SAMNA Mixed By-laws - CommunityWebs

3.8 Please Note: In each of the conditions listed above the player where applicable
must have the protective padding and covering inspected by the match official.
4. Duration of Game:
4.1 All matches shall consist of four 12-minute quarters. One minute break at quarter and
three quarter time, with three minutes at half time. Injury time 2 minutes.
4.2 In the event of a draw in any final match, after a rest of three minutes, the teams will play
two rounds of five minutes without rest, but changing ends between rounds. If a draw still
occurs after this extra time, further periods of five minutes will be played until a winner
emerges.
5 Scoring:
5.1 Two points shall be awarded for a win.
5.2 In the event of an equal score at the conclusion of full time, in minor round matches, the
match will be considered a draw and each team will be awarded one premiership point.
5.3 The SAMNA Board will determine decisions in relation to the outcome of abandoned
matches.
6. Eligibility
6.1 A team is required to ensure that only the names of players present and ready to play in
the match are written on the official scorecard. Maximum number of players permitted to
be listed on the scorecard is twelve (12).
6.2 Penalty for including the names of players who are not present and ready to play in the
match is loss of premiership points for the match.
6.3 Late arrival players who are ready to play may have their names included on the official
scorecard.
6.4 Should it be discovered during the course of a match that the name of an on court player
does not appear on the scorecard, this players name may be added without penalty.
6.5 A substitute player who is present and ready to play but does not actually participate in
the match shall be considered as a legal player.
6.6 A player is not permitted to play in more than one game within the same program
session. (Exception male players competing in the Men's competition)