Finals

The all-important finals! Finals are conducted after each H&A competition for two weeks, in a top 4 knockout format.

• Semi Finals: (A)1v4, (B)2v3
• Grand Finals: Winner of Semi Final A and Semi Final B

Competition rules remain largely the same for finals, with a few minor timing adjustments. It is important that all participants are aware of these rules prior to the commencement of finals, as well as ensuring all members of the team.

Finals Eligibility

Only players who meet the eligibility criteria below are eligible for finals:

(a) Registered to the team

(b) Not registered to any other team in the same competition

(c) Have played at least five (5) matches for the team for 16+ week competitions or played at least three (3) matches for semester-based competitions.

(d) Are not serving any competition suspensions

It is the team’s responsibility to ensure it is signing in each game. La Trobe Sport is not liable for teams who do not sign into their matches, and potentially disrupt their finals eligibility.

It is the team’s responsibility to know who is eligible, through their administrative captain’s login online. Teams may request eligibility throughout the season, or before finals.

Replacement Players

Should a team not be able to fulfil a full team (five for futsal and basketball, seven for netball) in finals matches, a team may make a replacement player application. A replacement player may only be considered if:

• The team are unable to fulfil a full team on the court.
• The team are unable to fulfil these requirements due to an injury in the team, with the injury occuring to a player registered into that team. 
• The replacement player is not registered to another team, and the replacement player has filled-in, or played at least three games for that team. 
• The replacement player application is submitted to La Trobe Sport in writing no later than 72 hours prior to the fixtured match. 

Finals FAQ's

When are finals played?

Finals are played at the end of each competition, for a duration of two weeks.

What position do we need to finish to play in finals?

All of our competitions (unless specified otherwise) are played in a top 4 format.

Who play’s who in each week of finals?

(a) Semi Finals: (A)1v4, (B)2v3

(b) Grand Finals: Winner of Semi Final A and Semi Final B

Who is eligible to play finals?

Players need to be:

• Registered to the team.
• Not registered to any other team in the same competition
• Have played at least five (5) matches for the team for 16+ week competitions or played at least three (3) matches for semester-based competitions.
• Are not serving any competition suspensions.

Are there any modified rules for finals?

Most of our competition rules remain the same for finals, with some time adjustments in the case of a draw/ tie in regulation time. Please see sport specific rules for more.