North Shore

Welcome to North Shore Tag League

North Shore Tag League have Mixed & Mens Senior competitions that play at different venues on Sydney’s lower North Shore on a seasonal basis, following field availability in various council area’s. Our next season will be Summer 2024, playing at Blackman Park, Lane Cove, commencing 15th January. 

Registrations now being accepted for Autumn 2024 Competitions

The Summer 2024 Competition will commence from January 2024, playing on Monday nights at Blackman Park, Lane Cove. The season will run over 11 weeks, scheduled to conclude in March. Team and Individual registrations are being accepted now via our new online registration portal. Details are available at the following links;

Autumn 2024 Online Registrations

Tag League has a Facebook page. Click on the link, Like us, then join the North Shore Tag League Group for updates on the local competitions.

Players must pay ALL outstanding registration fees before taking the field for their first game. ALL Players MUST sign on with Photo ID each week. A match point penalty applies against teams for each person found NOT signed in. Additional penalties apply if unregistered players are found on the field. Teams have until Round 5 to finalise their team / players. Finals require all players to sign on prior to taking the field. A forfeit may be deemed if any player – registered or unregistered – takes the field before signing on with Photo ID.

Numbered Team Shirts are required to be worn by all teams by Round 3. Click on the link at the bottom right hand side of this page to order online. Teams will have 1 match point deducted for each person not complying. Our Jersey Rule will be enforced across all locations.

FREE Coaching is available for teams who feel they could use some support. Click here

Tag League Referees

Liverpool Tag League employs accredited senior referees to officiate at games. We see this as an important investment in our competition, as using good referees results in;

  • Better Competition. Consistent calls see’s the team who plays to the rules being the winner.
  • Better Teams. Teams are effectively being coached as they play as the referee advises players on the calls.
  • Happy Players. Consistent calls means there are less disputes or reason for dissatisfaction by players.

As our competition grows, we are looking for more referees to officiate either Mixed or Mens Competitions. We place referees in different roles depending on their skills and experience to suit the level of competition. Ideally this would be persons who live in the local area and are looking to get involved in their local community.

The Tag League Association provides free referee accreditation courses for people interested in becoming a referee. This would ideally suit persons who have an interest in the sport and are looking for additional part time income. We find that people with an interest in or coming from a Rugby League background easily transition to Tag League given the similarities in the game. 

This is a well paid role with a good support structure for those involved.

Referee training courses are conducted on a seasonal basis by the Tag League Association.

If you are interested in becoming accredited or have qualifications and are looking for work as a referee in the North Shore area, please call us in the office on 1800 466 090, or you can email us at: Referees@TagLeague.com.au

Senior Competition Information Winter 2024

Last Updated: Wednesday 1st May, 2024 Venue Information
  • For Winter 2024, competitions are being offered at Forsyth Park on:
    • Wednesday evenings
    • Click Here for a Map & Directions to the Venue
    • We recommend participants join the “North Shore Tag League” Facebook group to receive notifications regarding the Winter 2024 competition.
Registrations
  • Registrations are being accepted via our online booking portal, available by Clicking Here
Divisions Available
  • Mens Open – Players must be at least 16yrs of age in 2024, no upper age limit.
  • Mixed Open – Players must be at least 15yrs of age in 2023, no upper age limit, Maximum 4 Male players on the field at any time. Any number of Female players to make up a team of 8.
General Information
  • The competition will run ungraded for the first 4 rounds, with the Mens and Mixed divisions then being graded (subject to a sufficient number of teams registering in each division).
  • Results from the first 4 rounds will contribute to a teams points for the season.
  • All teams then will play 5 weeks in their grade, with the top 4 teams at the end qualifying for the semi-finals.
  • The winners of the semi-finals will then play in a grand final to determine the winners in each grade.
  • Teams who do not make Semi-Finals or Grand Finals will still play on Semi Final night.
  • Winners and Runners Up in each division receive prizes. These prizes will be a Voucher system which is redeemable through our Tag League Shop or Directly to Tag League for registration costs for a future season.
  • Teams can nominate to play early or late games, every effort will be made to accommodate. These are a game time “preference” and we cannot guarentee a game time.
  • For Tag League, Teams may have a maximum of 8 players on the field at any time in a half field configuration.
  • There is no limit to the number of team members or interchanges.
  • Teams must have at least 10 members so they have reserves, with 12 or more recommended.
  • Players MUST wear approved Tag League shorts or tights or cannot take the field. Shorts and tights are available for purchase at $40 or $45 respectively. Some other Tag sports shorts are acceptable, check with the competition manager if you are unsure yours comply.
  • Teams MUST have an individually numbered shirt of the same colour for each team member by Round 3 of the competition. Numbers must be from 1 to 99 with each team member having a unique number.
  • Shirts are not Tag League specific, but must be able to be tucked into shorts which is a requirement of play.
  • Shirts can also be ordered from the Tag League Shop, visit the “Tag League Shop Facebook Page” for details.
  • Teams not complying with numbered shirts will not be eligible to take the field. This is a requirement by Round 3.
  • Teams who have individual players without numbered shirts face a match point penalty for each person not complying.
  • Games consist of 2 x 20 minute halves, with a 2 minute half time break.
  • Teams receive points for each game; Win-3, Draw-2, Loss-1, Forfeit (with notification)-1, NoShow or Penalty-0. In the Event of a Bye roun, a bye points system of 2 points may be awarded into the competition.
  • Position on table is based on points, with goals “for & against” used where there is a draw, Goals “for” if tied.
  • Results from the first rounds will contribute to a teams points for the season.
  • Winners and Runners Up in each division receive prizes.
Prizes
  • Each division will play for a voucher prize of $400, with $250 for the winning team & $150 for the runners up.
  • Vouchers can be redeemed at our Tag League Shop for merchandise or used as a Registration Credit for a future competition. All prizes pose a 6 Month Validity.
  • Medals for the winners in all divisions.
  • A catered Grand Finals presentation will be provided for all participating teams.
Player Eligibility
  • All participants must be at least 16 years of age in the 2024 calendar year.
  • All participants must be registered on a team and be paid up before they can compete in the Liverpool Competition.
  • Registration cost in the North Shore 2024 Senior Competition is as follows;
Fairfield Spring 2023 Senior Competition Fees
Venue  Forsyth Park
Week Night Monday
Mens Open  $100
Mixed Open  $100
Special Offers
A 15% discount applies for registration in any team/s if playing in any other Tag League Competition in any other location playing on a DIFFERENT week night.
A FULL REFUND of Fees on a pro-rata basis for any games missed by players participating in multiple teams on the same night in the Liverpool Tag League competition due to overlapping game times. Players must notify Liverpool Tag League in writing on their registration forms of the cross over. Refunds will be calculated after Round 6, with all claims to be submitted by Round 10.
  • Pricing is per person for the entire 11 week season, there are no additional costs beyond shorts and shirts.
  • Each Team must have 10 fully paid up members as a minimum, 12 or more is recommended.
  • All participants must sign on prior to taking the field and comply with sign on guidelines.
  • Teams cannot use unregistered players otherwise known as “Ring In’s” to play in their team for any reason.
  • 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, and they cannot be used as reserves for substitution during a game. A point penalty is applied for each fill in that takes the field for a team.
  • Teams need to advise the competition convenor or supervisor that they propose to use a “Fill In” and the match referee & opposing team captain also needs to be advised.
  • Any player used as a “Fill In” must sign on for that team for that game.
  • A team cannot consistently use “Fill In’s” ie. more than 3 games in the season.
  • A Fill In is not entitled to participate in any prize should the team they Filled In for win a prize.
  • Teams found to be using a Ring In will forfeit any match points for that Round with winning 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 disqualified from the competition.
Sign On
  • It is a condition of entry to the competition that ALL players MUST sign on prior to taking the field.
  • Players must only sign on for themselves, not for anyone else.
  • Players cannot sign on using someone elses name. If they are ‘Filling In” for a team, they need to write their own name on a separate line on the sign on sheets and sign on that line for the week that they played.
  • Players are required to present a Photo ID for sign on. This must be supplied or they cannot take the field.
  • Anyone found to be playing for a team without sign on may cause that team to face a match point penalty, suspension or disqualification if they are found to be ineligible to play.
Scheduling of Games
  • Mixed Open games will be played between 6:30pm and 9:30pm on Monday evenings at Frosyth Park.
  • The draw is published in advance, with game times varying by week. Last minute changes can occur on a week by week basis and you should always check the website for the most up-to-date accurate game times.
  • Teams may specify if they wish to play early or late, early games being scheduled for 6.30pm or 7.15pm, late games being scheduled for 8.00pm or 8.45pm.
  • Games will not be scheduled on Public Holidays or NRL State of Origin game nights.
Wet Weather
  • It is the policy of North Shore Tag League to play scheduled rounds of the competition, with games rescheduled if they cannot be played on their assigned date for any reason, usually the result of wet weather. We cannot always replay all rounds but do endeavour to play rounds where we can.
  • For the Summer 2024 Season there will be 11 rounds, with 9 rounds being a round robin competition round.
  • Ground closure is determined by Lane Cove Council and North Shore Tag League based on conditions.
North Shore Tag League – Summer 2024 Senior Competition Calendar
Day of Week Monday
Venue Blackman Park, Lane Cove West & Macquarie Uni, Macquarie Park
Divisions Available Mens Open Mixed Open
Registrations  Online Registrations Only
Round 1  17th April 2024
Round 2  24th April 2024
Round 3  1st May 2024
Round 4  8th May 2024
Round 5  15th May 2024
Round 6  22 May 2024
Round 7  29 May 2024
Round 8  5th June 2024
Round 9  12 June 2024
Round 10  19 June 2024
Round 11  26th June 2024
Finals  3rd July 2024
Contingency 1*  10th July 2024
Contingency 2*  17th July 2024
Contingency 3*  24th July 2024
Contingency 4*  N/A
** Wet weather replacement Rounds.

Where do we play?

The North Shore of Sydney extends north of the harbour from North Sydney up to Hornsby. The location for games changes with the seasons based on council availability.

Blackman Park, Lloyd Rees Drive, Lane Cove West NSW 2066 (Red Marker 1).

  • Blackman  Park is on the eastern side of the Lane Cove River just behind the Lane Cove Industrial area, a short distance from the Lane Cove shopping precinct. It is surrounded by Woodland and is in a quiet location.
  • The field has recently been upgraded to a full synthetic grass surface with 200 Lux lighting. This is truly an awesome facility.
  • There is plenty of parking as well as toilet facilities.
  • Click Here for a Map & Directions to Blackman Park.

Macquarie Uni – MacUni (Ross Gwilliam Field) corner Talavera Road and, Culloden Rd 

  • Mac uni is situated alongside the M2 which is accessible by using the Christie Road Exit and proceeding to the field. 
  • Mac Uni has ample free parking which is accessible by Talavera rd coming from the M2 or Culloden Rd by using the overpass and roundabout to gain entry. 
  • The facility has access to fresh drinking water as well as an amenities faciliy which has toilets/change facilities.  
  • Click Here For a Map and Directions to MacUni.

Waverton Park, Woolcott St. Waverton NSW 2060 (Green Marker 2).

  • Waverton Park is situated just 1km to the South West of North Sydney. It is easily accessible from the Pacific Highway to the North via Bay Rd or Miller St to the east via Union St.
  • The field has recently undergone a major upgrade, with fantastic new lights and playing surface.
  • There is on street parking as well as toilet facilities.
  • Click Here for a Map & Directions to Waverton Park. 

Forsyth Park, Montpelier St. Neutral Bay NSW 2089 (Blue Marker 3).

  • Forsyth Park is situated to the east of the Cahill Expressway, best accessed from Military Rd Neutral Bay to the north or Alfred St / Pacific Highway North Sydney to the south.
  • There are great lights on 1 field.
  • There is on street parking as well as toilet / change facilities.
  • Click Here for a Map & Directions to the Forsyth Park.

Anderson Park, Cnr Clark Rd & Kurraba Rd, Neutral Bay NSW 2089 (Beige Marker 4).

  • Anderson Park is situated to the east of the Cahill Expressway, best accessed from the south off Alfred St North / High St onto Clark Rd.
  • There are lights on 1 field.
  • There is on street parking as well as a new amenities building.
  • Click Here for a Map & Directions to the Anderson Park.
Next Game

Monday 1st May 2024 - ROUND 1 POSTPONED

Wednesday 8th May 2024 - Round 4

Winter 2024 Competition

Starts:

17th April, 2024

Playing at:

Forsyth Park, Montprlier St. Neutral Bay, NSW, 2089

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