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Conditions of Entry
GENERAL INFORMATION
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The Tournament will be run under the auspices of Queensland Oztag Sports Association
(Qld Oztag).
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Qld Oztag will appoint a Tournament Director. The Director will be tasked with the general
running of the competition within the guidelines of the Conditions of Entry and the
Tournament Policy Manual and Tournament Operations Manual.

A Referees Director will be appointed by Qld Oztag and be responsible for the appointment
of referees, responding to refereeing disputes and any on-field issues relating to officials.

All teams must abide by the Code of Conduct and event rules published by Qld Oztag.
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The Beach Bash Series will be made up of 12 Standard Events. These events will then
culminate in a ‘Grand Bash’ event.
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Each event will have 16 teams in each division.

Individual players may only play within a single team in the same division during a series
event.
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Players may play in multiple divisions. Players that choose to play in multiple divisions must
pay tournament fees for each division in which they compete in.

Registration fees incurred through the online registration process are non-refundable.
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The Beach Bash series will consist of two formats:
o Grass games
o Beach games
Number of Players
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Grass games:
o A team will consist of a maximum of 12 players – a maximum of 8 are allowed to be
on the field of play at any one time.
o In the case of mixed teams, there is to always be a minimum of 4 females and a
maximum of 4 males on the field of play at any one time.
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Beach games:
o A team will consist of a maximum of 12 players – a maximum of 6 are allowed to be
on the field of play at any one time.
o In the case of mixed teams, there is to always be a minimum of 3 females and a
maximum of 3 males on the field of play at any one time.
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Team Prizes
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Beach Bash (regular round) events:
o $5,000.00 for the winning teams
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Grand Bash (grand final) event:
o Each grand final team to receive Grand Bash Oztag playing shorts
o 1st place - $25,000.00
o 2nd place - $4,000.00
o 3rd place - $1,000.00

Note: Team Prize amounts are subject to change based on team registrations, event
cancellation and the discretion of Qld Oztag. Final Team Prize amounts for each event will
be advertised on the day of such event.
Entry Fee

Entry into each Beach Bash Series event (including the Grand Bash) is $88 per player for a
team of 12 players, or pays the equivalent of 12 players.
PLAYER ELIGIBILITY
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Teams can be made up of both Oztag registered players and non-registered players.
o A non-registered player must become an Oztag registered player at their 1st event.
o Checks will be made on all players to determine whether they are registered or not.

To be eligible to play in a ‘senior’ event a player must turn 15 years of age by the 31 st of
December of the same year as the event entered is played.

An eligible 15 year old player must provide Oztag with a signed Parental consent form
before he or she will be permitted to compete.

Junior players are not eligible to play in a ‘senior’ event.
Player Point System
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A team can carry a total of 13 player points. Checks will be made to ensure no team is able
to register a team that exceeds 13 points.
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Points are allocated to each player based on their status (as per table below).
o A representative player is based on the division in which the player played in the
2013 State Cup.
o A non-representative player is any player who is currently registered but did not
participate in the 2013 State Cup.
o A non-Oztag player is any player who is not a current registered Oztag player.

Any team found playing with total team points exceeding 13 will forfeit their position
within the event immediately.
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Player Type
Points Allocated
Open mens rep
5
Open womens rep
5
Open mixed rep
5
18's rep
5
20's rep
5
30's rep
5
35's rep
3
Senior mixed rep
3
Senior womens rep
3
16's rep - male
1
16's rep - female
1
40's rep
1
45's rep
1
15's rep - male
0
15's rep - female
0
50's rep
0
Current player (non rep)
0
Non Oztag player
-1
NOMINATION / REGISTRATION PROCESS
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The Registration Cut-off Date is 4 weeks prior to an event.

The Registration Process is as follows:
1. Teams must submit team nomination forms – via online registration process
2. Teams must pay the Entry Fee via online registration process
3. Teams must submit team sheets – scanned in and emailed to Qld Oztag
4. Teams must submit player verification information - Proof of age / identity (licence,
proof of age card, or passport) must be supplied (scanned in and emailed to Qld
Oztag).
Note: Teams will not be registered and entered into the event draw if any of the above
items have not been complied with by the Registration Cut-off date.

Teams that have players “pull out” are able to register new players prior to a Beach Bash
event. Amended nomination paperwork (including proof of identity) and fees must be
provided to Qld Oztag at least five (5) working days from the event. Failure to provide Qld
Oztag with the amended nomination paperwork and fees will result in the “new” player
being ineligible for the event. The Team may compete with a player/s short.

On the morning of the event each team must report to the administration desk at a
designated time to:
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o Register their non-registered Oztag players
o Complete team sheets - Team sheets must provide:

All individual player registration numbers.
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Each player’s nominated parent Venue
o Verify all players for the event - Photo identification must be supplied for this to
occur. Any player that has not submitted their photo identification as part of the
nomination process (4 weeks prior to the event) and/or does not have photo
identification with them at the administration desk will NOT be eligible to play.
o Sign for playing vests.
Note: Teams will not be able to take the field if any of the above items are not
completed fully prior to their 1st game commencing.
MINIMUM TEAM NUMBERS AND EVENT CANCELLATIONS
Minimum Team Numbers
Beach Bash event

A minimum number of teams will be required to be registered at a Beach Bash event for it
to continue.

The number of teams required will be at the discretion of Qld Oztag.

Should an event not reach the minimum it will be cancelled.
o Notifications of cancellations will be provided to registered team within 1 day
following the closing date for an event.
Grand Bash event

A minimum of 4 teams will be required to be registered at a Grand Bash event for it to
continue.

Should an event not reach the minimum a full refund will be provided to all teams that
have registered and paid.
o Notifications of cancellations will be provided to registered teams within 1 day
following the closing date for an event.

The reduced team registrations will not affect the prize money.
Event Cancellations

Should unforeseen circumstances (e.g. weather) force an event or part thereof to be
cancelled reasonable attempts will be made to reschedule the event.

Full refunds will be available should it be decided that an event cannot be reasonably
rescheduled. Refunds will be made within ten (10) working days of the decision.

If an event is cancelled due to lack of team numbers:
o A full refund will be provided to all teams that have registered and paid. Refunds
will be made within ten (10) working days post the closing date for an event.
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o The event will be attempted to be rescheduled. This may not occur at the same or
nearby venue
o If greater than 10 events are cancelled then a Grand Bash will not be held.

An additional Wild Card team entry into the Grand Bash will be added for every Beach Bash
event that is cancelled.
TEAM UNIFORM

Official Oztag Shorts purchased through Australian Oztag sanctioned venues or at Beach
Bash event will be the only shorts permitted to be worn by players. Shorts will be available
for purchase at each event.
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Each team will be supplied with playing vests to be worn during games. The vests will be
signed for upon registration, and must be returned to the administration desk at the
completion of the event.

Plain t-shirts of any colour (no prints on the shirt) can be worn underneath playing vests.

Grass games: Moulded sole boots are permitted. Boots with screw in studs will not be
allowed. Players will not be allowed to play without correct footwear.

Beach games: No football boots of any kind will be permitted. Sandshoes are allowed, as
well as barefoot. If a player chooses to play barefoot they do so at their own risk.
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No Jewellery. Studs only in ears.
GENERAL RULES
1. Players must abide by the Qld Oztag Players Code of Conduct.
2. The official Rules of Oztag will be used during this series except for any superseding rules
listed below. Any complaints from the teams should be directed to the Tournament
Director.
3. Kick off’s (e.g. for the start of play and post tries being scored):
o Grass venues – normal Oztag rules apply
o Beach venues - are to be taken from the middle of the 10m line on the kicking
teams’ side of the half way line.
4. Game timing:
o Grass venues - all games will be of 34 minute duration, 17 minutes each way, with 2
minutes break at half time.
o Beach venues – all games will be of 24 minute duration, 12 minutes each way, with
2 minutes break at half time.
o Teams must be at field ready to play at least 4 minutes prior to end of the last
game.
5. Game dimensions:
o Grass venues – normal Oztag dimensions apply
o Beach venues – field size will be modified to 50m x 30m
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6. Starting number of players:
o Grass venues – normal Oztag rules apply
o Beach venues – A team will require 4 players to start the game.
7. In the event of a draw during preliminary rounds, 2 points for each team will be awarded.
8. In the event of a draw during all finals games (quarter finals, semi finals and grand final),
Golden Try will be played.
a. Each team to choose 6 players to take the field.
i. The Referee will conduct a coin toss. The Captain winning the coin toss may
choose whether they receive or kick off and the direction the team will run.
ii. 1st try scored wins the game.
iii. A right of reply will NOT exist for the defending team if the attacking team
scores in the 1st set of 6 tags (i.e. from the initial kick off).
b. Teams will play the first 5 minutes extra time. If no try is scored within the 5
minutes, a further player will drop off (down to 5), teams will change sides and the
game will be played until there is a result.
c. At no time can substitutions be made once extra time Golden Try has commenced.
9. Unlimited interchange rule applies.
o Coach, manager and players not involved in an interchange must stay within the
subbing box. The subbing box will be defined by the 10m line either side of the half
way line
o Substitutes can only leave the subbing box when the player wishing to substitute
hands them his or her tags. A breach of the substitution rule may result in a penalty
being awarded.
10. Tags allocated:
o Grass venues – Only 8 sets of tags will be issued per team per game.
o Beach venues – Only 6 sets of tags will be issued per team per game.
Event Format
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The format for each series event will be Round Robin unless otherwise stated within the
specific Event Information.
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Teams will be allocated into 4 pools.
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A crossover will occur between pools after the 3 games of pool play (preliminary rounds) to
determine Qualifying / Elimination teams.
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Format will be as follows:
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Cross-Over Rounds
Pool A & Pool B
Pool C & Pool D
(Game 1)
A1 vs. B4
(Game 2)
B1 vs. A4
(Game 1)
C1 vs. D4
(Game 2)
D1 vs. C4
(Game 3)
A2 vs. B3
(Game 4)
B2 vs. A3
(Game 3)
C2 vs. D3
(Game 4)
D2 vs. C3
Quarter Finals
Pool A & Pool B
Pool C & Pool D
(Game 1)
WG1 vs. WG4
(Game 1)
WG1 vs. WG4
(Game 2)
WG2 VS. WG3
(Game 2)
WG2 VS. WG3
Preliminary Semi-finals
Pool A & Pool B
Pool C & Pool D
WG1 vs. WG2
WG1 vs. WG2
Grand Final
WINNER Pool A/B vs. WINNER Pool C/D
Legend:
W: Winner
G: Game
A/B/C/D: Identifies Pools
Mad Set
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Attacking teams have an option during a game to call “MAD SET”.
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Once “Mad Set” is called the defensive team must remove one player from the field.
o The player to be removed is the closest player to the subbing box at the time of the
call.

This option can only be called twice within any game by each team – once per half.

The Mad Set will consist of 6 tags only (within a set) or failure to complete the set.

If an attacking team is infringed within their Mad Set, a penalty is awarded and the Mad
Set will be restarted.
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“Mad Set” must be called by the attacking team before they play the first “play the ball” of
the attacking set.
o The “Mad Set” call must be heard by the referee and the referee must call this out
for all players on the field to hear.
o If a referee does not hear the call (confirmed by his or her calling “Mad Set” out)
then a Mad Set will not be in place.
o The call can be made by anyone on the team.
Wipe-Out Box

A Wipe-Out box will exist at either end of the field for each team
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o The Wipe-Out box will exist centre field over their try line
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If a try is scored within the Wipe-Out box then each try value will be doubled up to a
maximum of 4 points.
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Width of the Wipe-Out Box:
o Grass venues – 5m
o Beach venues – 3m
Power Player
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Teams can choose a Power Player within their team at the start of a game.
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If this player scores a try at any stage within the game the try value will be doubled:
o The only exception to this rule is if a Power Player is female and scores within the
Wipe-Out box.
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The Power Player cannot be changed during a game.
o If the Power Player is substituted then no Power Player will exist on the field.
POINTS SYSTEM
Games Points
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WIN
=
3 POINTS
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DRAW
=
2 POINTS
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LOSS
=
1 POINT
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BYE
=
3 POINTS (5 tries for and 0 against)
Scoring
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1 point/try will be awarded for all male tries
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2 points/try will be awarded for each male Power Player try
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2 points/try will be awarded for each male try within the Wipe-Out Box
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2 points/try will be awarded for each female try in a Mixed Games

4 points/try will be awarded if a Power Player is female (during a mixed game only)
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4 points/try will be awarded for a Power Player (male or female) within the Wipe-Out Box
Note:
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FORFEITING Teams will receive 0 points and 5 tries against

Teams with incorrect uniform design will be penalised in the following manner
o 1 point/try allocated to the opposing team for each player in the incorrect uniform
o 1 point/try allocated to the opposing team for each player with a double up
number.
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FORFEITING AND LATE TEAMS
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Due to the heavy schedule, games must start on time. Teams must be in attendance at
their playing fields four (4) minutes prior to the commencement of their match.

Teams not on the field and ready at the kick off whistle will be penalised one (1) try, and
continued to be penalised one (1) try thereafter up to five (5) minutes, or until they take
the field.
o Penalties are:

From Start of Kick off whistle – 59 seconds = 1 Try

From 1 minute – 1 minute 59 seconds = 2 Tries
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From 2 minutes – 2 minutes 59 seconds = 3 Tries

From 3 minutes – 3 minutes 59 seconds = 4 Tries

From 4 minutes – 5 minutes = 5 Tries
o Referees will keep the time in this situation
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Teams not ready to commence play within 5 minutes of the start of the game will forfeit
the game. The referee will blow a whistle on the 5 minute mark. The full time whistle will
be mandatory and no negotiations will be entered into.

In the event of the team not taking the field of play within 5 minutes, a 5 – 0 victory will be
awarded to the attending team.

A team will only be allowed one (1) non-notified forfeit. Any further forfeits results in the
team being unable to take any further part in the competition.

Forfeits for any reason in the final series of an event (i.e. quarter finals, semi finals or
grand final) negate the forfeiting team's right to participate further in the event.
GRAND BASH

Entry into the Grand Bash is automatic for all Beach Bash event winners.

Teams competing in the Grand Bash must have all of the originally nominated players from
the winning team in the Beach Bash events. New players cannot be brought into the grand
final team. If players from the original Beach Bash winning team cannot play, then the
grand final participating team must play without a full composite of players.

If a team that has already won an event (and qualified for the Grand Bash) and wins
another event or is unable to compete at the Grand Bash, the team that finishes 2 nd will
then gain automatic selection into the Grand Bash. If a team that finished 2 nd has already
qualified or unable to attend, the team that finished 3rd will qualify, and so on until 8th
place.
o To determine placements for 3rd to 8th place a total game points accumulation will
be used. Should two teams possess the same game points then try differential (‘for’
and ‘against’) will be used. Should the same two teams possess the same try
differential then most try’s ‘for’ will be used. Should the same two teams posses
the same amount of try’s ‘for’ then a coin toss will decide.
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o In the event no team up to and including 8th position from a specific round event is
able to compete at the Grand Bash the position will be made available via Wild Card
draw.
Wild Cards
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Teams that have played in any of the round Beach Bash Events will go into a Wildcard draw
to play within the Grand Bash.

4 teams will be chosen at random, if chosen, teams will be notified and have 48 hours to
confirm with Queensland Oztag that they will be competing.

If any of the Wildcard teams choose not to play random draw will take place and another
team selected.
PLAYER BEHAVIOUR AND DISCIPLINE
General

All players, coaches, managers, delegates and spectators who attend a Qld Oztag
Tournament are bound by the Qld Oztag Code of Conduct (Code), which covers your
behaviour travelling to and from the tournament, at your own accommodation, whilst out
and about and off the field at the venue. As such, Qld Oztag will apply the Code when
dealing with any inappropriate behaviour.

The “Breach of Policy – Disciplinary Process” (contained within the Qld Oztag Policy
manual) will apply for any player discipline matter deemed necessary.

Offences committed and suspensions received at the tournament may affect the player’s
eligibility for other Qld Oztag Competitions or events.
Send Offs

The Qld Oztag ‘zero tolerance’ policy will apply.

Any player who resorts to physical abuse (even in retaliation) may be sent off and may be
disqualified from the tournament with no right of appeal. The player or players involved
may be prohibited from playing in any future events.

Anyone sent off for any other infringement will receive an automatic 1 game suspension.
The suspension will carry over to future tournaments.

If there are extenuating circumstances e.g. serious nature of the offence, the Tournament
or Referee’s Director may deem it necessary to convene an immediate judicial hearing, as
per the Qld Oztag Policy manual. Length of penalty will be at the judiciary’s discretion.
Sin Bins

If a player is sin binned it is for a period of 5 minutes.

If a player is sin binned twice during the course of the game he/she will take no further
part in that game but can be replaced by another team member at the completion of the
second 5 minute period.
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Playing with Unregistered and/or Non-Verified Players

Automatic on the spot disqualification will occur from that event should any team be found
to be competing with any player that is unregistered and/or non-verified.
RULES FOR PROGRESSING TO KNOCK OUT PHASE OF THE COMPETITION
The following rules will apply if two or more teams finish on the same points within a division:
1. The total ‘For’ and ‘Against’ points will determine which team has finished in a higher
position.
2. If teams are still tied, the team with the most in the ‘For’ bracket will finish higher
3. If teams are still tied, if these teams played each other, the winner of that game will go
through to the finals.
o If these sides did not play each other or they drew in their game, the team scoring
the most tries in their first game will go through. If still tied most tries in the second
game and so on until we get a result.
GROUND STAFF

Ground staff can be identified by their official Qld Oztag shirts. They have been given a job
to do so please abide by their instructions and show them the respect you would expect
for yourself.
ALCOHOL

No alcohol is to be brought into the event. This is a requirement of the Venue Licence. If
teams bring alcohol into the Venue they will be asked to leave and may face
disqualification from future tournaments.
SPECTATORS

The main playing area of the grounds is for players only participating in the current time
slot. Everyone is to stay behind the fence or barrier provided.
RUBBISH

Every year plenty of time is spent by ground staff picking up rubbish left behind by players
at the completion of play. Please take your empty water bottles and rubbish with you and
place in a bin.
INSURANCE

For players to be covered by insurance, it is necessary for them to be registered on the
team registration sheet (complete with Oztag registration number).
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Team Managers are required to complete the Registration Form correctly and lodge it with
the Tournament Director prior to the event commencing.
REFREE COMMUNICATION

Coaches / Players / Managers must not approach the Referees who officiate their games.

All Referee inquiries are to be directed to the Referee Director or Tournament Director.
PROTEST/DISPUTES

Protest and Dispute matters will be heard and determined by the Tournament Director.

Protests/appeals must be written and must be in the hands of the Tournament Director
within 20 minutes of the game being completed (please note protest regarding referee
perceived errors will NOT be accepted).

All protests will be adjudicated by a tournament committee consisting of the Tournament
Director, Referee Director and one other person invited by the Tournament Director, if
required.
BLOOD BIN

Any player with a bleeding cut or abrasion must leave the field immediately and have the
cut or abrasion cleaned and covered. At this time, any blood stained clothing must also be
either cleaned or replaced.
INJURIES

All injuries should be reported to the Tournament Director, as well as the Referee,
immediately following the conclusion of the game in which the injury is sustained.
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QUEENSLAND OZTAG
Playing Shirts
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QUEENSLAND OZTAG
Team Registration Sheet
2013 BEACH BASH SERIES - TEAM REGISTRATION SHEET
Team Name:
Division:
Mens
Contact Name:
Email Address:
Mixed
Event Venue:
Event Date:
Work Phone:
Mobile:
Indemnity: We the undersigned hereby declare and agree that we are participating in the OZTAG competition at our own free will and entirely at our own risk. We hereby agree to indemnify the organizers, OZTAG
association, all sponsors and officials against any and all claims arising and that may arise from our participation in the competitions. We agree to abide by the rules as determined by the organizers. We further warrant that we
are in a fit state of health to participate and if any doubt will undergo a physical examination by our own Doctors prior to playing.
Note: There is insurance cover for all players who have paid their fees in full.
Oztag
Membe
r (Y / N)
Member
No.
(if applicable)
First Name
Last name
(please print)
(please print)
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Email
Mobile
Number
D.O.B
Signature
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