seniors
(18+ years)
The Surf Coast Netball Association SENIORS competition gives players the opportunity to relive their glory days and return to the court in an organised format - where the emphasis is always on team camaraderie and fun. Our senior games can be fast-paced, but they are still suitable for players wanting to try netball for the first time.
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age requirements
The competition is most suited to players 18 years and over, however we will allow players from the age of 15 to take the court if they demonstrate a suitable level of skill. These exceptions will be at the discretion of the umpire and/or coach, and must have permission from the player’s parent or guardian
inclusivity
In keeping with Netball Victoria policies, the current SCNA senior competition is for females only
duration
All Senior games will consist of 4 x 10 minute quarters with a 1 min break at ¼ and ¾ time and a 2 min break at ½ time.
balls
Size 5 balls will be used for all senior games.
fixture
Where possible and dependent on team numbers, senior games will be conducted indoors between 6 pm and 9.20 pm on Tuesdays at Wurdi Baierr Stadium. All game information (teams, times and courts) will be available on NetballConnect.
scoring
Every team is required to supply one person to assist with scoring each game who must be at least 16 years of age. All SCNA games are live scored using the NetballConnect app. Anyone helping to score will be given appropriate training prior to commencement of the game.
All players in attendance are to be marked off through the NetballConnect app prior to the commencement of the game. Players who do not appear on the electronic scoring device before the game commences must be added through the live scoring app or will be unable to take the court once the game begins.
Penalty: Committee will consider sanctions for any Team who does not provide a suitable scorer.
uniforms
All teams must have matching/similar outfits in the same colours. Players can wear a skirt, shorts or leggings as long as there are no pockets. All teams must supply their own bibs.
teams
A minimum of five (5) senior teams per season is required in order for the competition to proceed. If there are 10 or more senior teams, we will conduct grading at the start of the new season and teams will be divided into A grade and B grade.
registration
Every player must have current VNA insurance (Netball Victoria membership), either by registering as an SCNA player through Netball Connect and paying the annual Netball Victoria membership fee (approx $86) for VNA, or by purchasing Single Game Vouchers each week for $5. All player names must appear on the team list on Netball Connect prior to the game. Any player whose name does not appear must show proof of Single Game Voucher and/or VNA or they are ineligible to take the court.
Fill-in players
If a senior team requires fill-in players, they can borrow an existing SENIOR or MIXED SCNA player or find a player from outside SCNA who must provide evidence of current VNA or purchase a Single Game Voucher. Borrowed SCNA players may play a maximum of four (4) games in a given season for another SCNA team without penalty or restriction.
team manager
Every SCNA team is required to have a nominated Team Manager, who will be the official point of contact between the Association and the Team.
finals
Finals for seniors will be conducted in the last two rounds of the season. Week 1 of finals will be Semi Final (1 v 4 and 2 v 3), followed by Grand Finals in the last week. Each player must have played a minimum of five (5) games with one team during the season to be eligible for finals.