Tag League Rules - Junior
Click Here for a copy of the 2014 Tag League Junior Rule Book.
Junior Tag League is played in 3 Key age groupings to modified rules that reflect the skills development expected for that Age;
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Juniors - 9 years & under
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Junior Plus - 10-12 years
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Teen Tag - 13-16 years
| Age Group |
Junior (9yrs & under) |
Junior Plus (10-12yrs) |
Teen Tag (13-16yrs) |
| Field Size | 50m long x 30m wide | 65m long x 50m wide | 70m long x 50m wide |
| Game Length | 2 x 13min halves | 2 x 20min halves | 2 x 20min halves |
| No marker allowed | |||
| Single marker allowed | |||
| Dummy can't get tagged | |||
| Dummy can't score | |||
| Defence can't move until 1st receiver touches | |||
| Defence can't move until dummy touches | |||
| No kicking allowed in general play | |||
| Kicking allowed on zero, on / after 4th | |||
| No diving allowed |
Junior Tag League Rules Summary;
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Persons aged 16 years or under are eligible to play, with 17 years and above considered seniors.
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8 players on the field per team (minimum of 5)
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Unlimited interchanges
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Kick-off to be unassisted (holding the ball is not permitted)
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Only players are permitted to be on the field during the game
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Marker is not allowed in Junior U/9 competitions
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Dummy half cannot score in Junior U/9 and Junior Plus U/12
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Dummy half cannot be tagged in possession in Junior U/9 and Junior Plus U/12 (changeover will result)
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Defensive line cannot move until first receiver or dummy half touches the ball in Junior U/9 and Junior Plus U/12 (penalty will result)
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Kicking in general play is not allowed in Junior U/9 and Junior Plus U/12 (change over will result)
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Kicking in general play permitted in Teen Tag
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Contact is not permitted in defence or attacking play
If you have any questions related to Junior Tag League Rules, please send an email to: Manager@TagLeague.com.au