Team Sports Participation Guidelines
SEASONAL FIXTURES
The season fixtures will be on a seasonal fixture system.
Teams will be given game times on a weekly basis until such time that the grade and
night is full and grading has been completed for that particular sport
GAME TIME AVAILABILITY
If you have any difficulties with particular game times please contact the Sports
Manager or be sure to note them on your nomination form.
The more information you can provide us with when nominating the more we can
endeavour to help you.
PLAYING UNIFORM.
All teams are required to be in same uniform by the third week of competition.
Failure to do so will result in loss of points
In the event of a uniform colour clash, the second-mentioned team on the scoresheet
is to use ECU Sports bibs available at reception.
All players are to wear non-marking soles. Players not in correct shoes will be
removed from the court.
GRADING
If a team requests a grade change all requests must be to the Sports Coordinator
who will consider the request.
If the Sports Coordinator believes a team is not compatible in the grade they
are currently playing, the coordinator can move the team to a more suitable grade.
PLAYER QUALIFICATIONS
All players must have played a minimum of 3 games for the team they represent in
order to qualify for the finals.
GAME PAYMENTS AND DUTIES
Team fees are to be paid prior to the game and receipt to be handed to the umpire
before your team takes the court.
NON-PAYMENTS AND OUTSTANDING FINES
Your team must pay any outstanding fines and non payments prior to the team’s next
fixtured game. Teams failing to comply with this regulation will not be awarded any
premiership points until all outstanding monies are paid in full.
FORFEITS
The final score awarded for a forfeit will be twenty points to nil.
Playing illegal players will result in forfeiture of the match
Forfeit Procedures— see Bylaws:
No further premiership points will be awarded to forfeiting teams until such time as
forfeit fines are paid in full. Any such forgone points are non-redeemable.
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WITHDRAWAL OF A TEAM
Teams withdrawing from the competition before the season finishes will be subject to
a withdrawal fee of $110.00 plus any outstanding fees incurred prior to withdrawal.
BYES
If the competition comprises an uneven number of teams it will be necessary for
certain team to be allocated a bye on occasion. In this instance no team fee is
payable.
PLAYER CODE OF CONDUCT.
ECU Sports enforces a strict code of conduct. All abusive language, aggressive and
confrontational behaviour will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
Referees are employed to take immediate, and appropriate action should they deem
a player, or players, to be behaving in a manner contrary to what is considered the
“spirit of the game”.
Such action may include immediate eviction from the game and possible suspension
in future games. It is important for everyone to be aware that a referee is not
required to warn a player, or players, prior to imposing such a penalty.
TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES
Each team will be held responsible for the conduct of its members and spectators.
All players must ensure, to the satisfaction of the match officials that their fingernails
and apparel will not present a hazard to other players. When bangles cannot be
removed they must be worn under gloves or taped to the arm. Butterfly clips are not
allowed to be worn in the hair. If necessary hair must be secured with an elastic.
Whilst we recognise the need for teams to introduce new players during a season,
we reserve the right to not allow teams to increase their playing strength beyond the
compatibility of the grade in which they play, by the introduction of such players.
Teams are reminded that children are welcome, but are the responsibility of the
parents. Please ensure that your children do not run around or through the courts,
whilst games are in progress. This is VERY IMPORTANT for the safety of all
players, officials and children.
Scoring: The first team mentioned is required to provide a scorer. If you do not have
a scorer and the opposition team does then they shall score.
For further information please contact your Team Sports Coordinator.
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