All participants in Junior Competitions must be at less than 16 years of age in the calendar year of the competition.
All participants must be a registered & paid up team member of the Local Tag League Competition.
Local Competition Registration provides limited Personal Injury Insurance coverage.
For local competitions, each team must have a minimum of 10 fully paid players to be eligible to compete, 12 or more is recommended.
Team sheets must be completed in full by each participant at time of registration.
Participants may be requested to show certified birth certificates to verify their age.
Participants who are of a disproportional physical size compared to their age / age group may be asked to play in an age group more comparable to their own.
All participants must register / sign on prior to taking the field for each game.
Teams cannot use unregistered players otherwise known as "Ring In's" to play in their team for any reason.
We encourage teams play all their games, but there are occasions where a team may be short of players due to unforseen circumstances. To avoid a forfeit which would cause both teams to miss a round, we allow the use of “Fill In” players on a limited basis.
A team short of players ie. less than 8 in any given week of the competition, can use a registered player from another team in the competition to "Fill In". A maximum of 3 "Fill In's" can be used in any game, & they cannot be used as reserves for substitution during a game. A match point penalty is applied for each “Fill In” that takes the field for a team.
“Fill In” Players must be from the same age division.
Teams need to advise the competition convenor or supervisor that they propose to use a "Fill In" & the opposing team captain should also be advised as a matter of courtesy.
Any player used as a "Fill In" must register / sign on for that team for that game.
A team cannot consistently use "Fill In's" ie. more than 3 games in a season.
A Fill In is not entitled to participate in any prize should the team they Filled In for win a prize.
Teams who use “Fill In’s” for substitution will be deemed to have forfeited that game, with NO match or competition points awarded to them.
Teams found to be using a Ring In will forfeit any match points for that Round with winning competition points awarded to the opposing team.
Teams who are in breach of guidelines on more than 1 occasion will be suspended for 1 or more games, with teams who are found to be repeat offenders being suspended or disqualified from the competition.
“Fill In’s” CANNOT be used in Finals Series Games under ANY circumstances.
Medical Conditions
The safety of participants is paramount. Pre-existing medical conditions need not be an impediment to playing, but must be reported at time of registration or when the participant becomes aware of such condition. For people with pre-existing conditions, a form needs to be completed with questions answered that allow the determination of whether someone is fit to play. Personal Accident insurance coverage may also be waived.
Female participants who are pregnant can play if they so choose in their first trimester & depending on their circumstance into their second trimester. The decision to play is a personal choice & participants who are pregnant should consult their physician as to whether they should play.
Whilst Tag League is a low contact non-tackling sport, participants understand that playing any sport can result in injuries. Whilst every precaution is taken in the administration of games to prevent injury, circumstances can occur where injuries are sustained. These include but are not limited to heat stroke, bruising, muscle sprains & tears, joint dislocations, broken bones, concussion & in rare cases death. Participants can reduce the risk of injury by the use of protective equipment.
Personal Injury Protection
Tag League is a non-tackling sport. However, injuries do occur from time to time. The following will assist in the prevention of injury;
Mouthguards – Mouthguards help prevent tooth damage or loss, reduce cuts to the lip, mouth & tongue & decrease susceptibility to jaw fractures & risk of concussion.
Bracing/Strapping - Preventative taping has been found to:
Reduce severity of injury to ligaments
Lower recurrence of injury by as much as 75%
Give the most support while limiting backward bending
Supporting garments such as “Skins” are considered useful, as they can provide support & reduce risk of abrasion.
Players are not permitted to take the field in a metal brace, casts or using any supporting appliance that may cause another player injury.
Warm Up/Stretch & Warm Down. Cold muscles, tendons & ligaments are more vulnerable to injury. Stretching improves flexibility, which allows you to move your joints through their full range of motion.
Equipment
Official Tag League shorts or tights must be worn, some alternative Tag Sports Shorts may be worn. Please check with the competition supervisor if yours are suitable. Home made shorts or official shorts that have been modified in any way are not permitted. If someone is injured playing in non-official shorts or modified shorts, insurance cover is waived.
No screw in studded footwear can be worn, nor can any metal studded boots. Boots with plastic moulded studs, Blades or Runners are required. You cannot play bare footed.
Team shirts must be worn from at latest round 3, of uniform colour, & must be of a length that can be tucked into shorts or tights. Teams beyond week 3 who have members without compliant shirts may take the field but will incur a match point penalty for each member not in compliance.
Players may NOT share / swap shirts with another player/s during a game.
An official Tag League match ball & tags will be provided for the use of players in their game, but remains the property of the association & must be left on the field following their game.
Practice balls & tags can be loaned for the purposes of warm up by teams. A deposit or surety may be required & given back when equipment is returned.
