Sport for Fun 2010: Policies and Rules
THE ‘RULES’
- Participation and FUN are the aims of the game.
- Scores are taken for the teams’ interests only so are not officially recorded.
- The referee’s decision is final. Physical or verbal abuse to the referee and other players will result in player/team being removed from the competition.
- Alcohol is not permitted on any ground or facility. Intoxicated players are prohibited from playing.
- No games are played over the exam and holiday period.
- Defaults and No Shows (please see: what happens if your team can’t play)
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOUR TEAM CAN’T PLAY?
Defaults
At least 24 hours notice is required when your team wants to default. When defaulting you are forfeiting the game you have already paid for. Defaults made within 24 hours of the game are deemed a no show.
No Shows
If your team does not show for your game, you will be charged for an additional game as well as the ‘no show’ game. Two ‘no shows’ will result in your team being removed from the competition. ‘No shows’ are incredibly frustrating for everyone so please be considerate and call Unipol (479-5888) or e-mail unipol@otago.ac.nz as soon as you find out your team can’t play.
CANCELLATIONS
For cancellations please check the Unipol Recreation Centre website (www.unipol.co.nz) or phone (479-5888). Unipol reserves the right to cancel, change or add to the programme at any stage.
WHEN IS THE DRAW DONE?
The draw is done on a weekly basis and uploaded on www.unipol.co.nz/new_online_sports_draws.html at least two days prior to game day. Entries received within the two day period are not guaranteed a place in this weeks draw. This is because once the draw has been loaded onto the website, administration for that round has been closed off and referees have been organized for set times.
WHAT IS A WAITING LIST?
The waiting list is designed to allow existing and new teams an equal opportunity to participate in Sport for Fun. The waiting list is posted at the bottom of each sports draw and will indicate the start date for your team.
If the draw is full when you enter or re-enter a team you will go on the waiting list. Date of payment of your new games determines your team’s position on the waiting list. To avoid going on a waiting list, teams are encouraged to pay for as many games as possible when they enter. Please be aware of your team’s start date as teams will be shifted from the waiting list into the draw when space becomes available.