Tauranga Indoor Sports Terms and Conditions

Below are the terms and conditions of business by which TAURANGA INDOOR SPORTS accepts participants to their events, competitions, leagues and seasons. Participants include individuals and teams who wish to take part in any TAURANGA INDOOR SPORTS competition. We do not accept participants on any other terms. These conditions do not affect your statutory rights.

1. CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION

When a team joins a TAURANGA INDOOR SPORTS league either by phone, internet or by filling out a registration on-site they are forming a contract subject to these Terms and Conditions with TAURANGA INDOOR SPORTS and are committing to the duration of at least one season, or 10 weeks, whichever is the longer period.
Participants agree to abide by the League and Playing Rules as published on the website and sent to the nominated captain/team organiser upon entry.
TAURANGA INDOOR SPORTS reserve the right to refuse entry of any Participant, team or organisation from its competition without giving a reason; or exclude any Participant, team or organisation from its competition for breaches of these Conditions or of the Playing Rules or in respect of any misconduct whatsoever by its team Participants or supporters or associates of the same.
A GST Tax Invoice will be issued if specifically requested by the team.
Any leniency granted in this regard does not jeopardise our rights to claim this money in the event of non-payment.
If the full match fee is not received before the game, for any reason, TAURANGA INDOOR SPORTS maintains the right to implement the ‘No Pay – No Result’ procedure.
If the full season fee is not received before the season, for any reason, TAURANGA INDOOR SPORTS maintains the right to implement the ‘No Pay – No Result’ procedure.
League Fees are not refundable; however should a suitable, paying replacement team be found management will be in a position to offer a refund.
Any outstanding monies will be forwarded to Debt Collection Agency for collection. Any collection costs charged by the Agency will not be the responsibility of TAURANGA INDOOR SPORTS and will be liable by the Captain / Manager / Team Organiser.
The team organiser/captain is responsible for all team underpayments and match fee arrears.
TAURANGA INDOOR SPORTS reserve the right to withhold any trophies and prizes from teams that have monies owing from debt accrued throughout any season(s)
Time slots will be 35 minutes, unless otherwise stipulated.
Without prejudice to the generality of the above, in no event shall TAURANGA INDOOR SPORTS be liable for:
1. any damage to property whether arising directly or indirectly from any breach or tort;
2. loss of income, or profit, revenue, goodwill or anticipated savings whether arising directly or indirectly from any breach or tort;
3. loss or damage;
4. any indemnity in respect of the items listed directly above.
5. Without prejudice to the generality of the above, the liability of TAURANGA INDOOR SPORTS for all the losses caused by a breach or tort giving rise to a claim shall be limited to damages of 3 times the total amount paid by the Participant to TAURANGA INDOOR SPORTS pursuant to the Competition in respect of which the breach or tort shall occur, and which both TAURANGA INDOOR SPORTS and the Participant have considered and agree is a reasonable sum given the respective positions of the parties and the types of direct losses likely to occur.

2. REGISTRATION NUMBERS AND PLAYING NUMBERS

Entries will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.
A set number of teams can be accepted into the competition and any Teams that miss out will be placed on a waiting list.
Teams may register up to 12 players* (exceptions may be granted).
All Team organisers/captains are responsible for having their Team Registration entered online.
Players must play at least 75% of games for their team to be eligible to participate in semi-finals and finals.

3. PAYMENT CONDITIONS

The game fee shall be determined by TAURANGA INDOOR SPORTS, this may change from time to time. A deposit may be required to secure your spot in the competition.
Match and Season fees are on a per team basis.
The match fees are payable before each game unless an alternative arrangement is made with TAURANGA INDOOR SPORTS.
The season fees are payable before the first game of the season unless alternative arrangement is made with TAURANGA INDOOR SPORTS.
Payments can be made;
1. By Direct Credit into ANZ Bank Acc: 01-0322-0298364-00. Please make sure you include your team name, or reference number, as a reference otherwise we will not be able to match the payment up to your team
2. “Cash/eftpos on the night” direct to league manager

4. DRAWS & RESULTS

Draws & Results will be published on the website of the competition.
All games will be confirmed via email / and or txt. There may be times that the draws will be delayed for reasons such as new rounds, teams pulling out and semis/finals. We appreciate your patience and understanding at this time.
Game times change from time and thus while the entire season’s draw is on the website, management reserves the right to make week to week amendments.
Management will endeavour to have results published within 12 hours after the game and will endeavour to have the correct draws displayed at least 4 days before play.

5. REFEREEING

The team organiser/captain is wholly responsible for his / her team’s conduct towards the referee.
TAURANGA INDOOR SPORTS will not tolerate referee abuse and any infringement of the referees rights could lead to the guilty player being banned from the season with no refund.
Experienced Referees will be provided, and the Referee’s decision is binding and final.
If you are interested in becoming a Referee, please contact us.

6. UNIFORM

Suitable and clean footwear must be worn.
No spikes, rugby boots (with removable sprigs) and boots with metal cleats are allowed.

7. COMPETITION FORMAT & RULES

Please adhere to the playing rules as published on the TAURANGA INDOOR SPORTS website. If you want a PDF version of the playing rules, please email info@taurangaindoorsports.co.nz.
The season will consist of:
1. Grading rounds. These can range from as many as 1-5 weeks.
2. Competition rounds. Usually, 3-8 weeks but may vary due to team numbers.
3. Semi-finals night. All teams play on this night.
4. Finals. All teams play on this night or finals day, namely the following Saturday after semi-finals.

8. DEFAULTS

If a team is absent for a fixture without giving proper notice the opposition shall be awarded the game with full points.
Defaults are taken seriously as this is not fair on the opposition, Referee or on-field Coordinator.
If your team is going to default a game, you must give TAURANGA INDOOR SPORTS at least 24 hours’ notice.
A full match fee will be imposed on teams that do not give sufficient, or any, notice for defaulting, including the umpires fee. The decision to impose the full match fee and umpire fee is at the discretion of TAURANGA INDOOR SPORTS.
If your team is short of players, TAURANGA INDOOR SPORTS recommends your team show up for a friendly game regardless of your team numbers. The Module Co-ordinator/Referee will try to help find fill-ins. No team likes showing up to find they have travelled to the game to find no game at all, please be considerate.
TAURANGA INDOOR SPORTS recommends posting on our “fill ins” page on Facebook if you are short and need extras. This can be found at this Facebook link or by requesting an invite by our manager.
A Netball team will be considered to have defaulted should they not field a team within the first eight-minute period of the game. For every minute that a team is late, two points will be awarded against that team to a maximum of 16 points.
A Cricket team will be considered to have defaulted should they not field a team within the first 10 minutes of the game.

9. POINTS SYSTEM

Netball Points - 4 for a win, 2 for a draw, 1 for a loss, -4 for a default
Cricket Points - 4 for a win, 2 for a draw, 1 for a loss, 1 for a skin, -4 for a default
If at the end of the qualifying round two teams have equal points the team who beat the other team will be placed ahead.
If still undecided, the difference between the points scored for and those scored against will be collated and the team with the highest point’s differential will be placed ahead.
If still undecided, points scored for will be divided by the points scored against and the team with the highest point’s differential will be placed ahead.
If three or more teams have the same game points, the differential systems only apply.
In all situations if the result is still a draw after each step has been applied, a super over or goal shootout will apply.

10. FIRST AID

The On-field Coordinator will have a First Aid Kit for emergencies.
Instant Ice packs are available and will be provided by TAURANGA INDOOR SPORTS.

11. CANCELLATIONS

TAURANGA INDOOR SPORTS does NOT cancel because of cold weather and rain, the exception to this is if weather conditions make it dangerous to travel to our venue. TAURANGA INDOOR SPORTS will notify team organisers/captains if this occurs.

12. DISPUTES/DISCIPLINE

Due to the social and fun nature of our competitions, protests and appeals are a rarity. Most matters can usually be dealt with without having a formal procedure.
An automatic two game suspension can be placed on any player who is ordered off the field by a Referee.
Three “sin bins” on any one player can result in an automatic two game suspension.
TAURANGA INDOOR SPORTS reserves the right to suspend any player whose conduct is in breach of the spirit of the game.
Protests and appeals must be submitted within 24 hours of the completion of the game or 30 minutes in events where 24 hours is not applicable i.e. finals
Any issues with the management of the competition, grounds or other issues outside of general competition queries can be addressed to Competition Organiser – info@taurangaindoorsports.co.nz

13. PRIZEGIVING

Some competitions will have prize-givings, this will be up to TAURANGA INDOOR SPORTS.
Prize-givings will be held after the finals on that respective night at our venue or on finals day.
Remember team members will only receive a prize if they are at the prize-giving! Be there!
Prizes will not be given out if any money is still owed.

14. HEALTH & SAFETY

All participants understand that these events contain an element of risk to the person participating.
TAURANGA INDOOR SPORTS takes care to provide suitable and safe venues and able referees. All participants understand that while we do our best to make our venue a safe environment, unforeseeable events may still occur.
Team organisers/captains are responsible for ensuring that they do not allow their team participants to commence a game until and unless satisfied that the surface and other conditions are safe for the activity in question having due regard to the characteristics of their team participants.
Participants must report to TAURANGA INDOOR SPORTS at the earliest opportunity any perceived dangers, violence (or threats of the same), or any other misconduct of whatever type.

15. LIABILITY/BREACH

TAURANGA INDOOR SPORTS shall provide its services with reasonable skill and care and to a reasonable standard.
In so far as TAURANGA INDOOR SPORTS is in breach of the agreement and the breach is capable of remedy, TAURANGA INDOOR SPORTS will use its very best efforts to provide a solution mutually acceptable to TAURANGA INDOOR SPORTS and the participant.
Notwithstanding the above, in the event of TAURANGA INDOOR SPORTS:
1. Breaching the agreement or committing any tort, including the negligence or negligent misstatement of its servant or agents; and / or
2. Being in any breach of any statutory or common law duty of care will have no liability to participants save that TAURANGA INDOOR SPORTS will indemnify the participant in respect of any death or personal injury caused thereby and in respect of which no limitation or exclusion is intended.

16. OTHER

TAURANGA INDOOR SPORTS may subcontract the performance of any of its obligations under this Agreement to any person without notice. Where TAURANGA INDOOR SPORTS does subcontract its obligation under this agreement TAURANGA INDOOR SPORTS shall not be responsible for every act or omission of the sub-contractor.
This Agreement shall not otherwise be assignable by the team organisers/captain without the prior written consent of TAURANGA INDOOR SPORTS. TAURANGA INDOOR SPORTS may assign this Agreement to any person.
TAURANGA INDOOR SPORTS shall not be liable for any loss or damage cause by delay in the performance or non-performance of any of its obligations where the same is occasioned by any cause whatsoever that is beyond TAURANGA INDOOR SPORTS's reasonable control including but not limited to an Act of God, war, civil disturbance, un-preventable flood, failure or neglect on the part of any utility supplying electricity, gas or water, the unavailability of or the prevention of access to premises, governmental regulations, prohibitions or enactments of any kind, strike, lock-out or trade dispute (whether involving its own employees or those or any other person), difficulties in obtaining staff or materials, breakdown of machinery, fire or accident or loss of premises. Should any such event occur the TAURANGA INDOOR SPORTS may cancel or suspend the Agreement without incurring any liability for any loss or damages thereby occasioned.
This contract shall be governed by New Zealand Law and shall be subject to the sole jurisdiction of New Zealand Courts