Information
Teams
The Straits Trophy aims to bring together Netball teams from Johor, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore; we hope to provide an equal balance of teams from these areas. We will have competition for U14,U16,and U18. When all spaces have been filled, a waiting list will be created and communicated with the team’s director.
Facilities
The tournament will be held across four netball courts. There will also be a map provided to help you orientate yourself to the correct court.
Arrival and departure
Teams are required to arrive at Marlborough on Saturday for 8.00am in preparation for a coaching meeting at 8.15am and the first game to start at 8.30am. The tournament is scheduled to finish at 2.30pm (weather permitting)
Balls and Umpires
Teams are to bring balls for practice and warm-ups. Match balls will be prepared by MCM. We will provide independent umpires for each game.
Food
There will be food available to purchase on the day. Food and drink can be purchased using Malaysian Ringgit (RM) or Singapore Dollar (SGD).
Refreshments
Schools should remind all players to bring a water bottle that can be refilled from the water dispensers provided. There will also be a refreshment stall available to all participants, staff and parents. Sports drinks, tea and coffee are available on site; no alcohol is to be brought onto the campus.
Lightning procedure
Lightning is indicated by a siren and a flashing light from the lightning alarm system. All players will be directed to the main sports hall or dining hall in the event the lighting siren goes on, where they will remain until the all-clear signal from the lightning alarm has sounded and the Tournament Director has advised play can continue. If there is a significantly prolonged delay, a coaches’ meeting will be called and a decision about proceeding will be agreed.
Parking
Please follow parking directions and ensure that no one is blocked in. Buses are to drop pupils off and park outside the site.
Valuables and Belongings
Marlborough College Malaysia accepts no liability for any loss, damage or theft. Please be vigilant with your belongings.
Medical treatment
There will be a first aider on hand throughout the tournament. In addition to this, Marlborough nurses will assist in treating the players, the team should bring assistant coaches or volunteers to take more serious cases to hospital, for a second opinion. The school uses:
Columbia Asia Hospital: Persiaran Afiat, Taman Kesihatan Afiat, 79250 Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia.
Gleneagles Hospital: Lebuhraya Sultan Iskandar, Tanjung Puteri, 80300 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
Hotel information
There are plenty of hotels in the local area. For teams travelling, we recommend Hotel Granada, 55 Jalan Indah 15/2, Taman Bukit Indah, 81200, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
Tel: +607-231 8888
Fax: +607-231 8889
Email: info@htlgranada.com
Rules and Regulations
The Straits Trophy aims to bring together teams from Kuala Lumpur, Johor and Singapore; we hope to provide an equal balance of teams from these areas. We will have competition for U14, U16 and U18
The required age cut-offs for each age group will be for players born on or after the dates below:
1st July 2001 – U18
1st July 2003 – U16
1st July 2005 – U14
Address: Jalan Marlborough, Puteri Iskandar, Johor, Malaysia, 79200
Registration on Match day: 08:00.
Coaches meeting: 08:10
Start of tournament: 08:30
End of tournament: 14:30 approx
PLAYING REGULATIONS
1. RULES OF PLAY: MCM will be played to IFN Rules
2. BALLS AND BIBS
2.1 MCM will provide a size five- (5) netball for match play, teams to bring their own training balls.
2.2 Each school must have two sets of different coloured bibs per team
2.3 All players must wear positional bibs with playing initials on the front and back.
3. CENTRAL TIMING
3.1 Central timing, normally sounded by a hooter or a bell, will be used, but matches will start and finish on the Umpire’s whistle.
3.2 The hooter / bell will sound at the beginning and end of an interval.
4. OFFICIALS
4.1 For U14 – U18 we will be paying external umpires to manage the games.
5. START OF PLAY
5.1 Captains should toss for centre pass etc. well before the start of play.
5.2 All teams must be on court, in position and ready to play, at the time and on the court stated in
the playing schedule.
5.3 No team may start a match with less than five (5) players.
5.4 Any team late on court may forfeit their match points. Any decision/action will be taken by the tournament referee/committee member(s) on the day.
6. SUBSTITUTIONS AND TEAM CHANGES
6.1 Due to shortness of the tournament substitutions may only be made for an injury during play and the player must go into the vacated position. No other substitutions or team changes by
either team may be made at this time.
6.2 Substitutions and team changes may be made at half time.
6.3 Substitutions and team changes must be notified to the umpires and opposing team.
6.4 No extra time can be allowed for an accident: however, if a player is unable to be moved from the court, both umpires should note the time lost and notify the tournament referee who will make a decision on the course of action to be taken.
7. SCORING AND RESULTS
7.1 Captains must check the scores with both umpires.
7.2 Points will be awarded as follows:
5 points for a win
3 points for a draw
1 point to the losing team
7.3 In the event of a tie on points, goal average will decide placing (goals for divided by goals against).
7.4 If goal average is drawn goal difference will be applied (the difference between goals for and goals against).
7.5 If goal difference is drawn the result of the group match between the two teams will be the decider.
7.6 In the event of a further draw the team with the most goals for will be adjudged the winner
7.7 In the event of a tie after 7.6 – a 7 minute playoff will decide the winner, if this is still a tie, play will continue without a break until the next goal is scored.
7.8 In the case of a walk-over, a score of 10-0 win will be given
7.9 In the final – in the event of a draw at full time, extra time of 3 minutes each way will be played, changing over at half time without a break. In the event of a draw at full time, play will continue without a break until the next goal is scored.
8. SAFETY
8.1 Staff are responsible for ensuring that no player has long fingernails (all fingernails MUST be
short and smooth), or are wearing jewellery
8.2 Medic Alert Bracelet must be suitably strapped.
8.3 Headscarves, if worn for religious purposes, must be neat and secure. Staff should ensure that the material used is soft and without embellishment.
8.4 Hair must be suitably tied back.
8.5 Knee braces must be of the padded type or be covered by a bandage.
8.6 Umpires will request any player not confirming to these rules to leave the court and remedy the matter. The player may only return with the umpire’s permission after a goal has been scored or at an interval.
9. FIRST AID / ACCIDENTS
9.1 In the first instance of an injury the players’ coach should administer first aid.
9.2 If they need further assistance, then there is a first aid nurse on site (under clearly marked tents).
9.3 If a pupil needs an X-Ray or hospital treatment, then the players’ coach or a parent should be responsible for driving them there.
Hospitals
Gleneagles Hospital (2, Jalan Medini Utara 4, Medini 79250, Nusajaya, Johor +6075601000)
Columbia Asia (Persiaran Afiat, Taman Kesihatan Afiat, 79250, Nusajaya, Johor).
10. PRESENTATIONS
10.1 The presentations will take place after the final match has finished.
11. CODE OF CONDUCT
11.1 Code of conduct (Players): It is crucial that all the rules of the game are met on the day. We expect to see sportsmanship demonstrated in every match, and the umpire’s decision is final. Please show respect to the umpires throughout the day, and to the coaches.
11.2 Code of conduct (Coaches): The coaches have a very busy day and must remain in control of their team from the moment they arrive until they depart. Please ensure that players are a) of the correct age, b) on time to each match c) fully prepared to play i.e. they are wearing correct clothing, sun tan lotion and are fully hydrated throughout the day. Please also be respectful and helpful towards umpires and other coaches.
11.3 Code of conduct (Parents): It is important that parents set a good example to the players and get the tone right. Please stand back from the court and allow the coaches and umpires to do their job, without being challenged. Any parents not following the conduct will be asked to leave the court side by the court marshall.
12. PHOTOGRAPHY
12.1 There will be two Marlborough College staff members taking photos. Parents and coaches are also allowed to take pictures of their own players.
13. LIGHTNING
13.1 In the event of a lightning storm all personnel are advised to take cover. Teams will be directed towards the Sports Hall. The tournament director will meet with the pitch marshalls and holds the sole decision in calling a halt to the tournament. If play continues then timings will be adjusted.