Social Sport - FAQ's

Registrations Close

Registrations for the summer competition after the first week of matches. Competitions may close earlier if the maximum amount of teams is reached. Any teams wishing to enter after Wednesday August 1 please contact the competition coordinator.

Competition Dates

Competitions begin the week of August 6 with the season running for approximately 11 game weeks^ including finals finishing no later than 25 October.   There is no competition during the mid-semester break 24 to 28 September.

^Amount of game weeks and finals structure is determined by the number of teams in the competition.

Costs

Team Registration Fee - $100 (community rate), $80 (Monash rate*)

Team Weekly Fees - $20 for lunchtime competitions, $40 for evening competitions.

*To be eligible for the Monash rate teams must consist of more than 50% of Monash students and/or Monash staff.

How to Register a Team

All team registrations are now completed online.  To complete your online registration you will need:

• A team name (offensive or inappropriate team names will not be accepted).
• Captain and vice captains details including phone numbers, email address and student/staff number if applicable.
• All team members details including full name, email address and student/staff number if applicable.
• Select the competition you wish to enter.
• Make online registration payment using a credit or debit card.

To start the online team registration process click here.

Once all the above steps are complete you will receive a team code.  This code can then be distributed to each of your players so that they can register individually as a member of your team.  Captains and vice captains are also required to complete this. 

To register as a member of a team click here.

If you are having any trouble registering your team please contact the competition coordinator.

What if I'm an Individual

Fitness Connect is a free online tool for finding staff and students to join you in exercise and sport. You can create your own listing, so others can find you, or click on search for a fitness connection to find someone interested in joining your team!*

For those interested in playing netball at either Caulfield or Clayton campus can also contact the Monash University Netball Club who can assist you in finding a team.

*Fitness Connect requies a Monash University Authcate username and login

Match Day Procedures

Teams should arrive at the venue 15 minutes prior to their game time.  Weekly fees need to be paid to the venues service desk prior to your game at which point you will pick up a payment confirmation card which you give to the umpire before your match can commence.  Please ensure your team is ready to play as soon as the game before you is completed as teams that are late will be penalised and will forfeit the game if they are more than 10 minutes late.

Bags should not be left around the edge of the court as it is dangerous for players.  Therefore bags should be left outside the hall or preferably not brought along at all.   Do not bring along valuables - if you don't need it, don't bring it.  No food or drink is allowed in the hall. Any teams found to be leaving rubbish behind may be suspended from the competition.

Match Duration

Evening Competitions

Mixed and Women's Netball - 8 minute quarters with a 2 minute halftime.

Indoor Soccer - 18 minute halves with a 2 minute halftime.

Basketball - 15 minute halves with a 2 minute halftime.

Lunchtime Competitions

Mixed Netball - 12 minute halves with a 1 minute halftime.

Indoor Soccer - 12 minute halves with a 1 minute halftime.

Fixtures, Ladders and Results

For all fixtures ladders and results click here.

Week 1 fixtures will become available 48 hours prior to the competition commencement at the above location.

Uniforms

All team members are required to wear the same coloured (matching) tops.  Appropriate exercise attire and non marking shoes must be worn.  No Denim, cord pants, bare feet, thongs, open-toed shoes and jewelry of any kind (other than medical jewelry) is permitted. You will not be permitted to participate in social sport unless properly attired.

Netball - Player bibs will be provided however teams are welcome to use their own.

Indoor Soccer - It is strongly recommended that all players wear shin pads.

Venues

Caulfield Campus

Level 1, Building S, Monash University, Caulfield Campus, 2 Princes Avenue, Caulfield East, Victoria 3145.

Clayton Campus:

Building 1, Monash University, Clayton Campus, Wellington Road, Clayton.

Peninsula Campus

Monash Peninsula Activity & Recreation Centre, Building W, Monash University, Peninsula campus, McMahons Road, Frankston

Grading

Grading will take place in competitions where there are enough teams to be divided into 2 divisions.  In such competitions week 1 will be used for grading purposes where umpires, referees and competition management will determine seeding's.  The online team registration form allows teams to select their preference for a higher or lower grade, however the final decision on grading will be determined by competition management.

Awards

The number of teams to receive awards at the end of the season will be determined by the total number of entries.  In most competitions the 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed teams will receive awards for up to 8 players. Additional awards can be purchased for teams with more than 8 players.

Forfeits

Forfeit fees apply to all social sport competitions as follows:

More than 24 hours notice - $20

Less than 24 hours notice - $40

Less than 2 hours notice or no notice - $60

Scores awarded against a team that forfeits are as follows:

Indoor Soccer - 5-0

Netball - 15-0

Basketball - 30-0

Who can Participate

Our competitions are open to students, staff and the wider community.

Team Training and Practice

Monash Sport venues are available for hire for team training and practice.  For further details and venue availability, please contact the main Service Desk at our relevant campus.

Caulfield: 9903 2358

Clayton: 9905 4102

Peninsula: 9904 4496

Player Eligibility Rules for Finals

Players must be registered to your team and have played a minimum of 2 rounds of competition to be eligible for finals.  No additional players can be registered to teams after week 7 of the competition.  Any teams breaking the above rules risk disqualification.

Wanting to be an Umpire

If you are interested in umpiring social sport at Monash register your details here.

Netball Rules

Coming soon

Mixed Netball Rules

Coming soon

Indoor Soccer Rules

Coming soon

Basketball Rules

Coming soon

Player Code of Conduct

• Play by the rules.
• Never argue with an official. If you disagree, have your captain approach the official during a break or after the competition.
• Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials and sledging other players, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable or permitted behaviors in any sport.
• Be a good sport. Applaud all good plays whether they are made by your team or the opposition.  Remember this is a social sport competition and we are all here to have fun.
• Treat all participants in your sport as you like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor.
• Cooperate with your captain, team-mates, umpires and opponents. Without them there would be no competition.
• Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
• Any physical altercations will not be tolerated with offending parties being immediately ejected from the match and banned from social sport.  Poor team behavior may result in the removal of that team from the competition.

Feedback

We are always striving to improve and enhance our competitions.  If you have any suggestions or feedback please email our competition coordinator.

Contact Us

For further enquiries, please contact:

Kris McCarthy

Competition Coordinator

socialsport@monash.edu

9904 4498