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2023 Deakin Junior Club Twilight Tournament

2023 Deakin Junior Club Twilight Tournament

Welcome, all Players, Officials, and Spectators to the Melbourne East Netball Association Deakin Junior Club Twilight Tournament. The Melbourne East Netball Association (MENA) committee would also like to extend a warm welcome to all teams, including visiting teams. We hope that all teams have an enjoyable afternoon of netball at the Maroondah Nets. Our Twilight Tournament games start at 12.45pm sharp.

Click here to view the fixtures.

Coaches, Scorers and Umpires please read the tournament rules. The day runs very briskly and to stay on schedule, we need teams and umpires to be on the court on time, and the completed scoresheets to be returned to the office promptly.
The Courtside Café will be open for food and drinks (including coffee!) and the MENA Rep Program will be running a BBQ with hamburgers and sausages.

Thanks to the ongoing support of Michael Sukkar MP, Federal Member for Deakin, who has once again sponsored this event.

Although this is a tournament and the teams are playing for medals, it is also meant to be a fun day so play in the spirit of the game and enjoy yourselves.

Finally, if you have any issues during the day, please visit the competition office window.

Tournament Rules:
• Each game shall consist of 2 x 7 minute halves. A new round begins every 15 minutes. The Central Timekeeper will sound a siren for the commencement of each round. The siren will sound at half-time for teams to immediately change ends and recommence play on the umpire’s whistle. A siren will sound at the end of the game. Unlimited substitutions may be made at halftime but must proceed briskly.
• Players may only play in one (1) team unless approved by the competition coordinator.
• The first named team will take the centre pass; the second named team shall choose the goal end.
• The first named team will provide the ball.
• Both teams are to provide a scorer. The first named team should complete the scoresheet, the second named team should operate the scoreboard if inside.
• IMMEDIATELY AFTER EACH MATCH, the WINNING team is to deliver the scoresheet, BUT NOT THE CLIPBOARD, to the office window. The clipboard with the remaining score sheets is to be returned to the centre of the court at the end of each match.
• Umpires are to report to the competition office at 12.30 pm for a briefing.
• Umpires are to report to courts promptly and ensure teams are ready to start at the siren.
• Umpires are to remain available after the rounds, for finals selection.
• No jewellery; nails to be cut short; Netball Australia BLOOD RULE to apply.
• Medals will be presented to the Winners and Certificates to the Runners Up of the 11 & Under; 13 & Under and 15 & Under age groups on Court 1 immediately after the Grand Finals. Perpetual trophies will be awarded to the winning section 1 teams.

SCORING: The winner of a match receives 4 points. A drawn match results in both teams receiving 2 points. A team having a BYE receives 4 points.

FINALS: The top four teams in each section play finals. Match points and then the percentage is used to determine the ladder positions.
Semi-Finals: – Semi Final 1 (1 vs 4) & Semi Final 2 (2 vs 3)
Grand Final: – Winner Semi Final 1 Vs Winner Semi Final 2

EXTRA TIME: In the event of a DRAWN final, extra time will consist of 2 x 3-minute period. SUBSTITUTIONS can be made at the start of EXTRA TIME. A toss is made. The winner takes the center pass; the other team chooses the goal end.
EXTRA EXTRA TIME: If at the end of EXTRA TIME the game is still DRAWN, a toss is made again. Play then immediately restarts and the first team to SCORE TWO (2) goals is the WINNER. SUBSTITUTIONS cannot be made between extra time and extra extra time.

MARQUEES Teams are welcome to set up a marquee in the designated areas. These include the top car park, and behind Court 8. Please remember that this is a shared area and be considerate of other teams when setting up. This will ensure all teams can set up an area if they wish. We will not be allocating specific areas for teams.

Have fun and cheer!!  We are looking forward to a great day.