12/06/2026
📢The STNA Board recently approved the STNA Sanctions Policy. 📢
The policy is designed to address a gap in our current processes and give clubs visibility and a fair, consistent framework - not to punish players, but to make it better for everyone involved.
The policy helps address repeated game management concerns such as warnings, suspensions or orderings off for dissent, intentional infringing, unsporting conduct or dangerous play. It gives clubs greater visibility and allows us to better support players who may need coaching or development in certain areas.
From Round 11, all formal warnings, suspensions and orderings off will be reported by our Umpires through Refbook. Clubs will be notified weekly if a player is reported, along with any demerit points recorded.
👉Demerit points may lead to a suspension once a player reaches the threshold set out in the policy. 👈
The policy takes effect from 17 June, and we encourage players and coaches, through their Club representatives, to reach out to the Netball Manager if they’d like to better understand any patterns or discuss support options for players.
Head to our website below for more information:
https://9443f8ab-bfca-4066-bf19-a8b80cf3767c.filesusr.com/ugd/6c79b8_a76bfdcb17ed47c7856ccf5e0775a36e.pdf
