Northern Suburns

Welcome to Northern Suburns 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 Spring 2025, playing at Blackman Park, Lane Cove, commencing September 2025. 

Registrations now being accepted for Spring 2025 Competitions

The Spring 2025 Competition will commence from September 2025, playing on Monday nights at Blackman Park, Lane Cove. The season will run over 11 weeks. Team and Individual registrations are being accepted now via our new online registration portal. Details are available at the following links;

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

North Shore 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 0406 914 124, or you can email us at: Referees@TagLeague.com.au

Competition Information 2025

Venue Information

  • For Spring 2025, competitions are being offered at Blackman Park on:
    • Monday 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 Summer 2025 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 2025, no upper age limit.
  • Mixed Open – Players must be at least 16yrs of age in 2025, no upper age limit.

General Information

  • For Tag League, Teams may have a maximum of 8 players on the field at any time in a half field configuration. Mixed teams require a 4:4 ratio to be upheld at all times. 
  • There is no limit to the number of team members or interchanges, however the recommendation is 10 to 12. 
  • 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 round, 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.
  • 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. 
  • 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.

Prizes

  • Prizes are awarded to the winners in all divisions.

Player Eligibility

  • All participants must be at least 16 years of age in the 2025 calendar year.
  • All participants must be registered on a team and be paid up before they can compete in Castle Hill Tag League Competition.
  • Each Team must have a minimum of 10 members, 12 or more is recommended. Payment required prior to start date.
  • All players must make payment online on Spawtz to be eligible to take the field. Contact details should be up to date.
  • All participants must sign on prior to taking the field and comply with sign on guidelines.
  • Teams cannot use unregistered players 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 2 “Fill In’s” can be used in any game, but 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. All “Fill Ins” are required to wear the assigned Fill In Uniform, collected during check-in. 
  • Teams need to advise the competition convenor or game day manager that they propose to use a “Fill In” and the 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 a season. They must be of equal playing ability (i.e a Divsion 1 registered player cannot play for a Division 2 team as a “fill In”.
  • A Fill In is not entitled to participate in any prize should the team they Filled In for win a prize.
  • Fill Ins are not permitted to participate in any Semi-Final or Final rounds, including grading and qualifiers.
  • Teams found to be using unregistered players 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.
  • All players must be a registered player in the online spawtz portal for each team they participate in.
  • 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 must be added to the team list as a ‘Fill In’ and sign in for the week that they played.
  • Players are required to present a Photo ID for sign on. This must be supplied or they cannot sign on.
  • During a “Finals” game, each player MUST sign on with Photo ID prior to taking the field to be involved in a team count. 

Scheduling of games

  •  Junior Games will commence from 4:30pm
  • Senior Games will commence from 6pm
  • 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
  • Games will not be scheduled on Public Holidays.

Wet Weather

  • The Tag League Wet Weather Policy states that each league is entitled to ONE “washout” round. We will endeavour to reschedule games that are cancelled due to wet weather, dependent on field availability. 
  • Ground closure is determined by The Council and Tag League based on conditions. You can view the status of the grounds by click

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 Competition
Spring 2025 Competition

Spring 2025 Mixed and Men's Competitions

Blackman Park Starts Monday 22nd September 2025

Need Assistance?

Call 0406 914 124