LDNAI By Laws - Lithgow District Netball Association Inc

LITHGOW DISTRICT NETBALL ASSOCIATION INC.BY-LAWSThe number of games actually played includes a game, which a team has forfeited but doesnot include a game where the team received a forfeit.17.2. Standby umpiresStandby umpires will be arranged for every time slot in semis, finals and grand finals.17.3. Official TimekeepersOne (1) official timekeeper will be arranged for semis, finals and grand finals. (In the eventof tied games or injury time, the officials in the Clubroom must be notified immediately).17.4. Playing of Finals (Semis, Finals and Grand Finals)i) Semi finals in all grades except for Netta;Major semi-final - 1 st versus 2 nd ;Minor semi-final - 3 rd versus 4 th ;ii) Finals in all grades except for Netta. Major semi final loser plays winner of minorsemi-final. Minor semi final is out of the competition;iii) Grand finals in all grades except for Netta;Major semi final winner plays winner of final.17.5. Tied games in Semis and FinalsIn the event of tied games in semis and finals in all grades an extra five (5) minutes eachway to be played. If still tied, the captains and both umpires toss for first centre then thefirst team to score a goal is the winner.17.6. Tied games - Grand Finals -JuniorsIn the event of tied games for grand finals they are declared joint winners.17.7. Tied games - Grand Finals - SeniorsPlay ten (10) minutes each way. If still tied, joint winners are declared.18. WET WEATHER GAMES(a) Executive on Duty / Wet Weather Committee to inspect Courts one (1) hour prior tocommencement of play, before making decision on games. If necessary the wetweather draw with be invoked;(b) In the event of extreme weather conditions, that Saturdays draw is to be totallyabandoned - points for that round to be two (2) points each team;(c) If any games in a division have been played and other games in the same division orage group are being played and have to be abandoned, “due to an act of God”, acomplete replay of the games abandoned will be played at a date to be decided;(d) If all games in a division are being played at the same time and have to beabandoned “due to an act of God” the team which is leading at the time ofabandonment shall be deemed the winner, provided abandonment occurs after atleast half time; and(e) In all other instances games to be replayed if possible. If not, points as per 10 (e).Page 18Updated November 2010