Policies & Regulations

Burnside City Uniting Church Netball Club (BCUCNC)

We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all players, volunteers, and families. Below you’ll find our Club's key policy highlights.

Court Time Policy

This policy covers the Club's rules around player rotation during minor and major (finals) round matches.

Court Time Policy (pdf)

Code of Conduct

All members, including spectators, are expected to:

  • Show respect to all individuals
  • Follow the instructions of officials and team leaders

Parent and Spectator Code of Conduct (pdf)

Child Safety

All volunteers working with our club must:

Inclusivity & equal opportunity

We support diversity and provide equal opportunity for all members regardless of age, ability, or background.

Health & safety

To ensure the wellbeing of all:

  • Injuries must be reported immediately
  • Emergency procedures are clearly displayed
  • First aid is available at all events

Burnside City Uniting Netball Club participates in the South Australian United Church Netball Association (SAUCNA) competition. As such, our Club is governed by the policies and regulations that follow.

SAUCNA Policies & Regulations

SAUCNA Code of Conduct Regulation (July 2025)

Covers behaviour expectations for all players, coaches, spectators and officials at SAUCNA games and venues

SAUCNA - Regulation Document Code of Conduct (July 2025).pdf

Member Protection Policy

SAUCNA’s legal and safety framework for protecting members — including children and vulnerable participants.

SAUCNA - Member protection policy (update March 2021).pdf

Concussion Policy (March 2024)

Explains how to manage suspected concussion: recognise, remove, refer.

SAUCNA-Concussion Policy 2024.pdf

Hot & Extreme Weather Policy

Explains what happens when it’s too hot to play — threshold temps, cancellation rules.

SAUCNA - Hot and extreme weather (March 2019).pdf

Incident & Complaints Process

Outlines how clubs should report on-court incidents and lodge formal complaints. For Club Secretaries and officials.

SAUCNA Incident and Complaints Process.pdf

Incident Report Form

Use this form to document incidents on court. Must be submitted via a Club Secretary or official.

SAUCNA - Incident report form.pdf

SAUCNA Playing Conditions (March 2024)

Covers rules for each grade, finals, uniforms, disputes, fill-ins, and more.

SAUCNA - Playing conditions (update March 2025).pdf

Modified Rules for U9 & U8 Matches

Short summary of adjusted rules for youngest players (e.g. stepping leniency, no scoring).

SAUCNA - Rules specific to 9u and 8u matches.pdf

Ten Commandments of Sportsmanship

A friendly reminder for young players and families on how to play (and cheer) with respect.

SAUCNA - Ten Commandments of Sportsmanship.pdf