North Shore

Last Updated: Wednesday 13th November, 2024

Venue Information

• For Summer 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 15yrs of age in 2025, 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 15 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 the Liverpool Competition.
• Registration cost in the North Shore 2025 Senior Competition is as follows;

• Pricing is per team 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 & Men’s Open games will be played between 7:00pm and 10:20pm on Monday evenings at Blackman Park. Mixed and Men’s games will be played between 6:30pm and 9:45pm at Forsyth 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 7:00pm or 7:40pm, 8:20pm late games being scheduled for 9:00pm and 9:40pm for Blackman Park. 
• 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 and 8:45pm for Forsyth Park.
• 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.
• Ground closure is determined by Lane Cove Council and North Shore Tag League based on conditions.