Welcome to SportSocial. We look forward to a friendly, professionally administered season of social sport
Email: play@sportsocial.co.nz
Website: www.sportsocial.co.nz
Mobile: 021 625 330
QUICK INFORMATION...
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Football Fix
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Fees: Specific to each venue and sporting code
Discounts: *Any team playing in 2 competitions across different leagues or on the same night will receive a 15% discount for the second team which will be loaded into the teams statement which can be used for the following season only once both teams are fully paid by the 3rd week of league.
*Any team referring a brand new, paying team into the competition will receive a 15% rebate off team fees for the current season
FINE PRINT …
Below are the terms and conditions of business by which SPORT SOCIAL accept participants to their events. Participants include individuals and teams who wish to take part in any SPORT SOCIAL competition. We do not accept participants on any other terms. These Conditions do not affect your statutory rights.
1.1. When a team joins a SPORT SOCIAL league either by phone, internet or email they are forming a contract subject to these Terms and Conditions with SPORT SOCIAL and are committing to the duration of at least one season, or 8-14 weeks, whichever is the longer period.
1.2. Participants agree to abide by the League and Playing Rules as published on the website and sent to the nominated captain upon entry.
1.3. SPORT SOCIAL reserve the right to refuse entry of any Participant, team or organisation from its competition without giving a reason; or exclude any Participant, team or organisation from its competition for breaches of these Conditions or of the Playing Rules or in respect of any misconduct whatsoever by its team participants or supporters or associates of the same.
1.4. SPORT SOCIAL reserve the right to remove a team from the league, who will be liable for the full league fees in respect of any serious misconduct whatsoever by its team participants or supporters or associates of the same.
1.5. BEFORE YOUR GAME
1.5.1. Teams are asked to arrive 15 minutes prior to scheduled kick off times and sign in with the league manager.
1.5.2. Teams must be on the field or court and ready to begin the match at the appointed kick-off time.
1.5.3. If a team is more than 4 minutes late their opponents, and where the game may not be extended afterwards due to league constraints, each league will enforce it's own penalties on the teams arriving late i.e awarding the opposition X amount of goals / points or tries based due to the teams late arrival.
2. REGISTRATION NUMBERS AND PLAYING NUMBERS
2.1. Entries will be accepted on a first come, first served basis (Deposit must be paid to secure your spot)
2.2. A set number of teams can be accepted into the competition and any Teams that miss out will be placed on a waiting list.
2.3. It is the responsibility of the team organizer to register all of their players on to the league management system before the start of the first game
2.4. You can continue to register players throughout the competition
2.5. Players must play three games for their team to be eligible to participate in semi-finals and finals.
2.5.1 Based on a 10 week league
Registered Players
2.6. Should a team wish to field an unregistered player, permission should be sought from the opposing team captain before the game commences, with the referee present
2.7. Any team playing unregistered players or a suspended player (that has not been authorized by the opposition & referee) will automatically lose the game and a default win awarded to the opposition and may have further points deducted, based on the situation and league.
2.8. A team who wants to dispute a player, MUST ask the official to stop the game immediately and get the venue manager to make a decision if the player can continue or not. It's very difficult to overturn a result once the game has been completed.
3. PAYMENT CONDITIONS
3.1. The league fee, as stipulated one each sports website shall be determined by SPORT SOCIAL, this may change from time to time.
3.2. The match fees are payable before the Season commences
3.3. Payments can be made;
3.4. By Direct Credit into each sporting codes account
3.5. (Please make sure you include your venue short code; team name, Surname or Invoice number, as a reference otherwise we will not be able to match the payment up to your team.
3.6. “Full league fee Of Cash on the night” direct to league manager (not individual payments)
3.7. “Online, by credit card” using PAYPAL and available to registered players.
3.8. A GST Tax Invoice will be issued if specifically requested by the team.
3.9. Any leniency granted in this regard does not jeopardise our rights to claim this money in the event of non-payment.
3.10. If the full match fee is not received before the season, for any reason, SPORT SOCIAL maintains the right to implement the ‘No Pay – No Result’ procedure
3.11. League Fees are not refundable; however should a suitable, paying replacement team be found management will be in a position to offer a refund.
3.12. Any outstanding monies will be forwarded to Debt Collection Agency for collection. Any collection costs charged by the Agency will not be the responsibility of SPORT SOCIAL and will be liable by the Captain / Manager
3.13. The team captain is responsible for all team underpayments and match fee arrears.
3.14. SPORT SOCIAL reserve the right to withhold any trophies and prizes from teams that have monies owing from debt accrued throughout any season(s).
4.1. Draws & Results will be published on the website of the competition.
4.2. All games will be confirmed via email / and or txt. There may be times that the draws will be delayed for reasons such as new rounds and semis/finals. We appreciate your patience and understanding at this time.
4.3. Game times change from time and thus while the entire season’s draw is on the website, management reserve the right to make week to week amendments, please wait for the automated e-mail reminder for your confirmed game time for the week.
4.4. Management will endeavour to have results published within 12 hours after the game and will endeavour to have the correct draws displayed at least 4 days before play.
5.1. The captain is wholly responsible for his / her team’s conduct towards the referee.
5.2. SPORT SOCIAL will not tolerate referee abuse and any infringement of the referees rights could lead to the guilty player being banned from the season with no refund
5.3. Qualified Referees will be provided and the Referee’s decision is binding and final.
5.4. If you are interested in becoming a Referee please contact us.
6.1. All players must wear identical coloured shirts
6.2. Suitable footwear must be worn. Please visit each website for appropriate footwear
6.3. Please see our website for a full list of the special usage rules
6.4. We will supply bibs for teams without matching uniforms, but we request teams to arrive as best they can in the same coloured uniform.
7. COMPETITION FORMAT & RULES
7.1. Please adhere to the Playing rules as published on the SPORT SOCIAL or its sporting codes website.
7.2. The season will consist of:
7.2.1. Grading rounds. These can range from as many as 1-5 weeks
7.22. Competition rounds. Usually 3-8 weeks but may vary due to team numbers
7.2.3. Semi-finals night. All teams play on this night
7.2.4. Finals. All teams play on this night
8. DEFAULTS
8.1. If a team is absent for a fixture without giving proper notice the opposition shall be awarded the game.
8.2. Defaults are taken seriously as this is not fair on the opposition, Referee or On-field Co-ordinator.
8.3. If your team is going to default a game you must give SPORT SOCIAL at least 12 hours’ notice.
8.4. A 2 point deduction from the league table will be imposed if teams default last minute or don't arrive at all.
Also Potential fine of the game fee if we are unable to find a replacement team for the opposition
8.5. If your team is short of players, SPORT SOCIAL recommends your team show up for a friendly game. The Module Co-ordinator/Referee will try to help find fill-ins. No team likes showing up to find they have traveled to the game to find no game at all, please be considerate.
8.6. Please note: A team will be considered to have defaulted should they not field a team within the first ten minute period of the game
8.7. If your opposing team has defaulted, SPORT SOCIAL will arrange a friendly game and will award a default victory depending on the circumstances. I.e No show or forfeited game 24hrs prior to the game etc...
9.1. Please visit each sporting codes website for all rules pertaining to how many points will be awarded for a Win, Draw or Loss.
9.2. Please visit each sporting codes website for all tie-break rules where at the end of the qualifying round two or more teams have equal points.
9.3. In all situations if the result is still a draw after each step has been applied, a toss of the coin will decide the winner.
10.1. The On-field Co-ordinator will have a First Aid Kit for emergencies.
10.2. It is the responsibility of the teams to provide their own strapping tape and Ice Packs.
11.1. A majority of our competitions are will go ahead if their is rain will only cancel if there are extreme weather conditions. Such as lightening or unplayable fields. We do NOT cancel because of cold weather or light-medium rain.
11.2. Cancellations will be communicated via email to all players registered in the team profie and our website
12.1. Due to the social and fun nature of our competitions, protests and appeals are a rarity. Most matters can usually be dealt with without having to a formal procedure.
12.2. An automatic two game suspension can be placed on any player who is ordered off the field by a Referee.
12.3. SPORT SOCIAL reserves the right to suspend any player whose conduct is in breach of the spirit of the game.
12.4. Protests and appeals must be submitted within 24 hours of the completion of the game or 30 minutes in events where 24 hours is not applicable i.e. finals (All issues regarding player eligibility should be dealt with on the spot not after the game)
12.5. Any issues with the management of the competition, grounds or other issues outside of general competition queries can be addressed to play@sportsocial.co.nz
13.1. Prize giving will be held after the finals on that respective night.
13.2. Prize-Giving times will be confirmed closer to the time.
13.3. Remember team members will only receive a prize if they are at the prize-giving!
14.1. All participants understand that these events are contact sports and contain an element of risk to the person participating.
14.2. SPORT SOCIAL takes care to select suitable and safe venues and able referees. But all participants agree and understand that SPORT SOCIAL does not own or have exclusive occupation of premises used for Competition Fixtures; has little or no control in respect of persons admitted to premises (including adjacent pitches and surrounding perimeters) during Competitions and have little or no control as to how premises are used and left before and / or after Competitions.
14.3. Team Captains are responsible for ensuring that they do not allow their team Participants to commence a game until and unless satisfied that the surface and other conditions are safe for the activity in question having due regard to the characteristics of their team Participants.
14.4. Participants must report to SPORT SOCIAL at the earliest opportunity any perceived dangers, violence (or threats of the same), or any other misconduct of whatever type.
15.1. SPORT SOCIAL shall provide its services with reasonable skill and care and to a reasonable standard.
15.2. In so far as SPORT SOCIAL is in breach of the agreement and the breach is capable of remedy, SPORT SOCIAL will use its very best efforts to provide a solution mutually acceptable to SPORT SOCIAL and the Participant.
15.3. Notwithstanding the above, in the event of SPORT SOCIAL:
15.3.1. breaching the agreement or committing any tort, including the negligence or negligent misstatement of its servant or agents; and / or
15.3.2. being in any breach of any statutory or common law duty of care will have no liability to Participants save that SPORT SOCIAL will indemnify the Participant in respect of any death or personal injury caused thereby and in respect of which no limitation or exclusion is intended;
15.4. Without prejudice to the generality of the above, in no event shall SPORT SOCIAL be liable for:
15.4.1. any damage to property whether arising directly or indirectly from any breach or tort;
15.4.2. loss of income, or profit, revenue, goodwill or anticipated savings whether arising directly or indirectly from any breach or tort;
15.4.3. loss or damage;
15.4.4. any indemnity in respect of the items listed directly above.
15.4.5. without prejudice to the generality of the above, the liability of SPORT SOCIAL for all the losses caused by a breach or tort giving rise to a claim shall be limited to damages of 3 times the total amount paid by the Participant to SPORT SOCIAL pursuant to the Competition in respect of which the breach or tort shall occur, and which both SPORT SOCIAL and the Participant have considered and agree is a reasonable sum given the respective positions of the parties and the types of direct losses likely to occur.
16.1. SPORT SOCIAL may subcontract the performance of any of its obligations under this Agreement to any person without notice. Where SPORT SOCIAL does subcontract its obligation under this agreement SPORT SOCIAL shall not be responsible for every act or omission of the sub-contractor.
16.2. This Agreement shall not otherwise be assignable by the Team Captain without the prior written consent of SPORT SOCIAL. SPORT SOCIAL may assign this Agreement to any person.
16.3. SPORT SOCIAL shall not be liable for any loss or damage cause by delay in the performance or non-performance of any of its obligations where the same is occasioned by any cause whatsoever that is beyond SPORT SOCIAL reasonable control including but not limited to an Act of God, war, civil disturbance, un-preventable flood, failure or neglect on the part of any utility supplying electricity, gas or water, the unavailability of or the prevention of access to premises, governmental regulations, prohibitions or enactments of any kind, strike, lock-out or trade dispute (whether involving its own employees or those or any other person), difficulties in obtaining staff or materials, breakdown of machinery, fire or accident or loss of premises. Should any such event occur the SPORT SOCIAL may cancel or suspend the Agreement without incurring any liability for any loss or damages thereby occasioned.
16.4. This contract shall be governed by New Zealand Law and shall be subject to the sole jurisdiction of New Zealand Courts.
17. RESPECT
17.1. SPORT SOCIAL believes the game should be enjoyed by everyone involved
17.2. Please show respect to officials, opposition, and spectators.
The decision of SPORT SOCIAL management in all matters pertaining to the administration of the competition is final
17.3. SPORT SOCIAL management may overturn any rule if they feel a team is deliberately using an interpretation of the rules to gain an unfair advantage