Oztag
Corporate Charity Challenge
Conditions of Entry
GENERAL
 The tournament will be run under the auspices of Australian Oztag Sports Association.
 All teams must abide by the Code of Conduct and Rules set by the Australian Oztag Sports
Association
PLAYER/TEAM ELIGIBILITY
 A maximum of 10 players per team will be allowed to participate in the tournament
 Of the 10 players only 4 can be existing (current registered Oztag players) players
 Mixed teams will consist of a minimum of 4 women
 To be eligible to play a player must turn 15 by the last day of the tournament
TEAM UNIFORM
 Official Oztag Shorts purchased through Oztag Merchandise are permitted to be worn by
players. Shorts will also be on sale at the event. However Oztag belts (to secure the Velcro
tags) will be provided for anyone that currently does not play Oztag.
 Shorts with pockets cannot be worn if using Oztag belts.
 All team members must wear the same shirts
 No football boots with screw in studs or cleats will be permitted. Moulded sole boots
(blades accepted), sandshoes are allowed.
 No jewellery. Studs only in ears.
GENERAL RULES
 The official Rules of Oztag will be used during the tournament. (Can be found at
www.oztag.com.au)
 Players must abide by the Oztag Players Code of Conduct
 Games will be of 30 minute duration. 15 minutes each way, with no break at half time.
 Teams must be at field ready to play at least 5 minutes prior to end of the last game.
 Teams should take the field and be ready for the kick off siren, which will be one long blast.
A team will require 5 players to start the game. The referee will whistle the start of the
game after hearing the siren.
 Teams not on the field and ready at the kick off whistle will be penalised one (1) point.
 In the event of a draw during Preliminary Rounds, 2 points for each team will be awarded.
 During the Quarter Final and Semi Final series Golden Try will be played. 8 Players will play
the first 5 minutes extra time. If no try is scored, a further 5 minutes will be played with
only 7 players taking the field. If no score after this time a further 5 minutes will be played
with 6 players until there is a result.
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In Grand Finals 10 minutes of extra time, Golden Try, will be played with teams changing
ends after 5 minutes. If the game is still drawn after 10 minutes teams will change sides
every 5 minutes and drop a player until there is only 5 players left. Teams will be play until
there is a result.
The referee will conduct a coin toss for all periods of extra time. The captain winning the
coin toss may choose whether they kick off or receive and the direction the team will run.
Unlimited inter-change rules apply.
Inter-change can only be made when your team is in Attacking Mode.
Interchange players must swag tags on the sideline, not on the field with the player being
replaced.
Only 8 sets of tags will be issued per team/per game.
A breach of the substitution rule may result in a penalty being awarded
POINTS SYSTEM
WIN =
3 POINTS
DRAW =
2 POINTS
LOSS =
1 POINT
BYE =
3 POINTS (5 tries for and 0 against)
Note:
 FORFEITING Teams will receive 0 points and 5 tries against
 2 Points will be awarded for each female try in a Mixed Game
FORFETING
 Due to the heavy schedule, games must start on time. Teams must be in attendance at
their playing fields five (5) minutes before commencement of their match.
 The offending team will receive a maximum of five (5) minutes from the commencement of
the game (siren/whistle) to position the team on the field and be ready to commence play.
 Officials will keep the time. In the event of the team not taking the fields of play within five
(5) minutes, a 5-0 victory will be awarded to the attending team.
 Forfeits for any reason in the final series negate the forfeiting teams right to participate
further in the tournament.
SUSPENSIONS
Send offs
 Any player who throws a punch (even in retaliation) will be sent off and will be disqualified
from the tournament with no right of appeal.
 Anyone sent off for any other infringement will receive and automatic 1 game suspension.
The suspension will carry over to future tournaments.
 If there are extenuating circumstances eg: serious nature of the offence, the Referees
Director may deem it necessary to convene an immediate judicial hearing. Length of
penalty will be at the judiciary’s discretion.
 Suspensions can affect the player’s ability to play in any Oztag Competition.
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 par
in that game but can be replaced by another team member at the completion of the 5
minutes.
RULES FOR PROGRESSING TO KNOCK OUT PHASE OF THE COMPETITION
The following rules 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 these teams played each other, the winner of that game will go through to the finals.
4. If these sides did not play each other, 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
 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 grounds. This is a requirement of the venues licence.
A bar service is available at the grounds. If teams are caught with alcohol brought into the
venue they will be asked to leave and may face disqualification from future tournaments.
BEHAVIOUR
 Any unacceptable behaviour whilst attending a tournament will be met with severe
repercussions from the Australian Oztag Sports Association.
 All players, coaches, managers, delegates and spectators who attend an Oztag Tournament
are bound by the Australian Oztag Sports Association Code of Conduct.
 In the past penalties have included life bans from playing Oztag.
INSURANCE
 For players to be covered by insurance, it is necessary that they be registered on the team
registration sheet. Team managers are required to complete the Registration Form
correctly and loge it with the tournament director prior to the first game of the
competition.
REFEREE COMMUNICATION
 Coaches/Players/Managers are not to approach the referees who officiate their games.
 All referee inquiries are to be directed to the Tournament Director
PROTESTS/DISPUTES
 Protest and dispute matters will be heard and determined by the Tournament Director.
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Protests/appeals should be written and in the hands of the Tournament Director within 20
minutes of the game being completed (please note protest regarding referee conditions or
perceived errors will not be accepted)
All protests shall be adjudicated by a tournament committee consisting of the tournament
director, head referee and one other person if required.
BLOOD BIN
 Any player with a bleeding cut or abrasion is to 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, NOT REFEREE, immediately
following the conclusion of the game.