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

Club Parent and Spectator Code of Conduct (pdf)

We are also bound by the SAUCNA Code of Conduct regulation which covers all spectators, players and officials.

SAUCNA - Regulation Document Code of Conduct (pdf)

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


Member Protection Policy (including Child Safety)

As members of the South Australian United Church Netball Association (SAUCNA), our Club is bound by the Association's Member Protection Policy. There are ten Position Statements in the Policy, including (but not limited to):

6.1 Child Protection (including taking images of children)

6.3 Anti-Discrimination & Harassment

6.10 Social Media

    Complaints Handling and Reporting of Abuse is covered under Section 7.0

    Access the full Member Protection Policy (pdf).

    Working with Children

    All officials, umpires, coaches, managers and other volunteers working with our Club must:

    Please note: scorers and timekeepers do no require a WWCC.

    Risk Management Framework

    The Burnside City Uniting Netball Club's Risk Management Framework is constituted by the standing Policies and Regulations of the South Australian United Church Netball Association (SAUCNA).

    Policy Review Procedure

    Club Policies are reviewed when advised by SAUCNA of changes to their Policies and Regulations.

    SAUCNA Policies & Regulations

    SAUCNA logo

    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 Regulations

    Member Protection Policy

    This code of behaviour forms the basis of appropriate and ethical conduct, ensuring an environment that is safe for children, free from harassment, discrimination and risk of harm, and promotes respectful and positive behaviour and values.

    Member Protection Policy (pdf)

    Concussion Policy (March 2024)

    Guiding principles and general advice on the management of concussion.

    SAUCNA-Concussion Policy 2024 (pdf)

    Hot & Extreme Weather Policy

    Explains what happens when it’s too hot to play, including threshold temperatures and 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

    This form is used 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)