Hello wonderful Bullants community! We hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend break and look forward to welcoming you all back to the courts this Saturday! A reminder for this weekend’s games, Some divisions will be playing split-rounds (2x half-games).
SPLIT ROUNDS
The following divisions will play split rounds this weekend (sat 13th June) – Teams in these divisions will play 2 x half games:
Juniors – DIV 2 & 3
Inters – DIV 3 & 4
cadets – DIV – 2
Seniors – DIV 2 & 3.
The split rounds are an important part of the competition structure and help ensure the season remains as fair and balanced as possible. It allows the draw to be structured so that teams have an even distribution of games against other teams in their division.
You can check your teams game info via : Play HQ .
💚 THE GREEN BAND INITIATIVE
Here at Bullants Netball Club, we pride ourselves on being a supportive community where everyone can learn and grow—and that includes our umpires!
The Green Band initiative is designed to identify and protect umpires under the age of 18 officiating netball. “If they wear green, they’re under 18” is the core message of the Green Band Initiative backed by Netball Australia, this policy has been rolled out nationwide across member organisations to safeguard minors. It aims to address poor sideline behaviour and ensure that any complaints or issues are managed according to the Netball Australia Safeguarding Children & Young People Policy (effective 1 February 2025).
We have both emerging umpires and umpires from the junior umpire program on our games in Juniors and GO. They are learning! Please support them and all officials.
Respecting & supporting umpires & officials:
• Spot the green: Youth umpires will be wearing green arm bands as a reminder that they are young people who are still developing their skills.
• Keep it positive: Please do not comment on umpiring decisions during the game, or criticise officials with your players afterward.
• Lead by example: Show our young players what good sportsmanship looks like through supportive cheer & positive encouragement!
THANK YOU FOR UPHOLDING OUR POSITIVE CLUB CULTURE!
Here at Bullants Netball Club, we pride ourselves on being a safe, inclusive, and positive community. We are incredibly proud of how our players, parents, and spectators consistently lead by example on the sidelines, and we thank you for always bringing the right spirit to the game.
To ensure our courts remain a fantastic environment for everyone, we expect every member of our community to continue championing these standards at all times.
What championing our Code of Conduct looks like on game day:
- Respecting everyone: Treating all players, coaches, opponents, and officials with complete kindness and inclusivity.
- Positive sideline support: Cheering enthusiastically for great play and effort, while leaving the coaching to the coaches and the umpiring to the umpires.
- Encouraging development: Remembering that our young players and emerging umpires are learning and growing every single week.
The Bullants community is built on mutual respect. We do not accept behaviours that go against these values or disrupt the positive environment our players deserve.
Thank you for your ongoing commitment to keeping our sport safe, encouraging, and fun for all! 🐜
REMINDERS
🐾 No Dogs Allowed
Please remember that the South Canberra Netball Association (SCNA) courts are a strict no-dog zone. For the safety and comfort of all players, officials, and spectators, four-legged friends must stay at home on game days. Thank you for your cooperation!
Game Ready
• Nails Clipped
• Hair tied back
• No jewellery
• Drink Bottles
• Players to be in Bullants Uniform
If you are unable to make it to your game please let your team Manager know via your teams WhatsApp chat.
Court Etiquette
• Photos of minors are only with permission
• Stand on opposite side of court to coach
• Cheer for all!
• Support umpires and all officials. Youth umpires will have green wrist bands
Spectators
- Please do NOT stand on the players bench side of the court. The benches are for our players, coaches and scorers only. All spectators are welcome to stand on the opposite side of the court (no benches side)
Scorers
- The team scorer should stand with the other teams scorer on the players bench side of the court, this should just be one person per team, not a group. The scorers stand apart from the benches.
Injuries
- A reminder to log any injuries with the SCNA office so the injured player can access any insurance claims. (player / family can log injury)
Huge thanks to our amazing community for always keeping the game positive and encouraging. Good luck to all our Bullants teams this weekend- Play well, have FUN and GO Bullants!! 🏐 🐜 🔥
Bullants Netball Club Inc. 