League Rules

Before Playing

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Totally Netball leagues are inclusive and welcoming.

Team uniforms are not required.

• Bibs are provided by Totally Netball

• Suitable court footwear must be worn - leagues are all outdoor, all year round.

• Nails must be short and smooth

• No jewellery may be worn except a wedding ring or medical alert bracelet, which must be securely taped

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Captains are responsible for ensuring compliance before players take the court.

Umpires may ask players to leave the court to rectify issues.

All match fees or charges (where applicable) must be settled before play commences.

Captains Responsibilities

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The team captain or vice captain is responsible for:

• Team registration and communication

• Ensuring all players are registered on the Magic League platform

• Completing the team sheet accurately before play

• Ensuring payments and charges are completed on time

• Managing player conduct and safety

• Paying any umpires sourced by Totally Netball at the agreed hourly rate per umpire unless otherwise confirmed in writing

Team Sheets and Strike System

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Team sheets must be completed accurately before taking the court.

We run a three strike rule per season for team sheets not completed:

• Strike 1 and 2 – warning issued

• Strike 3 – sanctions may include 5 league points deducted or suspension for the remainder of the season

Persistent failure across multiple seasons may result in permanent removal from Totally Netball leagues.

Playing for Other Teams, Divisions and Fair Play

Players may play for other teams while registered with Totally Netball, subject to eligibility rules and fair play.

Division rules:

• Division 1 players may play in Division 2 but not Division 3

• Division 2 players may play in Division 1 or Division 3

• Players playing down must play out of their usual attacking or defensive circle position

Common sense and fair play are expected at all times.

If something feels unfair or unsafe, do not do it.

Totally Netball reserves the right to restrict player movement to protect competitive balance.

Match Fees, Forfeits and Rearrangements

Match fees are set and communicated before the season.

• Fees remain payable if a team forfeits

• Forfeit fees must be paid before the next match

• Membership does not cover forfeit fees

Postponed matches due to weather or venue issues will not be charged and will be rearranged where possible.

Abandoned matches will be considered completed if two full quarters have been played and fees will still apply.

If an opposition fails to attend, teams may choose to play a friendly if available.

Costs remain unchanged.

Officials

Umpires, coordinators and timers are organised by Totally Netball unless otherwise stated.

Umpires’ decisions are final.

Respect towards officials is mandatory.

Clarifications may only be requested by captains during breaks.

Injuries and First Aid

• Players or teammates must call time for injurie during matches.

• Umpires/Coordinators do not administer first aid.

• Teams are responsible for providing their own first aid. A basic first aid bag will be available with the coordinator but should not be relied upon.

Players participate entirely at their own risk. Totally Netball does not provide insurance cover.

Match Format and Scoring

Matches are played as:

• Four 12-minute quarters

• One minute breaks between quarters

• Two minute half time

• Central timing

Scoring:

• Win – 5 points

• Draw – 3 points

• Loss by less than half the opponent’s score – 1 point

• Win by more than double the opponent’s score – 1 bonus point

Fair Play and Conduct

Unsporting behaviour, intimidation, bullying or abuse will not be tolerated and may result in expulsion.

All players receive a Player Handbook upon registration - a link to the handbook, can be found by clicking here

The handbook forms part of league expectations and processes.

Bad Weather Policy

Player and official safety is the priority.

Decisions are made using BBC Weather and court inspections. Venue and official decisions will not be overruled.

Updates are communicated via WhatsApp captains groups and Magic League notifications.

Further guidance is included in the Player Handbook.

Terms & Conditions

Contract and Season Commitment (Teams)

When a team registers for a league season, that team commits for the remainder of the season.

Teams may only exit at the end of a season unless agreed in writing.

Teams withdrawing mid-season remain liable for outstanding fees.

Registration and Eligibility

• All players must be registered on the Magic League platform before playing

• Players must be 18 or over*

• Teams fielding unregistered players will forfeit the match 15–0

• Repeated breaches may result in removal from the league

*Players aged 16 to 18 may only participate following safeguarding approval.

Requests must be made via safeguarding@totallynetball.co.uk.

Players under 16 are not permitted.

Health, Safety and Assumption of Risk

All participants take part entirely at their own risk.

Totally Netball does not provide insurance cover for players, teams, captains, umpires, coordinators or spectators.

Participants are strongly advised to arrange their own personal accident insurance.

Totally Netball does not own or control venues and cannot control access to surrounding areas.

Court conditions may vary.

Coordinators conduct a dynamic risk assessment prior to the start of the first matches to assess the safety of the courts.

Captains must notify Totally Netball immediately if conditions are unsafe.

Totally Netball accepts no liability for injury, loss, damage or death except where such liability cannot be excluded by law.

Discipline and Complaints

Umpires’ decisions are final.

Intimidation or abuse towards officials will not be tolerated.

Totally Netball reserves the right to apply sanctions including bans or expulsion.

Formal complaints procedure:

• Complaints must be submitted via the official complaints process or email

• WhatsApp must not be used

• Team complaints must come from captains or vice captains

• Individual complaints may be sent to info@totallynetball.co.uk

• Safeguarding concerns must be escalated to safeguarding@totallynetball.co.uk

Pregnancy Participation (Guidance)

Totally Netball welcomes players who wish to remain active during pregnancy.

However, netball is a physically demanding sport that involves sudden changes of direction and a degree of contact, and there is an inherent risk of accident and injury.

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Participation in netball during pregnancy is entirely the decision and responsibility of the player and is at the players own risk.

Totally Netball strongly recommends that a pregnant participant:

• consults an appropriately qualified medical professional before participating and throughout pregnancy

• follows all medical advice received

• adjusts participation accordingly

• ensures they have appropriate insurance cover

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Informing your team and the opposition

This is guidance only, but we strongly advise that if a player is pregnant:

• the captain and teammates are made aware

• the opposition captain is informed before the match

• there is a brief common sense discussion between captains about what feels safe and appropriate for everyone

This is important because the opposition may not feel comfortable playing against a pregnant player without knowing, and they may wish to adjust intensity or discuss boundaries. The aim is to support the pregnant player while also respecting the welfare and comfort of all participants.

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Aside from liability for death or personal injury resulting from negligence where it cannot be excluded by law, the participant will be deemed to have accepted the risks of participation.

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Photography & Marketing

By participating, players consent to photos and videos being used for marketing, website and social media.

Teams may opt out by notifying Totally Netball in writing.

Guidance on social media use applies as per current platform standards.

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Liability and Legal

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Totally Netball does not provide insurance cover.

English law applies and English courts have jurisdiction.

Membership Terms

These Membership Terms apply to all subscription memberships and Pay to Play options administered through the Magic League platform. Membership is self-managed by the member through their Magic League account.

Membership Options

Totally Netball currently offers:

• Pay to Play – Pay per match attended

• Silver Membership – Unlimited matches in one nominated league

• Gold Membership – Unlimited matches across two nominated leagues

• Platinum Membership – Unlimited matches across all Totally Netball leagues

Membership benefits apply only while the membership is active and in good standing.

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Membership Management via Magic League

Membership is managed through the Magic League platform, including:

• starting membership

• upgrading or downgrading

• selecting nominated league(s) where applicable

• cancelling membership

• updating payment details

It is the members responsibility to keep their account details accurate and to ensure nominated leagues are selected correctly for their membership tier.

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Billing, Renewal and Cancellation

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• Membership is billed monthly by automatic card payment

• Membership renews automatically each month unless cancelled

• Membership can be cancelled at any time via the Magic League platform

• Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period

• No refunds are issued for partial months unless required by law

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If a payment fails, access to membership benefits may be suspended until payment is successfully made.

Upgrades, Downgrades and League Nominations

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• Upgrades may take effect immediately via Magic League

• Downgrades take effect from the next billing cycle

• Members are responsible for ensuring their nominated league(s) match their membership tier

• If a members league nominations are missing or incorrect, membership benefits may not display correctly on team sheets or charges until updated

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Membership and Match Fees

Membership provides access to play in eligible matches, but it does not remove the need to follow league processes and rules.

Important points:

• Membership does not cover forfeit fees

• Membership does not override eligibility rules, team sheet rules, or conduct rules

• Some leagues or events may carry additional fees where clearly stated in advance

Pay to Play

• Pay to Play players pay a per match amount.

• Pay to Play does not include membership benefits

• Pay to Play players must still be registered before playing

• Pay to Play payments must be made in line with the teams payment process and Totally Netballs match fee requirements

Pauses, Quiet Periods and No Match Weeks

Totally Netball leagues may have quieter periods where fixtures are reduced due to venue availability, holidays, weather, or season scheduling.

Membership remains active during these periods and continues as a monthly subscription unless cancelled by the member.

Where possible, friendly fixtures or alternative playing opportunities may be offered, but these are not guaranteed.

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Credits, Refunds and Exceptional Circumstances

Membership is generally non-refundable.

However, Totally Netball may consider credits or refunds in limited exceptional circumstances, for example:

• prolonged league suspension due to venue closure

• extended cancellations where no reasonable alternatives are available

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Any credit or refund decisions are at Totally Netballs discretion unless consumer law requires otherwise.

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Removing Access or Ending Membership

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Totally Netball may suspend or end a membership or restrict participation where:

• there is serious misconduct

• there are repeated breaches of league rules

• there is misuse of membership benefits

• there are outstanding payments owed