How do team nominations work, and what happens if a team withdraws?

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Nominations: WA Football sets a date each year for clubs to nominate teams for each year group. Each nomination must name: an accredited coach able to teach the laws and skills in line with the Spirit of Junior Football and the Code of Conduct a manager to handle clerical and other duties Fee: nomination fees are $300 plus GST for Year 3-6 Modified teams ($350 plus GST for Year 7-12 Youth teams). They are non-refundable unless the League decides otherwise. The League may refuse a nomination at its absolute discretion (for example for inadequate player numbers, ongoing behavioural issues or competition structure). Withdrawals: a club that withdraws a team without a reason acceptable to the League may be penalised. If a team withdraws after the season starts, the League decides how fixtures are adjusted. Uncompetitive teams: the League can notify a club before or during the season that a team may be uncompetitive and recommend re-allocating players. If the club refuses, sanctions can include being ineligible for premiership points, not having matches fixtured, and fines. Years 3-6 have no premiership points, ladders or finals.