playing rules as per official netball rules (IFNA 2016) 

2. Prior to the start of the league each player must complete their individual player form and send as a club to the treasurer via email (photo is fine).  

3. Prior to the start of the league, teams must complete their team list with the player’s full names and positions 

4.  All captains must let the league sectary know their, POM and the apposing teams POM from each game at the end of each round. 

5. Each team must supply a scorer for the game before/after. The scorers must also time the game and change the scoreboard. Time of game, final score & scorers names to be put on the scorecard 

6. Once fixtures have been circulated, teams cannot decide or agree between themselves or change them. Any games which may need to be changed must be discussed and agreed by the league committee (chair, treasurer & secretary) 

7. Clubs must supply 2 up to date contact emails and mobile numbers for each of their teams to the secretary/ It is the team’s responsibility to inform the league of any changes to contacts 

8. Each team must provide their own first aid items 

9. Each team must provide a suitable standard match ball (size 5) There will also be a match ball to use that is kept at the centre with the files. 

10. Each team must provide an umpire for the game before/ after which will be paid £10 by one of the teams they are umpiring and £10 from the league, totalling £20 for the umpire per game

11. Borrowed players: each team may borrow up to 2 players in an emergency to make their team up to 7 players. This is allowed twice in each round with no penalty. If players are borrowed in more than 2 games per season, 3 points will be deducted for each player borrowed. Borrowed players cannot be chosen as “player of the match” 

12.  If a player is no longer able to play for the rest of the season, there will be no refund of fees 

13.  Playing areas must be adhered to, a 3-point deduction will be made if rule is not followed correctly
    Players can play the following positions if borrowed
    GK – WA, C, GA, GS, WD
    GD – WA, C, GS, GA, WD
    GA- WD, C, GK, GD, WA
    GS – WD, C, GD, GK, WA
    WD – GA, GS, C, WA, 
    WA – GD, GK, C, WD
    C – GA, GS, GK, GD, WD, 

14. . Points will be deducted for                
    - Borrowing more than 2 players per round – 3 point per player
    -Not providing an umpire – 6 points
    - Not providing a scorer – 1 point
    - Cancelling a game with less than 6 days’ notice – 5 points

15.  Scoring points
    - win: 5 points
    - Draw: 3 points
    - Losing team within half of the winning teams score: 2 points
    - Loss: 1 point

16.  Where teams are tied on points at the end of the season goal average will be used to determine the placings as per Welsh Netball Rules 

17.  Games are to be 11 mins per quarter with a 2 min rest following each quarter, apart from half time where a 3 min rest will be permitted. Umpires must ensure that the time adhered to, to avoid game running over affecting the 8pm games. 

18.  Verbal abuse and aggression towards a player or official will not be tolerated by the league and dealt with appropriately 

19.  Any issues not covered by the League Rules will be decided upon by the committee​

20. No jewellery is allowed, not even covered with tape, with the acceptation of a a flat wedding band. No gloves are allowed and no taping of long nails is permitted. Taping of fingers due to injury is allowed

21. There should always be two umpires. Each team must organise an umpire for the game either before or after their match. Teams/ Coaches must not umpire their own games.

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