2024 Final Series

Game Times:  Please ensure all your players and parents are aware of the game times for each of the finals games.

Mondays:            All games at normal times, but please remember to check PlayHQ.

Saturdays:           12U’s  All games are at 1.30pm

                                31 Aug, 7 Sept, 14th Sept

                                13U’s   All games are at 3.00pm

                                  31 Aug, 7 Sept, 14th Sept

                                                

Uniforms:  All players must be in the full club/team uniform as registered with JNA at the beginning of the season.  Any sports briefs/shorts must also be the same colour as registered and shorter than the skirt or dress.  Penalties will apply if any player is in a different colour or style uniform to what is registered for their club/team which could affect the outcome of a game.  No exceptions unless special pre-approval was given for reasons as mentioned in the “JNA Game Management Handbook for Competition – Uniforms”.

Scorers and Timekeepers:

• Clubs/Teams are to provide their own Scorers and Timekeepers for all Semi-Final, Prelim Final and Grand Finals games on both Saturdays and Mondays.
• Scorers and Timekeepers are to be over 18.
• Please refrain from rostering Scorers and Timekeepers that are directly involved with teams playing the finals games.  This would allow the parent/spectator normally performing these duties during the season, to focus on watching their child playing.
• Please ensure that your Scorers and Timekeepers are your most experienced and aware of all the requirements; as penalties may occur which could lead to a disqualification.  Refer to “Scorer and Timekeeper” information in the “JNA Game Management Handbook for Competition”.
• Finals games will not be centrally timed, so Clubs will need to provide their Timekeepers with an official timing device.

Scoresheets:

• The list of players for each team will be correct on the scoresheet, according to the club’s team registration form.
• No use of SGF or SGV permitted during finals.
• No fill in’s permitted without a permit being pre-approved.  Refer to “Eligibility to play for finals – JNA Game Management Handbook for Competition”.
• NO additions, deletions, changes will be permitted on game day.  If this occurs then the offending team will be disqualified.
• If an ineligible player is played, it will also mean an instant disqualification.
• All quarter by quarter positions, centre passes, end of each quarter scores indicated, printed names, signatures, etc, must be completed correctly and in full.
• Please ensure all scoresheets are returned to the Match Office immediately after each game.

Spectators:

• Managers, please ensure that the parents and spectators for your teams are watching from the correct designated areas.
• Please also remind spectators (especially those that have not watched games during the season), that they are to support their teams in a positive manner and to cheer them on, but leave the coaching to the coaches.

Photography:

• No photography permitted unless you have checked in with the Match Office prior to each game and received a lanyard once photo approval has been given.  Please explain this to all parents and spectators to avoid any confusion on the day, as there may be some spectators that have not been at any games during the season, and are unaware of the regulations.
• No Flash photography permitted.

Umpires:

• Clubs are to allocate and pay umpires for all Semi Finals on Saturday 31^st Aug , and Monday 02^nd Sept.
• JNA will roster umpires for the Prelim Finals, on Saturday 7^th Sept and Monday 9^th Sept.   Clubs will pay umpires with the following rates:
  • Opens                   $40.00
  • 18U                        $35.00
  • 15U                        $30.00
  • 12U & 13U          $25.00
• JNA will both roster and pay umpires for all the Grand Final games on both Saturday 14^th Sept and Monday 16^th Sept.

Grand Final Presentations and Team Photos:

• Teams playing in the Grand Finals are asked to remain for the presentation of medallions and trophies immediately after your games.
• Teams are also asked to remain for team photos after their games and will be advised where they are being taken.
• JNA photographer will be taking photos.  Refer to “Photography” in the “JNA Game Management Handbook for Competition” for spectator photos.

Please refer to “Finals” information in the “JNA Game Management Handbook for Competition” on the JNA Website.

Good luck to all teams playing in finals.