Monday 15 February 2021 (Back Up Monday 22 February, 2021) 

Teams arrive - 8.45am

Team managers meeting - 9.10am (Selection Forms for the 15's and Opens should be handed in at this time)

First round starts at 9.30am sharp.

Dalton Park, Fairy Meadow

Kath Collins
Catholic Education Office, Wollongong

$50.00 per team. Schools to be invoiced at the end of Term 1

All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.

Schools will need to nominate teams in each division.
There are 3 divisions 13's, 15's & Opens (see age group information below).

Coaches and Coaches and referees are to report for a briefing at 9.10am. Selection Forms for the 15's and Opens should be handed in at this time.

Rules
According to NSW Touch Association, 6 a side, with a maximum of 12 players. Change ends after each touch down.

Referees
Schools are required to supply one referee per team entered. Where possible some external referees will be contacted.

Start
First round starts at 9.30am sharp.

Playing time
All games (U/13, U/15 and Open) will be 12 minutes in length with no half-time. A hooter will indicate the start and finish of each game. Players must be ready to start the game on the hooter - there will be a 5-minute break between games.

If a team is late, where one team has taken the field with referee in position and hooter sounded, a try will be awarded each minute to the waiting team until the opposing team takes the field. If after 5 minutes the team has still not arrived the late team will forfeit.

Divisions
Players must stay in the same age group all day. 
13’s – players must not turn 14 anytime in 2021. 
15’s – players must not turn 16 anytime in 2021.
Open’s – players must not turn 19 anytime in 2021.

Selection

The selection pro forma must be filled out by the coach and handed into the selection coordinator at the 9.10am managers meeting. Coaches are to nominate their better players only on this sheet.  Please note the importance of numbering as otherwise the incorrect player may be selected.  
To gain selection in the Wollongong Diocese Teams, players must play in the 15 years or Opens divisions. Selectors will meet with team managers at 12.15pm to discuss nominated players to date and look at omissions. This meeting is confidential, and no feedback should be given back to anyone. Selectors will watch games and announce the representative teams at the conclusion of the day. These teams will compete in the NSWCCC Touch Championships. Selected students will receive information about the NSWCCC Touch Championships.

Uniform
All 12 players must have a number on their shirts. Player's shirt numbers must match their number on the team sheet for selection purposes.

Equipment
All teams are required to bring their own referees, whistles, balls, playing uniforms, water, food, sun screen, etc.

Referees
Each school must supply their own referees (ONE PER TEAM ENTERED).

Point Score
There will be no finals played. The winner will have the highest point score. If two teams are equal on points, for and against will be used to determine the winner. If teams are still equal after a count back the teams are deemed joint winners. Points: Win 2 points, Draw 1 point, Loss 0 Point, Forfeit 0 points.

Canteen
Canteen facilities to be advised.

First Aid
All teams are to bring their own First Aid Kits.

PRE-EXISTING INJURY INCLUDING CONCUSSION - INFORMATION TO CARERS AND STUDENTS  
Carers are required to notify their school and team coach or manager/s should their child be carrying a pre-existing injury leading into an event including concussion. A student who has sustained a concussion injury may not return to contact/collision activities until the resolution of all symptoms and a medical clearance. For further information refer to Sports Medicine Australia Concussion at link https://ama.com.au/position-statement/concussion-in-sport-2019

READY AND SAFE TO PLAY - TEAM COACH CHECKLIST AND TIPS

1. Role model appropriate behaviour to all players, coaches and referees
2. Demonstrate a positive attitude
3. Wear professional attire eg. school/college polo or track suit top
4. Know your players existing medical conditions eg. asthma
5. Be aware of recent injuries or concussion
6. Warm up your team prior to games
7. Praise respectful, skilled and fair play
8. Monitor player behaviour, in and away from games, and address any issues
9. Respect and support referees and opposition
10. Encourage fair game time for all team players
11. Follow up and report any safety concerns

Shade
There is limited shade at the ground.  Schools are encourage to bring their own shade structure and ensure they are fully secured. Please ensure students bring adequate sun protection clothing and equipment (hats, sunscreen etc).

Score Sheet
Each team must return a score sheet after each game to the recording table. The score sheets will be distributed to each team at the beginning of the day. Teams need to verify the score with each other before submitting the score sheet.

Inclement Weather: 
Normal wet weather procedures, SMS to sport coordinators, CEO Twitter page update and radio announcements.

Students are not allowed to go to the beach – the beach area is out of bounds

NSWCCC TOUCH CHAMPIONSHIPS

PLEASE BRING THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF YOUR POTENTIAL REPRESENTATIVE PLAYERS

CCC Touch Championships: TBA

Venue: Nelson Bay

Travel: By Coach

Cost: Approximately The anticipated levy will be around $190 which includes return coach transport, accommodation, breakfast, team playing levy & tent hire. 

CSNSW Online Registration

This is compulsory for ALL students who are selected in the Wollongong teams
Parents are required go to the CSNSW Sport website: https://csnsw.sport/ and create an account if they do not already have an existing one (a tip sheet on how to register is available here). Once registered as a member of the Wollongong team for the NSWCCC Touch Championships they will receive all receive online information about the NSWCCC event, be able to order and pay for Diocesan rep gear, pay levies and have parents and Principals approve their participation. All this will be online with no need for any paperwork.

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Thursday 18 February 2021 (Backup Thursday 25 February 2021)

8:30am to 3:00pm

Beaton Park, Wollongong
Aces, Figtree

Andrew Brooks
Edmund Rice College,
West Wollongong   NSW   2500

$90 per team 
Schools to be invoiced at the end of Term 1

All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.

Andrew Brooks (Edmund Rice College, West Wollongong) will provide draws and rule updates prior to the event.
abrookes@erc.edu.au

Rules for Teams Event

1. A team consists of four players for each boys and girls with the competitions being conducted as separate events. Players must be in years 7-11. Due to a change in CCC and higher level teams events, NO year 12 students are eligible to play.

2. Please ensure that each boys and girls team has sufficient new balls for match play during the day. At least 2 cans (8 balls) may be required for each team.

3. Team coaches / managers from each school are responsible for this duty.

4. Players will be numbered/ranked 1 to 4 – with 1 being the strongest player and 4 being the weakest.

5. The player ranking/order CANNOT BE CHANGED throughout the course of the event

6. If a player is injured mid match and cannot play on, no replacement can be made and the match will be forfeited. If a player is injured they cannot play for the remainder of the day. A replacement player can be used in this case and is to continue to play for the remainder of the day. If the injured player was the number 1 ranked player, then the team reshuffle would be - No. 2 ranked player goes to 1, No. 3 ranked player goes to 2, No. 4 ranked player goes to 3 and the replacement player goes in as the 4th ranked player.

7. A replacement player can only be used for an injury. They CANNOT be used substituted into a match to rest any of the 4 seeded players.

8. The order of play is 6 sets
    • 2 doubles with 1,2 V 1,2 and 3,4 V 3,4
    • 4 singles with 1 v 1, 2 v 2, 3 v 3, 4 v 4

9. The match will consist of 6 sets in the main draw and 2 sets in the consolation draw.

10. The winner will be decided on sets won.

11. If the sets are even the team with most games will be declared the winner.

12. If sets and games are equal then a tiebreaker will be played for each singles match (1 v 1 etc.) using a tiebreaker only. The team winning the most tiebreakers will be the winner.

13. If the tiebreakers are equal then the team which won the 1 v 1 tiebreaker will be declared the winner.

14. Multiple courts may be used to speed up play.

15. No changes to teams are allowed through the main round of the tournament. Except in the case of injury (6)

16. The consolation round matches will consist of two set of doubles 1,2 v 1,2 and 3,4 v 3,4.

17. Changes to team are allowed in the consolation rounds.

Aim: To select a boys team and girls team to represent the Wollongong Diocese at the NSWCCC Championships to be staged in Bathurst on Monday 31 May, 2021

PRE-EXISTING INJURY INCLUDING CONCUSSION - INFORMATION TO CARERS AND STUDENTS  
Carers and/or students are required to notify their school and team coach or manager/s should the athlete be carrying a pre-existing injury leading into an event including concussion. A student who has sustained a concussion injury may not return to contact/collision activities until the resolution of all symptoms and a medical clearance. For further information refer to Sports Medicine Australia Concussion at link https://ama.com.au/position-statement/concussion-in-sport-2019

READY AND SAFE TO PLAY - TEAM COACH CHECKLIST AND TIPS

• Role model appropriate behaviour to all players, coaches and referees
• Demonstrate a positive attitude
• Wear professional attire eg. school/college polo or track suit top
• Know your players existing medical conditions eg. asthma
• Be aware of recent injuries or concussion
• Warm up your team prior to games
• Praise respectful, skilled and fair play
• Monitor player behaviour, in and away from games, and address any issues
• Respect and support referees and opposition
• Encourage fair game time for all team players
• Follow up and report any safety concerns

CSNSW ONLINE REGISTRATION - For WINNING BOYS AND GIRLS TEAM

The winning boys and girls school will need to register their team members and manager details on the CSNSW Sport website: https://csnsw.sport/ 

Touch Girls

Monday 1 March, 2021 (backup date Wednesday 3 March, 2021)

Teams Arrive 8.45am

Team managers meeting 9.10am (Selection forms should be handed into selection coordinator for 15's and opens at this time)

First round starts at 9:30am - Finish 3:00pm

Dalton Park, Fairy Meadow

Peter Collins
Magdalene Catholic College, Narellan

$50 per team - school will be invoiced at the end of Term 1

All schools/students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.

Schools will need to nominate teams in each division.
There are 3 divisions 13's, 15's & Opens (see age group information below)

Teams will be nominated by school sports coordinators.

Rules

According to NSW Touch Association, 6 a side, with a maximum of 12 players. Change ends after each touch down.

Playing time  

12 minutes in duration with no half time. A hooter will indicate the start and finish of each game. Players must be ready to start the game on the hooter - there will be a 3-minute break between games. If a team is late, where one team has taken the field with referee in position and hooter sounded, a try will be awarded each minute to the waiting team until the opposing team takes the field. If after 5 minutes the team has still not arrived the late team will forfeit.

DIVISIONS

Players must stay in the same age group all day. 

• 13’s – players must not turn 14 anytime in 2021. 
• 15’s – players must not turn 16 anytime in 2021.
• Open’s – players must not turn 19 anytime in 2021.

UNIFORM

All 12 players must have a number on their shirts. Player's shirt numbers must match their number on the team sheet for selection purposes.

EQUIPMENT

All teams are required to bring their own referees, whistles, balls, playing uniforms, water, food, sun screen, etc.

Ready and Safe to play - team coach checklist and tips

• Role model appropriate behaviour to all players, coaches and referees
• Demonstrate a positive attitude
• Wear professional attire eg. school/college polo or track suit top
• Know your players existing medical conditions eg. asthma
• Be aware of recent injuries or concussion
• Warm up your team prior to games
• Praise respectful, skilled and fair play
• Monitor player behaviour, in and away from games, and address any issues
• Respect and support referees and opposition
• Encourage fair game time for all team players
• Follow up and report any safety concerns

Coaches are responsible for the safety and welfare of team members in their care.

REFEREES

Each school must supply their own referees (ONE PER TEAM ENTERED).

SELECTION

To gain selection in the Wollongong Diocese Teams, players must play in the 15 years and Opens divisions. Selectors will meet with team managers at 12.30pm (Opens) and 12:45pm (15's) to discuss nominated players to date and look at omissions. This meeting is confidential, and no feedback should be given back to anyone. Selectors will watch games and announce the representative teams at the conclusion of the day. 

The selection pro forma must be filled out by the coach and handed into the selection coordinator at the 9.10am managers meeting. Coaches are to nominate their better players only on this sheet.  Please note the importance of numbering as otherwise the incorrect player may be selected.  
To gain selection in the Wollongong Diocese Teams, players must play in the 15 years or Opens divisions.  This meeting is confidential, and no feedback should be given back to anyone. Selectors will watch games and announce the representative teams at the conclusion of the day. These teams will compete in the NSWCCC Touch Championships. Selected students will receive information about the NSWCCC Touch Championships.

Point Score

There will be no finals played. The winner will have the highest point score at the end of all the rounds. If two teams are equal on points, for and against will be use to determine the winner. Points: Win 3 points, Draw 2 points, Loss 1 Point, Forfeit 0 points

Canteen

Canteen facilities to be advised.

First Aid

All teams are to bring their own First Aid Kits.

Shade

There is limited shade at the ground.  Schools are encourage to bring their own shade structure and ensure they are fully secured. Please ensure students bring adequate sun protection clothing and equipment (hats, sunscreen etc).

Score Sheet

The winning team must return the score sheet signed by both team coaches or captains after each game to the recording table. The score sheets will be located in a folder on the halfway mark of each ground.

Inclement Weather: 

Normal wet weather procedures, SMS to sport coordinators, CEO Twitter page update and radio announcements.

Students are not allowed to go to the beach – the beach area is out of bounds

NSWCCC TOUCH CHAMPIONSHIPS

PLEASE BRING THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF YOUR POTENTIAL REPRESENTATIVE PLAYERS

CCC Touch Championships: Wednesday 31 March, 2021 (Travel Day Tuesday 30 March, 2021)

Venue: Nelson Bay

Travel: By Coach

Cost: Approximately The anticipated levy will be around $190 which includes return coach transport, accommodation, breakfast, team playing levy & tent hire. 

CSNSW ONLINE REGISTRATION

This is compulsory for ALL students who are selected in the Wollongong teams
Parents are required go to the CSNSW Sport website: https://csnsw.sport/ and create an account if they do not already have an existing one (a tip sheet on how to register is available here). Once registered as a member of the Wollongong team for the NSWCCC Touch Championships they will receive all receive online information about the NSWCCC event, be able to order and pay for Diocesan rep gear, pay levies and have parents and Principals approve their participation. All this will be online with no need for any paperwork.

Friday 12 March 2021

8.00am Warm-up
8.30am Carnival Commences
3.00pm Carnival Concludes

Corrimal Pool
Short St
Corrimal NSW 2518

John Sparks
Catholic Education Office
Ph: 42530962

$12.00 per student.
School will be invoiced at the end of Term 1

All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.

John Sparks
Catholic Education Office

Entering your Team 

All schools are expected to submit their entries using the two filemaker pro files, Names and Names2. These can be exported from your school carnival if using the sports carnival manager program or down loaded from the CEO homepage. The Names and Names2 files should be emailed to john.sparks@dow.catholic.edu.au by Monday 1 March 2021 to john.sparks@dow.catholic.edu.au

Students with disabilities should be entered with your able body students. Please note that students looking to represent the Diocese at at CCC in multi-class events MUST be officially classified. 

Schools should also provide the name of their officials by Monday 1 March 2021 to john.sparks@dow.catholic.edu.au

1. All races to be swum according to the rules of NSW Swimming Inc.

2. Age as at 31st December 2021

3. Divisions:
• Junior: 12 -14 years
• Intermediate: 15 & 16 years
• Senior: 17+ years

4. Swimmers must compete in their own age group and remain there for the entire meet. There is no restriction on the number of events a competitor may enter.

5. Each School may enter one competitor/team per event with the exception of the 50m freestyle events where two nominations will be accepted.

6. The one start rule will apply at this carnival.

7. Multi class disability races for boys and girls have no age restrictions and each school is invited to nominate two swimmers for each event. All multi class swimmers should be entered in your school team entries. Multi class swimmers must be classified if they intend to progress onto the NSWCCC Championship. Students who are not classified will not be eligible to attend NSWCCC. The diocesan carnival will have the 50m freestyle and backstroke events. Students will also be able to nominate for 100m freestyle, 50m butterfly and 50m breaststroke at the CCC championships.

200m and 400m Freestyle Nominations
These events are not swum at the Diocesan Carnival.  Students looking to apply for these events will need to nominate by using this link. Nominations for the 200m and 400m Freestyle close on Friday 12 March, 2021.

Costs
A charge of $12.00 per student is to be levied to cover costs of trophies, ribbons (1st - 3rd), pool hire, NSW Swimming Electronic timing, morning tea/lunch and payment for officials and hire of the club house for computer scoring and Go Hire tents. Your school will be sent an invoice for this amount so there is no need to bring any money with you on the day.

Officials
On review of the number of events to be staged and use of student timekeepers at the carnival and for the smooth running of the day, schools are asked to provide two (2) officials. These officials can be parents and will be utilised as timekeepers and judges. Students maybe used as back up timekeepers as one of your officials but must be available all day. Parents with swimming club involvement or background would be preferable. If your school can provide more than two they would be more than welcome to help with officiating. Could you please indicate on the attached form the names of your teacher officials and if possible parent volunteers. There also appears an area for preferred position for job required. Please return this form or email your officials to John Sparks by Monday 1 March, 2021

Entering your Team
All schools are expected to submit their entries using the two filemaker pro files, Names and Names2. These can be exported from your school carnival if using the sports carnival manager program or down loaded from the CEO homepage. The Names and Names2 files should be emailed to john.sparks@dow.catholic.edu.au

Your entry should list clearly the name of each competitor, the competitor's date of birth and then all event numbers that the student is entered in. Each competitor's name should only appear once, please list the full first name starting with a capital letter – do not use upper case for all letters. For the 50m freestyle event schools are required to nominate their best competitor in heat 1 and their next best in heat 2.  This will assist in programming heats.

Entries are due by Monday 1st March 2021

Point Allocations
The points allocation for placings is as follows:
Individual events: 1st 20, 2nd 16, 3rd 12, 4th 10, 5th 8, 6th 6, 7th 4, 8th 2, 9th 1, 10th 1
Relays: double points.
Individual results only will be calculated to work out age champions.

Could Trophy Winners for 2020 please return these on the day
Girls Winners – St Mary Star of the Sea, Wollongong
Boys Winners – Edmund Rice College, West Wollongong
Overall Winners – Holy Spirit College, Bellambi

NSW Combined Catholic Colleges swimming championships 2021

A team will be selected to represent the Wollongong Diocese at the NSWCCC Championships to be staged at Homebush on Monday 29 March, 2021.

CSNSW ONLINE REGISTRATION

This is compulsory for ALL students who are selected in the Wollongong teams
Parents are required go to the CSNSW Sport website: https://csnsw.sport/ and create an account if they do not already have an existing one (a tip sheet on how to register is available here). Once registered as a member of the Wollongong team for the NSWCCC Swimming Championships they receive online information about the NSWCCC event, be able to order and pay for Diocesan rep gear, pay levies and have parents and Principals approve their participation. All this will be online with no paperwork to be returned.

17th March 2021

Back up date is Wednesday 24th March, 2021

Gibson Park, Thirroul (TO BE CONFIRMED)
Gibson Park, Thirroul

Trial Convener - John Sparks (Catholic Education Office, Wollongong)

Coaches and Selectors

15’s Coach – Daniel Iacono (Corpus Christi, Oak Flats) Email: iaconod01@dow.catholic.edu.au
Open’s Coach – Simon Huntley (Mt Carmel Catholic College, Varroville) Email: huntlys01@dow.catholic.edu.au

Assistant Coaches and Selectors

Kevin Harpley (Mt Carmel Catholic College, Varroville) Email: harpleyk01@dow.catholic.edu.au
Michael Byron (Corpus Christi, Oak Flats) Email: byronm01@dow.catholic.edu.au

No cost to players

All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.

Eligibility

15 years Students must be 14 or 15 years of age as at 31st December in the year of competition.
18 years Students must be 16,17 or 18 years of age as at 31st December in the year of competition.

School sport coordinators are ask to nominate students for the trials using this link. 

Nominations close on Monday 8 March, 2021.

Players who nominate should be experienced in rugby league, play regularly and have some representative background.

The nomination form will require player name, DOB, school, current club, preferred position(s) and background/representative history

Draft Trial Details - to be confirmed or modified when all nominations have been received.

1. Nominated players will be allocated into teams and play in 3 x 25 minute games (this will be modified at the selectors discretion)  There will be a 5 minute break between playing times 
2. Selectors and team coaches will meet at carnival control at 8.30am and after each 20-25 minute game session
3. Unlimited interchange
4. There will be time out for injury. A central hooter will start and end each game session.
5. Selection carnival management will ensure a thorough warm up is provided. Players should provide their own protective gear and strapping requirements.  Mouth guards are compulsory.
6. NOTE the 15’s games will be played under play safe rules. These rules can be downloaded from the NRL website.

 Selection Process

1. All players will be allocated a numbered football jersey, which is to be worn ALL day.
2. Players will be assessed throughout the trials and if required be moved to different positions
3. Players selected will represent Wollongong at the Southern Country Championships to be held at Wagga on Wednesday 6^th May, 2020 (travel day Tuesday 5^th May). Selected players will receive this information on the day of the selections or if they have registered previously they will be progressed online into the Wollongong teams and receive all details via the Catholic Schools NSW (CSNSW) sports portal. 
4. Players, if selected form the Wagga trial, will then represent Southern Country at the NSWCCC Championships  on Thursday 21st - Friday 22nd May, 2020.
5. It is anticipated the levy for this trip will be around $185 which includes return coach transport, accomodation, player registration, breakfast and lunch on the day of the trials

   If there are any questions relating to these trials please contact John Sparks on email John.Sparks@dow.catholic.edu.au

Friday 19 March 2021

Back Up date - Wednesday 31 March 2021 

8:15am - Team arrive
8:45am - First game
1:30pm - Last Pool Game
2:30pm - Final, followed by presentations

Kooringa Reserve, Raby
(off Spitfire and Thunderbolt Drive & Mt Carmel College)

Sarah Bowen
Mount Carmel College, Varroville
Richard Harrison
Mount Carmel College, Varroville

$90 per team - Schools to be invoiced at the end of Term 2

All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.

As per school nomination.

AGE CATEGORY'S

To align with the NSWCCC structures a year 7-10 division will be run which ties in with the CCC football knockout progression. It is anticipated that most schools will have year 9-10 players in this team. The top 4 teams (with some room for movement after evaluation of the results) will be invited to participate in the qualifying tournament to be held on Wednesday 2 June. The 13 years division does not progress into the knockout phase and is aimed to cater for the younger players.

Once this Diocesan event is completed, schools are allowed to move students up a division to strengthen their teams for the qualifying knockout phase should they qualify for this. If in the qualifying tournament, students are restricted to one division only. They cannot play in the junior and open divisions.

DRESS & EQUIPMENT

School sport / soccer uniform with numbered shirts, boots with moulded studs only, shin pads (compulsory). Each team must also supply a game ball for use during the day.

CANTEEN
Basic canteen facilities will be available at both venues on the day. Students are still encouraged to bring a healthy lunch to sustain their energy on the day.

FIRST AID St John First Aid will be in attendance. In addition, all teams are required to bring their own First Aid Kits (1 per team as teams will be split between two venues).

PRE-EXISTING INJURY INCLUDING CONCUSSION - INFORMATION TO PARENTS AND STUDENTS  
Parents are required to notify their school, event organiser/s (i.e. Convener) and team manager/s should their child be carrying a pre-existing injury leading into an event including concussion. A student who has suffered a concussion injury may not return to contact/collision activities less than 14 days from the resolution of all symptoms. For further information refer to the Australian Medical Association at link https://ama.com.au/position-statement/concussion-in-sport-2019

READY AND SAFE TO PLAY - TEAM COACH CHECKLIST AND TIPS

1. Role model appropriate behaviour to all players, coaches and referees
2. Demonstrate a positive attitude
3. Wear professional attire eg. school/college polo or track suit top
4. Know your players existing medical conditions eg. asthma
5. Be aware of recent injuries or concussion
6. Warm up your team prior to games
7. Praise respectful, skilled and fair play
8. Monitor player behaviour, in and away from games, and address any issues
9. Respect and support referees and opposition
10. Encourage fair game time for all team players
11. Follow up and report any safety concerns

REFEREES
Each school must supply 1 referee. It is also the responsibility for each team to supply a linesman to officiate their own game. Some external referees may be sourced to assist with refereeing games. This will be determined closer the day.

SHADE
There is limited shade at both venues. Teams are advised to bring a small shelter.

DRESSING SHED
Schools are to make sure that they clean up the dressing shed after their use.

GAMES
Will be of 20 minutes length with no turnaround at half time.

WET WEATHER
Normal wet weather procedures, SMS and email to sport coordinators, CEO Twitter page update and radio announcements.

CHAMPIONSHIP RULES
1. No verbal abuse (swearing/put downs etc) will be tolerated. Students will be sent off for any verbal abuse. Please refer to the code of conduct which outlines behaviour expectations of players, coaches and spectators.
2. Each match will be refereed in accordance with the laws of the game, as developed by FIFA. Each team will be required to bring a referee to control one half of each game their team plays.
3. All matches will be 20 minutes in duration. There will be a 5 minute period between each round of games. Referees will be sole timers of the games.
4. There is no limit on interchanges throughout the game. Please wait until the ball is dead, and then notify referee. Players are to interchange via the centre
5. Any player sent from the field may not be eligible to play again on the day. This will be determined by the carnival convener and coaches.
6. A two-pool system will run for each age division. The winners of each pool will, in the first place, be
decided on a points system:

• 4 points for each win, 
• 3 points for a scored draw, 
• 2 points for a draw and 
• 1 point for a loss. 

Forfeit will receive 0 points.
In the event that at the end of the round robin two (2) or more teams have the same points then the team with the best for and against will be declared the winner. If this is still the same the team that scored the most goals in the +/- results, then proceed to coin toss to determine the winner as a last resort.
7. Late arrival. Any team that is not on the playing field ready to play within 5 minutes of the starting hooter will (on request from opposition) receive a forfeit. In the event of this happening 4 points and one goal will be awarded to the non-offending team.
8. There will be no extra time to decide drawn games during the finals. The winner will be decided by a penalty shoot-out.
Please see above link for draw information.

Friday 19 March, 2021

Back up date Wednesday 31 March, 2021

8.30am            Team arrive

8.45am            Coaches/ refs briefing

9.00am            First game

2.30pm            Last game

Ison Park, Nowra 

Craig Holden
St John's the Evangelist, Nowra

Kate Davis
St John's the Evangelist, Nowra

$90 per team.  Schools to be invoiced at the end of Term 2

All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.

As per school nomination.

AGE CATEGORY'S

To align with the NSWCCC structures a year 7-9 division will be run which ties in with the CCC football knockout progression. It is anticipated that most schools will have year 8-9 players in this team. The top 4 teams (with some room for movement after evaluation of the results) will be invited to participate in the qualifying tournament to be held on Wednesday 2 June, 2021. The 13 years division does not progress into the knockout phase and is aimed to cater for the younger players.

Once this Diocesan event is completed, schools are allowed to move students up a division to strengthen their teams for the qualifying knockout phase should they qualify for this. If in the qualifying tournament, students are restricted to one division only. They cannot play in the junior and open divisions.

DRESS/UNIFORM

School’s sport/soccer uniform with numbered shirts, Boots with moulded studs only, shin pads

CANTEEN
To be advised
.
FIRST AID
First Aid will be in attendance. In addition, all teams are to bring their own First Aid Kits.

PRE-EXISTING INJURY INCLUDING CONCUSSION - INFORMATION TO CARERS AND STUDENTS  
Carers are required to notify their school and team coach or manager/s should their child be carrying a pre-existing injury leading into an event including concussion. A student who has sustained a concussion injury may not return to contact/collision activities until the resolution of all symptoms and a medical clearance. For further information refer to Sports Medicine Australia Concussion at link https://ama.com.au/position-statement/concussion-in-sport-2019

READY AND SAFE TO PLAY - TEAM COACH CHECKLIST AND TIPS

1. Role model appropriate behaviour to all players, coaches and referees
2. Demonstrate a positive attitude
3. Wear professional attire eg. school/college polo or track suit top
4. Know your players existing medical conditions eg. asthma
5. Be aware of recent injuries or concussion
6. Warm up your team prior to games
7. Praise respectful, skilled and fair play
8. Monitor player behaviour, in and away from games, and address any issues
9. Respect and support referees and opposition
10. Encourage fair game time for all team players
11. Follow up and report any safety concerns

EQUIPMENT
Each team needs a game ball for use during the day. Players must also wear numbered shirts.

REFEREES
Each school must supply 1 referee. It is also the responsibility for each team to supply a linesman to officiate their own game.

SHADE
There is limited shade, teams are advised to bring marques etc

DRESSING SHED
Schools are to make sure that they clean up the dressing shed after their use.

GAMES
Will be of 22 minutes length with a half time (swap ends) with no stoppage.

WET WEATHER 
Normal wet weather procedures, SMS to sport coordinators, CEO Twitter page update and radio announcements.

REPRESENTATIVE SELECTION
NO representative teams are selected from the 13’s and Yr 7-9 divisions

CHAMPIONSHIP RULES

1. Each match will be refereed in accordance with the laws of the game, as developed by FIFA. Each team will be required to bring a referee to control one half of each game their teams plays. No verbal abuse (swearing/put downs etc.) will be tolerated. Students will be sent off for any verbal abuse.

2. All matches will be 18 minutes in duration. A siren will sound the end of one game and the start of another. There will be a no time break between games.

3. There is no limit on interchanges throughout the game. Please wait until the ball is dead, and then notify referee. Players are to interchange via the centre

4. Any player sent from the field will not play again on the day.

5. The winners of each pool will, in the first place, be decided on a points system: 4 points for each win, 3 points for a scored draw, 2 points for a draw and 1 point for a loss. Forfeit will receive 0 points.
In the event that at the end of the round robin 2 or more teams have the same points then the team scoring the most goals will be declared the winner. If this number is the same then the goal difference will be used to discriminate. If this is still the same a count back on games won/loss/draw will be used. If this is equal the winner of the head to head game between the two sides will be declared the winner. If this is still the same the winner will be decided on the toss of a coin.

6. Late arrival. Any team that is not on the playing field ready to play within 5 minutes of the starting hooter will (on request from opposition) receive a forfeit. In the event of this happening 4 points and one goal will be awarded to the no offending team.

7. A two Pool system will run for each age group. Note in pool B for both the 13's & Yrs 7-9 there are 6 teams and the time frame of this tournament does not allow all teams to play each other. At the end of the pool games the placings will need to be worked out on the point system applied above with any decisions at the discretion of the convener.

8. There will be no extra time to decide drawn games during the finals. The winner will be decided by a penalty shoot out (final).
Please see sport coordinator for copy of draws.

Thursday 30 April 2020 (Backup Monday 11 May, 2020)

8:00am – Team arrive
8:10am -  Team Managers Meeting 
8:40am - First game (TO BE CONFIRMED) 
Finals finish at 3:00pm (Presentation and team announcement to follow)

Ocean Park, Woonona

Kath Collins (Catholic Eduction Office, Wollongong)
Kathryn Preece 

$90 per team (Schools to be invoiced at the end of term 2)

All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.

Student Nominations

This is compulsory for ALL students attending and should be completed prior to attending the Diocesan Event. 

Parents are required go to the CSNSW Sport website: https://csnsw.sport/ and create an account if they do not already have an existing one (a tip sheet on how to register appears above). Once they have done this, they will be able to LOG IN to the website and register their child to attend the Diocesan event. If they are selected in the Wollongong team for the NSWCCC Football Championships & Selections they will be progressed and receive all information online about the NSWCCC event, be able to order and pay for Diocesan rep gear, pay trial levies and have parents and Principals approve their participation.

Tip sheet for parents to register their son/daughter on the Catholic Schools NSW Sport (CSNSW Sport) site.

DRESS

School’s sport/soccer uniform with numbered shirts, Boots with moulded studs only, shin pads (compulsory).

CANTEEN - TO BE CONFIRMED

FIRST AID

First Aid will be in attendance. In addition, all teams are to bring their own First Aid Kits.

PRE-EXISTING INJURY INCLUDING CONCUSSION - INFORMATION TO PARENTS AND STUDENTS

Parents are required to notify their school, event organiser/s (i.e. Convener) and team manager/s should their child be carrying a pre-existing injury leading into an event including concussion. A student who has suffered a concussion injury may not return to contact/collision activities less than 14 days from the resolution of all symptoms. For further information refer to the Australian Medical Association at link https://ama.com.au/position-statement/concussion-in-sport-2019

REFEREES

Each school must supply 1 referee. It is also the responsibility for each team to supply a linesman to officiate their own game. External refs maybe used if available but this is to be confirmed.

EQUIPMENT

Each team needs a game ball for use during the day. Players must also wear numbered shirts.

SHADE

There is limited shade, teams are advised to bring marques etc

DRESSING SHED

Schools are to make sure that they clean up the dressing shed after their use.

GAMES

Will be of 25 minutes length with a turnaround at half time (TO BE CONFIRMED)

WET WEATHER

Normal wet weather procedures, SMS to sport coordinators, CEO Twitter page update and radio announcements.

REPRESENTATIVE SELECTION

At the carnival a representative open team will be selected. Students who wish to be considered for this team should be nominated on selection form and submitted to the selection coordinator at the start of the carnival.

WOLLONGONG REP TEAM AND CSNSW ONLINE REGISTRATION

This is compulsory for ALL students attending and should be completed prior to attending the Diocesan Event.
Parents are required go to the CSNSW Sport website: https://csnsw.sport/ and create an account if they do not already have an existing one (a tip sheet on how to register appears above). Once they have done this, they will be able to LOG IN to the website and register their child to attend the Diocesan event. If they are selected in the Wollongong team for the NSWCCC Open Football Championships & Selections they will be progressed and receive all information online about the NSWCCC event, be able to order and pay for Diocesan rep gear, pay trial levies and have parents and Principals approve their participation. All online with no paper.

The NSWCCC Football championships will be played at Glenwood Tuesday 2nd & Wednesday 3rd June, 2020. It is anticipated the levy for students to attend will be approximately $185 which will include return coach transport, accommodation, dinner and breakfast and include player entry levy.

CHAMPIONSHIP RULES:

Each match will be refereed in accordance with the laws of the game, as developed by FIFA. Each team will also be required to supply a linesman. In the first instance, each team will be required to bring a referee to control each game their team plays. The referee must centre a full game to avoid bias. **It is hoped official centre referees will be outsourced.

All matches will be 25 minutes in duration. A siren will go to signal a turnaround. There will be no break as such after turnaround the siren will signal the commencement of the second period. The referee will blow full time at the next stoppage in play.

There is no limit on interchanges throughout the game. Please wait until the ball is dead, and then notify referee. Players are to interchange via the centre

Any player sent from the field will not play again on the day.

There will be a 10 minute break between games. Games will start as advertised in the draw.

The winners of each pool will, in the first place, be decided on a points system:

• 4 points for each win
• 3 points for a scored draw
• 2 points for a draw and
• 1 point for a loss
• Forfeit will receive 0 points.

In the event that at the end of the round robin 2 or more teams have the same points then the goal difference will be use to discriminate. If this number is the same then the team scoring the most goals will be declared the winner. If this is still the same a count back on games won/loss/draw will be used. If this is equal the winner of the head to head game between the two sides will be declared the winner. If this is still the same the winner will be decided on the toss of a coin.

Late arrival. Any team that is not on the playing field ready to play within 5 minutes of the starting hooter will (on request from opposition) receive a forfeit. In the event of this happening 4 points and three goals will be awarded to the no offending team.

A two pool system will run for each age group. Each team in both pools will play four pool games. There will be cross over semi finals for teams first and second in each pool and playoff games for 3/4 placings, 5/6 placings and 7/8 placings. Please see draw for details

There will be no extra time to decide drawn games during the finals. The winner will be decided by a penalty shoot out.

Friday 1 May, 2020 (Backup Monday 11 May, 2020)

8:00am – Teams arrive
8:10am - Team managers briefing
8:45am - First game (TO BE CONFIRMED)
Finals finish at 2:00pm

Ocean Park, Woonona

Kath Collins (Catholic Education Office, Wollongong)
Kath Collins

$90 per team (Schools to be invoiced at the end of the term)

All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.

STUDENT NOMINATIONS

This is compulsory for ALL students attending and should be completed prior to attending the Diocesan Event. 

Parents are required go to the CSNSW Sport website: https://csnsw.sport/ and create an account if they do not already have an existing one (a tip sheet on how to register appears above). Once they have done this, they will be able to LOG IN to the website and register their child to attend the Diocesan event. If they are selected in the Wollongong team for the NSWCCC Football Championships & Selections they will be progressed and receive all information online about the NSWCCC event, be able to order and pay for Diocesan rep gear, pay trial levies and have parents and Principals approve their participation.

Tip sheet for parents to register their son/daughter on the Catholic Schools NSW Sport (CSNSW Sport) site.

DRESS

School’s sport/soccer uniform with numbered shirts, Boots with moulded studs only, shin pads (compulsory).

CANTEEN - TO BE CONFIRMED

FIRST AID

First Aid will be in attendance. In addition, all teams are to bring their own First Aid Kits.

PRE-EXISTING INJURY INCLUDING CONCUSSION - INFORMATION TO PARENTS AND STUDENTS

Parents are required to notify their school, event organiser/s (i.e. Convener) and team manager/s should their child be carrying a pre-existing injury leading into an event including concussion. A student who has suffered a concussion injury may not return to contact/collision activities less than 14 days from the resolution of all symptoms. For further information refer to the Australian Medical Association at link https://ama.com.au/position-statement/concussion-in-sport-2019

REFEREES

Each school must supply 1 referee. It is also the responsibility for each team to supply a linesman to officiate their own game. External refs maybe used if available but this is to be confirmed.

EQUIPMENT

Each team needs a game ball for use during the day. Players must also wear numbered shirts.

SHADE

There is limited shade, teams are advised to bring marques etc

DRESSING SHED

Schools are to make sure that they clean up the dressing shed after their use.

GAMES

Will be of 25 minutes length with a turnaround at half time (TO BE CONFIRMED)

WET WEATHER

Normal wet weather procedures, SMS to sport coordinators, CEO Twitter page update and radio announcements.

REPRESENTATIVE SELECTION

At the carnival a representative open team will be selected. Students who wish to be considered for this team should be nominated on selection form and submitted to the selection coordinator at the start of the carnival.

WOLLONGONG REP TEAM AND CSNSW ONLINE REGISTRATION

This is compulsory for ALL students attending and should be completed prior to attending the Diocesan Event.
Parents are required go to the CSNSW Sport website: https://csnsw.sport/ and create an account if they do not already have an existing one (a tip sheet on how to register appears above). Once they have done this, they will be able to LOG IN to the website and register their child to attend the Diocesan event. If they are selected in the Wollongong team for the NSWCCC Open Football Championships & Selections they will be progressed and receive all information online about the NSWCCC event, be able to order and pay for Diocesan rep gear, pay trial levies and have parents and Principals approve their participation. All online with no paper.

The NSWCCC Football championships will be played at Glenwood Tuesday 2nd & Wednesday 3rd June, 2020. It is anticipated the levy for students to attend will be approximately $185 which will include return coach transport, accommodation, dinner and breakfast and include player entry levy.

CHAMPIONSHIP RULES:

Each match will be refereed in accordance with the laws of the game, as developed by FIFA. Each team will also be required to supply a linesman. In the first instance, each team will be required to bring a referee to control each game their team plays. The referee must centre a full game to avoid bias. **It is hoped official centre referees will be outsourced.

All matches will be 25 minutes in duration. A siren will go to signal a turnaround. There will be no break as such after turnaround the siren will signal the commencement of the second period. The referee will blow full time at the next stoppage in play.

There is no limit on interchanges throughout the game. Please wait until the ball is dead, and then notify referee. Players are to interchange via the centre

Any player sent from the field will not play again on the day.

There will be a 10 minute break between games. Games will start as advertised in the draw.

The winners of each pool will, in the first place, be decided on a points system:

• 4 points for each win
• 3 points for a scored draw
• 2 points for a draw and
• 1 point for a loss
• Forfeit will receive 0 points.

In the event that at the end of the round robin 2 or more teams have the same points then the goal difference will be use to discriminate. If this number is the same then the team scoring the most goals will be declared the winner. If this is still the same a count back on games won/loss/draw will be used. If this is equal the winner of the head to head game between the two sides will be declared the winner. If this is still the same the winner will be decided on the toss of a coin.

Late arrival. Any team that is not on the playing field ready to play within 5 minutes of the starting hooter will (on request from opposition) receive a forfeit. In the event of this happening 4 points and three goals will be awarded to the no offending team.

A two pool system will run for each age group. Each team in both pools will play four pool games. There will be cross over semi finals for teams first and second in each pool and playoff games for 3/4 placings, 5/6 placings and 7/8 placings. Please see draw for details

There will be no extra time to decide drawn games during the finals. The winner will be decided by a penalty shoot out.

4 May, 2020 (Backup date 27 May, 2020)

All schools assembled by 8.45am, Carnival concludes at 2.00pm

"Willandra" Browns Mt Road, Nowra.

Simon Vaughan
St John the Evangelist, Nowra

Schools will be invoiced $12.00 per competitor to cover the costs of the carnival.
(This amount will be invoiced to your school at the end of term 2.
There is no need to bring any money to the carnival)

All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.

Schools are to enter teams using this sports site link.
When logged in schools are only required to enter the first name and surname next to the students age.
Age groups are from 12 years to 18+ years.

Entries are due the last day of term 1, Friday 9 April, 2020

Student Nominations

This is compulsory for ALL students attending and should be completed prior to attending the Diocesan Event.
Parents are required go to the CSNSW Sport website: https://csnsw.sport/ and create an account if they do not already have an existing one (a tip sheet on how to register appears above). Once they have done this, they will be able to LOG IN to the website and register their child to attend the Diocesan event. If they are selected in the Wollongong team for the NSWCCC Cross Country Championships they will be progressed and receive all receive online information about the NSWCCC event, be able to order and pay for Diocesan rep gear, pay trial levies and have parents and Principals approve their participation.

Tip sheet for parents to register their son/daughter on the Catholic Schools NSW Sport (CSNSW Sport) site.

PROGRAM OF EVENTS

8.45am Schools assemble at the course
9.00am Managers Meeting / Course Officials Meeting/Officials transported to checkpoints
9.45am 12 girls 3km
10.00am 12 boys 3km
10.15am 15 girls 4km
10.30am 15 boys 4km
10.45am 13 girls 3km
11.00am 13 boys 3km

PRESENTATION OF MEDALLIONS – 12 Years, 15, Years, 13 Years (TO BE CONFIRMED)

11.30am 16 girls 4km
11.45am 16 boys 6km
12.15noon 14 girls 4km
12.30pm 14 boys 4km
12.45pm 17/18+ girls 4km/6km
1.00pm 17/18+ boys 6km/8km
1.45pm Presentation

Entries are due the last day of term 1, Friday 12 April.

AGE

Competitors must compete in their own age group i.e. The age they turn in this calendar year

Number of Runners

Minimum of 4 runners – Maximum of 6. The first 4 runners count in the point score. (Except 17 and 18+ where a minimum of 3 and maximum of 4 is called for). No teachers or adults are to run the course.

Officials

Each school is required to nominate ONE official. (if you can provide two, this would be helpful for the host school, St John’s) Please use this link to nominate your school official OR email the name of your official to Simon Vaughan at St John’s by Friday 9 April. (Email: simon.vaughan@dow.catholic.edu.au)
Officials can be parents or volunteers from school. Every non teaching official will be required to be approved by the school. Officials will be placed on course check points.

Canteen

There will be a canteen operating at the venue.

Wollongong REP TEAM AND CSNSW ONLINE REGISTRATION

This is compulsory for ALL students attending and should be completed prior to attending the Diocesan Event.
Parents are required go to the CSNSW Sport website: https://csnsw.sport/ and create an account if they do not already have an existing one (a tip sheet on how to register appears above). Once they have done this, they will be able to LOG IN to the website and register their child to attend the Diocesan event. If they are selected in the Wollongong team for the NSWCCC Cross Country Championships they will be progressed and receive all receive online information about the NSWCCC event, be able to order and pay for Diocesan rep gear, pay trial levies and have parents and Principals approve their participation. All online with no paper.

Recording Tables

All students will be receive a finish token/card at the end of the race. This must be taken to the recording tables at the end of the finish shute. Students will have their place recorded and then should return to the school area. Failure to record a place will result in maximum points being allocated. 

Headphones

No student is to wear air pods or headphones during their race. (as per NSWCCC rules)

Spikes

All competitors are to wear shoes. Spiked footwear is not permitted.

Runner Age Numbers

All runners will be required to wear age group numbers which must be pinned to the front of their competitor singlet/shirt. The cards will be distributed at the managers meeting at 9:00am. Please return the cards to the starting tower at the end of racing.

Pins

All schools are to provide their own pins to secure race numbers (4 pins per number).

Medical

Could you inform your children that in a situation of injury children must contact the nearest course official. Anyone who suffers from asthma should be encouraged to either take their puffa prior to the race or to run with their puffa. All children should be reminded of fluid intake needed the morning of the carnival and in the lead up to their race.

PRE-EXISTING INJURY INCLUDING CONCUSSION - INFORMATION TO PARENTS AND STUDENTS

Parents are required to notify their school, event organiser/s (i.e. Convener) and team manager/s should their child be carrying a pre-existing injury leading into an event including concussion. A student who has suffered a concussion injury may not return to contact/collision activities less than 14 days from the resolution of all symptoms. For further information refer to the Australian Medical Association at link https://ama.com.au/position-statement/concussion-in-sport-2019

Protests

No competitor is to receive assistance or refreshments during the race. In the event that this becomes necessary, that competitor will qualify as "Failing to Finish". Any protest must be made in writing to the carnival manager within fifteen minutes of the event.

Supervision

Could team managers ensure that all children, parents and supporters keep away from the starting lines , the finishing shute and the recording caravan at all times.

Trophies

Could the 2019 winners please return the trophies to the carnival:
Overall winners – Holy Spirit College, Bellambi
Boy’s winners –  Edmund Rice College, West Wollongong
Girls's winners - St Mary Star of the Sea College, Wollongong

Wednesday 24 June, 2020

All Schools must be present by 8:20am for championship briefing
Games & Duty start at 8:45am
Day concludes at 3:20pm

Illawarra Hockey Stadium
Waples Road
Unanderra    NSW    2526

Kelsie Hawkesby
Corpus Christi Catholic High School, Oak Flats

Tor Preece
Corpus Christi Catholic High School, Oak Flats

$90 Per Team
(Payable via invoice from CEO mid term 4)

All students/teams will need to make their own way to and from the venue.

As per school nomination.

GENERAL

Pool Games
• 25 mins duration (without a warm up).
• Sets won will determine the match. When sets are equal at 1 all, the point score in the third set will be used at the end of allocated time to determine the winner.
• Rally points scoring system. Where a player touches the net, their team will lose the point.

Games
Teams will be split into 2 pools based on last year’s results.
Play-off rounds following pool games will be played as follows:

(1) 1st in Pool A V Pool 2nd in B, (15 points per game)
(2) 1st in Pool B V 2nd Pool in A. (15 points per game)
(3) Loser (1) play loser (2) (15 points per game)
(4) Winner of 1 & 2 playing for Championship (15 points per game)
Boys will have play-offs for 5th & 6th and 7th & 8th as per draw.
Girl’s positions 9&10 will be determined by placings in pools. No cross over games are played for teams outside the top 2 in each pool. Therefore, teams finishing 3rd in pools will be awarded equal 5th or 6th, teams finishing 4th in pools being awarded equal 7th or 8th overall and teams finishing 5th in pools being awarded 9th or 10th determined by points for and agianst during all pool games. overall.

Only the Grand Finals will be played as best of 3 (15 rally points) or 1 hour duration. Duty teams must remain at the venue for the finals.

Duties - Every team must provide:
a) A confident umpire to control the game (makes all calls including those associated with the sidelines/foot over the line, net, double hits, lifts or carries etc)
b) a scorer
c) a net umpire (calls net touches when the ball is in play at the net and centre line infringements)
d) 2 end lines people (opposite corners to call if the ball is in or out, if the server steps onto the line on a serve, or if the ball is touched out or contacts the antenna.)

Score Sheets
MUST BE RETURNED TO THE RECORDING TABLE

Cost
To be invoiced to your Sport Coordinator at the end of each term. There is no need to bring money to the carnival

Uniform
All players uniforms should be identical and appropriate.

Equipment
Each team should have their own Volleyball (labelled with school name) and a whistle for each umpire. First Aid will be available however, schools should provide their own strapping.

Point score
Win = 3 pts Draw = 2 pts Loss = 1 pt Forfeit = 0 pts

Disputes
Any team disputing the umpire’s decisions or using foul language will automatically lose that game for their team.

Coaches
Please ensure your players know the rules and can implement them as part of their duty

Most International Rules apply to all games. A Few changes will apply due to time and the promotion of Volleyball.

Due to time being an issue the following scoring system will apply:

25 mins duration (without a warm up). The winner must gain the best of 3 sets = 15 points/set (instead of 25). In the case of 1 set all, the 3rd set will be played and the points gained within the time limit will contribute to For / Against to determine winner of that match and contribute towards overall placings in the pool.

Final to be a full Game (best of 3) To 15 Rally Points each set.

Most International Rules apply to all games. A Few changes will apply due to time and the promotion of Volleyball.

Due to time being an issue the following scoring system will apply:

25 mins duration (without a warm up). The winner must gain the best of 3 sets = 15 points/set (instead of 25).  In the case of 1 set all, the 3^rd set will be played and the points gained within the time limit will contribute to For / Against to determine winner of that match and contribute towards overall placings in the pool.

Only the Grand Final will be played as a full game/1 hour (whatever comes first), best of 3, 15 rally points per set.

A Few basic rules

• A toss up determines service or court end
• Rally points system. All points scored will be used to determine placings.
• Once the ball is served, players may move to position on their court but must return to their correct starting position for each new service
• All shots should be clear digs, sets and spikes
• A ball my be hit by the head or foot at any time EXCEPT on receiving a serve

SERVICE

• The ball may be served from anywhere along the back line.
( The foot must not touch the line = foot fault ……. Loss of serve)
• The server cannot cross the back line till after the service is clearly made.
• A serve made before the referees whistle is cancelled and replayed. A server must wait for the referee’s whistle
• If a serve touches the net and continues into the opposing team’s court, play continues within the 3 hit rule.
• The ball is “IN” if it lands on the line
• The ball is “OUT” if it lands outside the court, touches a non-player off the court, touches or passes outside the antennae on either side of the net.
• Service for each new set (game) alternates from 1 team to the other

Normal Play

• When a team hits the ball out, the opposing team then gains the serve
• If the ball remains in play, the side receiving the ball regains their 3 new hits
• If an attacking team plays their shot on their side of the net and the receiving team then blocks above the net, the receiving team gains possession and has 3 shots to play

NET BALL

• A ball may touch the net during service, play continues within the 3 hit rule.
• A ball may hit the net during a rally and play continues within the 3 hit rule

NET PLAY

• A blocker may touch the ball beyond the net providing they do not interfere with the attackers shot (before and during the shot)
• An attacking players hand may pass over the net ‘providing’ they have instigated the contact of the shot on their own side of the court first
• A player may not touch the top band of the net during play.

FAULTS (Centre line)

• When a player’s foot completely crosses the centreline this becomes a fault and the opposing team gains possession.
• A players foot on the line IS ACCEPTABLE and play continues.

SUBSTITUTIONS / TIMEOUTS

• Can only be made when the ball is dead or out of play
• 1 time out/set and 6 substitutions/set are permitted with more than 1 sub occurring at a time
• Substitutions for an injured player are accepted
• A player from the starting line up (6) may leave the game and re-enter but only “once” during the set

SCREENING

• Screening during service by the serving team is not permitted under any circumstance

ATTACK HITS

• Back row players may only hit the ball from the front zone if the ball is below the level of the net. Back line players CANNOT SPIKE at the net unless they have taken off behind the 3m “attack line”.
• A SERVICE CANNOT BE RETURNED WITH A BLOCK OR A KICKING OR HEADING ACTION

BLOCK

• Only front row players may block
• A block is not counted as a hit
• Players cannot block or reach over the net to the attacking team until the attacker has executed their shot
• Any player may hit the ball after a bloc
• Blocking a serve is not permitted• A block is considered a defensive shot
• If the ball is forced out due to a block, the attacking team gains possession.

Wednesday 24 June, 2020 (Backup Friday 26 June, 2020)

8:20am - 3:10pm

Narellan Hockey Fields, Narellan
(Narellan Fields Lot 1 Millwood Avenue, Narellan)

Kristy Fielding 
St Paul's, Camden

Julia Liska
St Benedict's, Oran Park

$90.00 per team

All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.

As per school nomination.

CARNIVAL EXPECTATIONS

Managers are asked to meet with the Convener upon arrival

Schools are reminded to observe any guidelines set down by the Macarthur Hockey Complex - and to keep the venue tidy.

1. UMPIRES: See Umpire Roster (One team & MSW Hockey Umpire)
2. EQUIPMENT: Each team shall provide one hockey ball per match. All field players must wear shin pads, a mouthguard, no football/soccer boots. Teams must have a fully protected goalkeeper in order to take the field.
3. RULES OF THE GAME shall be those rules recognised by the Australian Hockey Association, except where they may be in conflict with carnival rules and conditions.
4. DURATION OF MATCHES: All matches will start and finish on the scoreboard timer and will be 20 minutes one-way with 2 min change over. Teams must be ready to take the field at the completion of the previous game. Suggest teams only to bring drinks into dugouts.
5. SHORT CORNERS: If game completed short corners will not be played out due to quick change over.
6. ROUND MATCHES: Points will be awarded as follows:

WIN- 3 points             DRAW–2 points           LOSS – 1 point             FORFEIT - 0

The competition has been divided into two pools. After the completion of the round matches, crossover games will be played between first and second in each pool, 3^rd in each pool will play (position 5 & 6), 4^th in each pool will play (position 7 & 8) and 5^th in each pool will play (position 9 & 10). A minor final and playoff for 3^rd and 4^th will be played.

i) Should there be two teams on equal points, then positions will be decided on:

i. The team having the higher goal balance should progress
ii. Should teams be still equal, the team having scored the most goals shall progress.
iii. Should teams still be equal, winner of round game shall progress.

GAME CARDS:
The winning team coach or nominated player is responsible for reporting or taking the game result card back to carnival control.

TEAM NUMBERS:
Each team shall comprise of a maximum of 16 players. All team members must attend the school that they are representing.

UMPIRES:
Teams are to supply their own umpires. Umpiring commitments are outlined on the draw. If possible there will be a pool of experienced umpires available to assist on the day. Schools should consult the convener if they have problems fulfilling their commitments.

SUSPENSIONS:
Any player suspended for other than a temporary period shall report to the carnival convenor immediately following the match. Their team coach or manager shall accompany the said player.

UNIFORM:
All players are to wear appropriate sports uniform. Each team must bring an alternative set of coloured bibs.

Tomahawks are not allowed.

FINALS:

i)               If any final is a draw the highest ranked team will progress.

ii)              At the conclusion of the Grand final, should the teams be equal they will be declared Joint Winners.

27th July, 2020

8:00am - Arrive/ Warm up,
8:15am - Managers/Officials meeting,
8:30am - first events,
3:30pm (approx) - finish

Campbelltown Sports Stadium

Jessica Flegg
St Francis College, Edmondson Park 

$12 per student (to be invoiced at the end of term 3)

All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.

Team nominations are ALL due by Friday 26 June, 2020 to John Sparks at the Wollongong Catholic Education Office

ENTERING YOUR TEAM 

All schools are expected to submit their entries using the two filemaker pro files, Names and Names2. These can be exported from your school carnival if using the sports carnival manager program or down loaded from the CEO homepage. The Names and Names2 files should be emailed to john.sparks@dow.catholic.edu.au by Friday 26 June 2020 to john.sparks@dow.catholic.edu.au

Students with disabilities should be entered with your able body students. Please note that students looking to represent the Diocese at at CCC in multi-class events MUST be officially classified. 

Schools should also provide the name of their officials by Friday 26 June 2020 to john.sparks@dow.catholic.edu.au

STUDENT registrations

This is compulsory for ALL students attending the Diocesan athletics who are looking to be selected in the Wollongong Diocesan team for CCC. This should be completed prior to attending the Diocesan Event. 

Parents are required go to the CSNSW Sport website: https://csnsw.sport/ and create an account if they do not already have an existing one (a tip sheet on how to register appears below). Once they have done this, they will be able to LOG IN to the website and register their child to attend the Diocesan event. If they are selected in the Wollongong team for the NSWCCC Athletics Championships & Selections they will be progressed and receive all information online about the NSWCCC event, be able to order and pay for Diocesan rep gear, pay trial levies and have parents and Principals approve their participation.

Tip sheet for parents to register their son/daughter on the Catholic Schools NSW Sport (CSNSW Sport) site  https://csnsw.sport/

All events will be conducted under I.A.A.F. rules with the following amendments;

The carnival will be conducted in six age divisions 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17+ for boys and girls except in triple jump where there will be junior (12,13, 14 & 15 years) and an open (16+ years) divisions. Relays will be conducted in the following age divisions - 12/13 yrs, 14/15 yrs, 16/17+ yrs
The walk and hurdles are not held at the Diocesan carnival. Access to the NSWCCC Championships
for these events is via this online nomination form. Please note that walk competitors will be grouped in 12/13/14’s and 15/16/17’s divisions for the NSWCCC Athletics. Nominations for the hurdles and walk close on Friday 26 June, 2020.
Age is at December 31. Students who turn 17, 18 or 19 years shall be eligible to compete in the 17+ division.
No competitors shall enter in corresponding events in more than one age division.
Each school can enter the following number of competitors per age group:

1500m - 1
200m - 2
800m - 1
100m - 3
400m - 1
4 x 100m - 1 (Divisions - 12/13 yrs, 14/15 yrs, 16/17+ yrs)
Shot - 1
Discus - 1
Javelin - 1
High Jump - 1
Long Jump - 1

Triple Jump - 1 Athlete only
AWD Events - 2 (additional athletes are to be negotiated with John Sparks)

Competitors in the discus, shot, and javelin events will only be allowed three throws in rotation.

Competitors in the long jump and triple jump will only be allowed three jumps in rotation.
Competitors in the high jump shall have three attempts in rotation, that is, there may be three rounds at each height.
Three successive failures shall exclude a competitor from further participation in the event.
In the event of a tie, the best record on a count back as used in the I.A.A.F. rules, shall decide placing.
Track events take precedence over Field events. Competitors leaving a Field event must report to the field
official before leaving and return within 30 minutes or forfeit their attempt in any completed round.
Protests. The referee shall be the sole arbiter in points of law.
The referee and manager will deal with protests. All protests should come through school team managers.
No protest shall be considered unless lodged in writing to the manager or referee within 15 minutes of the conclusion of the event.
Coaching. Once competitors are in the hands of the officials controlling the event, they shall not receive any coaching or advice.
In all races up to and including the 400 metres, competitors can use a crouch start.
Campbelltown Athletic Track supplies blocks.

General Information

Officials
All Co-Ed schools will be required to supply 3 officials. Single sex schools will need to provide 2 officials. Any school able to provide more should list these on the form provided. Officials can be parents, preferably with some knowledge of athletics. Please note all officials need to sign the Prohibited Employment Declaration prior to the championships. 

The Conveners school will provide student assistance in terms of runners and some officials.
Schools allocated a field event for supervision are asked to supply students from their own school
to assist at that event. The attached official form should be returned to John Sparks by Friday 26 June 2020.
All track events are timed finals. Schools have been asked to enter their fastest runner in heat 1, their next fastest in heat 2 etc. A list of placegetters will be published after all heats for that particular age and event has been run.
Amenities. The Athletics Centre is serviced by male and female toilets.
A full canteen will operate on the day. Shelter at the centre is via a grandstand seating approximately 850 students.
Grass areas around the venue allow for the set up of tents or shelter for your team.
Please ensure that students bring sufficient warm and wet weather gear.
Schools should also consider sun protection guidelines for team members.

Clean Up 
All grounds are to be left in a clean condition. Please use the bins provided. A fee may be incurred if the track and grounds are left in an untidy state.Spiked Footwear And Starting Blocks. It is essential that all users of the athletics track adhere to the recommended spike length in respect to footwear. The maximum spike length is 7mm. Individual starting blocks will not be able to be used. The centre will provide starting blocks. Track Usage. No students are allowed on the track unless they are competing in an event.Vehicles. All vehicles must be parked outside the athletics Centre in the car parking areas provided. Vehicles can be driven into the athletics track, via the access road, for the purpose of setting up and packing away.

Morning Tea
Will be supplied to all officials. Lunch will be supplied to all non-teaching officials only.

Ribbons
Will be awarded for first, second and third placing in each event, not track heats.

Age Champion trophies
Will be awarded in each age group to the student accumulating the
most points from individual events. Results will be posted on the side the grandstand closest
to the recording area.

Team managers 
Will need to collect ribbons for all timed finals and information letters
for the NSWCCC Athletics Championships. Field competitors will receive ribbons and letters at the
completion of their event.

Trophy Winners
Could Trophy Winners for 2019 please return these on the day
Girls Winners – St Mary Star of the Sea, Wollongong
Boys Winners – Edmund Rice College, West Wollongong
Overall Winners – Holy Spirit College, Bellambi

NSW Combined Catholic Colleges Athletics Championships

The NSWCCC Championships will be held on Friday 18 September, 2020 at Homebush.
Students who finish first in field events, 400m, 800m and 1500m will qualify for the Wollongong team.
Students who finish first and second in the 100m and 200m will also qualify for the Wollongong team.

Students are able to nominate for the hurdles and walk events by completing this online link.
Successful athletes in these events will be advised by your school Sport Coordinator.

School based relay teams winning the 17+/16, 15/14 and 13/12 will be held at the Diocesan event BUT the winning team WILL NOT progress through. No relay events will be held at CCC in 2020.
Field event and Hurdle event Specifications are outlined on the NSWCCC Website.
Students gaining selection in the Wollongong team need to return must complete an online registration where they will be given both parent and Principal approval, all CCC carnival information, pay the carnival levy and be able to order and pay for any Diocesan gear (singlet, polo and hoodie).
Sports Coordinators will be issued a full list of representatives from their school. It is imperative that students register online by the due date.
If a student withdraws from the team or is not available – they should advise their Sport Coordinator immediately so a replacement can be found.

CSNSW ONLINE REGISTRATION

This is compulsory for ALL students attending and should be completed prior to attending the Diocesan Athletics Championships.
Parents are required go to the CSNSW Sport website: https://csnsw.sport/ and create an account if they do not already have an existing one (check this tip sheet on how to register). Once they have done this, they will be able to LOG IN to the website and register their child to attend the Diocesan event. If they are selected in the Wollongong team for the NSWCCC Athletics Championships they will be progressed and receive all receive online information about the NSWCCC event, be able to order and pay for Diocesan rep gear, pay trial levies and have parents and Principals approve their participation. All online with no paper.

29 July, 2020 (Backup 31 July, 2020)

8:30am sharp - 3:45pm

Berkeley Netball Courts
Hooker Creek Road, Berkeley

Michelle Garbutt
St Joseph’s, Albion Park

Natalie Behl
St Joseph’s, Albion Park

$50 per team (Schools will be invoiced at the end of Term 3)

All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.

Nominations have been received from all schools

GAMES

On the day, Team Managers need to collect their information pack from the duty room prior to Round 1 of games (the envelope will contain score sheets, copy of the rules and draw, map of courts, rubbish bag).
• Round one games will commence at 8.30 am sharp.
• If teams are running late, please phone the convenor to inform event staff. If teams are not at the venue on court within 5 minutes of starting time you will forfeit that game. 
• Each game will consist of two 10 minute halves with 1 minute at half-time (to simply change positions and ends)
• There will be 2 minutes in between each game.
• Teams will forfeit if not on the court after 5 minutes of play
• The rules will be as per the NSW State Netball Association.
• Points will be awarded as per guidelines in this journal.
• Any student sent from the court will not be allowed to compete for the remainder of the day.
• A student may play in one team only – this means they can only play for one age group and only in one division.
• There will be no finals played. First place will be awarded to the team with the HIGHEST points in each division. In the case of equal first place, the winning team will be determined by points for and against.

UMPIRING

To ensure that two umpires are available on every court, each school must: supply one (1) competent umpire per team. Names of umpires need to be emailed to Michelle Garbutt before Wednesday 22 July. Umpires will be allocated to a court to umpire for the day. Every attempt will be made to ensure that the umpiring is fair and consistent. Schools will not be allocated to their own games. Players who are umpiring are not permitted to umpire games in their division, they are permitted to umpire games in the opposite division. The convenors are not responsible for sourcing/organising umpires for schools. Schools need to organise their umpires by contacting INDA via their umpires Facebook page or by contacting the Umpire Convenor of local Netball clubs.

PLAYER INTERCHANGE

• Unlimited substitutions are permitted
• Players may change positions. All changes and substitutions can only be made at half-time or in the case of injury.
• All changes due to injury must go through the umpires and the opposing captain. 

SCORING

• Each team must provide a scorer.
• The team that appear 1st on the draw is responsible for recording scores on score sheet during the game.
• All scoring must be completed on the official score sheet located in the team folder (each team needs to collect this from the duty room prior to round 1). It is advisable that a member of each team assist with the scoring.
• The score sheet must be signed by each umpire.
• It is the responsibility of the WINNING CAPTAIN to return the score sheet to the duty table immediately at the conclusion of the game.

UNIFORM

Players must take the court in SCHOOL sports uniform.
• All players must wear positional tags.
• No jewellery/piercings are permitted. Students will be asked to remove them before taking the court.
• Players with long fingernails (fake nails included) are not permitted to take the court. 

PRE-EXISTING INJURY INCLUDING CONCUSSION - INFORMATION TO PARENTS AND STUDENTS  

Parents are required to notify their school, event organiser/s (i.e. Convener) and team manager/s should their child be carrying a pre-existing injury leading into an event including concussion. A student who has suffered a concussion injury may not return to contact/collision activities less than 14 days from the resolution of all symptoms. For further information refer to the Australian Medical Association at link https://ama.com.au/position-statement/concussion-in-sport-2019

OTHER

• There will be canteen facilities available to the students and staff.
• First Aid kits are to be supplied by schools for their own use
• A qualified F.A.O will be present to attend injuries occurring on the day. They will not “strap” pre-existing injuries. Ice will be provided and available from the duty table.
• There is very little shelter. Schools may like to bring their own shelter/shade.
• All car parking must be adhered to.
• Grounds to be left tidy and rubbish placed in provided bins (extra garbage bags will be handed out to each team)
• Only current students enrolled at the school, are permitted to take the court as a player.

Wednesday 14 October, 2020 (Backup Wednesday 28 October, 2020)

Teams to arrive 8:30am, finish time approximately 2:45pm with presentations

Thomas Dalton Park, Fairy Meadow

Dean Merola and Adam Lawson
Holy Spirit College, Bellambi  

$50 Per Team
(Payable via invoice from CEO in Term 4)

All students/teams will need to make their own way to and from the venue.

As per school nomination.

Super 8's Competition Format

It is strongly recommended that schools bring a parent volunteer to umpire to assist teachers/coaches on the day. This will be at the discretion of each school, but the volunteer must be competent and impartial. Students can score but not umpire. All schools MUST have an umpire for each game.

• Direct change over of innings and move quickly to next game. Move to the ground before the start time.
• 10 step run-up maximum. Next batter in to stand at square leg. Wicket keepers MUST wear a helmet.
• Once a result is determined the game immediately ends. Move on to the next game!
• After each game please send a runner to the convenor with the score sheet.
• Note that each game will impact on final standings. i.e. runs scored, wickets lost.
• Each team is to provide a scorer & umpire for each game. Students can score but not umpire.
• Max. of 10 players nominated per team.
• 6 overs per innings. 
• A USED two piece leather ball is to be supplied by each team.
• Games may need to be adjusted to remain on time for the day if we are running behind; all teams that qualify for the finals are to stay to compete in them;
• No team is to have a red or maroon shirt - it is too hard to pick the ball up without a sight screen and therefore a major safety issue. (ERC and Corpus please note – students can play in a white cricket shirt.)
• All teams are to bring their own shade tent and ensure that each batsman and the keeper wears a helmet and appropriate protection gear at all times.

We hope you enjoy the day.  

Dean Merola & Adam Lawson – Convenors

Friday 16 October, 2020 (Backup Thursday 22 October, 2020)
*Note the back up will be at Figtree Park, not Dalton Park

8:30am for a 9:00am start, Finish time: 3:00pm (includes a short presentation)

Thomas Dalton Park, Fairy Meadow Dalton Park, Fairy Meadow

Figtree Oval, Figtree (Back up only)

CONVENER

Ben Bourke
Edmund Rice College, West Wollongong

$50 per team.  To be invoiced by the CEO at the end of Term 4

All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.

As per school nomination.

Secondary Boys AFL Information

Safety, Supervision and Full Rules

Age: 15 years or under as at 31 December this year, NO year 7 students are eligible for this day.

Game length
2 x 9min halves with 2min turn around (Each team will play 5 games except for the 2 lowest placing teams in each pool that will play 4)

SCORE SHEET

Draw

2 pools of 4 teams (3 games for each team) then 1 x semi finals (cross over round eg A1 v B2, A2 v B1 etc) and then 1 x Finals (1v2, 3v4, 5v6, 7v8)

Uniforms
It will be a 'contact event' therefore it is recommended AFL jerseys with Numbers

Player numbers
12 players on field (unlimited interchange)

Friday 16 October, 2020 (Backup Thursday 22 October, 2020)

8:30am - 3:30pm Managers are asked to meet with the Convener upon arrival

Bob Prenter Reserve (Monarch Oval)

51 Fields Rd, Macquarie Fields

CONVENER

Scott Ashcroft
St Patrick's College, Campbelltown

$50 per team.  To be invoiced by the CEO at the end of Term 4

All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.

As per school nomination.

COVID -19 SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

Recommendations to Promote a COVID Safe Environment

• A COVID Safety plan specific to the event to be established (See above link)
• Appointment of a COVID Safety Officer to ensure - protocols around physical distancing and hygiene are followed (and steps are taken to to correct any breaches of protocols), to coordinate a register and record of all students, staff and officials who attend the event and to act as a contact point for any questions on the day.
• The COVID Safety Officer to provide some hand sanitiser for the control area and extra if required for canteen
• The event will be spectator free and only involve officials, umpires teams and coaches/managers
• Allocate school team areas which they must use between games as a home base
• Minimise co-mingling of participants

Hygiene Protocols for Competition

• Alcohol based hand sanitisers must be available at the venue entry and throughout the facility for all training sessions and competition matches, with participants encouraged to use prior, during and following activity. Schools are also encouraged to bring their own sanitiser supplies
• Ensure bathrooms are well stocked with hand soap and paper towels. This to be checked with local council or venue operators
• Provide visual aids above hand wash basins to support effective hand washing.
• There is strictly to be no sharing of personal items such as water bottles, food or towels. Personal items need to be easily distinguishable, labelled and kept separate.
• Maintain high levels of hygiene when using a mouthguard (i.e. limit touching / removing mouth guards during training, clean / sanitise regularly).
• Players and coaches should avoid spitting or clearing nasal passages.
• Avoid high fives and handshakes
• Change rooms and club rooms can be utilised however the number of people cannot exceed one person per four square metres (including participants, staff and officials). Teams should be encouraged to come dressed for games as far as practical.
• Footballs and equipment to be wiped with antibacterial wipes or alcohol-based sanitiser prior to and after each match.
• Clean frequently used hard surface areas, including communal facilities, (if applicable) several times per day with detergent and disinfectant.
• If team members or staff have been in contact with anyone who has been sick, please DO NOT attend the event and advise your team coach.

General Hygiene Practices

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds - if soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Stay home and seek medical treatment when you are sick. X Cover your mouth to cough or sneeze.
• Any person that has underlying health conditions or is considered a vulnerable person should consult with a healthcare professional prior to returning to school and competition activities.

Shelter

It is recommended schools bring shelter as shade will be at a premium especially at this time of the year. All shade structures should be fully secured.

Canteen: There will not be a canteen operating at the venue.

Times
8:30am for a 9:00am start (allowed flexibility for teams not playing in the first time slot), Finish time: 3:20pm (includes a short presentation)

Game length
20mins (2 x 10min halves with straight turn around)

Draw
There will be 2 pools of 5 teams. Each team will play 5 games except for the 2 lowest placing teams in each pool that will play 4.

Round Games
3 games for each team + 1 bye. Semi Finals: 1 x semi finals (Pool cross over eg A1 v B2, A2 v B1 etc). Finals: (1v2, 3v4, 5v6, 7v8)

Safety
Mouth guards are compulsory for all students. Head gear is recommended but not compulsory.

Uniforms
It will be a 'contact event' therefore it is recommended AFL jerseys are to be worn however singlets or sport shirts will be fine (the risk of shirts being ripped/stretched is obviously higher). Numbers on shirts preferred but not essential.

Other
The AFL have guaranteed 3 umpires to cover the day. If for some very unlikely reason they are unable to meet this commitment, the BYE team will be responsible for umpiring games.

19 October, 2020

Junior teams involved in round 1 will need to be there at 8:00am as the first game starts at 8:30am 

Senior round 1 games start at 9.00am

Carnival concludes at 3:00pm.

Beaton Park Snakepit,
Gwynneville 

CONVENER

Belinda Sparks 
St Mary Star of the Sea College, Wollongong 

$90 per team payable to CEO when invoiced at the end of the term

All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.

As per school nomination.

RULES

CLOCK:         

Is a central clock, which will sound to designate start and finish game times. IT DOES NOT STOP.

Each game is 20 minutes long – 10 minute halves with no half time – immediate turnaround at half time. There is a 5 minute warm up OR changeover time between games. Teams not ready to start at the schedule time will forfeit 2 points for each minute elapsed until 10 minutes, at which stage a forfeit will be declared and the score recorded as 20-0.

GAMES MUST START AND FINISH ON TIME.

DUTY:           

Your own game. EACH TEAM MUST provide 2 members to do duty for the games they play.

Duty teams MUST BE PROMPT TO START THE GAME.

REFEREE
We are currently trying to source external referees. Please advise Belinda if you are providing your own referees. If you would like one allocated to your team games it will be at your own cost - $15 per game. Please contact Belinda if this is the case otherwise be prepared and bring your own whistle.

TIMING AND TIMEOUTS

1 time out per game per team only. Time out is 1 minute.

The CLOCK DOES NOT STOP FOR TIMEOUTS, EXCEPT IN THE SEMI FINALS & FINAL – No timeout in round games in the last 2 minutes FOR SEMI-FINALS & FINALS the clock will stop on every whistle and basket in the last minute.

If there is a draw in a semi or the final in the playoffs for the top 4 positions, an extra 2 minutes will be played to decide the outcome of the game. The last minute should be fully timed.

BONUS SHOTS
Will be awarded after 8th foul in each half of games in round games and after the 5th foul in each half of the game in finals

SCORE SHEETS:
Must be completed at the bench/duty table before each game commences. Do not take score sheets away from the bench area.
Score sheets must be handed in immediately after each game by the winning team.

FORFEIT
A team will be deemed to have forfeited their game if they do not have 3 OR more players to begin the game from the start of the game clock. Teams not ready to start at the schedule time will forfeit 2 points for each minute elapsed until 10 minutes, at which stage a forfeit will be declared and the score recorded as 20-0.

UNIFORM
All teams must be correctly attired in their school playing uniforms. Identical Singlet/tops must be numbered. Players cannot take the court out of uniform.

EQUIPMENT
Supply your own Basketballs, singlets, whistles for each referee and First Aid Kit.

CANTEEN
Facilities are available at the venue.

OTHER:

• Please read the draw carefully. Please be in attendance at least 10 minutes prior to your game to complete the score sheet
• Schools disputing the referee’s decision or using inappropriate language will be warned and if a repeat offence occurs will be automatically be disqualified from that game.
• At the conclusion of the rounds, team placing’s will be determined by the number of points earned. In the event of 2 or more teams finishing on equal points, preference will be given to the team winning the games between the teams concerned.
• If teams are still equal, a ratio of points for versus points against will determine the final placing.
• All teams must adhere to the rules of the game, other than stated here. Please instruct your team members of their responsibilities/duties.
• Points table – 3 pts a win, 2 pts a draw, 1 pt a loss, 0 pts a forfeit
• Note that the juniors will not have cross over semi-finals due to increased team participation. See draw for details. The Seniors will play cross over semi finals. See draw for details

CURRENT TROPHY HOLDERS PLEASE BRING TROPHIES (Jnr & Snr St Mary's College)

19 October, 2020

Junior games start at 8:30am, teams to arrive at 8:15am. Senior games start at 8:30am
Concludes 2:40pm

Campbelltown Basketball Stadium (Access Via Redfern Road)

Convener

TBA -John Therry Catholic High School

Email:

Payment of $90 per team levied to each school by mid Term 4.

All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.

As per school nomination.

RULES               

1. All current Australian Rules FIBA will apply, except as specifically varied below and at the convener’s discretion. Current FIBA scoresheets will be used in all games.
2. Junior divisions are for year 7-9 students, Senior divisions are for year 10-11 students. No student can play in both divisions.
3. All teams must be correctly attired in their school playing uniforms. Players out of uniform will not be able to take the court. (within reason)
4. To be eligible to participate in the finals, players must have played at least two matches prior to qualify.
5. Players disqualified by referees from a game, shall not play in the following game for that team. Individual schools or the convener may lengthen this suspension.
6. Each team is expected to provide two table officials for bench for their own game that they play. Failing to provide bench officials may incur loss of points.
7. Each team is expected to provide one referee (qualified to minimum level 1 standard) unless prior contact has been made with the convener to organise referees. The roster will be available through the referee coordinator on the day. At the completion of the game, the referee must complete score sheet and return to the court control area.
8. Each players surname and initial should be written on the score sheet at least 10 minutes prior to the start of each game. The coaches’ name should appear in the space provided. Team sheets should be filled out in the control area and not taken from this area. The referee will take the completed team sheet to the allocated court.
9. Any team not ready to commence play when called upon, shall forfeit two points for every minute late, until 5 minutes has elapsed, at which time the game shall be declared a forfeit.
10. First aid treatment will be available, although schools are encouraged to provide their own first aid kits fro treatment of minor injuries. Players must provide their own strapping.
11. Canteen facilities will be available at the venue.
12. Referees will be paid on the day of the carnival. If schools are providing their own referees you will need to decide if you will be paying them and organise any payment from your end. If schools are using a referee from tournament organisers a cost of $15 per game will be applicable. These costs will be invoiced to you with normal term 4 invoices.   

BENCH INSTRUCTIONS

• GAMES MUST START AND FINISH ON TIME
• Junior Boys will be split into 2 Pools based on 2018 results.
• All teams to play 4 pool matches then top two (2) will proceed to cross-over semi-finals.
• Games will be 2 x 12 minute running clock in a 30minute time slot.

• Senior Boys will play 8 matches in a first past the post scenario.
• Games are 18 minutes in duration (20 minute time slots with a running clock – the clock only stops for officials/timeouts).
• Teams are to swap ends at/near the 9-minute mark.
• One time out per team per game. (Clock does not stop, Time outs cannot be called in last 3 minutes of the game)
• Final results shall be made on points accumulated throughout the day.

3 points for a win, 2 points for a draw, 1 point for a loss, and 0 points for a forfeit.

a)  If two teams are on equal points, the team with the highest overall for/against will be used to determine placing.

b)  If the teams are equal on points and for/against, the results of the games between the teams tied will be used to determine the placing.