The Zone Chief Umpires met again this month and would like to put out a reminder to all PANSW members playing this season. 

Making contact in a dangerous manner, including crossing over the back of a horse, or stopping on the ball will result in a penalty, in conjunction with the rulebook, depending on the severity of the incident the following level of penalty may be awarded: 

• Penalty 2 : Free throw
• Penalty 3 : Free throw at the goal 
• Penalty 4 : Free goal 
• Penalty 6 : 3 minutes on the side line 
• Penalty 7 : Sent off for the entirety of the match or tournament, which will result in a judicial hearing, where a decision of the number of weeks suspended will be made.