Welcome!

Dear Fellow Netball enthusiasts!

WELCOME to the 2012 CallidusCloud U.S. Open Netball Championships registration - the most prestigious Netball event in the USA.  Netball America is excited to have this event in a state of the art venue located at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).  It is our intention to make this a valuable learning experience and provide you with many Netball opportunities while visiting Las Vegas.  The event will be held Friday November 9th - Sunday November 11th. Registration is open to ladies and mixed.  International teams also welcome.  For individuals wanting to participate we'll place you in a team. 

Event highlights:

• Tournament being played in a 165,000 square foot newly-built indoor facility at the $54 million UNLV recreation center
• 4 full sized Netball courts 
• Each game 2 x 12 min halves
• Electronic score clock & scoreboard
• Qualified umpires and scorers will be paid to officiate
• Education clinics with international qualified instructors
• Cool prizes, including an early registration prize
• USA Representative Netball Teams playoff - West Coast, East Coast, South-East Regions and Collegiate Team USA

Please read below on how to register (pdf version) and email us any questions.  We closed registration early last year, so get in quick!

We look forward to a spectacular event in Las Vegas in the spirit of friendly competition and good sportsmanship.

Yours in netball,

 

Sonya Ottaway
President Netball America
e/m: president@netballamerica.com
ph: +18882213650

General Information
Agenda

Friday November 9^th
Annual General Meeting at NYNY Hotel: 11.30am to 1.30pm
Coaching & Umpiring Clinics at NYNY Hotel: 2-4pm.  Participants will earn CPEs toward National Umpiring & Coaching Accreditations. 
USA Rep. Team Playoffs at UNLV: 6-9pm.

Saturday November 10^th  
Officials meeting, opening ceremonies (Appendix E).  Championships evening celebration.

Sunday November 11^th
All teams in ranking playoffs.   Anticipate to wrap up by 4pm.

Note: Tournament draw will be created using our tournament scheduling software.  A draft schedule will be available after final registration.  

Match Protocols: Appendix A

Registration:  Up to 12 individuals per team:

• Each team required to complete registration & pay applicable fees
• Every participant, official & volunteer required to complete a waiver (Appendix B)

Awards:  Trophies will be awarded to:

1. Top ranked team in ladies categories (competitive & social)
2. Top ranked team in men's category
3. Top ranked team in mixed category

The Netball America Cup will be awarded to the top placed ladies Netball America member team.  Current title holder is Crusaders Atlanta Sports Club.

The following awards will also be given:

Sportsmanship Award – To one individual in each category who shows outstanding sportsmanship.

Annual Umpires Award - Awarded to a Netball America umpire who shows they have what it takes to be a first class umpire.

First Aid:  A masseuse & qualified sports medicine trainer will be onsite.  Teams required to bring own strapping tape. 

Food: Free water/gatorade.  Food & beverages will be on sale.  No outside food eaten inside venue.  Only sealable drink containers are allowed past front entrance gate.  There are cafes and restaurants nearby.

Netball Clothing & Equipment:  Inventory for sale.  A 10% discount given on pre-event orders.

Hotel & Transportation: QANTAS and Stage and Screen Travel will be making all travel bookings (Appendix C).  Free buses will transport teams to/from UNLV & NYNY hotel.  Free car parking organized at UNLV.  Directions (Appendix D).

Social: Registration includes the evening social. (Appendix F).

Registration Fees include: 

• Two days of Netball in a world class facility
• Education clinics Friday afternoon
• Ability to watch 3 USA rep team finals
• Team water & transportation to/from UNLV and NYNY
• A certified masseuse & athletic trainer
• Qualified appointed Umpires, Scorers and other Officials
• Insurance coverage
• Souvenir event t-shirt
• Team Photograph
• Event Program Booklet
• Social event
• Every team that completes early registration will be entered in for a chance to win a prize.

	Early registration (per individual) (on or before June 30th)	Late registration (per individual) (on or after July 1 - September 30th)
Netball America individual member or International participant	$ 100 / person*	$ 120 / person*
Non Member Participant	$150 / person*	$170 / person*
Deposits are non-refundable.	Discount given if registration paid in full by June 30.

Due to overwhelming response last year had to close rego early.
* Only 1 registration fee applies per person even if person is entered into 2 categories.

APPENDIX A – Match Protocols

All matches will be played according to the International Rules of Netball unless otherwise indicated.

1) Time: Captains are required to toss and report results to both umpires and score desk before start of game.  Matches will consist of two 12-minute halves, with a 2-minute half-time interval.

Teams will be notified when there are 30 secs and 10 secs remaining prior to the start of the game and the end of an interval.  At the 10-second warning whistle, teams must move into playing positions for start/re-start of play. 

• If a team fails to take the court by the start/re-start of play, Umpire shall penalize for deliberate delaying of play
• If a team fails to take the court within 1 minute of the designated time for start/re-start of play, Umpires shall award the game to the non-offending team

2) Points:

3 points awarded for a win
1 point for a draw
0 points for a loss

In the event of a draw, goal differences will be the first tie breaker rule.  Goal difference is calculated by the total number of goals scored minus goals conceded.  If a teams points and goal differences are equal, then goals scored will be used as a 2^nd tiebreaker with the team scoring the most goals winning.

3) Categories:  3 categories: Ladies, Men's, and Mixed.  Based on the number of entries it will be up to tournament organizers discretion as to any adjustment to timing of games.  Each category will need min. of 3 teams to be included.  Competition will be round robin.  Ladies teams to select either competitive or social category. 

4) Officials: Umpires and scorers will be allocated to matches by tournament Director of Umpiring according to performance.  Umpires for Nationals are required to have at least a C grade Netball America badge, unless otherwise approved.  International umpires are welcome and may email us.  Netball America Umpires will be paid for officiating.   Umpires will be required to wear Netball America Umpiring uniform provided. 

Umpires, scorers, timers wishing to officiate can apply here.  Include qualifications and experience.   Umpires wishing to be scheduled for a practical test should email us.  National Theory exams are scheduled for May 12-19 and October 6-13.

5) Teams:  Players may register for 2 different teams as long as in different categories, eg. player may register in mixed & ladies categories, however cannot register in 2 ladies teams (even if one is social and one is competitive).  This must be noted on the registration form when submitted.  A mixed team can have up to a max. of 3 (three) male players on court.  The males will need to spread out (1 as GS,GA; 1 as either C,WA,WD; and 1 as GK,GD).

6) Scorer/Timer: Each court will have its own individual scoring system and courts will run on a central timer.

7)  Injury Time: Refer to Rule 7.1, 7.2, 7.3.  No injury time will be given due to running a central timer. 

8) Alcohol Policy:  University regulations do not permit possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages in public areas.

9) Tobacco Policy: Smoking tobacco and carrying lit tobacco products is prohibited in all buildings on campus.  Smoking must be at least 25 feet of building entrances/exits.

10) Animals Prohibited: Only properly trained & certified service animals are allowed inside.

The decision of the tournament organizers shall be final and without appeal.

APPENDIX B – Waiver

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND RELEASE

In consideration of Netball America, Inc. permitting the undersigned on Friday November 9th to Sunday November 11th, 2012 to participate in the USA National Championships, rep. team playoffs, and/or Netball Clinics. The undersigned hereby acknowledges and agrees, as follows:

1         I am fully aware that Netball tournaments and clinics may be physically demanding and that, accordingly, there may be risks directly or indirectly related to my participation, including, but not limited to, the possibility of physical injury (including catastrophic injury, or death) which might result not only from my actions, inaction, or negligence, but the actions, inaction, or negligence of others, the rules of play, the conditions of the premises, or any of the equipment used.  This includes any risks not reasonable foreseeable to Netball America Inc, New York New York Hotel and University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV). 

2         I acknowledge the provisions of this Acknowledgment and Release and I expressly assume all risks relating to my participation in the Netball tournament and/or clinics and I accept personal responsibility for the damages following any such injury.

3         I hereby forever release and discharge New York New York Hotel, UNLV, Netball America, Inc., the Netball America Board of Directors, Management team and committees, the members, its teams and volunteers (collectively referred to as “Netball America”) against any and all causes of action, claims, suits, controversies, agreements, promises, judgments, demands or claims whatsoever, that I or my spouse, heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns have or hereafter, at any time, shall or may have against Netball America, arising out of or in connection with my participation in the Netball tournament and/or clinics.

4         By signing I accept responsibility for all medical expenses incurred whether or not I am covered by insurance.

5         As a player at the USA National Championships, I may be admitted to any hospital or medical facility for diagnosis and treatment.  In case of injury, accident or illness, I authorize the head coach or on-site medical/first aid staff to provide appropriate medical treatment.  If an emergency transport is deemed necessary, I authorize the same to summon an ambulance to transport me, the individual to the hospital.  I request and authorize physicians, athletic trainers, technicians, first aid personnel, nurses, and dentists, to perform any diagnostic, treatment, or operative procedures, and x-rays.  I accept total responsibility for any and all medical costs.

6         I grant full permission to Netball America Inc to use my name and likeness, where lawful, with no obligation to compensate me, in and in connection with any photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, recordings or other record, whether print, on-line, audio or video, of this event.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed and agreed to this Acknowledgment and Release as of the date stated below.

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APPENDIX C – Travel

We are excited to have QANTAS partner with Netball America to provide cost effective and quality air travel for you to attend the Championships.  QANTAS will be working with their code share partners to help all our teams, umpires and other officials attend the event. Contact our group reservation specialist at shrdirectgroupsales@qantas.com.au  for flight arrangements.

 

 About QANTAS

Qantas is one of Australia's leading brands, with a history of safety, reliability, operational and engineering excellence and outstanding customer service. Qantas offers services across a network spanning 208 destinations in 46 countries (including those covered by code share partners) in Australia, Asia and the Pacific, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

are here for your hotel and ground transportation needs.  To obtain the group rate you will need to book through Stage and Screen Travel Services.  They will assist you with hotels, ground transportation, including airport shuttles.   For reservations please contact Tania O'Donaghue from Stage and Screen Travel Services at tania.odonoghue@stageandscreen.travel  or call Tania on +1213-622-2798. 

DISCOUNTED ACCOMODATION:

1.      New York New York Hotel & Casino , 3790 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109, USA (approx. 3.5 miles from McCarren airport) (www.newyorknewyork.com)

Early Bird Registration Rates:

	Room Type	Thursday Nov. 8th	Friday Nov. 9th	Saturday Nov. 10th	Sunday Nov. 11th
Early Bird Registration (prior to June 30th, 2012	Park Avenue Deluxe (Queen or 2 Doubles)	$59	$149	$149	$59
Late Registration (on or after July 1, 2012 thru October 8, 2012)	Will be subject to negotiated rates available at this time.

There is also a $6.99 daily resort fee per room and tax of 12%.

Cancellation Policy: 48 Hours prior to the day of arrival by 4pm. Policy is one night room charge plus tax on guests respective credit cards.

Property Highlights:

• High-Speed Internet
• Fitness Center Access
• Unlimited local and toll free calls
• Electronic safe
• Daily Newspaper available for pickup at Essentials store
• IPod/MP3 player docking station
• A Spa, Salon and Pool including 3 x whirlpools

2.       UNLV group accommodations, Campus

For  quality accommodations at an economical rate in a casino-free venue, then UNLV has residence hall-style rooms.  Each room contains 1 double bed.

Netball America Group Rates:

1 Double Bed Room - $46 per room per night.  Cut Off Date for group rate is June 30th, 2012.

Cancellation Policy: 48 Hours prior to the day of arrival by 4pm.  Policy is one night room charge plus tax on guests respective credit cards.

TRANSPORTATION

Option to purchase airport shuttle tickets - $7 one way or $13 roundtrip (to/from NYNY hotel).  Taxi is the best option to get to the UNLV accommodations.

Las Vegas is about a 4 hour drive from Los Angeles.  McCarren airport is local Las Vegas airport.  LAX is closest International Airport.

APPENDIX D – Driving Directions

 

APPENDIX E – ANTHEM

The Star Spangled Banner - Francis Scott Key 1814

Oh, say can you see by the dawn’s early light
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars thru the perilous fight,
O’er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?
And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
Oh, say does that Star-Spangled Banner yet wave
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

APPENDIX F – THINGS TO DO IN LAS VEGAS

Helpful links:

www.visitlasvegas.com
www.vegas.com

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