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Finding Players

HELP IS AT HAND

We understand that from time to time, whether through illness or work commitments etc, your team may be short of a player. Netball Fun League has set up dedicated "Ringers" Groups on Facebook to help you complete your team for a match. On these "Ringers" Groups, Team Organisers or Team Members can post that they need a player or player(s). Here is how it works....

1. JOINING A RINGERS GROUP

If you are in a Team currently registered in a Netball Fun League you can ask to join our Facebook Ringers Facebook Groups (these groups are ONLY for members registered in a team in our leagues). Here are the links, click on them and ask to join:

Facebook Ringers Group (all divisions) http://tinyurl.com/nr75j5s

Division 4 + 5 Ringers Group http://tinyurl.com/o7c2pcw

2. RINGERS RULE

In order to help keep our matches / teams as even as possible you MUST adhere to the Netball Fun League Ringers Rule when either “posting for a ringer” or “agreeing to play as a ringer”

  • Players are not permitted to play 2 divisions lower than the highest division that they regularly play in. Example: Player registered and plays in a Division 3 Team MUST NOT RING for a Division 5 Team, Division 2 player MUST NOT RING for a Division 4 Team.
  • If a player is not registered to a team permanently, then their ability would be the deciding factor, and they should contact Netball Fun League (click here) and ask what divisions they are permitted to play in.
  • If a team uses “ringers” incorrectly then they will be deducted 3 points from their league table, and if they continue to do this, we will issue a fine of £30 to that team.

Obviously there is no problem with a player ringing for a team in a higher division than the one they are registered/play in

3. POSTING YOUR RINGERS REQUEST

Give as much notice as possible when posting, you have more chance of people planning then. When posting, make sure you state:

  1. What Division your team plays in
  2. The Venue Name
  3. Time of the Match
  4. Your Team Name
  5. Which position is required
  6. How much are you charging (see below for more details)

4. HOW MUCH TO CHARGE A RINGER

Remember your Team is committed to always paying your Full Match Fee and Umpire Fee (see our Paying Fees page – click here). If your team member who is missing has already paid their match fee, you could charge £1.15 to go towards your teams’ umpire fee for the match, if your team member has not already paid their match fee then you should charge £5 per ringer.

  • JOINING AS AN INDIVIDUAL

    On clicking the button below you will be taken to our main Individual Registration page. Here, please fill in all the required information. Tell us your preferred netball positions, skill level and the day / venue you wish to play at. Your registration will then be processed (please allow a few days) and you will be contacted by someone at Netball Fun League with all the details.

    Being Part of a Team

    Once you join a team, the Team Organiser will add your email address and contact details to the teams’ online profile. Please refer to the “Registration Process Guide – Part 2” on previous page. If you join as a permanent member of a team you will then be bound by the normal stipulations of a Netball Fun League Team playing in one of our social netball leagues. For more information on this please visit the “Members / Support” links in the main website navigation.

    Be a Ringer

    From time to time teams may struggle for players, sickness, unavailability etc. To assist with this Netball Fun League has dedicated “Ringers Groups” where teams can post an appeal for a player/which position/how much/venue etc. If you are playing for a team you can request to join our “Ringers Group” check out the “Finding Players” link in “Members / Support” links in the main website navigation.

    REGISTER AS AN INDIVIDUAL

  • YOUR COMMITMENT AS A REGISTERED TEAM IN A LEAGUE

    1. Committing to the Whole Season

    Registering a team and joining a Netball Fun League involves committing to the whole season. If you are unable to complete the season for whatever reason, you are still liable for the match fees until a replacement team is found.

    2. Conceding Matches

    If a team cannot find enough players for a particular match and have to concede, then they will be charged the match fees of £26.95 and the game is conceded 15 – 0. If a conceding team gives less than 24 hours’ notice, they will charged the oppositions match fees in addition to their own match fees. A team may only concede one match in any one season at Netball Fun League, and will incur a £30 fine if they concede more than one in a season. Don’t worry, we have some great ways to find substitute players if need be.

    3. Cup Final Night

    At the end of every season the final fixture is a Netball Fun League Cup Final Night. As a registered team, you are committed to attending and taking part in this. The Cup Final Night is like a mini-tournament in which all teams in your division play against each other for ‘The Cup’. It is also the time when League Winners, Runners Up and Player of the Season awards are given out. Read all about Cup Final nights here

    A copy of the Netball Fun League Terms and Conditions can be found here

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