WTA PRIMARY JUNIOR MODULE

Playing Venue: Swarbrick Park, Rifle Range Road, FRANKTON
Playing Dates: Thursday 20, 28 Feb, 6, 13, 20, 27 March (6 Weeks)
Playing Rounds: 4.30pm, 5.10pm, 5.50pm, 6.30pm. The number of rounds will vary at each competition depending on number of fields/entries. 
Team Entry Fee: Year 1/2 & 3/4 = $150.00, Year 5/6 = $200.00
Game duration: Games will be 15 minutes each way with a 2-minute half time. There will be 8 minutes in between rounds.  
Grades available: 

• Year 1/2 Mixed
• Year 3/4 Mixed
• Year 5/6 Mixed, Boys, Girls

All grades are subject to minimum entries. If there are not enough team entries for a Boys/Girls only grade they will be offered the opportunity to join one of our other grades.

Please ensure you select the correct grade (Self grading) form from the drop-down list on the registration form as below:

• A=Experienced 
• B=Intermediate
• C=Beginner

If you need help trying to grade your team, please get in contact with us.

PLAYER REGISTRATIONS
 All players for all grades are required to be registered, please ensure this is completed by Monday 28th October 2024 to ensure your team is not penalised for not completing the player registration details.

REFEREES
All Year 1/2 & 3/4 teams are to provide onfield coaches who will act as the referees. We are looking to provide referees for the year 5-6 grades however sometimes this is not possible. We are happy to support with referee development so please contact us if this is something you would like support with. 

DEFAULTS/CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations of modules due to bad weather will be communicated via email and our facebook page and website by 2pm at the latest. 
Teams are expected to commit to all games during the competition however if there are dates that your team/s are unavailable can you please let us know upon registration. This is included in the registration process under "game exclusion requests". This will help us sort alternate games for your opposition.

RULES

• Players are to play for their school first and foremost and if opting to play for a club aswell, need to play up a grade so there are no game clashes with your school team. If there is a clash the player needs to play for their school first.
• Touch boots or sneakers are compulsory for all players. No shoes, no play! No long skins allowed. 
• Players can play up a grade but cannot play down.
• Mixed teams need to have a minimum of 2 females on the field at any one time
• Abuse towards players, coaches, managers, parents and most importantly referees will NOT be tolerated. We want to create a positive environment for our tamariki to thrive in. Anyone seen to be abusing anyone may be asked to leave the venue.

PARKING

We need to ensure that we are being considerate to those who's residential areas we are using. Please park smarter!! Do not park on residential lawns or across driveway, on yellow no parking lines or anywhere you are not meant to be. This is not only for the consideration of local residents but also for the health and safety of our tamariki/participants.

POSITIVE VIBES ONLY
This season we are looking to roll out our Waikato Sports Collective project "Positive Vibes Only" which looks to address behavior within sport that may not be welcome in a junior sporting environment. We look forward to getting you all involved this season aswell to spread some "Good Vibes".