Tournament Rules

OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT RULES

⚠️ Breaking these rules may result in penalties, disqualification, or expulsion from the tournament.

1

All players must be officially registered before participating in any match.

2

Teams must arrive at least 30 minutes before scheduled game times.

3

Full team uniforms are required – including clear visible BIBS tops.

4

Only players listed on the official team roster are allowed to play.

5

Games will follow standard netball rules with certified umpires present.

6

Physical aggression, foul language, or unsportsmanlike conduct is prohibited which will lead to team explosion.

7

A mixed netball team must consist of both male and female players. No more than three (3) male players are permitted on court at any one time, with one male player allowed in each third of the court. This means at least four (4) female players must always be on the court.

8

Teams may register up to twelve (12) players per squad, along with up to three (3) support staff. All players must be properly registered prior to the registration deadline in order to be eligible to compete.

9

Protests must be filed within 15 minutes of match conclusion, in writing, by the coach/captain.

10

No alcohol or drug use is permitted at any tournament venue.

11

Teams must obey event staff, umpires, and Hotlanta Strikers officials at all times.

12

Late arrival of teams for their scheduled match will result in forfeiture.

13

Games must be played within the time limits assigned.

14

Teams are responsible for their own equipment and belongings.

15

Respect the venue – littering, vandalism, or facility damage may lead to expulsion.

16

No substitutions can be made during the last 5 minutes of a game unless due to injury.

17

All decisions made by umpires and officials are final.

18

Team captains must attend the pre-tournament briefing and represent team at their protest sessions.

SPORTSMANSHIP FIRST

The Hotlanta Strikers Netball Tournament is built on respect, fair play, and the love of the game. Let's compete with passion and integrity!

TOURNAMENT AWARDS

RECOGNIZING
EXCELLENCE

Awards Overview

Tournament awards recognize tournament-only performance across Ladies and Mixed divisions. Awards celebrate the athletes who demonstrate exceptional skill, leadership, and sportsmanship during the competition weekend.

TEAM MVP NOMINATIONS (Tournament-Only Performance)

Each Team Nominates Two MVPs Total:

🏆

1 Ladies MVP Nominee

Outstanding female player from Ladies Division

🏆

1 Mixed MVP Nominee

Outstanding player from Mixed Division

Nominees must be rostered players on the team's official roster

Nominations are based on performance during this tournament weekend only

Teams submit nominations to tournament officials by the deadline

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS TRACKED

(By Division)
👩 LADIES DIVISION
🏆

MVP (Ladies)

Most Valuable Player - Ladies Division

🎯

Best Shooter (Ladies)

Top scoring accuracy and volume

🛡️

Best Defender (Ladies)

Defensive excellence and disruption

👥 MIXED DIVISION
🏆

MVP (Mixed)

Most Valuable Player - Mixed Division

🎯

Best Shooter (Mixed)

Top scoring accuracy and volume

🛡️

Best Defender (Mixed)

Defensive excellence and disruption

HOW AWARDS ARE DETERMINED

🏆

MVP

  • Leadership
  • Overall impact
  • Consistency
  • Sportsmanship
🎯

Best Shooter

  • Scoring accuracy
  • Goal volume
  • Clutch performance
  • Shot conversion rate
🛡️

Best Defender

  • Intercepts
  • Defensive pressure
  • Defensive reads
  • Opposition disruption

Publishing Note

Award winners and leaderboards will be announced and published after official results are verified.

Questions About Tournament Awards?

TOURNAMENT FORMAT

POINTS SYSTEM &
COMPETITION FORMAT

This page explains pool play scoring, standings, and tie-breakers for the Hotlanta Strikers Netball Tournament.

POINTS SYSTEM (POOL PLAY)

3
WIN

Points awarded for a victory

1
DRAW

Points awarded for a tie

0
LOSS

No points awarded

STANDINGS METRICS EXPLAINED

GP

Games Played

W

Wins

D

Draws

L

Losses

GF

Goals For

GA

Goals Against

GD

Goal Difference
(GF − GA)

PTS

Points

🌺
🌸
🌼
🌻

TIE-BREAKERS

If teams are level on points, the following criteria are applied in this exact order:

1

Total Points (PTS)

Team with the most points wins

2

Goal Difference (GD)

Team with the better goal difference advances

3

Goals For (GF)

Team with more goals scored advances

4

Head-to-Head Result

If applicable, winner of the match between tied teams advances

5

Fewest Goals Against (GA)

Team with better defense (fewer goals conceded) advances

6

Tournament Director Decision

Final fallback - official ruling by tournament director

🎊 🎉 🌺 🎊 🎉

TOURNAMENT DIVISIONS

👩

LADIES DIVISION

All-female teams competing for championship glory

👥

MIXED DIVISION

Co-ed teams with male and female athletes

Note: Standings are tracked separately by division and pool.

MATCH FORMAT

Quarter Length

Standard netball quarters with official timing

Breaks

Scheduled breaks between quarters and at halftime

Warm-Up

Teams must arrive 30 minutes before match time for warm-up

Match Timing

Matches run on strict schedule - late arrivals forfeit

Questions About Tournament Format?

Contact the Hotlanta Strikers Tournament Team

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