Touch Football Rules
1. Fielding a Team
1.1. Team Captains are required to have paid the full
competition fee by round 3 of competition.
1.2. Teams may field a maximum of six (6) registered
players on the field at any one time. At least four (4)
registered players are required for a game to
commence. Teams must register all players before the
start of their first game. New players or fill-ins must
register before they can take the field, even for a oneoff game.
1.3. Teams may have a maximum of three (3) and minimum two (2) males on the field at any
time. If only two females are available to play, the team must play one player short.
1.4. If a team cannot field a legitimate team ten minutes after the game’s start time, a forfeit will
be declared against that team.
1.5. To qualify for finals, a player must have played a minimum of three (3) games for that team.
1.6. Players must be 16 years of age to be eligible to play.
1.7. Players attendance must be recorded at every game. It is the Team Captain’s responsibility
to ensure that players in their team have been marked on the team sheet. Players will be
assumed not to have played if attendance has not been recorded.
1.8. A team forfeiting three (3) times will lose their place in the competition.
2. The Game
2.1. Captains will begin with a coin toss, ‘paper-scissors-rock’ or other method to determine
which team will receive first possession.
2.2. Games will consist of 2 x 20 minute halves.
2.3. Games are played according to standard rules of touch football.
2.4. Games will start and finish on time. No injury time or “time outs” will be allowed.
2.5. Teams may substitute players at any time during the game but must notify the referees.
3. Attire
3.1. Players must not wear jewellery or watches during play. Long fingernails must be trimmed
to a suitable length.
3.2. Teams should be dressed in matching tops. Tops must, at minimum, be numbered on the
back. Numbers must be clearly visible to referees at all times.
3.3. Appropriate, closed footwear must be worn. Players will not be allowed to take the field with
bare feet. Screw-in and metal studs are not permitted.
4. Scoring
Win
Draw
Loss
BONUS POINTS
Bye
3 points
3 points
Win by Forfeit
2 points
3 points (15-0)
Loss by Forfeit
1 point
0 points (0-15)
3 points – received if all fees are up to date by Round 3
5. Fee Structure
5.1. Upfront fees are required no later than week 3 of competition. Teams with outstanding fees
following Round 3 will be removed from the competition.
5.2. No guarantee is given for refunds for teams paying up front, should they forfeit, be
forfeited against or receive byes due to unavoidable competition changes or poor
weather.
6. Insurance
6.1. Newcastle University Sport recommends that each player privately covers themselves
against injury. Whilst there is Public Liability and Professional Indemnity cover, there is no
Personal Accident cover in place. Players participate at their own risk and participation is
subject to NUsport Terms and Conditions available to view at www.theforum.org.au or on
request at The Forum Sports & Aquatic Centre, University, or The Forum Health & Wellness
Centre, Harbourside.
6.2. NUsport advises patrons with existing medical conditions to seek appropriate medical
clearance before participating in NUsport managed programs.