2024 MINIBALL

Season Details - MOUTHGUARDS MUST BE WORN​​​​​​​

The 2024 Miniball season will start on the week starting in Week 2, Term 2 - finish date will be confirmed soon.

The draws will be available in the newsletter each week. Game results will be monitored for a number of weeks, then if required some grade changes may be made for the Tuesday teams.

Cost - $25 per player

Format:

Monday - Year 4 Competition

Tuesday - Year 5 & 6 Competition

Wednesday - Year 1-3 Competition

Schools that take part are:

East Taieri School,

Elmgrove School,

Fairfield School,

St Mary's School,

Silverstream School,

Outram School

Amana Christian School

WINTER WEATHER - this weeks weather is a timely reminder to advise that if school's are closed there are no miniball games.

If schools close during the day a call will be made and notification sent out.

Some important information:

Referees – we have our students from the Taieri College returning. Members of the committee maybe assisting them in the first few weeks. (if needed).  Please respect their decisions and ensure that all players do so too. On the Wednesday our referees will be getting a little more involved on the court, clearly explaining/ showing the kids what they have done etc.

Draw: The draw has been produced using a computerised programme.

Game Times / Subs– we are under a very tight schedule, so there is no time for warm-ups on the court, when the referee blows the whistle to start the game your team must take the court immediately, the game clock will start.

Rolling subs – no quarter time breaks, we will play two 12 minute halves, there will be a dedicated area where subs wait until the referee stops the game to allow a substitution.  At half time you have 3 minutes to talk to your team.

Please have respect for the teams playing the last game on Tuesday and also the Taieri Womens Competition is scheduled to start at 6.00 pm on a Monday.

Coaches – for safety reasons we request that you sit on the front benches – NO ONE IS TO BE ON THE SIDE OF THE COURT please.  We will provide an area for coaches and subs it sit. Please respect this request.

Footwear – there is  a mat placed in the entrance, this is to try and wipe any dirt off footwear.  We have found that the floor gets very slippery and become dangerous with children slipping. It would even be preferred if players could bring their playing shoes with them and put them on prior to game.  

Duty – each team must supply one person (1 only) to do the bench duty while their team is playing (ie 2 people on bench, 1 from each team).  Would be very handy if coach provides a notebook with team list and numbers for the bench person to complete score sheet.

Team Management – when waiting for your game please make sure your players are sitting quietly, respecting the spectators and teams playing on the court.  Players are not allowed on the court at any of the 6 minute breaks. The referees have been instructed to keep these players off the court.  Only the teams playing should be on the court. Also please do not allow subs to stand or sit along the court side, you may stand at corner of court (only coach and subs).  Also do not allow children to go upstairs by the score bench. We also ask that parents keep sibling seated.

Practice Hoops - There are two hoops placed outside for teams to warm-up.  It is proposed that the two teams due to play next have the sole use of these hoops immediately prior to their game eg playing at 5.00pm – have use of hoops from say 4.45 pm.  

Cupboard – The referees and committee members only, will have access to the cupboard by the score bench, Kept in this cupboard is the match ball, score sheets, first aid kit, set of bibs (for when teams with similar colours are playing), if you use these bibs please ensure they are ALL returned to the cupboard at the completion of your game.

Issues or complaints – if any issues arise or you wish to make a complaint please contact your school representative, this includes all matters, please do not approach the referees or allow any of your teams parents to do so either. Then if necessary your school rep will then bring the matter to members of the committee.

Once again - All positive comments are very welcome.

Have a great season.

Regards,

Taieri School’s Miniball Competition.