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For those teams who played their last game of the season on Saturday, we look forward to seeing you at the upcoming presentation events, at Twilight comp or on the sideline cheering for Bullants in the next three weeks of finals, 

Congratulations to the 12 Bullants teams (4 Juniors, 8 Seniors) who have made it through to the finals series!  Best of luck to all our teams. We have some tough games ahead and this weekend we see Bullants v Bullants in three divisions!

We will have some club-coloured hair ribbons to hand out at training tomorrow and we encourage everyone to embrace the finals spirit, especially after the last two seasons that have been Covid interrupted.

Some important reminders for this time of year:

Player Court time (extract from Bullants Player Policy)

Players of all divisions who make the finals rounds (semi, preliminary and grand finals) will be played at the discretion of the coach.  All players are guaranteed two quarters (Divisions 3 & 4) and one quarter (Divisions 1 & 2) of court time per game only. 

Where to stand?

Players, Coaches, Managers and Scorers will be on one sideline, with spectators on the opposite side of the court

Players’ code of behaviour (extract from Code of Behaviour)

• Play by the rules and within the spirit of Netball
• Never argue with an official. If you disagree, have your team captain, coach or manager approach the official during a break
• Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials or other players, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent is neither acceptable nor permitted.

Spectators Code of Behaviour (extract from Code of Behaviour)

• Respect the decision of the umpires.
• Encourage players to play according to the rules and the official decisions, and develop your own knowledge of the rules.
• Do not use foul language, sledge or harass administrators, coaches, players, umpires or other spectators.
• Condemn the use of violence in any form, be it by administrators, coaches, players, umpires or other spectators.

Responsibility of the Scorer (from SCNA By-Laws)

Scorers from each team must stand with the opposition scorer throughout the game, in one location on the opposite side line of the court to other spectators to avoid controversy or dissent over the score. An information sheet on how to score is attached to the scoreboard. The scorers should ensure that all players, the team captains and scorers sign the score sheet before it is returned to the Pavilion.

If the match is drawn? (from SCNA By-Laws)

Drawn match in the finals series (Semi-Finals, Preliminary Finals or Final): “When the goals are equal at full-time in a Semi-Final, Preliminary Final or Final, there will be a two (2) minute break during which time there may be substitutions and/or team changes. At the end of that two (2) minutes, a further two (2) x five (5) minute halves will be played. In this circumstance an official timekeeper must be present. At the end of the first five (5) minutes teams change ends and there may be substitutions and/or team changes. If at the end of the second five (5) minutes the scores are still level, then play continues (substitutions and/or team changes may be made) until one team has a two (2) goal advantage, and they are declared the winning team

Pets

In accordance with ACT law, no dogs or other animals are allowed on ACT sporting grounds; this includes all courts within the SCNA boundaries, including the grass courts. Fines can be issued by ACT Sport and Recreation. Your cooperation in this matter is appreciated.

Please let your coach, manager or a member of the committee know if you have any questions. We look forward to a fun few weeks.

Bullants is proud to have strong connections with esteemed SCNA volunteers who received recognition at the 2022 SCNA Volunteer of the Year awards on Saturday.

Congratulations to SCNA Junior Volunteer of the Year Lucy Jerga. Lucy has received recognition for her playing, umpiring and general can-do help to the SCNA representative program this season.  Lucy who plays in our Inters Kiowa team is also involved with the SCNA Net Program. Congratulations Lucy! Your efforts are truly valued.

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We are thrilled by the recognition Ruth Mahon and Gavan Cattanach have received from SCNA.

Court 2 is now officially named the ‘Ruth Mahon court’. Ruth has significantly contributed to SCNA operations as competitions manager, managing the Netta program, SCNA club/player registrations and for many years spent all day Saturday at the courts. Ruth and her family were also instrumental in keeping the Bullants club going for many years and have been actively involved in playing and the operations of Bullants until recently.

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A brass plaque has been erected over the BBQ area in recognition of Gavan Cattanach’s building and general maintenance efforts around the SCNA courts. Gavan’s volunteer efforts for SCNA have been supported by his Bullants family members – Heather, Brittany and Becky – all of who have played with our club and Heather actively involved in the Bullants committee for many years. 

Congratulations to all three Volunteers. Your effort and commitment makes a real change to community sport and keeps our players on the courts.

There are road works near the courts this morning.

Please factor a bit more time into you usual trip.

Tomorrow is the last training for some teams, with the last game of the regular season this Saturday 27 August. This weekend is the last game of the winter season for Years 2, 3 and 4. For those teams who have made it through to the finals, these are 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th September. Finals game times can be different from your regular timeslot. Please check PlayHQ.

Player’s Player Nominations Open – Inters and Seniors players, please vote now for your Player’s Player. Your vote should be for the person in your team who you believe is the player who makes the other players feel most included in the team, and who you most enjoy playing with, not who you think is the “best” player or who you may have the best friendship with.

Junior players – votes are collated through your coach

INTERS VOTE HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5truH82fusmJ9ZPAPIs-wEPbJkWI2YQjk2ainqkc6tBMnig/viewform

SENIORS VOTE HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaSDZPUm9PClqgFzUd3bHT0RZncF-i2MJqPl_FcccQPJEMKA/viewform?usp=sf_link

End of Season Celebrations

Our End of Season celebration is a casual social gathering, where we celebrate the season and present team awards.

Juniors and Inters – Wednesday 21^st September, at the courts, time TBA

Seniors – Saturday 17th September, venue to be announced

Twilight Competition:

Registrations for Twilight comp will open soon. Twilight runs for 8 weeks starting 17th October, last week starting 5th December and is held over three nights (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) – subject to change pending registration numbers

Monday:

* 5.30pm: NET Program. Introductory skills program for boys and girls from 5-7 years

* 5.30pm (and potentially 6.30pm pending registrations): SET program. Ideal for players in years 2 & 3 – modified games

* 6.30pm: GO. For players in year 4 (Full height hoops)

Tuesday:

* 5.30pm: Juniors – For players in Years 5 and 6 (2 divisions)

* 6.30pm: Intermediates – Girls in Years 7-9 (2 divisions – ideally a year 7 div & years 8/9 div)

* 7.30pm: Open Womens (must be year 10/ 16+ minimum) – 2 divisions

Wednesday

* 6pm: Mixed U16s

* 7pm: Mixed opens (over 16)

Player’s Player Nominations Open – Inters and Seniors players, please vote now for your Player’s Player. Your vote should be for the person in your team who you believe is the player who makes the other players feel most included in the team, and who you most enjoy playing with, not who you think is the “best” player or who you may have the best friendship with. (Junior players – votes are collated through your coach)

INTERS VOTE HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5truH82fusmJ9ZPAPIs-wEPbJkWI2YQjk2ainqkc6tBMnig/viewform

SENIORS VOTE HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaSDZPUm9PClqgFzUd3bHT0RZncF-i2MJqPl_FcccQPJEMKA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Training is compulsory and is even more important now as we enter the finals series of the competition. Please let your coach know if you have a genuine reason to be absent from training.

Safety – We have noticed several cars coming inside the courts to collect their children. It is chaotic at changeover time and very dark and unsafe to mix cars and young kids. Please park your car away from the courts and WALK to meet your player at pickup. Only Bullants Committee members and cars displaying disabled permits are allowed inside the courts on Wednesday’s.

Congratulations to Eloise C for achieving her Umpiring C-Badge on Saturday! Well done.

Games for Yr 4 teams playing on the grass today are cancelled. Iroquois, Sioux and Kamia are the impacted teams.

All other games going ahead at this stage

Twilight Netball – mark your calendars – Twilight netball (AKA Summer Comp) will kick off in Term 4. Last year games were split across Monday’s, Tuesday’s & Wednesday’s. It is a social comp – no finals/grand finals, and usually finishes mid-December. When we have further details we will share it.

4 Bullants Players are playing in the SCNA U17s rep team and have made it through to the Grand Final this Sunday against Belconnen Netball Association. The game is at 1pm at Lyneham. Everyone is welcome to watch and cheer. Best wishes to Abbey R, Charlie K, Lily M, Katie P.

Player’s Player nominations – we are setting up the links for your votes…keep a look out!

Tomorrow’s weather forecast looks unsettled, as always, be prepared to play.

There are just 3 rounds of the season remaining before Finals commence.  The last game of the regular season is on Saturday 27 August. This is also the last game for Years 2, 3 and 4 for the season.  For all other competitions, the finals series runs for three weeks through to 17 September. SCNA has released a DRAFT timetable of games. Please note the time of your game in finals can be different from your regular timeslot.

Semi Finals – 3rd Sep – draft times
Juniors – 10:30 am
Inters 2 & 4 – 12 pm
Inters 1 & 3 –  1pm
Seniors 1& 3 – 2 pm
Seniors 2 – 3:15 pm 

Prelim Finals – 10th Sep – draft times
All Juniors – 10:30 am
All Inters – 12:30 pm
All Seniors – 2 pm

Grand Finals – 17th Sep – draft times
All Juniors – 10:30 am (Presentation: 11:25 am)
All Inters – 12:30 pm (Presentation: 1:25 pm)
All Seniors – 2 pm (Presentation: 3:20 pm)

Congratulations Mia K and Sophie S for their selection in the 2022 Netball ACT Academy. This Academy consists of 34 athletes from the 5 Associations across the ACT who were identified by Netball ACT Selectors at the recent ACT Junior Championships. Mia and Sophie play in our Inters division.

Bullants keeps lost property from Wednesday training separate to SCNA lost property. Last week we collected six drink bottles to add to the already large collection. If you have lost a drink bottle or jumper come and check the Bullants Lost Property basket tonight.

We hope everyone has enjoyed their winter break and we now look forward to seeing our Bullants community back on court again – Training resumes this Wednesday and Games resume this Saturday 23 July.

Save the Date – End of Season Presentation/Celebration

Juniors & Inters: at the courts Wednesday 21st September

Seniors: Saturday 17th September – venue TBA

Look out for your opportunity to vote for your team Player’s Player prior to these events

Team Photos

We know it is hard to find a Saturday when the entire team is present, but if you are, Coaches/Managers/Players please let a committee member know so we can take a team photo!

Congratulations

Congratulations to all the Bullants players who represented SCNA at the Junior Championships recently. Special shout out to:

Katie P for achieving her umpire C-Badge at the championships

Willow, Abbi, Leah and Ava who played in the successful U11/1 premiership team.

See everyone Wednesday night.