Share General View during the Vitality Super League build up Studio 001, Wakefield, England on 12th January 2021. Following a breach of Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) rules by Celtic Dragons in round two of the 2021 season, the Disciplinary Committee has now announced its decision on the penalty the club will face. During a fixture against Surrey Storm on 22 February, Celtic Dragons breached Section C, rule 1.1.3.1 of the VNSL rules, whereby more than one foreign player was on the court at a specific time within the attacking (GS or GA) positions. As a result of this breach, Celtic Dragons have incurred a £500 fine, as well as a deduction of three league points as a suspended sanction which will be applied should Celtic Dragons breach this Rule again during the 2021 season. The Disciplinary Committee considered several factors when determining the level of the sanction issued for this breach including the duration that the breach lasted (39 seconds), that there was no competitive advantage gained from the breach and the circumstance of the match outcome. All breaches of the VNSL rules are taken very seriously and sanctions will be issued in accordance with the rules. Celtic Dragons Director of Netball Tania Hoffman said: “Unfortunately an error was made when our 2 overseas players were put into the same area of the court for a short period of time. We recognise that was in breach of the VNSL rules and accept the sanction accordingly.” You can view the league table here. Related news post 5th May 2024 Round 12: Thunder strike down Lightning Reading: 5 mins Tags: Celtic Dragons Previous Story Leah Kennedy joins up with Leeds Rhinos Netball Next Story Where to Watch: Vitality Netball Superleague Round 7 More News 5th May 2024 News Round 12: Thunder strike down Lightning Reading: 5 mins 2nd May 2024 News How Niamh Cooper learned to embrace her body Reading: 4 mins 2nd May 2024 News Where to Watch: Round 12 Reading: 6 mins 2nd May 2024 News Netball Super League broadcast fixtures for rounds 14 and 15 announced Reading: 1 min 30th Apr 2024 News #SeeUsNow video series on netballers’ experiences and women’s health launches Reading: 3 mins More Google Ad – MPU – Right Column