UNIVERSITY GAMES 2013
TOUCH TOURNAMENT
INFORMATION PACK
The tournament will be conducted in accordance with the current rules and
regulations of TOUCH NZ including the following competition clarifications:
1. TEAM SIZE
Touch – Mixed grade competition
Teams may register up to 14 players
6 players on the field at any one time, with a maximum of 3 males on at any one time for
mixed teams.
For a game to commence, a minimum of 4 players is required (including 1 male for mixed
teams).
All Team Managers are responsible for having their completed Team Registration list
handed in at the manager’s meeting or before
2.
MATCH DURATION
Each game consists of two periods of 20 minutes with a three-minute half time break
Please note: Due to exceptional circumstances where match durations may need to be
altered, match durations and the draw format will be confirmed at the manager’s meeting
prior to the start of competition.
3.
POOL AND ROUND ROBIN POINTS
Points for each pool or round robin match shall be awarded as
follows: o 3 for a win
o 2 for a draw
o 1 for a loss
o 0 for a default or uniform infringements
4.
RESOLVING DRAWN SITUATIONS
If at the end of the qualifying round two teams have equal points,
The team who beat the other team will be placed ahead.
If still undecided the difference between the points scored for and those scored against will
be collated and the team with the highest point’s differential will be placed ahead.
If still undecided, points scored for will be divided by the points scored against and the team
with the highest point’s differential will be placed ahead.
If three or more teams have the same game points, the differential system’s only applies.
In all situations if the result is still a draw after each step has been applied, a toss of the
coin will decide.
5.
FORFEITS
Any team with at least four (4) players on the line ready to play and no opposition (minimum
of 4) shall gain one (1) point per 2 minutes until the opposition field a team. A forfeit will be
declared Ten (10) minutes after the scheduled start of play time where either team is unable
to play.
The forfeit score shall be five (5) Touchdowns to nil with zero competition points rewarded to
the team that forfeits.
Penalties for forfeiture of playing commitment are outlined in the USNZ Event Bond Policy.
If a team is found to have played an unaccredited player any matches this occurred in will be
recorded as a forfeit. The forfeit score or actual completed match score will be recorded;
whichever is higher.
6.
PRESENTATION AND EVENT POINTS
At the completion of the tournament gold, silver and bronze medals will be presented to the
first three placed teams in the competition. A Spirit Trophy will be awarded to the university
that wins the tournament Spirit of the Game.
Event points will be allocated to the division as per the USNZ Awards and Points Scoring
Policy – Team sports: Points allocation formula.
7.
UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
General Uniform Requirements
Each competitor shall wear the uniform of their
university No metal sprigs, or bare feet, are allowed
No sunglasses
No item of jewellery, except a smooth wedding band or medic alert bracelet may be
worn. If either are worn they must be taped
Fingernails must be short and smooth.
Sport Specific Uniform Standards – teams shall wear numbered and matching tops and
shorts. Teams shall carry an alternate strip for any instances their colour is similar to the
opposition.
8.
TOURNAMENT TEAMS
A tournament team will be selected for the Touch competition. The team will consist of 14
players.
The tournament manager will select the team throughout the tournament. The tournament
manager will outline this process at the Manager’s Meeting prior to the start of the
competition.
This team will not represent New Zealand University Sport at any stage. Selection in the
tournament team is in recognition of outstanding individual performance during the
championship only. All selected members will receive a tournament team medal.
9.
General
Consumption of alcohol – there shall be NO consumption of alcohol by players when
playing.
Teams must all have their own First Aid kit as appropriate for their sport. Bandages,
plasters, and cooling spray/ointment or ice are recommended.
Team members will need to go to the sports control desk to have their accreditation checked
each day – this needs to be no later than 20 minutes, and should be 45 minutes, before their
first game each day.
There will be water at the venue but at present no food – so players need to bring their own
food. There are however, several food bars/cafes near the University which is only 5-10mins
walk away.
RULES DETAILS
Please adhere to the Touch New Zealand 8th Edition rulebook.
Base rules are published on our website http://www.touchnz.co.nz/index.php?id=164
AMENDMENT OF TOURNAMENT RULES
To ensure the smooth running and organising of the event, the Tournament Director has the
right to change, amend, and adjust the tournament rules to suit the tournament for which
he/she is directing
SIN BINS
Any player recorded as having been sent to the sin bin for a second time during the course
of the tournament will be suspended for (1) one match. Where a player is to be sent to the
sin bin for the second time during the same match, the player shall instead be sent off for the
remainder of the match and will be suspended as per Tournament Rule 8.
PLAYER SAFETY RULE
At their sole discretion, the Referee may impose any ruling necessary to ensure the
health and safety of the participants during a match.
SPECTATORS
All persons not involved in the game must stay clear of the field of play and in cases where
the field is closed off, must stay behind the barrier.