Seniors will be umpired under normal netball rules. If unsure of the rules of netball, the following website might help:
Junior games will be umpired under the following modified rules:
Equipment – A size 4 netball is used
Catching – players are allowed 6 seconds between catching and throwing the ball.
Footwork – minimum shuffling when catching and throwing to regain balance is allowed, but always encourage correct footwork.
Defending – players must be 4ft (1.2m) from the player with the ball when defending. No defence of the shot is allowed.
Obstruction/contact – a player who contacts or obstructs is not stood out of play. The umpire will blow the whistle for the infringement but will allow the player to continue after a brief explanation.
Uniform
No rings, earrings or other jewellery is to be worn on the court.
Fingernails must be short. Children cannot play in bare feet.
Positional patches and school uniform must be worn.
Equipment Checklist
Each school should bring with them each week:
1 or 2 sets of positional patches
1 whistle
At least one size 4 and one size 5 netball
Netball goal post protectors (please collect from the shed at the courts and attach to the posts when you arrive at the courts)