Netball

Ballers Arena's netball League in Australia will showcase Sri Lankan teams competing in thrilling matches, highlighting their skills and fostering community engagement.

How Our League Works

Season Structure:

The league will run for a total of 10 weeks, including regular-season games and playoffs.

Teams:

The league consists of 12 teams (both mixed and ladies) competing in 2 separate divisions, A separate ladies netball league and a separate mixed league will be played.

Games:

Each game consists of four quarters of 10 minutes each with a running clock.

Breaks:

There will be a 30-second break between quarters and a 1-minute halftime break.

Timeouts:

Each team is allowed one 30-second timeout per half.

TEAM AND PLAYER REQUIREMENTS

Team Size

Each team must have a minimum of 7 players and a maximum of 10 players.

BOnd

$70 per Team

ONE-TIME

REGISTRATION FEE $70 PER TEAM

WEEKLY SCORESHEET FEE

$70 PER TEAM/PER WEEK

Player Conduct

All players must adhere to the league’s code of conduct and sportsmanship.

The Sports League is More than Just Sports

It is a community for Sri Lankans living in Melbourne

Game Play Rules

Scoring

Standard netball scoring applies, with goals scored within the goal circle counting as 1 point.

Substitutions

Substitutions can be made during breaks between quarters or during timeouts.

Positions

Each team must field seven players in the standard netball positions (GS, GA, WA, C, WD, GD, GK).

Fouls and Penalties

Standard netball rules apply regarding contact, obstruction, and stepping. Umpires will enforce these rules strictly.

Statistics

Player statistics, including goals scored, assists, and defensive actions, will be recorded for each game.

Awards

At the end of the season, the following awards will be given:

Top Scorer

Awarded to the player with the most goals scored throughout the season.

Defensive Player of the League

Awarded to the player with the highest defensive impact, considering stats like interceptions and blocks.

League MVP

Awarded to the most valuable player of the league, based on overall performance, leadership, and contribution to their team.

Full Statistics

Statistics for netball players, such as goals scored, assists, and defensive actions, will be tracked for every game.