Netball fans are in for a treat as The Co-operative World Netball Series is launched in Manchester this October.
England, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, Malawi and Samoa will come together under one roof at the M.E.N Arena to compete in a netball tournament with a twist!
Over the course of three days the top six netball nations will play the game to a set of new fast and ferocious rules including six minute quarters, rolling substitutions, shooting from outside the circle and power play for double scores. CaribCommx teamed up with the event organisers to give away two pairs of tickets to the game on Saturday 10th October 2009.
For a chance to win a free pair of tickets to The Co-operative World Netball Series, simply answer the following question:
How many teams will compete in The Co-operative World Netball Series this October? Please end your answer to www.caribcommx.com and marked Netball Competitin
Innovative rule changes Vibrant and exciting atmosphere
The Co-operative World Netball Series is a brand new sporting event coming to Manchester this October. Teams from Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, Samoa and Malawi will join their English hosts at the M.E.N Arena for three days of international sporting action from the 9th-11th October 2009. With a number of innovative rule changes, spectators are expected to experience some of the world’s greatest netball under one roof. Each match promises to be fast and ferocious, raising the profile of netball and attracting new spectators to the sport. Rule Changes: Matches will be 4 x 6 minutes with 3 x 2 minutes breaks Rolling Substitutions: Unlimited number of Rolling Substitutions per team per quarter is allowed. Each team may make any number of Rolling Substitutions at any one time. A Rolling Substitute may enter the game while play is in progress. There will be a designated Substitution Box at each transverse line, and located next to the Coaching Area, where Rolling Substitute/s shall wait holding up a Substitution Paddle indicating the player/s to be substituted. Team changes may not be made during a Rolling Substitution, as the game is not stopped The Official Team Bench is located on the opposite side of the Court from the Team Benches and Substitution Boxes After a goal is scored, the game restarts from a Centre Pass taken by the team who conceded the last goal. The Captain winning the toss chooses end or 1st centre pass at the start of the 1st and 3rd quarter. The other team will have 1st Centre Pass at the start of the 2nd and 4th quarter There is no Umpire whistle after a goal is scored Coaches will be allowed to coach from the Team bench or coaching area, located in front of their team bench. The Coaching Area will be marked on the floor Each team will elect one quarter as a Power Play when any goals scored will be doubled. The elected Power Play quarter must be notified by the Coach before the quarter commences, by pressing the control button to turn on a light Shooters may shoot from inside or outside of the Goal Circle. All successful goals from outside the Goal Circle will be worth double i.e. two Goal Points. The umpire will signal a successful Goal by raising one hand for one Goal Point and two hands for two Goal Points (In a Power Play this could result in 1 Goal scoring 2 Goal Points or 4 Goal Points) All stoppages for injury or illness will be 30 seconds To add to the event’s vibrant and exciting atmosphere spectators will have the option of buying tickets for general seating areas, and a unique opportunity to sit in designated areas to support their home teams. With the England Enclosure, Aussie Posse, Kiwi Corner, Jamaica Jamboree, Malawi Mezzanine and the Samoa Sector available to choose from the atmosphere will be electric. More information can be found on www.worldnetballseries.com
